L’École d’Été is an artistic collective founded in 2018, currently operated by four artists: Natacha Jouot, Lucas Leclercq, Margaux Lourdin, and Sarah Laaroussi. The collective focuses on artistic exploration, transmission, and gathering through collective practice. The project is deeply rooted in the community, especially in Agonac, Dordogne, emphasizing co-creation methods and the appreciation of individual and collective skills. The project is supported by the Agonac government and art institutions such as Drac.
- 2019: On est là!
The first online version showcasing initial projects, podcasts, events, and the final exhibition and karaoke.
- 2020: LE KIT
An online (website) and offline (box) version containing interviews, illustrations, texts, and resident testimonials from the first residency, organized into seven sections: Documentation, Documentation/Transmission, Transmission, Transmission/Reflection, Documentation/Reflection, Reflection.
- 2021: Créons un film ensemble
A project promoting community cooperation and reflection on local culture through collaborative filmmaking.
- 2022: Le bal d’Agonac
Organized a community ball, recorded and understood local ball culture through radio-podcast, and created background music for the final ball, enhancing community cohesion and interaction.
- 2023: La Kermesse d’Agonac
Explored local games and cooking, creating various games and a city-wide treasure hunt to encourage multi-generational participation.
- 2024: In progress...
The project aims to enhance connections and interactions between local and neighboring residents through artistic exploration and co-creation. Each year's artist residency theme not only showcases collective creations but also encourages active resident participation and artistic experience.
