21 – 22 March

Ateliers Portes Ouvertes

Ateliers Portes Ouvertes 2026 brings together some 250 artists from Geneva and the surrounding region who open their studios for a weekend. The programme surveys a wide range of media — painting, sculpture, installation, photography, textiles and experimental practices — highlighting processes, material exploration and collaborative modes.
Guided visits and a programme of workshops led by artists such as Loréleï Nelle, Nell Lechevalier, Laura Rivanera, Paul Mégroz and Simon Frommel offer encounters with artistic methods and collective creation.

Les Halles de l'Île,
Place de l'Ile 1, 1204 Geneva
Photo Credit: © Trojans Collective
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Photo Credit: © Trojans Collective

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