About us
LEPORELLO is a non-profit organization dedicated entirely to illustration, located in Knowlton, in the Eastern Townships. This unique project, founded by illustrator Isabelle Arsenault and publisher Frédéric Gauthier, offers an innovative space that combines a creative studio, artist residencies, a specialty boutique, and an exhibition space.
Our mission
Dedicated to the research, creation and promotion of illustration, LEPORELLO's mission is to support professional illustrators while promoting exchanges with the public through educational and cultural activities.
An accessible place
The studio is a space equipped with a variety of technical equipment, providing artists in residence and members of the public with access to various artistic disciplines—hand-printing, riso, bookbinding, ceramics, and drawing. It also includes an exhibition space dedicated specifically to illustration.
They're talking about us!
La Presse
Alexandre Vigneault, a journalist for the Montreal daily La Presse, met with individuals and institutions that promote culture outside major urban centers. He stopped at Leporello, a place he describes as "a living and welcoming laboratory."
Shelf
This British magazine explores every aspect of illustrated book creation. In this issue, readers will find a glimpse into the world of illustrator Isabelle Arsenault and Leporello, her new illustration studio located in Knowlton.
Support our mission
Your donations are important: by contributing, you help LEPORELLO pursue its mission and achieve its goals. Thank you for encouraging access to culture and the arts for both young and old, and for ensuring that this vibrant space remains accessible!
Leporello is a registered charity in Canada (registration number: 799370176RR0001) authorized to issue official receipts for charitable donations.