About this Video

• Video Title: Session Expert Maryse Devick Atelier et stage éducation artistique
• Channel: christelle - Les Hang'ART
• Speakers: Christelle, Maryse Devic, Julie
• Duration: 00:59:47

Introduction

This video features a session with Maryse Devic, director of Atelier 2, an art association. The session focuses on the creation and management of cultural associations, specifically those offering art workshops and classes. Maryse shares her 25+ years of experience running Atelier 2, covering topics like legal requirements, funding, communication strategies, and collaborations with various community partners.

Key Takeaways

• Creating a Cultural Association: The video details the process of establishing a non-profit art association in France, including legal requirements (statutes, registration with the prefecture), and the importance of a clearly defined mission statement.
• Funding and Resources: Maryse explains Atelier 2's funding model, which relies on a mix of public subsidies (40%), self-funding through workshops and events (60%), and occasional donations and sponsorships. She highlights the importance of applying for grants and building relationships with local government and private sector partners.
• Community Engagement: A significant portion of the video focuses on community engagement strategies. Maryse emphasizes the importance of actively seeking out and responding to the needs of the local community through surveys, meetings with partners (schools, social services, etc.), and adapting programming accordingly.
• Communication and Outreach: Atelier 2 uses word-of-mouth, website updates, and social media (though they admit needing improvement in this area) for communication and outreach.
• Practical Aspects of Running Workshops: The video discusses workshop scheduling, registration platforms (Vivierto and Helloasso), and the importance of complying with safety regulations, particularly in children’s workshops.

Here are the answers to your questions, with the questions remaining at the beginning:

1. What are the key differences between using the "auto-entrepreneur" status and creating a 1901 association for running art workshops, according to Maryse? Maryse mentions that while she is unfamiliar with the specifics of auto-entrepreneur status, it's an alternative to the 1901 association model. She doesn't detail the differences beyond stating that the 1901 association is the route Atelier 2 took.

2. What specific public funding sources does Atelier 2 utilize, and what percentage of their overall budget does this represent? Atelier 2 receives funding from the city of Ville Neuve d'Ascq, the Nord department (for cultural mediation, including subsidized workshops and guided tours), the regional council (for cultural diffusion through exhibitions), and the prefecture (for specific projects, like the "Résidence Artistique à Résidence"). Public funding constitutes approximately 40% of their total budget.

3. How does Atelier 2 use community needs assessments to inform its programming decisions, and what methods do they employ for gathering this information? Atelier 2 conducts regular meetings with social and cultural partners (social centers, community centers, municipal services), annual surveys of their existing audience to understand their needs and preferences for the coming year, and actively seeks out new partnerships with organizations like schools and libraries.

4. What are the different types of memberships offered by Atelier 2, and what are the associated conditions for each? Atelier 2 has three membership types: 1) Membership for weekly workshops; 2) Membership for those participating in holiday workshops; and 3) Voluntary membership. Specific conditions for each aren't detailed in the transcript.

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