CEAAC

What CEAAC does

CEAAC (Centre Européen d'Actions Artistiques Contemporaines) is a French association (non-profit) founded in 1987 and headquartered at 7 rue de l'Abreuvoir, Strasbourg. It operates a contemporary art center that presents exhibitions in a main hall and a Project Space, hosts artist residencies, runs educational workshops, guided tours and accessibility programs including French Sign Language (LSF) visits, and publishes catalogs, artist editions, and limited multiples. The center serves four primary constituencies: visual artists (emerging and mid-career) from the Grand Est region seeking residency opportunities and international exposure; the general art-interested public visiting free exhibitions; school groups from maternelle through lycée; and curators and art professionals seeking collaborative research platforms.

The center's product portfolio comprises six lines: exhibitions, artist residencies (with international exchanges in Prague, Budapest, Barcelona, and Rome), guided tours and educational activities, art-in-public-space initiatives, the Éditions publications line, and a segmented email newsletter (general, artists, teachers). Underlying technology is minimal: a WordPress-based bilingual (French/English) website, a Vimeo documentation channel, and standard email marketing. Pricing on publications and limited editions ranges from 15 EUR (catalogs) to 75 EUR (artist multiples such as the 'Baguette de rhabdomancie' brass and stoneware piece, edition of 50), with all exhibition admission free.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by recurring public cultural funding from DRAC Grand Est, Région Grand Est, Collectivité européenne d'Alsace, and Eurométropole de Strasbourg, supplemented by publication sales, venue rental/private events, and limited corporate foundation support (notably Fondation d'entreprise Hermès). Free admission is the universal customer acquisition mechanism, with deeper engagement captured through newsletter subscriptions and educational programs. The organization operates with 1-10 employees from a single Strasbourg site and coordinates with regional peers CRAC Alsace and La Kunsthalle Mulhouse on the cross-territorial 'l'Ill' project, plus international partners MeetFactory, Budapest Gallery, Hangar, IUNO, and the Institut français de Prague.

Name

CEAAC

Legal name

Centre Européen d'Actions Artistiques Contemporaines

Website

https://ceaac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CEAAC is a Strasbourg-based French non-profit contemporary art center, founded in 1987, that runs exhibitions, artist residencies, educational workshops, and accessibility programs, serving visual artists, the general public, school groups, and curators, with revenue dominated by public cultural funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contemporary Art Center / Cultural Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums (71211)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAD

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAHAA

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Contemporary art exhibitions
• Artist residency programs
• Visual arts education
• Art publication editions
• Cultural venue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

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. Exhibition Admission: Free admission to all exhibitions and most public programs, supported by public funding from regional and national cultural bodies.
2. Publication Sales: Sale of limited editions, artist multiples, catalogs, and publications produced by the center or in partnership with artists.
3. Venue Rental and Private Events: Private events and venue rentals for corporate or personal functions, as indicated by the 'Privatiser, Soutenir' (Privatize, Support) section.
4. Public Funding and Grants: Ongoing support from DRAC Grand Est, Région Grand Est, Collectivité européenne d'Alsace, and Eurométropole de Strasbourg for artistic programs and residencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEAAC is a contemporary art center that presents free exhibitions of emerging and established visual artists, runs research and creation residencies (including international exchange programs in Prague, Budapest, Barcelona, and Rome), and delivers guided tours, workshops, and accessibility programs for the general public, schools, and families. It also publishes catalogs, artist multiples, and limited editions sold through its on-site shop and online store.

Product overview

CEAAC (Centre Européen d'Actions Artistiques Contemporaines) is a contemporary art center in Strasbourg that operates as a single unified offering centered on exhibition programming, artist residencies, and public engagement. The institution functions as both exhibition space and residency program, presenting contemporary art exhibitions while supporting artists through research and creation residencies. CEAAC's portfolio includes the main exhibition hall (Centre d'art), Project Space, and various public programs including guided tours, educational workshops, and publications. The center maintains international exchange partnerships with residencies in Prague, Budapest, Barcelona, and Rome.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhibitions Program

