We are committed to cultural projects with a strong social impact

Convinced that our artistic works — whether traditional or contemporary — are integral to our humanity and carry within them effective answers to the challenges of our time, the Théâtre des Arts Vivants (TAV) has, for over twelve years, been leveraging its expertise in cultural engineering and production to initiate and support projects with high social impact.

Create, Transmit, Showcase: a Plural Vision of Culture

Whether it involves contemporary creations, the transmission of knowledge, or the showcasing of humanity’s intangible heritage, we support initiatives that foster a dialogue between memory, imagination, and social transformation.
Each TAV project is conceived as a laboratory of interdisciplinary cooperation — a meeting space between artistic practices, scientific research, digital innovation, and participatory mediation.

Intangible Heritage as a Resource to Transform Territories

We see our cultures not as fixed realities, but as living resources, deeply rooted in territories and capable of inspiring shared futures. This heritage is a key lever for addressing contemporary challenges: social inclusion, sustainable local development, civic and memorial issues, reconciliation, popular education, and prevention.

Whether through contemporary creations, the transmission of knowledge, or the showcasing of intangible cultural heritage, we support initiatives that foster a dialogue between memory, imagination, and social transformation.

By combining living traditions with contemporary tools, the Théâtre des Arts Vivants promotes the free circulation of imagination and nurtures artistic cooperation, both locally and internationally. Through each of our projects, we weave bonds of knowledge and recognition between peoples, revealing what they hold most precious and helping to bring forth a horizon of peace.
2013–2016

2013 – 2016: The Itinerant Beginnings

Founded in 2013 in Brittany, the Théâtre des Arts Vivants (TAV) was born of a strong commitment: bringing artistic creation to rural areas, as close as possible to the inhabitants. A traveling theater under a big top, festivals, co-productions of performances, mediation activities… The early years were marked by intense and demanding work, rooted in local engagement, where TAV quickly established its expertise in cultural engineering and the production of participatory projects.

2017–2022

2017 – 2022: A Place to Gather

Between 2017 and 2022, the association took a major step forward by transforming a former 16,000 m² cement factory into a hybrid and innovative space. This third place hosts artists, residents, and public events around three complementary focus areas: artistic creation in public spaces, festival production, and a strong drive for social inclusion.

2019

2019: The Landmark Year

In 2019, at the peak of its activity, the venue became a cultural reference point in the region, with over 75 events organized, 18 co-produced performances, and 3 festivals held in a single year. This pilot project, supported notably by the French Ministry of Culture and the Brittany Region, inspired numerous initiatives within the national movement of artistic third places.

Depuis 2022

Since 2022: International Focus

Building on its experience, TAV has, since 2022, expanded its work internationally while staying true to its approach: projects rooted in local territories, built with communities, and driving social transformation. Its expertise in cultural engineering, artistic production, and mediation is now dedicated to international cooperation initiatives and the showcasing of intangible cultural heritage. From the itinerant residency Kanga Nianzé along the Slave Route in Côte d’Ivoire, to the Maison du Conte in rural Ivory Coast, the Maison Les Palets in France, or the West African online literary media, TAV supports projects that connect memory, contemporary creation, and social transformation.


The Théâtre des Arts Vivants brings together an international network of dedicated and specialized collaborators, with strong expertise tailored to the specific needs of each project.

François Schelameur

President of TAV and an architect by training, he coordinates the overall strategy of the projects and ensures their artistic, technical, and territorial coherence.

Samuel Rossier

A cultural producer for over 12 years, he is deployed in the field to develop artistic cooperations on an international scale.

Claudie Haxaire

An anthropologist and specialist in rituals and medicine in West Africa, she oversees the scientific and ethical dimensions of the projects.

Alain Grande

A former director of cultural centers, he supports TAV’s projects in West Africa on the strategic and financial levels.

Coline Galand

A performing arts researcher, she develops programs with TAV to safeguard living heritage, notably in Nepal.

Maxime Cercel-Garans

A cultural cooperation professional, he designs and implements projects centered on intangible heritage and intercultural mediation.

Contact us

Do you have a project? Whether you are an association, a company, an artist, or a craftsperson, get in touch with us.
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Le Théâtre des Arts Vivants
1 bis avenue de La Marne
56 000 Vannes - France
Tél : (+33) 02 57 62 09 39 | EMail

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