Villa Glovettes is an artist residency nestled in the Vercors mountains. During the so-called “off-season,” it welcomes artists into the vacant studios of the Les Glovettes condominium. Repurposed from its original function as a tourist residence, the site becomes an unexpected setting for a public cultural project, distinguished by its innovative use of existing spaces and the revival of “cold beds.”
In the autumn, resident artists come to focus on their ongoing projects. During their stay, the association brings art to the rural and tourist landscape of the Vercors by organizing a program of events—workshops, discussions, screenings, and more—co-created with artists and partner venues, engaging the local community.
In the spring, Villa Glovettes invites artists to explore the cultural heritage of the Vercors, culminating in a poetic celebration of the summer solstice. This year, Villa Glovettes is launching Solstice-en-Vercors, a contemporary art festival held at an altitude of 1,260 meters, offering three days of artistic experiences at Les Glovettes from June 20 to 22.
For this first edition, the association has invited visual and performance artists Aëla Maï Cabel and Darius Dolatyari-Dolatdoust to collaborate on a duo project. They will create an exhibition trail at Les Glovettes, featuring sculptures, videos, and sensory experiences. Ethnobotanist and art historian Clarisse Le Bas will lead guided walks, reviving ancestral gestures, while Ondes Martenot musician Julie Normal will punctuate the landscape with performances in harmony with the sun’s rhythm.
To conclude the weekend, chefs Guillaume Monjuré and Chrystel Barnier from Palégrié will present their culinary creations, hosting an open-air gourmet feast. Finally, the design duo Radeau Studio will conceive a unique scenography to protect the audience, artworks, and artists in case of bad weather.
