Residency

Publication residency

From May 30th to August 30th 2026

Deadline to apply: Sunday, March 29th 2026, at midnight

The publication residency offers a space for collective research and experimentation around the medium of print publishing. It is jointly organized by the publishing house Pièce jointe and Céline Bureau.

The call for applications for the 2026 edition of the publication residency is now closed.

About the residency

During the residency, each artist will develop an individual project related to the theme Manual, which will be included in the final collective publication. Projects may draw on one or more languages of print publishing (textuality, drawing, engraving, photography, printing, etc.) or focus on the modalities of the medium and their effects (reading rhythm, composition, size, and materials, etc.).

The theme Manual can be approached in a free and open manner, both as a handbook (practical manual, instruction guide, tool for transmission and archiving) and as a notion related to the hands (technical skills, know-how, learning by doing). The theme can give rise to experimental, didactic, poetic, critical, and other proposals. Above all, the theme Manual is a starting point for reflection and creation.

The residency consists of a series of four workshops designed to address the theme from different angles and enrich the discussion through a variety of approaches. A visit to Artexte and meetings with guest artists are planned as part of the workshops. The residency will culminate in a collective publication bringing together all the proposals developed by the artists throughout the process.

No writing experience is required; artists from all disciplines who wish to experiment with collective publishing are encouraged to apply.

What to expect

A 2,015$ artist honorarium for participation.
4 collective 3-hours workshops in June and July.
Access to Celine Bureau’s workspace and tools.
Each resident works on an individual project throughout the residency.
At the end of the residency, the artists’ propositions will be published in one collective publication.

Who it’s for

Artists of any discipline willing to explore the printed publication medium.
Emerging or mid-career artists.
No writing experience required, only curiosity and desire to share.

Things to keep in mind

The residency is primarily intended for individuals based in Montreal, as accommodation and transportation costs are not covered.

To apply

Project proposal (max. 2 000 characters) containing:

Overview of your project and its connection to the theme Manual;
Impact of the residency on your art practice;
Motivation and expectations related to participating in a collective residency.

Artist Statement (max. 750 characters)
︎ An artist’s statement is a short paragraph written in the first person. It focuses on your artistic practice and the themes that underpin it. A statement may include influences, references, and themes; research and techniques; personal context; and artistic vision.

Artist Bio (max. 600 characters)
︎ An artist’s bio is a short paragraph written in the third person. A bio is about you as an artist, as opposed to an “artist’s statement” which is more about your work and the themes behind it. This bio will be published if you are selected.

Documentation of your work in one of the following forms:

Images of previous work (5 max)
Links to video or audio work (3 minutes max)
Link to website