Art Invites Itself to Aigrefeuille
Exhibition and sale of works by local artists
2026
About Art in Aigrefeuille
L’Art s’invite à Aigrefeuille is an exhibition and sale featuring local professional and amateur artists, hosted by the town of Aigrefeuille-d’Aunis in its village hall on the first weekend of October. Visitors can browse paintings, photographs, sculptures, and ceramics, purchase works directly from the artists, and chat with them about their craft. Admission is free.
Art in Aigrefeuille — edition 2026
L'Art s'invite à Aigrefeuille returns on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm, at the Salle des fêtes Joseph Avit in Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis. Local professional and amateur artists will be showcasing and selling their paintings, photographs, and other creations on-site. Free admission.
2026 Edition
The town of Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis announced the dates for its exhibition on July 27, 2026: Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th, from 10 am to 6 pm, at the local village hall. Professional and amateur artists will display their paintings, photographs, sculptures, and ceramics, with works available for purchase. Artists will be present throughout opening hours to discuss their techniques with visitors.
The full lineup for this edition has not yet been finalized: the number of exhibitors, their names, and any specific scheduled events are not currently listed on the official poster or the town hall's event calendar. For reference, the 2025 edition brought together 32 artists from Charente-Maritime—including painters, photographers, and ceramicists—and kicked off on Friday with a preview session reserved for local schools, as reported in the municipal bulletin L'Aigrefeuillais No. 10.
Highlights Art in Aigrefeuille 2026
- Two-day exhibition and sale, Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm
- Paintings, photographs, and other works by local professional and amateur artists
- Works available for purchase with direct interaction with the artists
- Free admission, Salle des fêtes Joseph Avit
Programme Art in Aigrefeuille 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026
- 10 am - 6 pm — Exhibition and sale open to the public · Salle des fêtes Joseph Avit
Sunday, October 4, 2026
- 10 am - 6 pm — Exhibition and sale open to the public · Salle des fêtes Joseph Avit
Both days
- Paintings, photographs, and other creations by local professional and amateur artists
- Works offered for sale by the artists themselves
- Artists present throughout opening hours
- Free admission
As of mid-August 2026, the town has not released a list of exhibitors or a schedule for an opening reception or awards ceremony; the official poster and the town hall's event listing only specify the dates and opening hours.
Prices Art in Aigrefeuille 2026
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Practical Information
Location
Salle des fêtes Joseph Avit, 6 avenue des Marronniers, 17290 Aigrefeuille-d’Aunis. This is the town's only village hall.
Opening hours
In 2026, the event is open to the public from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Admission
Free entry. Works on display are sold directly by the artists.
Contact
Mairie d’Aigrefeuille-d’Aunis, 2 rue de l’Aunis, 17290 Aigrefeuille-d’Aunis. Tel: 05 46 27 53 53, [email protected]. Open Monday to Friday from 8:15 am to 12:20 pm and 1:20 pm to 5:30 pm, closing at 4:30 pm on Tuesdays.
Festival Committee
The CFCA, which provides logistical support for the exhibition: [email protected], 07 82 04 64 18.
An exhibition and sale of local art
For one weekend, the town of Aigrefeuille-d’Aunis opens its village hall to artists from across Charente-Maritime, both professional and amateur. The event showcases a variety of paintings, photographs, sculptures, and ceramics, with all pieces available for purchase on-site. The Comité des Fêtes et de la Culture d’Aigrefeuille d’Aunis (CFCA) provides logistical support.
Meet the artists
Artists are present throughout the event, allowing visitors to ask questions about their techniques and inspirations. In 2025, painter Bernard Jouan hosted a watercolor workshop for local schoolchildren, which was filmed and broadcast live on a giant screen.
The first weekend of October
The exhibition takes place on the first weekend of October at the Salle des fêtes Joseph Avit. After a one-year hiatus, it returned in 2025 with 32 exhibitors, including painters, photographers, and ceramicists.
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