The New patrons of “Les Souâtons” Third Place

A group of residents, together with school teachers, have come together at the third place known as ‘Les Souâtons’ and wish to commission a work from an artist to address the lack of cultural offerings in this rural and peri-urban area in the north of the Eure-et-Loir department. This commission aims to create links between scattered schools by involving pupils in the reflection and creative process

The New patrons of the Bascoulard trail

Residents belonging to the Le Chemin de Bascoulard association and the neighbourhood community centre in Asnières-lès-Bourges (Bourges, Cher) have commissioned an artwork in tribute to Marcel Bascoulard, a unique figure in Bourges. The aim is to keep his memory alive among new generations, while supporting the rehabilitation of a path and the enhancement of an ecological corridor rich in biodiversity.

The New patrons of the Landes-le-Gaulois Municipal Youth Council

Teenagers from the Landes-le-Gaulois Youth Council (Loir-et-Cher), accompanied by adults, have commissioned a work of art for the leisure centre, a popular venue serving around ten local communities. Faced with a building deemed too impersonal despite its renovation, the group wanted to come up with a design that would be accessible to all and capable of inspiring pride and a sense of belonging.

The New patrons of Entraide in Lunay

A group of residents of Lunay (Loir-et-Cher) of all ages has commissioned a work from an artist to highlight the daily practices of solidarity, mutual aid and bartering that shape local life. The aim is to promote this intangible but essential wealth and to assert it as a possible response to contemporary social and ecological challenges.

The New patrons of the Creuse Parliament

An intergenerational collective of residents of the Creuse river basin (Indre), bringing together citizens, elected officials, technicians and members of associations, has commissioned a work to raise awareness of the fragility of the river (drought, dams, pollution). The aim is to renew people's attachment to the Creuse through a sensitive approach, in order to highlight the issues at stake and raise shared awareness.

The New patrons of Faye in common

A group of residents of Faye-la-Vineuse (Indre-et-Loire) has initiated a commission for a work of art to address the social ties and divisions that exist in the village between long-time residents and newcomers. Drawing on shared memories of places and people, the commission aims to highlight the human and cultural richness of the area and to imagine a common future.

The New patrons of The Art of Destigmatisation – George Sand Hospital Centre

A nurse, a senior healthcare executive, an art therapist from the George Sand Hospital Centre and a department director from PROMÉTHÉE CHER are commissioning a work of art linking three CHS sites in Dun-Sur-Auron, Chezal-Benoît and the hospital's future third location (Cher). The aim is to encourage encounters between stigmatised people suffering from mental health issues and members of the public through the prism of culture.

The New patrons of Bourges Nord Carnival

Members of associations and residents of Bourges Nord (Bourges, Cher) are launching an artistic commission to accompany the evolution of the neighbourhood's Carnival, an annual event of conviviality and celebration since 2014. The aim is to make it a more creative and unifying collective expression, capable of showcasing the diversity of the area and reaching beyond the neighbourhood while maintaining strong local roots.