ARTOPIA GARDEN 2024
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A Festival of Street Art and Urban Art
ARTOPIA GARDEN returns to Hellemmes for its third edition, turning Square Jules Ferry into an oasis of contemporary and urban art from May 17 to 19, 2024. Hosted by the WEEKEND’ARTISTES collective, this unique event offers a lively platform where art and nature meet in a celebration that’s open to everyone.
Goals and Vision
The festival aims to:
- Encourage cultural encounters between artists and Hellemmes residents, strengthening local relationships
- Enhance the Square Jules Ferry urban garden, turning it into a venue for festivities and artistic creativity
- Promote access to art, by offering free workshops and encouraging interactions with both established and emerging artists
Commitment of the citizens of Lille
ARTOPIA GARDEN invites the residents of Lille to get actively involved:
- Take part in workshops in screen printing, stencils, monotypes, linocuts, and gel presses.
- Discover new artistic techniques and meet artists.
- Enjoy live music and a festive atmosphere all weekend long.
Full program
- Friday, May 17 (6-11 PM): Opening with a preview, formal speeches, a DJ set, and interactions between the artists and the public. Catering is available on-site.
- Saturday, May 18 (12 PM-7 PM): A full day of activities, with exhibitions and sales, graffiti frescoes, workshops open to everyone, and a festive atmosphere backed with a DJ set.
- Sunday, May 19 (12 PM-6 PM): Continuation of exhibitions and performances, with art workshops for residents, and the closing of the festival with a concert of JUST RED & friends.
Join us for ARTOPIA GARDEN 2024
Don’t miss this unique chance to dive into a world where art and culture meet to turn a public space into an open-air gallery. ARTOPIA GARDEN promises to be an unforgettable celebration of artistic diversity and individual expression.