Estanqu'Arts

Estanqu'Arts: Artistic Pauses on the Landes Coast

Estanqu'Arts is a cultural association founded in February 2017 in Moliets-et-Maâ, in the Landes region. Its name refers to the 'estanquet', which means 'pause' in Gascon: the association offers artistic and cultural breaks open to all on the southern Landes coast.

Ici ou l'Art: The Autumn Festival

The Ici ou l'Art festival is Estanqu'Arts' flagship event. Every autumn, during a weekend in October, works of art descend into the streets of Moliets-et-Maâ and Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains. The festival features exhibitions of sculptures, photographs, paintings, and digital art in the open air and in unusual locations, workshops led by the artists themselves, demonstrations of artistic techniques, performances, and concerts.

The Public's Choice Award

One of the unique features of Ici ou l'Art is the public vote. Visitors are invited to browse the exhibitions and vote for their favorite artist. A public choice award is presented at the closing of the festival, rewarding the artist who generated the most enthusiasm among visitors. This participatory system strengthens the connection between creators and their audience.

Vagu'A'Art: The Spring Rendezvous

In the spring, Estanqu'Arts organizes Vagu'A'Art in Messanges. This event offers exhibitions, workshops, and meetings with artists in a spring setting, providing the first artistic break of the year.

Nect'Art de Mots: The Summer Interlude

In the summer, Nect'Art de Mots takes over Azur and the shores of its lake. This event combines words and arts, with readings, literary performances, and exhibitions in an enchanting natural setting.

L'Estanquet: A Friendly Space

Each Estanqu'Arts event includes an 'estanquet', a convivial space where visitors can gather for drinks and light refreshments. This meeting place for artists and the public is at the heart of the association's philosophy, which believes in the power of sharing and exchange around art.

An Association Dedicated to Artistic Openness

Estanqu'Arts brings together passionate volunteers who work for the artistic and cultural openness of the Landes coast. The association welcomes artists from various disciplines—sculptors, photographers, painters, street artists, graffiti artists, beach artists, musicians—and offers a showcase for contemporary creation in a region still seeking artistic expression venues.