Since 2010, we have welcomed artists in residency in the framework of various projects: writing support, mediation and itinerant residency, creation of children’s books, and so forth.

Currently, we hosted artists and illustrators in Marseilles twice a year:

• First, during Summer break, the Studio is transformed into a laboratory. An opportunity for artists to create pieces on-site and to enjoy a spacious workspace with plenty of natural light. We also offer this type of arrangement during the year, for shorter periods of time, as part of certain exhibitions.

• Secondly, with the help of the DRAC PACA and in partnership with La Marelle, an author/illustrator working on children books is hosted in Marseilles every Autumn. For a period of 2 to 4 months, he/she will be able to develop a book project, while offering some mediation actions around his/her work. This system is the subject of a call for projects launched each Spring.

Artists who have been in residency since 2010: Amélie Jackowski, Gethan & Myles, Roméo Julien, Laurence Lagier, Julie Escoriza, Caroline Gamon, Gusto (Fanny Garcia and Tristan Etienne), Dans le ciel tout va bien, Tom Henni, Catherine Chardonnay, Ramona Badescu, Charline Collette, Alaric Garnier and Léna Araguas.

Developed in 2018 with Nicole Crême’s silkscreen printers, the Estampette is a mobile printing unit that can be rolled out in public spaces and offers initiation workshops to various printmaking techniques. Two wheeled suitcases packed with the required supplies convert into a small printing station that can be taken to plazas, parks, fields or even beaches! On the agenda: screen printing, monotype, stencil, engraving, stamp… together with our staff and fellow artists.

Once unfolded, we can welcome people to share creative moments with us: open-access workshops or by reservation, live printing, artists’ interventions…

If you’d like to arrange a workshop or an event with the Estampette, please feel free to contact us!