The agency of artists in exile takes up a brand-new residence in 2024!
With new premises wholly dedicated to the association, the aa-e’s adventure lives in Paris towards a sustainable future for exiled artists.
The aa-e’s projects and history would never have been possible without the generosity and commitment of everyone involved. Today, your support is essential to open a whole new chapter by our side. Take part in our campaign and help the association settle in unique premises!
Mission
Due to war, racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender discrimination, or religious, economic, and political marginalization, every day, many people are forced to leave their homeland. Amongst them, some are artists often involved in a continuous fight against the authorities of their countries. Since art has to be the voice of the oppressed and to reveal the underlying issues in a society, the creative sector in Europe must be particularly mindful of the matter and provide the infrastructures to better accommodate these artists.
Artists must be able to continue to practice their art, not only as individuals but also as custodians of their culture. It is through art that the culture of a people whose autonomy is threatened will continue to live on.
That’s why the agency of artists in exile (aa-e) supports artists forced to leave their country.
A non-profit organization under the French law of 1901, aa-e is unique in the world in its commitment to several missions:
- to identify artists in exile, whatever their origin or discipline
- support them according to their situation and needs
- provide them with working spaces
- put them in touch with professionals
- give them the means to further their practice and resettle
- promote them through multidisciplinary programming
All services for artists are free of charge.
What is the purpose of our fundraising campaign?
1. Setting up the future buildingThe aa-e Paris will soon be leaving rue d’Aboukir for a permanent destination: a unique place in the capital made available by the city, 100% dedicated to artists in exile. A big first in Europe!
With a larger stage, an opening onto the neighborhood, adapted spaces, and new uses, this site will allow artists to create, innovate, and share their art with audiences as never before. To do so, major fit-out and soundproofing works are necessary to set up the workshops and rehearsal studios, a class to teach French and offices.
With the move-in fast approaching, we are very much looking forward to revealing to you our next address…which is still a secret as of today. In the meantime, you can support this major and unique project.
Time planning:
- December: First essential works achieved by the Ville de Paris
- end of March 2024: Rue d’Aboukir move-out
- January to August 2025: Working and living spaces setting up works
- September 2025: Activation of the new premises
For our public-sector partners, offering new workings and living spaces wholly dedicated to artists in exile is a way to express their gratitude for 7 years of intensive and passionate work in favor of inclusion, artistic creation, and the defense of fundamental rights. It is also a way to work by our side to enhance the lot of those seeking refuge in France and help them in their professional integration. As the number of countries where artists are no longer allowed to express themselves without risking their lives is on the rise, the association must relentlessly pursue its missions of general interest. Discover our actions and contribute to making this unique adventure live sustainably.
Donate for…
Setting-up works in Paris.
Paris is the first European city to support artists in exile. This positioning marks a key milestone in the history of aa-e. It’s our fourth move in the capital in order, this time, to settle within a permanent location entirely dedicated to creation in exile. This new space requires a proper setting up (partitioning, decompartmentalization, soundproofing, new corridors) to organize music rehearsal studios, dance and theater, workshops for plasticians and writers, rooms dedicated to technical works (movie editing, sewing, ceramics, bio-sourced plastic…) but also a class to teach French, rooms for legal and social support, a kitchen, a living space, offices for the staff, a reception, and a knowledge-sharing room.
The purchase of the equipment essential for the set-up and the organization of the new premises, the salaries for service providers, and the acquisition of specific tools are estimated at €110,000.
You can contribute to this exceptional adventure by making a financial, in-kind, or skills donation.
Your donations benefit from a tax exemption of 66% if you are an individual and 60% if you are a company. Donations can also be made in kind (goods, labor loan, and service provision) and are also tax-exempt. If you are a private individual, the valuation of a given good corresponds to its purchase or resale price (66% tax exemption). If you are a company, the valuation of an asset in an inventory account corresponds to its inventory value (60% tax exemption).
Compensation:In return for your donation, you will discover the new premises in the presence of the artists and team for a unique private evening, with a buffet, drinks, and artistic events.
Help us reach our goal of €110,000
For any further information:
contact@aa-e.org ou +33 1 53 41 65 96