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During its meeting on April 27, the Autun municipal council approved a partnership agreement with the Autun Destination Culture association. This decision consolidates an already active collaboration serving the city’s cultural programming.
A central player in Autun cultural life
Founded to support the municipality in the design and implementation of its cultural season, Autun Destination Culture has established itself as an essential partner of local dynamism. Since 2019, the association has been organized around two complementary commissions: performing arts and visual arts.
The performing arts commission works closely with the Department of Culture-Events and elected officials to nourish and implement the cultural season. Its members travel regularly to attend shows in the region, in Paris or at the Avignon festival, and receive meetings with companies. Thanks to this active monitoring, Autun benefits from a rich and varied program – live shows, concerts, events – designed for all audiences. The objective is twofold: to guarantee a quality cultural offer for residents and to strengthen the attractiveness of the region.
The plastic arts commission manages the programming and organization of exhibitions at the Galerie du Passage. Opened in October 2019 after the renovation of a cell in the Balthus Passage, the gallery has already welcomed more than 17,000 visitors for nearly 80 exhibitions. Two agreements govern its operation: one with the City, specifying the terms of support for exhibitions (reception, opening, communication); the other with the artists, setting the rules for occupying the space.
An agreement to structure the common commitment
The agreement adopted by elected officials formalizes the relations between the City and the association by specifying the commitments of each. It is accompanied by a grant of 5,000 euros awarded to Autun Destination Culture to support its actions.
Through this partnership, the municipality reaffirms its desire to rely on committed local actors to develop ambitious, accessible and local programming – and to make culture a sustainable lever for Autun’s dynamism.
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