Croisée d'Arts

A village transformed into an art gallery

For over twenty years, Croisée d'Arts has transformed the village of Eus into a vast open-air art gallery every first weekend of June. Organized by the association ArtZ, this contemporary art event invites visitors to wander through the cobbled alleys, sunny squares, and stone houses of this hilltop village, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, to discover artworks scattered throughout the village.

Eclecticism and free access

Croisée d'Arts is based on two founding principles: eclecticism and free access. The works presented cover a wide spectrum of disciplines: painting, sculpture, photography, installation, digital arts, ceramics, textiles, and other forms of contemporary expression. The exhibition spaces are as varied as the works: communal spaces, public squares, and numerous private homes whose owners open their doors for the occasion, creating a surprising and intimate artistic journey.

A dialogue between art and heritage

The marriage of contemporary art and the ancestral architecture of Eus creates a unique dialogue between creation and heritage. The stone walls, medieval vaults, panoramic terraces overlooking the Canigou, and secret gardens become showcases for the artworks, offering unexpected perspectives and enhancing both the artistic creations and the architectural setting of the village.

A unifying event

Croisée d'Arts is also a moment of meeting between artists, residents, and visitors. The ArtZ association launches an annual call for applications open to artists from all backgrounds, with a selection made before the festival. The involvement of the residents, who host the artworks in their homes, makes Croisée d'Arts an event deeply rooted in the village's life and driven by collective dynamics.