Château Saint-pierre de mejans

Art

"Art is an infinitely precious commodity, a refreshing and warming beverage that restores the stomach and mind to the natural balance of the ideal".

Charles Baudelaire

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMME

In winter, when Provence is quieter and visitors are rarer, Château Saint Pierre de Mejansnestling in the heart of the Luberon, takes advantage of this tranquillity to welcome artistic creation. Far from the hustle and bustle of summer, the estate becomes a haven where the imagination can flourish.

The programme Artist-in-Residence was created when the château was reopened in 2022 by the owners, Mr and Mrs Gobbiart lovers and active members of the association Patrons of the South. Their ambition is to provide a special place where artists can work in complete tranquillity, while encouraging cultural exchanges.

Each year, the residents come from a variety of backgrounds. This year's edition brings together designers from Chile, Canada, Italy, England, the United States and Russiabringing with them a diversity of perspectives and practices. Painters, writers and visual artists will take their turn at the château, enriching its artistic influence as much as its centuries-old history.

In Provence, where art is often associated with the bright light of summer, Château Saint Pierre de Mejans is a reminder that winter can also be a fertile season for creation.

Since its launch, the programme has gone from strength to strength:

  • In 2023We welcomed our very first resident, Louise Pauliaca Parisian director.

  • In 2024are Danielle Benvenutoan American painter and writer living in Berlin, Tania Willisan English illustrator, and Dorit D'Scarlettan Australian writer, who stayed at the château.

  • In 2026we have opened our doors even wider and now welcome eight artists between February and Marchmarking a new stage in the development of the programme. 

Artists in residence

Immodesty Blaize - UK & Monaco

Kelly is a multi-disciplinary performer, known as burlesque star Immodesty Blaize, as well as a best-selling speaker and author at Ebury/Random House. She is also a qualified therapeutic practitioner. Born in Britain and living on the Côte d'Azur, Kelly is returning to Château de Mejans to complete the final version of a writing project she began there [...].

Emma Mosley - UK

Emma Mosley is a writer based in South London, England. She holds an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck University in London and is a recipient of the Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust Award for British Artists and Writers. As a carer for her partner, her work focuses on the themes of intimacy and the [...]

Chantal Fry - Canada

Chantal Fry is a Toronto-born professional figure skater, performer and event specialist. She is a multimedia professional and a passionate storyteller. After living in France for 8 years, where she performed with Holiday on Ice and the Lido de Paris, she set up Glisse on Ice in order to bring the world [...].

Amber Cameron Portolesi - California

Amber Cameron Portolesi was born on a rural farm in the southern United States and raised and educated in Southern California. With a lifelong passion for reading and writing, Amber has a strong academic and professional background in languages, writing and law. She is the author of [...]

Rebecca Pappa - New York & Italy

Rebecca Pappa is an artist, writer and therapist originally from New York, now living in Lucca, Italy. Her work is intimately linked to the world of fantasy. Her fantasy world is centred on the quest, the search and the questions that question and validate. She is currently working on a book that combines her [...]

Robin Rivers - Canada

Robin Rivers is a Canadian multidisciplinary storyteller who explores the nature of memory and time through writing, photography and multimedia collage. Her French and Polish roots, as well as her love of folklore and magic, profoundly influence her work, and many of her stories are set in the regions [...].

Averlina Elvason - Russia

Averlina Elvason is a playwright, screenwriter, novelist, poet and political scientist. She explores decolonial art, commemorative lament, new and experimental forms of theatre, including digital theatre and digital art, and the phenomenon of escape as a political manifesto through her artistic practice. During her residency, she will work on her book [...].

Zach Rogow - New York USA

New York writer Zack Rogow will be working on a new book of poetry, provisionally entitled Infrared. This collection differs considerably from Rogow's previous ten collections of poetry, which are mainly based on stories drawn from his own life or family history. In this new collection, Zack Rogow takes the opposite approach, starting [...]

Danielle Benvenuto - USA & Germany

Originally from the United States and based in Berlin, Danielle Benvenuto is a former psychotherapist from New York who changed her path seven years ago to devote herself to art and writing. Today, she explores poetry, creative storytelling and painting, moving from abstraction to urban art, with questions such as "What is the [...].

ART AT THE CHÂTEAU

At Château Saint-Pierre de Mejans, art and nature combine to create an inspiring experience for all who visit. Our gardens serve as a living gallery, showcasing a stunning collection of sculptures by talented artists from around the world.

These works of art are judiciously placed in the landscape, highlighting the natural beauty of the surroundings while inviting contemplation and creativity.

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In our gardens, each sculpture tells a unique story, blending perfectly into the vibrant gardens of the estate.

From abstract works that arouse curiosity to figurative works that evoke emotion, these installations celebrate the link between art, nature and the human spirit.

Strolling through the gardens becomes an immersive journey where art and environment coexist in perfect balance.

MUSIC IN OUR GARDENS

Music is an art that touches the soul. It stirs emotions, tells stories and unites us all, whatever our origins. 

Every year, when the weather is fine, we invite you to discover unique musical performances in the open air, surrounded by nature. Join us for an unforgettable experience where music and landscape meet. 

You will find the schedule of our events on the page SERVICES - EVENTS.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Timetable

Open from 10am to 6pm.
SUMMER: Open every day including Sundays                 

Contact

+33 4 90 08 70 10

Address

2 Voie Communale Jas de Puyvert
84160 Puyvert, France

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