Residency
As part of its mission to promote the exploration, creation, and dissemination of illustration, LEPORELLO invites emerging, mid-career, and established illustrators from Quebec and around the world to submit a project for the summer 2027 residencies. The call for applications will be announced soon. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified of dates you won’t want to miss.
Space and equipment
Our bright workspace awaits you in the heart of Knowlton village. We offer a one-month immersion program with privileged access to our fully equipped studio, experienced technicians, and specialized illustration resource center. Selected residents must be familiar with the equipment they wish to work with and/or be available for a short training session at the beginning of their stay.
Accommodation arrangements for residents
Accommodation is provided free of charge. Each artist in residence will have a private apartment for one person for a period of one month.
Terms
• Access to our multidisciplinary workshop and equipment
• Technical support as needed
• Artists must be available during ther stay to offer two or more public activities of their choice (exhibition, reading, workshop, presentation of their work, etc.) These activities are tailored to the specific characteristics and desires of each artist and are remunerated
• Artists must bear their own expenses, including accommodation, travel, and the cost of raw materials related to their creative project
• You must complete the application form below or send your complete application to candidature@leporello.ca
• A selection committee will choose the successful candidates
In residence in April 2026
In April, Marc-Olivier Lamothe began his residency at LEPORELLO as part of the Design & Materials section of the 2026 residency program.
This residency allowed him to explore a new dimension of his creative work, taking it from 2D to 3D. This is how the massive cardboard structures that now fill the space came to be. He also contributed to the packaging of our chocolate bars, the sale of which supports our fundraising campaign. Through his work and his presence, he also took the opportunity to “spread joy, one piece at a time. To open the door to a world where time, gravity, and rules do not exist.” To explore his work, visit his website.
In residence in June 2026
In June, it was Kathryn Durst’s turn to take up a residency at Leporello. An illustrator, designer, printmaker, and teacher, she has collaborated with numerous children’s book publishers and has contributed to several internationally acclaimed works.
During her residency, she devoted herself to a process of experimentation, research, and development that laid the groundwork for the creation of a 32-page picture book. She explored the use of traditional materials to reveal their texture, while also branching out into experimental printing techniques, particularly with the Risograph. She also shared her passion for traditional folk music by leading a life-drawing session with musician friends—a moment that will remain etched in our memories. To discover her work, visit her website.
In residence in July 2026
In July, Pierre-Nicolas Riou will be joining the residency. Trained in traditional animation and graphic design, Pierre-Nicolas Riou has developed a career as an illustrator, designer, and animation director through projects in branding, cultural production, and editorial illustration.
As part of his residency, he used various stop-motion techniques to take conceptual illustrations to a new level and transform them into filmed installations rooted in reality. The residency concluded with a superb exhibition showcasing the work he created over the course of the month. To explore his work, visit his website.
In residence in August 2026
In August, it was Marine Schneider’s turn to join the LEPORELLO team. A Belgian children’s author and illustrator, she depicts simple yet defining moments of childhood in her books, blending various techniques such as gouache, pencil, acrylic, pastel, and stencils. “I love giving readers—young and old alike—a place of refuge in the books I create, hoping to imagine worlds where everyone can find their place.”
Throughout her residency, she continued working on her first comic book while expanding her practice beyond the confines of the book format, exploring the possibilities offered by the studio and, in particular, returning to poster design. The month concluded with a live drawing session, which was projected during a public discussion with the illustrator. To discover her work, visit her Instagram account.
Summer 2025 Residences
In the summer of 2025, the residencies were dedicated to emerging illustrators. We selected four artists from June to September. Each was invited to work on their personal projects and participate in our summer program.