Spring Drawing Festival 2026: Evening dance and drawing events at the Henner and Moreau Museums

For the upcoming edition of the Printemps du Dessin, the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum and the Gustave Moreau Museum will host evening events titled "Dance, Drawing, and Music" on March 19, April 17, and May 28, 2026.

For nearly a decade, the Printemps du Dessin has taken over museums, art galleries, historic monuments, and libraries, shining a spotlight on the vibrant world of contemporary drawing. This cultural event offers aspiring artists and art enthusiasts a chance to explore a boundless universe of creativity and expression.

Through introductory workshops, meet-and-greets, exhibitions, performances, and lectures, both adults and children can rekindle their love of and get to know some talented French artists.

In Paris and the greater Île-de-France, dozens of events are organized around the Spring Drawing Festival. Curious visitors seeking a unique experience can head to the Gustave Moreau Museum and the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum to enjoy evenings that feel timeless.

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These two Parisian museums showcase the works of 19th-century French painters, each with their own distinctive style: On the one hand, the Alsace-born Henner, celebrated for his portraits and female nudes. On the other, the Parisian Moreau, whose intricately detailed pieces are infused with mysticism, symbols from antiquity, and exotic influences.

Discover these hidden gems of museums and take advantage of the unique events happening during the Spring Drawing Festival in Paris.

Springtime of Drawing at the Gustave Moreau Museum:

“Drawing, Dance, Music” Evening
April 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Adults, Teens
The Gustave Moreau Museum is hosting an evening titled “Drawing, Dance, Music,” a concept originally conceived and developed several years ago by Sophie Graverand, an illustrator and drawing instructor, together with Laure-Adélaïde Boucaud, a dancer at the Paris Opera. This creative dialogue between drawing, dance, and music serves as a tribute to the expressive power of gesture and artistic connections. This year, Sophie Graverand will be joined by dancer and choreographer Suzanne Meyer.
During this event, artists will come together around Gustave Moreau’s works for an exploration of drawing in motion. Participants will be invited to follow the music and Sophie Graverand’s expert guidance to capture the elegance of Suzanne Meyer’s dance movements.

Springtime of Drawing at the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum:

Night Drawing, Music, and Dance
March 19 and May 28, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Adults, Teenagers
Spend an evening at the museum and enjoy a unique drawing class featuring exceptional performances by dancers from the Paris Opera and musicians trained at the CNSM, led by Sophie Graverand. The Jean-Jacques Henner Museum hosts the event « Drawing, Dance, Music », a concept that blends visual arts, choreography, and musical expression centered around the creative act.
Artists explore the myth of Salome through drawing in motion, guided by music and dance. Participants are invited to draw in sync with the piano’s rhythms and the fluidity of the performers’ movements, capturing motion in all its expressive richness.
March 19: with dancer Laly Boucaud and pianist Joseph Birnbaum
May 28: with dancer Suzanne Meyer

Book your tickets now to enjoy these exclusive arts evenings.