Who are we?

Le Pavé Dans la Mare has existed for 12 years, more than 60 exposures, some hundred produced works, many residences of artists, many international artists and exposed buildings, an annual public of more than 3000 visitors on average, active members, a club of patrons and a team of employees, engaged in making the public aware of contemporary art.

Created in 1994, the purpose of the association Sauf' Art, Le Pavé Dans La Mare, law of 1901, recognized as of general interest, has for goal to promote and diffuse contemporary art in an area where this is usually proposed little.

The structure has a policy of support for artists, but also one of expansion. The local activity of the structure remains essential since the association became a reference for the territorial collectivities and the State. Le Pavé Dans la Mare now wishes to develop important projects, with a strong visibility and to continue to make art accessible to all public.

Association thus carries simultaneously exposures, artistic educational work by proposing a teaching service in charge of placing public tools of comprehension at the disposal of various artistic events. Le Pavé welcomes a much diversified school population from nursery school to college, groups of students, social centres, neighbourhood houses, reception centres of children or adults and the individual public.