The association Particle accelerator de Strasbourg and Parcours d’artiste in Metz were this Saturday at Puzzle in Thionville to kick off the Ateliers du Grand Est. Since March 20 and until June 6, plastic artists (painters, photographers, sculptors, engravers, videographers, etc.) from the territories of Metz, Alsace, Reims, the Vosges and the Thionville agglomeration are invited to open their workshop and unveil their work. The initiative was born in Strasbourg, twenty-two years ago, and the next edition in May will bring together 300 artists from 115 workshops. For its part, Metz, which is in its 12th edition launched on March 20, has 80 professionals. “In 2018, we gave birth to Grand Est workshops , explains Sarah Dinckel, communications officer. This entity brings together the organizers of open houses in the region. “
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In Thionville on June 5 and 6
For the first time, Thionville has joined the system and is launching a call for applications until April 12. “Talking about culture right now makes me happy because artists are suffering a lot from the situation,” admitted Jackie Helfgott, cultural assistant. Trying to bring culture to life by all means and tools has become essential and that is why it seemed important to us to adhere to this system. ” The goal ? Encourage the general public to meet artists from their territory. In all, over the five locations of this 2021 edition, more than 300 sites will be to visit in the company of 500 creators.
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25 hoped-for artists
In Thionville, it is proposed on June 5 and 6 to go to the Led, but also to the Jacques-Brel center. “In Metz, we allow artists to use churches, temples and museums as workshops for a weekend,” explained Patricia Gérardin. This is the opportunity to combine culture and heritage. It is an enrichment for all who, working alongside each other, work on common projects. We generate a collective dynamic while allowing them to sell their creations. »For this first participation in Thionville, a selection will be made by a jury. “We provided a document to fill out. We will need to attach photos, invites Emmanuelle Potier, artist and head of visual arts in Thionville. We hope to call around twenty professionals from the agglomeration. “
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