Our networks

France’s 13 National Centers for Street Arts and Public Space (CNAREP) are accredited by the Ministry of Culture. They serve as leading institutions for the creation, dissemination, and public presentation of artistic projects designed for public spaces. They contribute to the recognition and professional development of street arts, support artistic creation and cultural projects, and foster artists’ careers, drawing on the resources of their local communities.

The CNAREPs are:
, L’Atelier 231 (Sotteville-lès-Rouen), Association Éclat - Le Parapluie (Aurillac), Les Ateliers Frappaz (Villeurbanne), Quelques P'Arts (Boulieu-lès-Annonay), Le Boulon (Vieux-Condé), Le Citron Jaune (Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône), Le Fourneau (Brest), Le Moulin Fondu (Garge-lès-Gonesse), Lieux Publics (Marseille), Pronomade(s) (Encausse-les-Thermes), Sur le Pont (La Rochelle), L'Usine (Tournefeuille), and Chalon dans la rue - CNAREP (Chalon-sur-Saône).

CONTACT: 

Chloé DEFIN,
From December 1, 2025, to April 15, 2026, filling in for Aurore STALIN during her leave.
Coordination of the CNAREP Association
coordination@cnarep.fr

European Network for Contemporary Circus and Outdoor Arts

Circostrada is the European network for circus and street arts.
Founded in 2003, its mission is to promote the development, strengthening, and recognition of these sectors at the European and international levels.
A key player and point of reference for its members, it is also an essential partner in the dialogue with cultural representatives of European institutions.

Circostrada brings together professionals from Europe and beyond who are distinguished both by their diversity and their shared interest in the circus arts and street arts. The network represents a variety of disciplines, including contemporary circus, site-specific projects, participatory and community-based projects, visual theater, and art in public spaces.

It comprises small and large organizations, both independent and affiliated with public institutions and structures: festivals, residency and creative spaces, performance venues, federations, national networks, resource and information centers, and development agencies.

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CONTACT:

infocircostrada@artcena.fr - 01 55 28 10 10

The Club des Six is supported by the DRAC Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

• La Transverse / Open Stage for Public Arts (Corbigny)
• Alarue Association (Nevers)
• Hors Limites – NA Association/Compagnie Pernette (Besançon)
• "The Studio of the Three Oranges," presented by Le Théâtre de l’Unité (Audincourt)
• *La Vache qui rue*, presented by Théâtre Group’ (Moirans-en-Montagne)
• Chalon in the Street - CNAREP (Chalon-sur-Saône)

The Club des six is a support network for the performing arts, comprising six well-established venues for creation and presentation that are recognized as iconic in this sector in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It brings together artistic projects led by emerging companies working in public spaces to promote their production, presentation, and outreach.

Each year, the Club des 6 selects several projects and offers them residencies at its six creative venues.
Each year, with support from the DRAC and the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region, the Club des 6 selects several companies to receive creative support (residencies).

The winners:
2025 Commission (residencies beginning in September 2026 – premieres in 2027): La Fausse Compagnie - Tribu(S) / Oxyput - Radical Rizom / La Flambée - La politique / Les Animaux de la Compagnie - Bestiole
2025: Compagnie du Coin - 95% Mortal / Compagnie Les Urbaindigènes - Together We Go Too Far ( BFC) / Compagnie En Lacets - Relief
2024: Cie Pocket Théâtre - Honest Man(s) ( BFC) / Cie Hoods Flakes - Destiny’s Flakes / Cie L’entaille - You Without Whom the World

* BFC: Burgundy-Franche-Comté

CONTACT:

Network Coordination: La Transverse - Eric SOURICE: 03 86 20 12 65

Performing Arts Network of Burgundy-Franche-Comté and Grand Est

Founded in 2007, Quint’Est—the performing arts network for the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and Grand Est regions—aims to promote the exchange of performing arts productions between these two regions and to support contemporary artistic creation.

's objectives: The development, promotion, and circulation of performing arts works between the two regions of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and Grand Est.

• Promote artistic creation, facilitate the development of production resources (co-productions, identifying residency opportunities, etc.), and support artists in their careers and their engagement with audiences,
• To help promote the wider circulation of performing arts works in the two regions of the Grand Est, as well as at the national and even international levels, particularly productions by companies based in or working within these two regions,
• Encourage openness to all artistic disciplines, particularly innovative forms, and pay close attention to young artists and companies

CONTACT: 

coordination@quintest.fr
Ambre TIREHOTE, Executive Secretary - 07 67 63 56 94

In 2023, Rayon C—a circus platform in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté—was launched

Coordinated by Cirq’ônflex, Rayon C brings together 10 cultural organizations committed to a shared vision and collaborative action aimed at better supporting contemporary circus arts throughout the region and beyond. Supported by the DRAC Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Rayon C focuses primarily on circus artists and creators, supporting them throughout their creative process.

To this end, it issues an annual call for applications to support 1 to 3 circus artists (or collectives).

The members of the platform are:
Les 2 Scènes – Scène nationale de Besançon (25), Le Château de Monthelon – Atelier international de fabrique artistique (89),Cirq’ônflex – as the coordinating organization (21),Espace des Arts – Scène nationale de Chalon-sur-Saône (71),Les Scènes du Jura – National Theater (39),Le Théâtre – National Theater of Mâcon (71),Théâtre Mansart (21), and La Bouloie (25) – CROUS BFC Cultural Services,La Transverse, open stage for public arts (58),Le Théâtre Edwige Feuillère – Vesoul (70), Chalon dans la rue – CNAREP (71)

Public partners: DRAC Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region

CONTACT:

Cirq’ônflex
contact@cirqonflex.fr - 03 80 43 69 85

As a network of both individuals and organizations that make up the street arts landscape, the Federation brings together professionals from all walks of life and forms a collective of active and diverse expertise. Serving as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information, discussions, and debates, as well as a lobbying group, the National Federation advocates for shared ethics and interests related to the unique nature of artistic creation in public spaces.

The Federation works to strengthen and develop the performing arts through three key areas:

• their professional and artistic recognition 
• the expansion of its financing, teams, and tools
• openness and dialogue with all artistic and cultural stakeholders

CONTACT:

Coordinated by the National Federation of Street Arts
coordination@federationartsdelarue.org