ATELIER 2 arts plastiques

What ATELIER 2 arts plastiques does

ATELIER 2 arts plastiques is a non-profit cultural association (association loi 1901) founded in 1978 and headquartered at Ferme Saint-Sauveur, 53 avenue du Bois, Villeneuve d'Ascq, in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The association provides visual arts education across the full age spectrum, from early childhood artistic awakening (18-36 months) through children (3-12), adolescents (13-17), adults, families, and seniors, operating three physical locations (Villeneuve d'Ascq as headquarters, Montreuil-sur-Mer, and Hem via the delegated École Municipale d'Arts Plastiques). The core product is weekly workshop subscriptions in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, textile arts, watercolor, collage, illustration, and model drawing, delivered by a roster of at least 15 named professional artist-educators. The association also operates a professional exhibition gallery at Ferme Saint-Sauveur (since 1993), the annual Entre-Lacs public art event (since 2010), and an inclusive cultural outreach program serving schools, social centers, and medical institutions.

The revenue model combines four streams: annual adhesion/membership fees (€9-€19), annual workshop subscriptions (€165-€445 per participant per year depending on duration and discipline), school holiday stage fees (€75-€300 per one-time stage), and professional pedagogical training (€490 individual, quote-based for organizations), supplemented by public funding from DRAC/Prefecture and municipal grants such as the CCAS Bourse d'Enseignement Artistique. Distribution is direct via in-person registration through Viviarto and HelloAsso platforms, with marketing driven by the official website, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Linktree), annual seasonal brochures, exhibition vernissages, and referral networks through institutional partners including LaM (Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne) and the OPENSITES transborder initiative with Belgian cultural centers.

Beyond workshops, the portfolio includes the QUALIOPI-certified Formation Pédagogique training program for art educators, Stages Voyages Artistiques (travel-based art programs), corporate Team Building workshops, and structured cultural mediation programs for priority-neighborhood schools, disability institutions (IMPRO Les Papillons Blancs, APF IEM DABBADIE, Centre d'Habitat Bruno Harlé), and social inclusion settings (Centre Social d'Ostricourt, Club de prévention AVANCE, Centre Social La Ruche). The organization operates with approximately 23 employees and is governed by a conseil d'administration, with Marie-Claire Autréau handling administration and Marine Rey serving as cultural mediator. No acquisitions, funding rounds, or material leadership transitions are disclosed.

Name

ATELIER 2 arts plastiques

Legal name

Atelier 2 – Arts Plastiques

Website

https://atelier-2.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ATELIER 2 arts plastiques is a non-profit cultural association in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France, offering visual arts education through weekly workshops, school holiday stages, professional training, and cultural outreach programs for children, teens, adults, families, and institutions across three northern France locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Visual Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

akta.pro primary industry

Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) (EDAAAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Crafts & Maker Arts (Ceramics, Textiles, Jewelry, Mixed Media) (EDAMAAAD)

Keywords

• Visual arts education
• Art workshops
• Cultural outreach programs
• Professional art pedagogy
• Community arts association

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeneuve d'Ascq

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees required for participation in workshops and stages. Adhesion grants access to member benefits including reduced art supply prices and free gallery access.
2. Weekly Workshop Fees: Annual fees for weekly workshops organized by age group (children, teens, adults) and discipline (drawing, painting, sculpture, textile, etc.). Fees vary by duration and specialty.
3. Vacation Stage Fees: Fees for school holiday workshops for children, teens, and adults covering specific techniques or themes (portrait, travel sketching, watercolor, etc.).
4. Professional Training: Fees for pedagogical training programs for art instructors and professionals. Individual and corporate pricing available.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ATELIER 2 arts plastiques is a non-profit cultural association delivering visual arts education and practice. Its core offering comprises recurring weekly workshops (drawing, painting, sculpture, textile, printmaking, watercolor) for children, adolescents, adults and families across three northern-France locations; school-holiday intensive stages (vacation workshops and artistic travel); professional pedagogical training for art educators; cultural outreach programs for schools and social/medical institutions; an exhibition gallery with thematic programming; and the annual Entre-Lacs public-art event.

Product overview

ATELIER 2 arts plastiques is a cultural association offering a comprehensive portfolio of visual arts education programs. The core offering consists of weekly workshops for children (ages 3-12), teenagers (13-17), and adults at multiple locations (Villeneuve d'Ascq, Hem, Montreuil-sur-mer). The portfolio includes specialized programs such as professional training in art pedagogy (Formation Pédagogique), school holiday intensive workshops, artistic travel programs (Stages Voyages), and family/early childhood workshops. Cultural outreach programs serve schools, social/medical institutions, and youth organizations. The association operates an exhibition gallery hosting regional and national artists, and organizes the annual Entre-Lacs public art event featuring installations along the lake chain. Additional offerings include corporate team building workshops and guided exhibition visits with mediation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Entre-Lacs: Annual artistic event featuring installations in public space along the lake chain of Villeneuve d'Ascq, initiated in 2010
• Formation Pédagogique
• École Municipale d'Arts Plastiques de Hem

