Friday, June 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Loto-Québec Head office et L’imprimerie, centre d’artistes
In partnership with Loto-Québec
Open to all
Free — registration required

L’imprimerie and the Loto-Québec Collection are joining forces to offer a guided tour of the exhibitions followed by a studio immersion into the world of Elmyna Bouchard, a leading figure in contemporary printmaking in Quebec.

The morning begins at the Loto-Québec head office, where Manon Pouliot, curator of the Loto-Québec Collection, will lead a guided tour of the exhibitions La nature nous habite as well as the award-winning works from the printmaking competition. In the afternoon, participants will be welcomed into L’imprimerie’s production spaces for an immersive exploration of Elmyna Bouchard’s artistic universe.

In her production studio, the artist refines traditional printmaking techniques into more environmentally conscious practices while honoring the legacy of fine art publishing. Her visual research is rooted in textile structures and woven patterns. These repeated motifs evoke the imprint of a longed-for respite amid the uncertainties of domestic life. Seeking care and kindness for both body and mind, her creative process emerges from an ongoing reflection on the erosion of our certainties. This sensitive artistic approach was recognized by the Loto-Québec Collection when she won the printmaking competition in 2000.

Founded in 1979, the Loto-Québec Collection was largely built around this annual competition, which served as a springboard for many professional and student artists until its final edition in 2003, granting its 36 winners valuable recognition. Today, the winning works are displayed in a dedicated space at Loto-Québec’s head office. Comprising nearly 5,000 works created by more than 1,200 artists, the Collection remains a major supporter of contemporary visual arts and an important part of Quebec’s artistic heritage.

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