Open-Kerminy

OPEN is a self-managed artist residency located at Château de Kerminy in Brittany, France. The residency is set in a unique rural environment that combines historical heritage (former botanical park), biodiversity (wetland, forest, prairie, etc.) and creation. Kerminy is a hybrid space that connects artistic creation, agroecology, and traditional craftsmanship. It functions as a learning territory dedicated to creative, ecological, and social transitions. Kerminy actively promotes experimentation, knowledge sharing, and community engagement through artistic residencies, workshops, and research programs (art, science & territory). The site is integrated into the cultural and ecological landscape of southern Finistère, enriched by local partnerships such as art schools, universities, research labs, the farming community, French institutions, and other cultural structures in France and abroad. The residency is open to artists, researchers, and cultural practitioners of all disciplines seeking an immersive and collaborative environment. There is no selection process; the residency is accessible to anyone willing to contribute to operational costs (minimum contribution of €20/day + some time dedicated to site maintenance). The residency duration is flexible, ranging from a few days to 2 months.