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Les Têtes de l’ArtFranceTell us about your organisation: what do you do, who are you?Les Têtes de l’Art has specialised in engineering participatory art projects since 1996.We act as a “link” between professional artists and communities to enable artistic andcollective experiences. In doing so, we make it possible for all participants to engagein the artistic creation process. We believe that art is a vector of citizenship andtransforms society. We foster/create networks and relationships between cultural,social, educational and economic actors coming from the same territory. We encouragethe pooling and sharing of practices, skills and technical/material resources, with asocio-economy perspective.Sam KhebiziHow does Les Têtes de l’Art promote and incorporate new notions of publicspace?In our organisation, we translate our vision of “public space” into cross-sectoralprojects with our local community - such as “Place à l’Art” (physical public spaceMarion Ponetissues) or “TV3” (digital public space issues). This same philosophy prevails inour governance methods within our association, in our collaboration with our partners and in the way we shareinformation and expertise, which is based on creative commons and open source. Thus, we develop long-termapproaches enabling an essential, sustainable and measurable impact.How do you connect/work with your local communities?“Place à l’Art” is a project that aims to rethink modes of artistic intervention for the people involved both in ourcollaboration methods and in the development of cultural activities. It positions the artist at the heart of the city andthe public debate.The system is based on three types of actions:- “in situ” creations by artists, echoing the specificity of the squares and other spaces they work in;- artistic participatory workshops involving residents;- mediation activities towards residents, for a better acceptance of and consultation on projects affecting their lives.What do you think the Idea Camp will bring?The Idea Camp will undoubtedly be valuable and intense. We hope to:- dynamise and contribute to the programme all together;- enlarge our networks and connect with potential partners;- confront different visions of public space with our respective local contexts;- animate our local partners’ networks;- develop new methods of working together and group animation;- and last, but not least, have the pleasure of sharing ideas in our beautiful Phocaean city!lestetesdelart.fr66