JNA 2026: 2,400 Artist Studios Open Across France for Second Edition
La Maison des Artistes is set to host the second edition of the Journées Nationales des Artistes (JNA) during the first weekend of October 2026. This year sees a remarkable 61% rise in registered events, featuring nearly 2,400 open studios. Established in 1952, the association boasts 25,000 members from a total of 140,000 artist-authors in the graphic and visual arts sectors. The event's offerings include exhibitions, workshops, art trails, and performances, all accessible via the JNA geolocation platform and the Pass Culture website. Rémy Aron, who has served as president since 2023, emphasizes the importance of artist visibility. The Ministry of Culture sponsors the event, in collaboration with the Association des Maires de France et des présidents d'intercommunalité (AMF).
Key facts
- The second edition of the Journées Nationales des Artistes (JNA) takes place on the first weekend of October 2026.
- La Maison des Artistes organizes the event, with nearly 2,400 open studios registered across France and overseas territories.
- Registered events increased by 61% compared to the first edition.
- La Maison des Artistes was founded in 1952 and has 25,000 members among 140,000 artist-authors in graphic and visual arts.
- Aurélie Ferrand is the general director of La Maison des Artistes.
- Rémy Aron has served as president of La Maison des Artistes since 2023 for a second term.
- The event is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and partnered with the Association des Maires de France et des présidents d'intercommunalité (AMF).
- The program is available on the JNA geolocation platform and the Pass Culture website.
Entities
Artists
- Aurélie Ferrand
- Rémy Aron
Institutions
- La Maison des Artistes
- Journées Nationales des Artistes
- Ministry of Culture
- Association des Maires de France et des présidents d'intercommunalité
- AMF
- Pass Culture
- LeJournaldesArts.fr
- Fonds de dotation de La Maison des Artistes
Locations
- France
- Outre-Mer