EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

OPEN STUDIOS 2026

THURSDAY 28, FRIDAY 29, SATURDAY 30, SUNDAY 31, MAY 2026

170 artists and collectives are opening their studios for four exceptional days… with a few surprises in store for you!
Performances, photo contests, dance, music… check out the event program below.

Admission to the entire event is free of charge (fees applies for “Ça se visite” guided tours and the green-fingered workshop : see descriptions).

The studio numbers provided refer to the Open Studios map.

The Last Fires of Arthur Rimbaud

Exhibition

The final 11 years of the exiled poet’s life: Red Sea, Aden, Abyssinia, Obock, Tadjourah, Cairo… over 500 authentic and original items (photographs, engravings, objects, documents) and a film program presented by José-Marie Bel.

> Open Studios dates and times
> Espace Reine de Saba, 30 rue Pradier, Paris 19 (Studio 47)

Illustration : Francesca Mariani

Belleville / Roma Est Exchange

Exhibitions, Books, and Music

Three AAB artists were invited to Rome last October; for this year’s Open Studios, we are hosting three Italian guests from the Roma Est collective. In studio n°75, don’t miss “Ma vie, mon box,” a rare book sale with a soul and jazz musical atmosphere by Patrizio Lombardi, aka “El Topo.”

> Studios 35 and 75

Printmaking Festival (Fête de l’Estampe)

Engraving Tour

Intaglio, etching, linocut, mezzotint… for the 14th edition of the Fête de l’Estampe, 18 artists from Belleville invite you to explore various approaches to printmaking.

> Specifically in studios 16, 30, 32, 42, 61, 77, and 102

Belleville, I’m here!

Exhibition

For the first time, La Manufacture is hosting Belleville’s artists, with an exhibition bringing together contemporary artists and fine craft artisans in this new craft hub—born out of the alternative citizen-led project proposed 10 years ago to save the Ramponeau courtyard metalworks.

Mapping out a mental landscape that connects spaces of creation and spaces of resistance, the exhibition “Belleville, I’m here!” echoes the rich history of the Belleville neighborhood. It invites visitors to wander off the beaten path, embrace the unexpected, and discover how art and poetry have found sanctuary even in the furthest corners of Belleville.

Curated by Mô Mathey and Catherine Olivier.

Featuring: Jean-Christophe Adenis, Sonia Ahmimou, Atelier Figura Sfondo, Serge Barto, Cécile Bourdais, Adélaïde Germain, Kodai Hihara, Tamami Ichimura, Solange Jungers, Mô Mathey, Federica Nadalutti, Paul Naillon, Emma Nony, Catherine Olivier, Géraldine Pinault, Edgar Skomorovski.

> Open Studios dates and hours

> Studio 68, Manufacture de Belleville, 37 rue Bisson, 20th

The Open Studios, “ça se visite”  

Guided tour

Experience the Open Studios with Sébastien, your Neighborhood Guide & Revealer, as you meet local artists and discover the hidden charm of Belleville!

> 4 Routes: One for each district (arrondissement).

> Daily Departures: 1:45 PM and 5:00 PM.
> Duration: 2h to 2h30.

Booking Required: €16 / €14
Info: info@ca-se-visite.fr / www.ca-se-visite.fr

PHOTO CONTEST

Share your vision of the Open Studios!

We will select the three best shots of the event. Winners will get to choose a “Petit Original” (small original artwork) at the AAB gallery!

How to enter and Rules:

• The contest is open to everyone.

• Send your photos with captions (maximum 3), in JPEG format, including your full name, by June 7, 2026, via email to: concoursphotoPO@gmail.com

Terms:

• Participants grant the association reproduction and usage rights for the submitted images for project promotion purposes.

• Participants retain full copyright and are not limited by any transfer clause other than those mentioned above.

• Participation implies acceptance of these rules.

The winners will be announced on our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and our website) and notified by email.

Atelier-Mémoire de la rue de la MarE

TRIBUTES

The Atelier-Mémoire de la rue de la Mare continues to host the exhibition “Bellefleur, Sculptor: Belleville-Ménilmontant,” dedicated to the memory of Anne Bellefleur (1954–2016).

This year, the studio will also pay tribute to the mosaic artist Philippe Vignal in its courtyard. Philippe, who passed away in October 2025, was a frequent participant in the Belleville Artists’ Open Studios. Fontaine de la Mare and his neighbors in the building will showcase photos, paintings, and drawings of his ceramic “bugs,” which can be found scattered throughout the Belleville and Ménilmontant neighborhoods.

