ST-ART Bretagne
What is ST-ART Bretagne?
ST-ART Bretagne is the leading contemporary art fair in the Brittany region. Held at the Couvent des Jacobins in Rennes, it brings together French and international galleries, as well as emerging artists showcasing contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, drawings and installations.
Building on the experience of ST-ART Strasbourg – the art market’s unmissable event for nearly 30 years – this Breton edition aims to become a major contemporary art event in Brittany.
With around thirty selected galleries, including several regional names, this intimate event invites art lovers and collectors to discover creativity in all its forms.
The launch of ST-ART Bretagne enables ST-ART to clearly assert its position as the region’s leading contemporary art fair.
Why hold a contemporary art fair in Brittany?
The choice of Brittany is no coincidence. Brittany is a fertile creative hub with a rich cultural ecosystem (FRAC, museums, museum friends’ associations, art schools and centres) and an audience keen on culture. The idea of a modern and contemporary art fair was therefore a natural one.
Building on this momentum and drawing on its expertise in the field of contemporary art fairs, ST-ART Bretagne offers a bespoke format for the region, providing a space for trade and dialogue between artists, gallery owners, collectors and art professionals.
The Couvent des Jacobins in Rennes: an exceptional setting for a contemporary art fair
The Couvent des Jacobins is a historic building dating from the 14th century, which has been converted into a conference centre. Blending historic and modern architecture, it provides the perfect setting for a contemporary art fair. It is also one of the few conference centres in France situated right in the city centre. An ideal location that allows everyone to enjoy life in Rennes.
Every two years, the convent hosts an exhibition from the Pinault Collection dedicated to contemporary art in Rennes. All that was missing was a contemporary art fair to round off this programme and bring together collectors from across the region.
A resounding success for the first edition of ST-ART Bretagne
From 24 to 26 January 2026, ST-ART Bretagne brought together, for the first time in the region, 23 art galleries from Brittany and the rest of France, attracting nearly 4,870 visitors. Art lovers and seasoned collectors from Brittany were captivated by an eclectic and high-quality selection, resulting in numerous purchases ranging from a few hundred to several thousand euros.
“The positive reception from the local area and the public, as well as the enthusiastic feedback from exhibitors, confirm that Rennes and the Couvent des Jacobins were the right choice for this first edition held outside Alsace. The 2027 edition will continue to uphold the ambition and high standards that lie at the heart of the fair and this new venture.” — Christophe Caillaud-Joos, Managing Director of Strasbourg Events
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Museums of France
friends’ associations of museums
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FRAC of Brittany
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