Photo credit and desing : Emmanuelle Charneau

Imprimer maintenant – arts, écologies et communautés

Imprimer maintenant – arts, écologies et communautés traces the history of L’imprimerie’s ecological transition, our current position, our shared values, and the reflective framework that guides our actions as a center for print and photographic arts production.

This position is rooted in internal reflections and discussions with our counterparts, fueled by the Chantier, a research project on eco-responsible artistic practices carried out between 2020 and 2023. It is accompanied by a timeline illustrating the stages, advances, and challenges of this profound transformation from the founding of Atelier Graff to its merger with Le Cabinet, a photographic production space. To further this approach, a poster presenting the life cycle of a work of art offers a concrete tool for raising awareness of eco-design, inviting our peers to analyze each stage of creation. Finally, a glossary brings together a common vocabulary around eco-sensitive arts and practices

Photo credit and desing : Emmanuelle Charneau

The zine Imprimer maintenant – arts, écologies et communautés is now available in digital format! You can explore its different sections by clicking the buttons below.

The publication Imprimer maintenant – arts, écologies et communautés is intended specifically for artist-run centers and shared studios that, through their artistic mission, commitment, and vision, contribute to building a better world.

It was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Conseil des Arts de Montréal and the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec, to whom we extend our warmest thanks.

© L’imprimerie, centre d’artistes, 2026