Why an artists' residence?

The return to the native land was a catalyst for devising a model other than that of conventional galleries, which is centralised on the place and role of the artist. The aim of this residency is not necessarily to produce a work in 2 or 3D but rather to create links around an artistic encounter. The meeting between the artist and different publics will inevitably have an impact on both sides, as we cannot know in advance what will come out of this experimental approach. Everyone will leave with something new, and in the end, isn't that what art is all about?

Which artists?

The Association aims to host 3-4 French or foreign artists per year for a minimum period of 45 days: periods which may or may not be divided up depending on the nature of the project and the availability of the artists.  

The invited artists will be of different generations and backgrounds. Some may come from other countries, which will bring an intercultural dimension to the project by allowing us to exchange our viewpoints and thus act as a catalyst for local culture.

The artists will normally be from the field of visual arts (painting, photography, installation, video, etc.) but may also come from other fields such as writing, music, performance, live shows, etc. Everything will depend on the relevance of the artist's proposal. The artist will propose an artistic project in line with a work plan defined jointly with the Association and in relation to the particular characteristics of the territory (local history, environment, demographic characteristics, etc.). The artists and their projects will be selected by the members of the Association. No independent applications will be accepted. 

What public?

Through the proposed residencies, the le 101 Association will endeavour to encourage encounters between the artists and the local population. This public may be young people (with the possibility of working with local primary, secondary and high schools) or adults. The encounters will take the form of training courses or workshops designed and run by the artists. Each meeting will be an opportunity to forge new links and partnerships with other local players and thus extend the field of action.

What format?

The residency will be carried out in several phases; the number of phases may vary depending on the project. Le 101 will accompany the artist throughout this process up to the last phase, that of feedback.

• A reflection phase: the artist proposes subjects to the host structure and discusses their relevance in the local context. At the end of this phase the theme is validated.
• A research phase, during which the artist explores the theme in greater depth and several avenues of work are envisaged. 
• A reconnaissance phase: the artist's first trip to the site and meetings with local participants and identified partners (specialists, schools, town halls, etc.) for approximately 15 days. A precise timetable is set up for the next phases of creation and feedback.
• A creation phase: second visit by the artist, beginning of work with the public, minimum 21 days.
• A feedback phase: final phase following the previous phase and extended if necessary. Approximately 8 days. This feedback can take different forms, exhibition, screening, lecture, performance, ... all forms to be decided by the artists and the participants in the project.