ABOUT US

A driver of social cohesion

 

Buzz Art Festival confirms its ambition: making art a driver of social connection, far beyond aesthetics.

We take over public spaces to break down the walls—both physical and symbolic—of traditional galleries. The goal is clear: to dismantle prejudices and offer a raw encounter with creation. Here, there are no elitist codes or barriers; art enters everyday life to provoke, question, or bring people together.

L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue as a playground

During the festival, the city transforms into a true open-air gallery. From street art and digital installations to live performances, the works engage in a dialogue with the architecture, canals, and squares. L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is more than just a postcard backdrop; it becomes a key player in the scenography. Whether you follow the dedicated trails or wander through the narrow streets, creativity emerges where you least expect it.

A Shared Experience

Beyond the exhibition, the Buzz Art Festival is a space for interaction. It offers a unique opportunity to meet the artists, understand their process, and see behind the scenes of creation. Accessible to all, regardless of age or background, the festival rejects passive art. Here, the artwork is not an end in itself; it is a meeting point.

TEAM

Teddy Follenfant

Co-Director

Jacques Chalvin

Co-Director

Anne Ingargiola

Events Manager

Elizabeth Hruzdina

Communications and Digital Marketing Officer

Franck Tréguer

Fundraising and Partnerships Officer

Sylvain Petit

Logistics Officer

Jean-Philippe Martinez

Graphic Designer

A.G.A.V.A.I.S

Founded in 2020 and formerly known as the "UPCYCLING FESTIVAL," the A.G.A.V.A.I.S Association (Association of Art Galleries and Antique Dealers of L’Isle-sur-Sorgue) aims to highlight the cultural heritage of L’Isle-sur-Sorgue. Renamed in 2024, its primary focus is now the organization of the BUZZ ART FESTIVAL 2025, to foster its growth and expand its reach.

The association is a collective of 400 professionals, bringing together:
200 antique dealers and 200 artists present or represented within the 5 Antique Dealer Hubs and 8 partner Art Galleries of L’Isle-sur-Sorgue.