Partners

Today more than ever, it is imperative for any cultural organization like ours to adopt a reflective position by imagining new approaches offering trailblazing alternatives. L’Imagier chooses to be part of a current of innovative action firmly linked to the issues of today’s society. As actors of change, L’Imagier prioritize physical and intellectual accessibility of the arts. We consciously reconfigure our practices and processes of creative production, while assuming our civic responsibility and measuring our impact on society, communities, the environment, and local economies. The flourishing of cultural offerings generates direct economic and social benefits that stimulate all sectors at the local, regional and national levels. Our role is to look beyond traditional solutions; we create projects and build long-term relationships that are new, progressive, and relevant to the context in which we operate today.

Grassroots Activism

Colours of Mama

COMO is a community resource that aims to provide a safe, inclusive and equitably represented space for mothers of color and mothers of racialized children in Algonquin.

COMO recognizes, values and celebrates mothers of color and mothers of racialized children at the forefront. They prioritize research and resource development for BIPOC “Black, Indigenous and People of colour” families facing systemic barriers, while authentically promoting diversity. Resources offered include mental health, BIPOC maternal care, BIPOC children, and healing spaces in the form of events, networking opportunities and learning experiences.

Co-Create & Chill professional meeting (in collaboration with Sesa Collective), February 19, 2021.
Brunch (in collaboration with Sesa Collective), April 23, 2022.
Matriach Makers Market (in collaboration with Sesa Collective), August 13-14, 2022.

Sesa Collective

SESA Collective is a grass roots, volunteer run organization aimed at providing free business growth services to BIPOC “Black, Indigenous and People of colour” entrepreneurs & not-for-profits supporting BIPOC communities. We believe that thriving small businesses create vibrant and healthy communities. Now more than ever, BIPOC businesses need to be elevated to help combat systemic racism. We know that by uplifting our BIPOC business leaders, we uplift everyone. Fostering the success of these business’s creates a lasting effect that trickles down into all aspect of community life, all the while creating opportunities for BIPOC entrepreneurs to take up more space.

Co-Create & Chill professional meeting (in collaboration with Sesa Collective), February 19, 2021.
Brunch (in collaboration with Sesa Collective), April 23, 2022.
Matriach Makers Market (in collaboration with Sesa Collective), August 13-14, 2022.

Events and rentals

La femme à marier & cie.

Catering and prepared food from a local woman-owned business, almost zero waste.

Catering, food and beverages prepared especially for the occasion for your rentals at L’Imagier.

Bites and drinks at our openings
Booth during our Grown Here Music Festival

Folia & Domum

Store for exotic houseplants and local artisans.

Decorative arrangements and plant rentals available when you rent the spaces of L’Imagier.

Plant Stories workshop (coming soon) as part of the current exhibition Unweaving, Unveiling: Chiral Landscapes of Exile.

5e Baron

Microbrewery in Old Aylmer (Gatineau).

Beer tasting led by the brewmaster during your rentals at L’Imagier.

Creation and sale of a beer for Cultivé ici | Homegrown music festival.

Institutions

Société des musées du Québec

The Société des musées du Québec (SMQ) is a national organization that brings together and represents museum institutions (museums, exhibition centers and interpretation sites) and museology professionals. It acts as a spokesperson for the museum network and defends its interests before various authorities. As a catalyst for the vital forces in the field, the SMQ contributes to the development of museum institutions, encourages best practices and stimulates innovation. It values the role of museums in society and promotes the museum offer on the national and international scene.

Kéroul

Kéroul is a non-profit organization whose actions aim to make tourism and culture accessible to people with limited physical ability.

Funding partners

CALQ

The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, a government corporation under the responsibility of the Minister of Culture and Communications, supports creation, experimentation and production in the arts and humanities in all regions of Quebec and promotes their dissemination in Quebec, Canada and abroad.

Ville de Gatineau

Known for its quality of life, Gatineau is a city of 291,000 people. It is located on the north shore of the Ottawa River, and extends east and west of the Gatineau River.

Canada Council for the Arts

The Canada Council for the Arts contributes to the vibrancy of a creative and diverse arts and literary scene and supports its presence across Canada and around the world. The Council is Canada’s public arts funder, with a mandate to “foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts.” The Council’s grants, services, initiatives, prizes, and payments support Canadian artists, authors, and arts groups and organizations. This support allows them to pursue artistic expression, create works of art, and promote and disseminate the arts and literature. Through its arts funding, communications, research, and promotion activities, the Council fosters ever-growing engagement of Canadians and international audiences in the arts. The Council’s Public Lending Right (PLR) program makes annual payments to creators whose works are held in Canadian public libraries. The Council’s Art Bank operates art rental programs and helps further public engagement with contemporary arts through exhibition and outreach activities. The Council is responsible for the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, which promotes the values and programs of UNESCO to contribute to a future of peace, reconciliation, equity, and sustainable development.