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

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

• IUNO (Rome)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Research center for contemporary art in Rome hosting residencies for artists and curators focused on written word practices. French artists hosted in Rome since 2023.
• MeetFactory (Prague)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and creation residency partnership in Prague for visual artists from Grand Est. Duration 1-3 months, part of international exchange program.
• Budapest GalleryflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-month residency exchange program in Budapest for artists, researchers, and curators. Includes studio space and exhibition facilities at Massolit Books & Café.
• Hangar (Barcelona)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-month research and creation residency in Barcelona in partnership with Hangar and Lumbung Press collective. Focus on editorial practices and commons.
• La Kunsthalle MulhouseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative project 'l'Ill' - collaboration with the river between three regional art centers, exploring ecological, historical, and cultural dimensions of the Ill river.
• CRAC Alsace (Altkirch)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partner in the 'l'Ill' regional project alongside La Kunsthalle Mulhouse, examining the Ill river's significance across rural, urban, and border territories.
• Manufacture et musée Saint-LouiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrystal manufacturer partnership for artist residencies, enabling artists to work with master craftsmen on glass and crystal creations.
• Centre International d'Art Verrier (CIAV) MeisenthalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Mirage exhibition project, providing artisanal support for glass-related artistic creation.
• DCAminorOthersPartner organization in the cultural network displayed on CEAAC's website.
• Arts en résidenceminorOthersPartner organization in the cultural network displayed on CEAAC's website.
• BLA! MédiationminorOthersPartner organization in the cultural network displayed on CEAAC's website.
• Plan d'EstminorOthersPartner organization in the cultural network displayed on CEAAC's website.
• Tôt ou t'artminorOthersPartner organization in the cultural network displayed on CEAAC's website.
• Institut français de PragueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Monika Rygálová's residency at CEAAC, supporting international cultural exchange.
• MIRA CinémathèqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional digital film library partnering on projects including the 'Hope for change' exhibition and women's rights programming.
• Musica (Festival)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic festival partnering on the 'Crabe Chorus' project with CEAAC, exploring cancer experiences through sound and choral performance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MeetFactory: Prague-based contemporary art center combining exhibitions, residencies, and a theater program. Directly comparable as CEAAC's flagship international residency exchange partner with a parallel exhibition-and-residency model.
• Hangar: Barcelona-based center for artistic research and production offering residencies and exhibitions. Comparable as CEAAC's international residency partner with a shared focus on artistic research and editorial practices.
• Le Consortium: Long-running contemporary art center in Dijon operating exhibitions and residencies with an international curatorial focus. Closely comparable as a French centre d'art with a similar artist-residency and exhibition model.
• Centre d'art contemporain — la Synagogue de Delme: Small contemporary art center in Delme, Lorraine, presenting exhibitions and residencies in a rural setting. Comparable as a French non-profit centre d'art of similar scale focused on contemporary visual arts.
• Magasin — Centre national d'art contemporain: Grenoble-based national center for contemporary art with exhibitions, residencies, and educational programs. Comparable as a French contemporary art institution combining exhibition programming with public-facing cultural activities.
• La Kunsthalle Mulhouse: Contemporary art center in Mulhouse operating as a centre d'art with exhibitions, residencies, and public programming in the Grand Est region. Directly comparable as a co-founder of the l'Ill cooperative project with CEAAC.
• Budapest Gallery: Hungarian contemporary art institution operating exhibition spaces and residency programs in Budapest. Comparable as CEAAC's Central European residency partner, offering studio and exhibition infrastructure to visiting artists.
• CRAC Alsace: Centre Rhénan d'Art Contemporain based in Altkirch, a contemporary art center in the Grand Est region with exhibitions and residency programs. Directly comparable as the third partner in CEAAC's l'Ill regional alliance.

Broad incumbents

• Palais de Tokyo: Major Paris-based center for contemporary creation with exhibitions, residencies, and public programs. Comparable in mission and curatorial ambition, but at significantly larger scale and with broader institutional resources.
• FRAC Alsace: Regional fund for contemporary art based in Sélestat that holds a public collection and supports exhibitions regionally. Comparable as a Grand Est contemporary art institution, though its core function centers on collection rather than residencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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