Est-Nord-Est (ENE) is an artist-run center whose mission is to support an international community of artists and authors in contemporary art by offering a space and time for research and experimentation, as well as privileged access to local resources and know-how. The center is located in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, a village on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, in a unique geographical and historical setting. The landscape is dominated by farms, forests, and the river. Saint-Jean-Port-Joli is located 115 km from Quebec City and 350 km from Montreal. The eight-week residencies, bringing together four artists and one author from the field of contemporary art, are offered in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.