Salon de Peinture et de Sculpture d'Arc-en-Barrois
Annual exhibition of painting and sculpture in Haute-Marne
About Salon de Peinture d'Arc-en-Barrois
Created in 1968, the Salon de Peinture et de Sculpture d'Arc-en-Barrois is a major artistic event in Haute-Marne. Organized every summer in August by the Amicale Arcquoise, it brings together about forty painters and sculptors in a wide variety of techniques: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, and earthenware creations. Each edition features a guest artist. Free admission.
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The Salon de Peinture et de Sculpture d'Arc-en-Barrois
Since 1968, the Salon de Peinture et de Sculpture d'Arc-en-Barrois has been an unmissable event in the cultural life of Haute-Marne. Organized every year during the first half of August by the Amicale Arcquoise, in close collaboration with the town hall of Arc-en-Barrois, this salon brings together about forty artists — painters and sculptors — from Haute-Marne and neighboring departments.
An artistic tradition of over half a century
Born from the desire to promote visual arts in rural areas, the salon has endured through the decades without losing its dynamism. What was initially just a modest local exhibition has become a recognized event, welcoming several hundred visitors each year: loyal residents and passing tourists who make the detour to discover the exhibited works. The Amicale Arcquoise, under the leadership of its president Séverine Mielle, ensures the renewal of the program by selecting new talents alongside regular exhibitors.
A panorama of artistic techniques
The richness of the salon lies in the diversity of techniques represented. Visitors can admire works created in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, or pencil. More original creations complete the exhibition, notably paintings on earthenware and porcelain. Sculpture also holds a prominent place, offering a volumetric counterpoint to the canvases hung on the walls.
An honored guest artist each year
Each edition highlights an honored guest artist, the winner of the previous year's competition, who benefits from a dedicated space to present a retrospective of their work. Recent guests include Mélanie Kurz (2023), Bernard Deschamps (2024), and Joëlle Pulcini (2025). A competition with prizes rewards the best works presented, encouraging artistic emulation among participants.
An exhibition venue in the heart of the village
The salon is held in the salle des fêtes and the salle de Justice-de-Paix of the Arc-en-Barrois town hall, in the heart of this small town of character nestled in the Aujon valley. The green setting and the architectural heritage of the commune — its Renaissance castle, its park, and its surrounding forests — offer an ideal backdrop for this artistic event that is the pride of the Arcquois.
Salon de Peinture d'Arc-en-Barrois — edition 2026
The 59th edition of the Salon de Peinture et de Sculpture d'Arc-en-Barrois will be held from August 1st to 15th, 2026, in the town hall rooms. The guest of honor will be the winner of the 2025 competition. Around forty painters and sculptors will exhibit their works in a wide variety of techniques: oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, sculpture, and earthenware creations.
59th Edition — August 2026
The Salon de Peinture et de Sculpture in Arc-en-Barrois returns for its 59th edition during the first half of August 2026. True to its tradition, the Amicale Arcquoise will bring together about forty painters and sculptors in the function room and the Justice-de-Paix room of the town hall. The winner of the 2025 competition will be the guest of honor for this new edition and will present a retrospective of their works.
The exhibition will be open from Tuesday to Sunday from 3 PM to 7 PM. Admission remains free.
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Practical Information
Exhibition Venue
The Salon de Peinture et de Sculpture is held in the salle des fêtes and the salle de Justice-de-Paix of the Mairie d'Arc-en-Barrois, located at 2 place Moreau, 52210 Arc-en-Barrois. Both rooms offer a bright exhibition space suitable for displaying canvases of various sizes as well as sculptures.
Dates and Period
The salon is held every year during the first half of August, generally from the first Saturday in August to August 15th inclusive (Assumption Day). This summer period allows for visitors from both the local population and the many tourists staying in the Aujon valley and the Arc-en-Barrois forest.
Opening Hours
The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 3 PM to 7 PM. It is closed on Mondays. The honored guest artist is present in the rooms on Saturdays and Sundays afternoons as well as on Thursday, August 15th, to interact with visitors and present their artistic approach.
Prices
Free admission. The exhibited works are offered for sale directly from the artists. In previous editions, about twenty paintings found buyers.
Access and Parking
By car: Arc-en-Barrois is located about 30 km south of Chaumont via the D6 then the D159. From Dijon, allow about 1 hour 15 minutes via the A31 then the D928. Free parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the town hall, on Place Moreau.
By train: The nearest SNCF station is Chaumont (Paris-Est — Basel line), 30 km away. Connections possible by taxi or rental car.
By bike: Arc-en-Barrois is accessible via several cycling routes through the state forest. Bicycle racks are available in front of the town hall.
Organizer
The salon is organized by the Amicale Arcquoise, an association under the law of 1901 presided over by Séverine Mielle, in partnership with the Mairie d'Arc-en-Barrois. The association is responsible for selecting artists, hanging works, welcoming visitors, and organizing the annual competition.
Contact
Mairie d'Arc-en-Barrois
2 place Moreau, 52210 Arc-en-Barrois
Tel: 03 25 01 50 11
Office de Tourisme Arc-en-Barrois / Châteauvillain
Website: www.tourisme-arc-chateauvillain.com
Commune website: www.arc-en-barrois.com
Accessibility
The town hall's function room is accessible to people with reduced mobility (level access). The aisles between the display walls allow for easy wheelchair circulation.
Nearby
Arc-en-Barrois, a small town of character in the Aujon valley, offers numerous walking opportunities: the Arc-en-Barrois state forest, the Renaissance castle and its park, marked hiking trails. Restaurants and accommodation are available in the village and surrounding areas.
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Salle des fêtes — Mairie d'Arc-en-Barrois
2 place Moreau, 52210 Arc-en-Barrois