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. The call for applications for the 2026 program is now closed, and the selected artists will be announced shortly. The next call for applications will take place in early 2027. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified of important dates.
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 took up residence at LEPORELLO for the Design & Materials component of the 2026 residency program. This residency allowed him to explore a new dimension of his creative work. He also took the opportunity to “spread joy, one piece at a time. “To open the door to a universe where time, gravity, and rules do not exist.” To discover his work, visit his website.
In residence in June 2026
In June, Kathryn Durst is joining LEPORELLO! An illustrator, designer, engraver, and teacher, she has worked with many children's book publishers and has contributed to internationally recognized works. During her residency, she plans to dedicate herself to a process of experimentation, research, and development that will fuel the creation of a 32-page illustrated book. She will explore the use of traditional materials to reveal their texture, while also engaging in printmaking experiments, particularly risography. To discover her work, visit her website.
In residence in July 2026
Trained in traditional animation and graphic design, Pierre-Nicolas Riou has developed a practice as an illustrator, designer, and animation director through branding projects, cultural production, and editorial illustration. During his residency, he plans to use various stop-motion techniques to elevate conceptual illustrations to another level, transforming them into filmed installations rooted in reality. To discover his work, visit his website.
In residence in August 2026
In August, it's Marine Schneider's turn to take up residence at LEPORELLO. A Belgian children's author and illustrator, she recounts simple but pivotal moments of childhood, blending different techniques such as gouache, pencil, acrylic, pastel, and stenciling.
"I like to offer readers, young and old, a sense of refuge in the books I create, hoping to imagine worlds where everyone can find their place." During her residency, she aims to take books beyond the traditional format by exploring workshop possibilities, particularly by re-engaging with poster creation. 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 various personal projects and to participate in our summer program.