Most important exhibitions Midi-Toulousain

The Giroussens ceramic centre is the result of a project carried out by two local associations, Terre et terres and Arts et poteries, in collaboration with the town hall of the municipality. It has been under the responsibility of the Gaillac-Graulhet urban community since 2017, and managed by an association composed of ceramists and enthusiasts, Giroussens céramique. This space allows the curious to discover ceramics from a new angle and through unusual creations. Its vast exhibition spaces host various artists throughout the year, generally four per year. On site, a shop dedicated to ceramics will allow visitors to acquire a unique souvenir.

The Centre d'art et de Photographie de Lectoure invites a number of contemporary artists to work together on a common theme. Videos, photos and works of art are exhibited in various locations around the town: Maison de la Photographie, the old courthouse, Halle aux Grains, Village des Brocanteurs, Jardin de la Cerisaie... You'll be given a map of the route and a list of exhibitors when you visit your first venue. While you're there, take the opportunity to visit the town.

Exceptional collection of masterpieces from the th to the th centuries (Picasso, Rodin, Monet…). With over 100 000 visitors, this exhibition is intended for all those, whether small or large, individually or as families, who wish to make a wonderful journey at the heart of European artistic currents.

While most of the exhibits are made in reconstitué marble (the originals at the Saint-Raymond Museum in Toulouse), the interest of the museum's ancient statuary collection remains remarkable. Busts of the christian era are presented on the first floor with the gallery of the gods. Jules Caesar, Auguste, Marc-Aurèle, Septime Harsh et al., the emperors finally peak, above the gods for once, in the second… see also videos on Villa Chiragan and a panorama on Berbers.

In June this exhibition with a European dimension takes place every two years at Montauban, through the presentation of different currents.

Mister Freeze is an association that accompanies the creation and diffusion of urban arts. It organizes every year in Toulouse a gigantic exhibition. It is the largest event in France dedicated to this artistic segment. It is an opportunity to meet urban culture and its actors. The exhibition is accompanied by conferences, screenings, guided tours and is completed by a space dedicated to urban sports, such as BMX or hip-hop dance. You will also find a bookstore and an ephemeral shop. To plan your visit, stay connected with Mister Freeze's social networks because the exhibition venue changes regularly!

The Rose Béton festival is an opportunity to discover artists from urban cultures. It is supported by the city of Toulouse, which is involved in the promotion of contemporary artistic creation. It is a protean event. First, in April, an urban art trail is set up throughout the city, created by creators from all over the world, to transform Toulouse into an open-air gallery. Then, in September, an exhibition will take place at the Abattoirs, focusing on three artists. Workshops for schoolchildren, meetings, guided tours, bus tours, conferences... many activities allow to meet all publics.

On the first Sunday in August, and even from Saturday onwards, the city of Eauze lives to the rhythm of comics through a festival that welcomes many renowned French and foreign authors every year. A key meeting place for lovers of quality bubbles, it attracts around 5,000 people and has become an essential event. In 2019, for the 28th anniversary of the festival, many confirmed artists and emerging talents will once again be present. The Festival will pay tribute to Tintin, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.

In this emblematic architectural and heritage venue in Toulouse's Saint-Cyprien district, on the banks of the Garonne River, the Fragments show invites you to discover the region's arts and crafts. A total of 80 exhibitors, representing 13 departments, will be on hand to share their passion with you. You'll find a wide range of crafts: furniture, architecture, jewelry, restoration, ceramics, leather, metal, goldsmiths, paper, textiles, glass...