ESPACE 110 - Centre Culturel d'Illzach • Scène conventionnée d’intérêt national « art et création »

What ESPACE 110 - Centre Culturel d'Illzach • Scène conventionnée d’intérêt national « art et création » does

ESPACE 110 - Centre Culturel d'Illzach is a French association loi 1901 (non-profit) cultural centre founded in 1965 and headquartered at 1 avenue des rives de l'Ill in Illzach, Grand Est. It operates as a nationally designated "Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national « art et création »" granted by the Ministry of Culture via DRAC Grand Est, and combines four service lines under one roof: a cultural season (theatre, dance, circus, music, exhibitions), a public library with reading animations, more than 40 leisure activities (arts, sports, well-being, languages, music lessons) and seasonal workshops, and an Espace de Vie Sociale (EVS) approved by the CAF addressing social cohesion. The permanent team numbers approximately 15-16 staff across Direction, Administration, Library, Communication-Festivals, Secretary General, and Technical functions, led by Director Thomas Ress under President Jean-Pierre Verdeilhan.

The underlying operational platform is built on physical infrastructure (a PMR-accessible venue, the Bibliambule mobile-library electric tricycle, La Stuwa foyer-bar, La Maisonnette childcare, La Navette shuttle from Mulhouse station) and a curated partner ecosystem of approximately 40 organisations spanning public funders, national stages (La Filature, CCN Ballet de l'Opéra national du Rhin, Comédie de Colmar), media (L'Alsace, DNA, France 3 Grand Est, Radio Nostalgie), and ticketing platforms (Pass Culture, Jeun'Est, Carte Culture). The 2026/2027 cultural season lists over 500 programmed event dates.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining earned income (ticket sales via physical and online box office, annual memberships at €12 adult / €10 child required for activity participation, holiday and seasonal workshop fees ranging from €10 to €214, library subscriptions, bar receipts, and corporate Club des Entreprises sponsorships) with multi-tier public subsidies from municipal, regional, national, and European-level authorities. Customer segments include the general public (all ages), school groups served through EAC programming, social-sector partners such as Centre Socioculturel Le Fil d'Ariane, and corporate partners. Go-to-market is event-driven (seasonal programming, free community afternoons, outdoor festivals) and community-led (membership loyalty, institutional and association networks).

Name

ESPACE 110 - Centre Culturel d'Illzach • Scène conventionnée d’intérêt national « art et création »

Legal name

Espace 110

Website

https://espace110.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ESPACE 110 is a French non-profit cultural centre in Illzach, Grand Est, designated as a Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national. It operates an integrated venue offering live performances, a public library, leisure activities, and social cohesion programming for the general public, schools, and local community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts & Cultural Centre

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE), Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ), Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Cultural season programming
• Public library services
• Leisure workshop activities
• Social third-place programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Illzach

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual membership fees: Annual membership card required for activity participation. Adult membership 12€, child membership (-16 years) 10€. 50% reduction for members of Centre Socioculturel Le Fil d'Ariane. Membership grants foyer access, insurance, library discount, show reductions, and free access to Passerelles workshops.
2. Ticket sales: Performance and show ticket sales via box office (open Saturday 13h-17h and on performance days 1h before show) and online 24/7. Subscription and season packages available. Some performances free (e.g., Monologue d'un chien bien coiffé, outdoor summer events).
3. Stage and workshop fees: Fees for holiday workshops and courses (e.g., ceramics, circus, dance, theatre, manga drawing, comedy musical). Prices vary by resident/non-resident status, age group, and number of sessions.
4. Bar / La Stuwa: Bar service at the foyer open on performance evenings, offering drinks and light catering from local artisans. One hour before and after performances.
5. Club des Entreprises / corporate partnerships: Corporate partnership programme inviting businesses to support artistic creation and accessibility. Tailored packages managed by the Secretary General.
6. Public subsidies: Ongoing financial support from public partners: Ville d'Illzach, DRAC Grand Est, Région Grand Est, Collectivité européenne d'Alsace, CAF du Haut-Rhin, DDETS, Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération, among others listed as public partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Espace 110 is a multi-disciplinary cultural centre that presents a year-round season of live performances (theatre, dance, circus, music, film) and runs a public library, a programme of leisure activities and holiday workshops for all ages, a social third-place (Lieu de Vie) with a foyer/bar (La Stuwa), cultural outreach for schools, and artist residencies. It operates as a "Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national « art et création »" designated by the French Ministry of Culture, and serves the general public of Illzach and the wider Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération.

