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The Association

WHO ARE WE ?

The association “Les Têtes de l’Art” is at the crossroads of popular education, culture, and social and solidarity economy.

It creates participatory artistic projects, supports local artists and collectives, and develops cooperation projects on a Euro-Mediterranean scale.

Participatory Art
Artists’ support
International cooperation

The association creates participatory artistic projects with artists from all disciplines, in partnership with educational, health, social, or specialized institutions.

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The association provides individual or collective support to artists, associations, and project leaders in the cultural and artistic sector of the region.

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The association carries out artistic, cultural, social and environmental actions, in partnership with other organizations in Europe and the Mediterranean.

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Our services

These services are provided for artists, associations, and leaders in the social and solidarity economy who do not wish or have the means to turn to the commercial sector. The services are only provided within a non-profit framework. Membership in the association, however, is required.

Audiovisual Service
Studio l'Allumette (Comptoir de la Victorine)
Are you planning to create an audiovisual project (documentary, recording, online seminar…) and need assistance to bring it to life ? Contact us to learn about our rates.

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We have our own audiovisual studio, Le Studio L’Allumette, at Le Comptoir de la Victorine: a modular studio equipped with a video control room, robotized cameras, professional lighting and everything you need to carry out a wide range of projects under live conditions.

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OUR HISTORY

1996

The association is founded by three actors: Sam Khebizi (current director of the association), Hervé Lavigne, and Xavier-Adrien Laurent.

In addition to producing performances, the association specializes in developing artistic classes and stays, laying the groundwork for the participatory art department that still exists today.

2000 — 2005

Development of participatory artistic projects, co-created with educational and/or social structures, as well as artists from various disciplines (video, dance, visual arts, music, etc.).
2005 — 2010
Structuring of the association: the creation of a platform for sharing technical resources, the artists’ support service, and the first European projects. The team mobilizes itself to safeguard “Le Comptoir” and support its acquisition by the City of Marseille.
2010 — 2015
Consolidation of the associative model through the creation of several permanent positions. The association anchored projects over the long term, such as “Place à l’art” in public spaces or “Boulègue TV,” a participatory media dedicated to the 3rd arrondissement of Marseille.
2015 — 2020
The association commits to supporting artists receiving social benefits (RSA) in the department and expanded its Euro-Mediterranean influence by establishing a division dedicated to international projects. Despite the Covid crisis, the association celebrated its 25th anniversary with dignity !
2020 — 2025
The association reinvents itself in continuity. he permanent team undergoes significant renewal, the network of artists and the board of directors expand. The struggle for the rehabilitation of “Le Comptoir” finally sees favorable prospects!

1996

The association is founded by three actors: Sam Khebizi (current director of the association), Hervé Lavigne, and Xavier-Adrien Laurent.

In addition to producing performances, the association specializes in developing artistic classes and stays, laying the groundwork for the participatory art department that still exists today.

2000 — 2005

Development of participatory artistic projects, co-created with educational and/or social structures, as well as artists from various disciplines (video, dance, visual arts, music, etc.).
2005 — 2010
Structuring of the association: the creation of a platform for sharing technical resources, the artists’ support service, and the first European projects. The team mobilizes itself to safeguard “Le Comptoir” and support its acquisition by the City of Marseille.
2010 — 2015
Consolidation of the associative model through the creation of several permanent positions. The association anchored projects over the long term, such as “Place à l’art” in public spaces or “Boulègue TV,” a participatory media dedicated to the 3rd arrondissement of Marseille.
2015 — 2020
The association commits to supporting artists receiving social benefits (RSA) in the department and expanded its Euro-Mediterranean influence by establishing a division dedicated to international projects. Despite the Covid crisis, the association celebrated its 25th anniversary with dignity !
2020 — 2025
The association reinvents itself in continuity. he permanent team undergoes significant renewal, the network of artists and the board of directors expand. The struggle for the rehabilitation of “Le Comptoir” finally sees favorable prospects!