Art for Guernsey in St Malo

On 24 March, the Art for Guernsey team travelled to Saint-Malo to celebrate its 10th anniversary and develop links with major artistic institutions. The Art for Guernsey team met with the Académie Malouine Arts Plastiques (AMAP), an art education centre based in Saint-Malo, to discuss support programmes for emerging and established artists.  The teams also discussed the travelling exhibition programme developed by the AMAP to explore collaborative projects combining contemporary art and graphic art. The Guernsey delegation also visited the Pôle Culturel La Grande Passerelle, a library-media library located at the heart of Saint-Malo, which brings together literary and digital resources honouring the central place of culture in Saint-Malo.  During this visit, the Guernsey delegation also met the mayor of Saint-Malo, Gilles Lurton, the deputy mayor, Jean-Virgile Crance, and their cultural team. David Ummels, Chairman of Art for Guernsey, said: “This trip was also a wonderful opportunity for our team to spend time together, brainstorm about future projects and celebrate the 10th anniversary of our charity. We had a truly memorable visit filled with inspiration, connection, and shared vision. We are excited about what lies ahead and look forward to developing these relationships further.”  These meetings fuel artistic exchanges and pave the way for future collaborations between Art for Guernsey, the artistic structures of Saint-Malo and the town hall of Saint-Malo.