Product overview

Espace 110 is a cultural center providing a multi-service offering centered around its cultural season (theatrical performances, dance, music), a public library with animations, leisure activities (sports, arts, languages, music lessons), and a social living space. The center operates as a Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national and serves as a third-place (tiers-lieu) with a foyer/bar (La Stuwa), residencies for artists (La Maison des Artistes), and various workshops and stages throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saison Culturelle

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ participants in activities per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Ville d'IllzachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Illzach is the primary local public partner, providing ongoing financial and operational support. Co-organiser of the annual Nuits d'été outdoor festival and holder of the venue's SIRET (390 346 617 000 25).
• DRAC Grand Est (Direction régionale des affaires culturelles du Grand Est)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional cultural affairs directorate of the French Ministry of Culture. Issues the Scène conventionnée status and entertainment entrepreneur licences. Key funder and regulator of cultural programming.
• Région Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Grand Est regional council provides significant ongoing financial support for artistic creation and touring.
• Collectivité européenne d'AlsacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe European Collectivity of Alsace provides regional support for cultural activities and artistic programming.
• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales du Haut-Rhin (CAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAF du Haut-Rhin grants the Espace de Vie Sociale (EVS) approval and provides ongoing support for social and family-oriented programming.
• Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération (M2A)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe inter-municipal authority for the Mulhouse area provides intercommunal-level support and coordination for cultural services.
• La Filature, Scène nationale - MulhouseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national stage of Mulhouse is the primary co-presentation partner for the Quinzaine de la Danse festival and co-hosts several shows and coproductions. Flagship cultural partner in the region.
• CCN · Ballet de l'Opéra national du RhinflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national choreographic centre and ballet company is a core partner for the annual Quinzaine de la Danse festival, bringing major dance productions to the region.
• Comédie de Colmar, Centre dramatique national Grand Est AlsacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national drama centre of Colmar co-presents and coproduces theatrical works, notably ZUSAMMEN with EquiNote and C'est la fête with Premiers actes.
• La Délégation générale du Québec à PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec's general delegation in Paris supports cultural exchange, notably with Quebec-based companies performing at Espace 110 (e.g., Cas Public / Mikro, Collectif Toter Winkel / De l'autre côté le monde).
• CRÉA - Festival MOMIX, KingersheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MOMIX festival in Kingersheim is a key regional dance and family theatre festival partner, co-presenting Renaître in the Scènes d'Automne en Alsace programme.
• Centre Socioculturel Le Fil d'Ariane, IllzachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal social and cultural centre in Illzach. Offers 50% reduction on Espace 110 membership to its own members, co-organises 'Comme à la maison' activities, and provides ALSH partner registration for children's workshops.
• Centre National du LivrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national book centre supports the library's programming and acquisitions.
• Agence Culturelle Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Grand Est cultural agency supports touring, coproduction, and touring cooperation ('Tournées de coopération') for performances presented at Espace 110.
• Quint'Est (réseau spectacle vivant Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Grand Est)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe cross-regional live performance network supports touring and coproduction of works that tour between Grand Est and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
• Théâtre La Coupole, Saint-LouiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre in Saint-Louis joins the Quinzaine de la Danse 2026 as an additional venue partner, expanding the festival's geographic reach.
• Parcours Danse / La danse sur les routes du QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec-based dance touring network supporting cultural exchange between Quebec and Alsace.
• Fédération française Sports pour tousminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French sports federation supports leisure activity programming and physical well-being offerings at the centre.