> Open Studios dates and times
> Atelier 37, 57 rue de la Mare, Paris 20e

Vava chez Spiceboard

Life Drawing Workshops

Join us for costumed life drawing sessions open to all levels.

These workshops feature guest models Sylviane Mook and Clément Magnin, centered around the theme of the featured artwork “Fenêtre ouverte du monde” (Open Window to the World). The sessions will be accompanied by storytelling from Barbara Pillot.

All materials provided.

(please arrive 10 minutes early to set up. Sessions may be extended depending on attendance)

> Thursday, May 28 and Saturday, May 30, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 

> Spiceboard, 1 rue Henri Ribière, Paris 19e (studio n°7)

Nathalie Picard & Guests

IMPROVISED POETRY AND MUSIC

A sensitive encounter between words and sounds, driven by the moment, deep listening, and live creation.

> Thursday, May 28 at 7:30 PM 
> Studio 33, 5 rue Henri Chevreau, 20th 

Les cités-jardins : une utopie habitée

(Garden Cities: A Living Utopia)

Graphic Novel Presentation

Join artists Cendrine Bonami-Redler, Guillaume Reynard, and Marie-Sophie André for an evening exploring the future of the “garden city” utopia. We will discuss the collaborative work done with local residents during the 12 artist residencies held in 2025.

> Thursday, May 28, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
> Librairie Le Genre Urbain, 60 rue de Belleville, Paris 20th (near studio n°60)

Wood & Metal

CHAMBER MUSIC

World-renowned artists James Hall (flute) and Mariam Adam (clarinet) will perform a concert of solo and chamber music pieces for flute and clarinet to accompany the opening reception at Espace 15bis.

Program :

• Paquito D’Rivera – Lecuoneras
• Louis Cahuzac – Arlequin
• Johann Sebastian Bach – Chaconne, BWV 1004
• Heitor Villa-Lobos – Chôros no. 2

> Friday, May 29, 6:00PM
> Espace 15 bis, place Marcel Achard, Paris 19th (studio No.79 on the map)

La Gare Expérimentale

Exhibition, events

A multidisciplinary, self-managed venue, La Gare XP promotes an independent, collective culture on a human scale, provocative and offbeat, prioritizing experimentation over profitability.

> Open Studios dates and times: exhibition featuring Jean-Christophe Adenis, Alain Cabot, and Feo.
> Saturday, May 30, from 3:00 PM to midnight: XP group exhibition, concert, screening, XP bar, and food (Info: garexp.org). Free admission / Pay-what-you-can (No credit cards).

> Gare XP, 18 Bd Sérurier, Paris 19 (Studio n° 1)

CLAY TOGETHER

SHARED CREATIVE WORKSHOP

The Demain en main studio invites you to take part in a shared creative process.
Throughout Saturday and Sunday, clay will serve as the medium for a collaborative artwork, taking shape continuously and fueled by the gestures, ideas, and contributions of visitors.

Anyone can join the creative process at any time; the successive hands of visitors will shape the piece, allowing it to constantly evolve over the course of the weekend.

> Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31, from 3 PM to 7 PM

> Studio 92, 4 rue Robert Houdin, Paris 11th 

Les Agités du Vocal

THE VIBRANT, UNINHIBITED CHOIR OF THE 20TH ARRONDISSEMENT!

The repertoire is eclectic: spanning everything from world music, TV show theme songs, and movie soundtracks to French songs, both contemporary and classic.

> Saturday, May 30 at 4:30 PM

> Studio 73, 23 rue Ramponeau, Paris 20th

JAzz Concert

Chloé CAssandre & Amaury Chaumond

Cécilia da Mota invites singer-songwriter Chloé Cassandre and guitarist Amaury Chaumond for an intimate jazz duo performance. The Paris-based vocalist is accompanied by the Albi-born guitarist, whose playing seamlessly blends swing and blues.

> Saturday, May 30 at 4:00 PM

> Studio 67, 48-50 rue Ramponeau (courtyard), Paris 20th

GREEN-FINGERED WORKSHOPS

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

“Drawing only with plants”

Discover the graphic magic of plants during this small-group creative session. Led by Armelle Claude, open to all.

On-site registration: €5

> Saturday, May 30, all afternoon

> Studio 33, 5 rue Henri Chevreau, Paris 20th 

3 WOMEN, 3 CONTINENTS

Spoken Word & Poetry Performances

Multidisciplinary sculptor Tilda Lovi invites you to a unique poetic experience, brought to life by three women from three different continents. Though they come from diverse cultures and languages, they are united by the magical bond of poetry.

