Open studios by Pré-Saint-Gervais artists 2026: this edition's program

The artists' studios of Pré Saint-Gervais open their doors to the public for an exceptional 15th edition, centered on the theme "Daybreak." Come meet around a hundred artists and discover Pré Saint-Gervais, its street art and its exhibitions on the weekend of 26 and 27 September 2026.

Artists are often shrouded in mystery: what goes on in their creative brains? Where do they find their inspiration? What's their studio like, what are their working materials like? What are their little idiosyncrasies?

Good news for the curious and art lovers: many of these questions can be easily answered thanks to the open studios weekend! This annual event is the perfect occasion to meet the creators and artists of the Pré Saint Gervais, in Seine-Saint-Denis. The 15th edition of these open studios takes place this Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Paintings, photographs, sculptures, engravings, pottery, drawings, installations, performances, video, digital art, textile art, illustrations, collages, ceramics and graffiti: all genres and all techniques are concentrated in the studios of these artists from the Paris region, who present their work during this free event.

In addition to tours, Le Pré Saint-Gervais is hosting concerts and performances to enliven the weekend. This year the event centers on the theme "Daybreak" — come discover how artists drew inspiration from it to create unique works!

Must-see events during these open studios at the artists’ workshops in Pré-Saint-Gervais:

Reception desk with the parcours map: La P'tite Criée
11-13 rue Jean-Baptiste Semanaz 93310
Walking through the visitor's passage at La P’tite Criée, in the city center, you can browse the comprehensive artists’ guide and pick up the map, revealing workshop locations, as well as the schedules for performances, concerts and installations.
Alain Genest
Photo studio: The day breaks
Every day in life we face this: “the day breaks” in the literal sense and in the figurative sense—enthusiasm, joy, fervor, fatigue, sadness, routine, etc. Today, too, the day has broken! Welcome to the photo studio and express in this space, made available to you, what it evokes: with a gesture, a pose, a word, or a short phrase sketched on a slate... Contribute to building an inventory of “days that break.”
Chloé Costes
Workshop “golden sun” on a copper sheet
Sunday at 4:00 p.m., about 45 minutes.
Open to children from age 7.
Fee 4€/child.
Children leave with their mirrored artwork.
Diana Kraay
Mini charcoal drawing workshops over the weekend.
Judith Bout-Commeau Workshop
32 rue des Pommiers (D-2)
Saturday 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Demonstration and a small hand-bowl workshop for visitors.
Alexandra Candan Houlière and Nathalie Picard
Performance in the garden behind the Church of Pré Saint-Gervais
Sunday at 8:30 a.m., final presentation at 5:00 p.m.

Greenery, nature, artist studios, performances... The program is extensive, so clear your schedules to participate in the Open Doors of the artist studios in Le Pré Saint-Gervais 2026!