HAPPENING
_the European incubator for young committed artists and creatives
Join us and assert your autonomy by cultivating your creativity and engaging in a collective dynamic of transformation.
Our mission is to support young artists and creatives in becoming Artpreneurs: able to launch cultural projects, develop their ideas with an entrepreneurial spirit, and take on real-world challenges. This approach makes it possible to remain true to one’s artistic vision while affirming a role in society and contributing to positive social impact.
With us, you will learn to shape your projects as genuine cultural adventures, to cooperate across borders, to build a supportive European network, and to navigate a changing sector as a free, engaged, and empowered actor.
Our mission
With HAPPENING, we believe that every artist has the potential to become an Artpreneur: a creative who dares to launch cultural projects, develop ideas with an entrepreneurial mindset, and take on real-world challenges. Our goal is to provide young artists with the skills, tools, and support they need to build an autonomous, sustainable artistic path that stays true to their vision.
We have designed a programme that connects creativity with entrepreneurship. By joining HAPPENING, you will benefit from collaborative and European-based guidance to structure your projects, strengthen your networks, explore new forms of cooperation, and navigate a rapidly evolving cultural sector.
A hybrid and progressive training
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Collective online workshops (budgeting, communication, business models, digital ethics…)
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Immersive workshops in Bagnolet and Brussels
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Sessions with artists, producers, trainers, and European experts
Personalised support
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Diagnostic of your artistic project & tailored development plan
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Regular follow-up with artistic and entrepreneurial mentors
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Networking with other artists and professionals across Europe
A concrete European dimension
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Access to a European platform showcasing creations, portraits, MOOCs…
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Participation in artistic mobilities and European gatherings
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Connection with other young project leaders across the EU
Tools for the future
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Online self-assessment (Creative Compass)
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E-learning video modules (project management, communication, emotional management…)
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Interactive map of artistic opportunities in Europe
Who is it for?
HAPPENING is aimed at young artists, art students, creatives, or emerging cultural project leaders engaged in an artistic, social, or political process of transformation.
Any discipline is welcome: performance, theatre, music, visual arts, digital creation, hybrid arts…
Eligibility
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Aged between 20 and 35
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Based in France
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Developing your artistic activity while staying true to your vision
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Motivated to learn, cooperate, and embrace a European dimension
Programme duration
From September 2026 to September 2028 – 24 months of support. The programme alternates between online sessions, in-person workshops (France, Belgium), and collaborative European activities.
Provisional timeline
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Applications open: 10 March 2026
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Applications close: 1 May 2026
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Selection interviews: early June 2026
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Programme starts: September 2026
Locations
The programme is coordinated from Le Sample in Bagnolet (93), with partners in Brussels and Palermo.
Workshops will take place in these three cities, with travel and accommodation costs covered for activities outside Île-de-France.
Fees
The programme is free of charge for participants, thanks to co-funding from Erasmus+.
No financial contribution is required — only your motivation and commitment matter.