Drawing Factory II
An initiative of the Drawing Society, with the Centre national des arts plastiques (Cnap) and in partnership with property developer SOFERIM, the Drawing Factory II has opened its doors in a building at 61 rue de Richelieu, Paris2nd arrondissement.
Following a call for applications from October 10 to 28, 2025, the selected artists joined the Drawing Factory II studios on November 4, 2025 for a 6-month period.
The selection was made by a committee comprising Simon André-Deconchat (deputy director of the Centre national des arts plastiques), Marianne Dollo (art advisor and collector), Christine Phal (founder of Drawing Lab), Carine Roma (artistic director of Espace Jacques Villeglé), Carine Tissot (president of the Drawing Society), Henri Van Melle (president of Jardiniers Montrouge) and Jérôme Zonder (artist).
OPEN DAYS
On the occasion of Printemps du Dessin and the closing of the Drawing Factory, 3 days of open doors are organized to discover the work of the 33 artists in residence. Accompanied by family activities, performances and several conversations, this event affirms the very essence of Printemps du dessin: to make drawing a meeting ground where artists and the public come together to share, experiment and create together.
Practical information
April 24, 25 and 26, 2026
Free, registration required
Address
61 rue de Richelieu - 75002 Paris
Metro Pyramides (lines 7 and 14) and Bourse (line 3)
A SPACE DEDICATED TO EXPERIMENTATION AND ENCOUNTERS
Spread over 1,500 m², Drawing Factory II offers artists a creative space combining workshops, a common foyer and meeting rooms. Workshops enable collective work, experimentation with new techniques and the development of large-scale projects. The3rd level is reserved for meetings or participatory workshops. This is where you'll find Cnap meetings and those of other guest institutions.
Some days will be open to professionals. The Drawing Factory II will offer a program of workshops, meetings and events throughout the six months of occupation, encouraging exchanges, collaborations and discoveries around contemporary drawing.