mandat
Le mandat de l’atelier d’estampe Imago est de faciliter, promouvoir et diffuser la création dans le domaine de l’estampe.
Fondé en 1986 et incorporé en 1992, Imago est un centre de production voué au développement et à la diffusion de l’estampe et de l’art imprimé. Le centre offre un lieu de recherche, un atelier fonctionnel et une programmation qui reflète les tendances actuelles en arts visuels. En plus d’offrir un laboratoire de création et d’expérimentation à travers son programme d’artistes en résidence, ses conférences d’artistes, ses ateliers, ses expositions et ses projets de création interdisciplinaires, Imago encourage et appui des artistes de différentes disciplines à explorer les possibilités de l’estampe.
mandate
Imago’s mandate is to facilitate, promote and disseminate contemporary printmaking.
Imago was founded in 1986 and incorporated in 1992. Through its programming, its tireless promotion of unique events, and its ability to engage the viewing public, Imago has become an important instrument in the development and advancement of print artists. For over 25 years now, Imago has remained true to its original vision while maintaining an awareness of the needs of its members and the discipline’s transforming practices.
Imago is a production centre devoted to the continued development and dissemination of print. As a laboratory for creation and experimentation, Imago recruits and entices artists from other disciplines to explore the many facets of contemporary printmaking through workshops, conferences, artist residencies and interdisciplinary creation initiatives. The centre offers members, guests, and visiting artists a research facility as well as a functional studio all the while maintaining programming which reflects the ever changing world of contemporary printmaking.