Products and services

• Ateliers Hebdomadaires Adultes — Villeneuve d'Ascq Annual weekly art workshops for adults covering drawing, painting, sculpture, engraving, illustration, textile arts, and model drawing at multiple skill levels and schedule options. Priced at €295–€445 depending on duration and discipline.
• Ateliers Hebdomadaires Enfants — Villeneuve d'Ascq Annual weekly workshops for children aged 3–12 covering drawing, color, volume, engraving and collage techniques, with sessions differentiated by age group including illustration and comic-book creation. Priced at €291 (1h30) to €359 (2h Saturday/teens).
• Ateliers Ados — Villeneuve d'Ascq Annual weekly workshops for adolescents (13–17) covering Japanese art aesthetics, drawing fundamentals, illustration, and preparation for art-school studies.
• Ateliers Famille et Petite Enfance Family art workshops and early-childhood artistic-awakening sessions (18–36 months) designed for parent-child creative bonding and sensory development through art.
• Ateliers Hebdomadaires — Hem (École Municipale d'Arts Plastiques) Weekly art workshops for children, teenagers, and adults at the Hem location within the École Municipale d'Arts Plastiques program.
• Ateliers Adultes — Montreuil-sur-Mer Weekly art workshops for adults at the Montreuil-sur-Mer branch covering drawing, painting, collage, watercolor, engraving, and creative workshop sessions.
• Formation Pédagogique — Professional Training Certified professional development program titled 'Pédagogie d'Ateliers d'arts plastiques Enfants et Adultes' for art educators, qualifying participants for art-teaching roles. QUALIOPI certified. Individual price €490 (materials included); institutional pricing on quote.
• Stages Vacances Scolaires — Holiday Workshops Pay-as-you-go holiday workshops for children, teenagers, and adults during autumn, winter, spring, and summer breaks covering themes like portrait, watercolor, ink, drawing, sculpture, and comic creation. Children's stages €77–€115; teen/adult €75–€300 by duration.
• Stages Voyages Artistiques Artistic travel programs combining travel and plastic expression to destinations including Paris, La Ciotat, Courtrai, Somme Valley, and Montpellier, led by Stéphane Jolivel.
• Actions Culturelles — Cultural Outreach Programs Cultural outreach programs covering early childhood, childhood, youth, social/medical sectors, and individual audiences, plus school-partnership initiatives (PAC, CLEA) and artistic residencies, including inclusive programs for disabled populations and anti-illettrism projects.
• Galerie et Expositions Exhibition gallery at Ferme Saint-Sauveur featuring regional and national artists with thematic programming from September to June, including member artwork showcases (Regards d'Adhérents) and artist residencies, with group visit services available.
• Entre-Lacs Annual open-air public art event along the lake chain between Lille and Villeneuve d'Ascq, featuring outdoor installations, a creation week, an exhibition period, and cultural mediation; first edition in 2010.
• Team Building Corporate team-building creative workshops designed for groups seeking artistic team-development experiences.

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OPENSITES (Ypres and Comines-Warneton Cultural Centers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransborder cooperation initiative in partnership with Belgian cultural centers Ypres and Comines-Warneton, supporting cross-border artistic exchange and collaborative projects.
• LaM (Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lille's modern art museum for Ecoles Buissonnieres program, offering artistic education classes for school groups across the metropolitan area.
• RéactifminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for professional training programs in pedagogical methodology for art instructors.
• DRAC and PrefecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational cultural funding support for Eté Culturel program and artistic outreach initiatives.
• Centre Social d'OstricourtminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration on literacy and poetic creation project with writer Martin Granger, addressing language learning through visual arts.
• CCAS de Villeneuve d'AscqminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal financial aid (Bourse d'Enseignement Artistique) for local residents attending workshops.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Palais de Tokyo: Paris-based contemporary art center combining exhibitions, residencies, and educational programming. Comparable on the educational/exhibition hybrid model, but operating at national-institution scale.
• LaM – Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne, d'art contemporain et d'art brut: Major Lille-area modern and contemporary art museum. Direct strategic partner of Atelier 2 via the Ecoles Buissonnières program and a regional peer in cultural programming, gallery exhibitions, and arts-education outreach.

Direct peers

• Villa Arson: National art school and residency center offering studio-based practice in visual arts. Comparable on its combination of pedagogy, exhibition programming, and artist residencies — the same multi-pillar model Atelier 2 runs, but at national scale.
• Royal Drawing School: UK non-profit drawing school offering intensive and weekly classes for all ages and abilities. The closest international analogue to Atelier 2 in mission, structure, and pedagogical format (drawing/painting studio workshops open to children and adults).
• Ateliers de la Ville de Paris: Municipal network of Paris art workshops offering weekly classes to residents across age groups. Directly comparable model — publicly funded fine arts workshops for the general public — though at much larger metropolitan scale.
• École Supérieure d'Art et de Design (ÉSAD): Network of French higher-education fine arts schools delivering studio-based visual arts instruction across multiple disciplines. Comparable to Atelier 2 in pedagogy and craft focus, though operating at degree-granting scale rather than association/community workshop scale.
• École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (EnsAD): Prestigious Paris fine arts school covering drawing, painting, sculpture, and applied arts. Shares Atelier 2's multi-disciplinary studio pedagogy, though at degree-granting level.
• École Régionale des Beaux-Arts de Lille: Regional fine arts school located in the same Hauts-de-France geography as Atelier 2. Directly comparable on artistic pedagogy and disciplinary breadth, but operating as a state-recognized higher education institution rather than a non-profit workshop association.

Emerging players

• 59 Rivoli: Paris artist-run squat-turned-gallery combining open studios, exhibitions, and artist residencies. Comparable community-driven arts space model, though more focused on emerging artist production than pedagogical workshops.

Regional players

• Drawing Now: Paris-based contemporary drawing fair and platform. Adjacent to Atelier 2's exhibition programming at Ferme Saint-Sauveur, but operates as a commercial art-market event rather than an educational association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atelier-2-arts-plastiques
• Instagraminstagram.com/atelier2ap

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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