Closerie Vidéo Ouverte

Closerie Vidéo Ouverte, video art in the heart of rural Yonne

In the heart of Puisaye-Forterre, in the village of Étais-la-Sauvin (89480), the Théâtre de La Closerie is an extraordinary place for artistic creation and dissemination. Founded and run by Gérard-André (singer-songwriter) and his team, this rural theatre has been developing an ambitious and unique program for many years in a deeply rural area of the Yonne.

CVO Sessions: video art accessible to all

Closerie Vidéo Ouverte (CVO) is a specific program dedicated to video art and contemporary digital creation. These sessions are held on Tuesday evenings, from 9 PM to 10:30 PM, and feature:

• Presentations of video works by artists in residence at La Closerie or invited for the occasion
• Mini video performances designed specifically for this intimate format
• Live performances from the stage, broadcast via streaming on the La Closerie website without prior registration
• Meetings with the artists after the sessions for discussions about their creative approaches
• Explorations of new forms of video creation, moving images, and digital arts

A unique rural theatre

The Théâtre de La Closerie is one of the most remarkable examples of cultural vitality in rural France, in Burgundy. Located at 17, Route de Clamecy in Étais-la-Sauvin, it hosts artists, actors, musicians, and visual artists every season in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

La Closerie's programming covers a very wide spectrum: theatre, world music, songs, tributes, dance, and visual arts. CVO is part of this spirit of openness and artistic experimentation that has made the venue famous since its creation.

Video art and digital creation in a rural area

Closerie Vidéo Ouverte demonstrates La Closerie's conviction that contemporary art, and particularly video art in all its forms, must be accessible to everyone, even in rural areas furthest from major cities. Residents of Puisaye-Forterre, Auxerrois, and all of the Yonne region can thus access avant-garde artistic offerings in their local area.

The 19th artistic season of La Closerie continues to navigate the seas of creation, offering its ten stops, of which CVO is one of the most unique.