• Cultures du coeur Haut-RhinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultures du coeur distributes cultural tickets to people in financial difficulty, supporting the venue's accessibility mission.
• Pass CulturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational French youth cultural credit platform (pass.culture.fr) through which young people (18 years) can purchase tickets for cultural events including those at Espace 110.
• Jeun'EstcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional youth cultural ticketing platform (jeunest.fr) offering discounted cultural access for young people in Grand Est, partner for billetterie.
• Carte CulturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCultural card scheme for reduced-cost access to cultural venues for young people, distributed through Espace 110's billetterie.
• CSE PSA Groupe - Site de MulhouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployee committee of PSA/Stellantis in Mulhouse distributes discounted tickets to employees through the CE Plus platform.
• VYV Avantage (MGEN)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth insurance group VYV's advantage programme provides cultural benefits to members, including ticket access to Espace 110.
• Novotel Mulhouse Bâle FribourgminorOthersNearby Novotel hotel serves as a potential accommodation partner for out-of-town artists and audiences attending evening performances.
• Domaine Valentin ZusslinminorOthersBiodynamic winery from Orschwihr presents its wines before performances (e.g., La dernière cassette), offering tastings and introducing its products.
• L'Alsace / Les Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace (DNA) / France 3 Grand EstcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional newspapers and public broadcaster serve as media partners providing press coverage and promotional visibility for performances and events.
• Radio Nostalgie MulhouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station reaches audiences through on-air mentions and promotional spots for upcoming events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• La Filature, Scène nationale de Mulhouse: National stage venue located in Mulhouse (same agglomeration as Espace 110) presenting theater, dance, music and circus. Directly comparable in geography, artistic ambition and core performing-arts programming; co-presents the Quinzaine de la Danse with Espace 110. Larger scale but operates a similar public-subsidy-driven, multi-disciplinary venue model.
• Le Maillon, Théâtre de Strasbourg - Scène européenne: European-scene venue in Strasbourg presenting contemporary theater, dance and circus. Comparable in performing-arts programming and Grand Est cultural-policy positioning; larger scale and metropolitan catchment, but adjacent category.
• Comédie de Colmar, Centre dramatique national Grand Est Alsace: National drama centre based in Colmar, ~35 km from Illzach, with a comparable national designation, public-funding base, and co-production relationship with Espace 110 (notably ZUSAMMEN, C'est la fête). Strongly comparable on programming logic and regional cultural-policy positioning.
• Théâtre du Peuple, Bussang: Historic national theatre in Bussang (Vosges) with a Scène conventionnée-style positioning, operating a summer cultural season plus year-round cultural action. Comparable on association-based cultural-venue model in a small town.
• TJP - Centre Dramatique National de Strasbourg: CDN in Strasbourg specialised in young audiences (petite enfance, jeunesse) and contemporary creation. Directly comparable on artistic-creation national designation and family/youth programming focus, which is a core pillar of Espace 110's programming.
• Théâtre La Coupole, Saint-Louis: Theatre in Saint-Louis (Bassin potassique, Alsace) participating in the Quinzaine de la Danse 2026 alongside Espace 110. Comparable as a suburban performing-arts venue with a mixed cultural season and similar audience base.
• CRÉA - Festival MOMIX, Kingersheim: Dance and family theatre festival in Kingersheim (adjacent Mulhouse suburb), co-presenting 'Renaître' within the Scènes d'Automne en Alsace programme. Closely comparable on dance/young-audience programming and immediate geography.
• CCN · Ballet de l'Opéra national du Rhin: National choreographic centre and ballet company headquartered in Mulhouse, core partner for the Quinzaine de la Danse festival. Comparable on artistic-creation designation and dance programming, and operates from the same agglomeration as Espace 110.

Emerging players

• Centre Socioculturel Le Fil d'Ariane, Illzach: Local social and cultural centre in Illzach with which Espace 110 has a 50%-membership-discount partnership and joint 'Comme à la maison' programming. Comparable as a nearby tiers-lieu-style community venue serving overlapping audiences.

Broad incumbents

• Comédie de Reims, CDN: Centre dramatique national in Reims presenting theater, dance and music with a comparable public-funding model and national designation. Slightly larger scale and metropolitan catchment, but closely comparable in mission, structure and programming.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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