Poetry Slam Performances representing Brazil, Russia, and Rwanda, performed in their original languages with French translations.

Featuring: 

• Gabriella Scheer (Brazil), Brazilian poet, actress, and translator; a leading specialist on Brazilian culture in France (Facebook)
• Nastya Rodionova (Russia), Russian writer, poet, and activist (Instagram) (AAE)
• Vanessa Ingabire (Rwanda), Rwandan poet and actress (Youtube) (AAE)

Limited seating: we strongly recommend booking via SMS at +336 30 47 60 31

> Saturday, May 30, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

> Atelier 24, 154 rue de Belleville, Paris 20th (a beautiful rooftop studio in the heart of Belleville. Please note it is located on the 6th floor with no elevator.)

Le Pas de la Tortue (AT A SNAIL’S PACE)

A MUSICAL ROAD MOVIE FOR ONE ACTOR AND A FEW PROPS

Written and performed by Pierre Carrive
Music: Clément Roussillat
Artistic collaboration: Hervé Bontemps

“Sometimes, while asleep, I feel a character sit on my bed, asking me to bring them to life.”

— Paul Vecchiali

I have been traveling the roads for years. Along the roadsides, there are people—waiting or wandering, working or out of work, loving each other behind closed doors, in gardens, or under the canopy of woods. There are also empty landscapes where only traces remain. So, I photograph these places, and in the evening, in temporary rooms, I use these images to write down these fragments of life gathered from the edge of the road. Faces and landscapes, moving at a snail’s pace, getting to know one another, sharing these small, ordinary lives that mirror our own.

There will be an illiterate shepherd, a wrestler, a fearless snail, a cheerleader, a fallen prince, a Johnny Cash lookalike, a mute laborer, a star-crossed lover, a veteran, a crêpe vendor, a Syrian refugee, a limping man, a lady of the night… And a red-footed tortoise. There will be the sky, the road, the wind, the rain, the grass, the stones, and the trees.

> Saturday, May 30 at 8:00 PM 

> Studio 93, 152 rue Saint-Maur, Paris 11th

Donation-based (pass the hat)

NEOLONGA AT THE MÉNILMONTANT CRYPT
Concert, NEOLONGA, EXHIBITION, Installation

Neo-tango ball featuring a concert by Pablo Gignoli—bandoneonist, composer, and arranger renowned for projects like Taxxi Tango that reinvent tango for the 21st century—performing his brand-new solo project (concert around 9 PM).

This is an Argentine tango ball, blending traditional tango music with alternative genres. The concert is open to everyone, dancers and non-dancers alike.

Music hosted throughout the evening by DJ Gabriel.

> Saturday, May 30, 8:00 to 11:00 PM  

> Studio 35, Crypte de l’église Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix, 4 rue d’Eupatoria, Paris 20th

Les szgaboonistes

Concert

Formed in 1998, the Szgaboonistes, the gypsy-punk musette collective that has been haunting the streets of Belleville and the world ever since, bring their unique universe (somewhere between Django Reinhardt and The Clash) to La Table de Belleville.

Performing as an electric quartet for the Sunday afternoon of the Open Studios, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Expect nothing less than absolute, total fire!

> Sunday, May 31 at 3:04 PM
> La table de Belleville, 10 rue des Envierges, Paris 20e (near studio n°43)

ANGLE Mort (BLIND SPOT)

MASKED PERFORMANCE

Léa Duchmann is a draftsman, puppeteer, and aikidoka. Her various practices intertwine and influence one another, leading her to perform both in theaters and on the streets. In her storytelling, she loves to employ metaphor, the absurd, and the uncanny, shifting seamlessly from monstrous fascination to laughter. She embraces contrast: clean lines, the stillness of thunder, and the gentleness of the slightest gesture.

> Sunday, May 31 May at 4:00 and 6:00 PM

> Studio 35, Crypt of the Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix, 4 rue d’Eupatoria, Paris 20th

Contes et chants coquins (NAUGHTY TALES AND SONGS)

WITH HUMOR, POETRY, AND WIT

L’Atelier da Mota invites actresses Sonia Tissot and Christine Montaner to sweep you away into a lively, exquisite world filled with laughter, emotion, and playful charm.

> Sunday, May 31 May at 4:30 PM

> Studio 67, 48-50 rue Ramponeau (courtyard), Paris 20th

Donation-based (pass the hat)

Max Mariposa

folk rock COVERS

Max Mariposa is performing solo this year, sharing his folk/rock repertoire with us.

> Sunday, May 31, 0:30 PM 

> Studio 33, 5 rue Henri Chevreau, Paris 20th