Photo : Ecole Hourdé
Hourdé School Open House
Step inside a hub of artistic invention where the next generation of designers unveils their most daring concepts. Stroll through an immersive showcase entirely curated by the students and catch a glimpse of the professional work being shaped behind the scenes. This is your chance to witness raw creativity taking its first professional steps.
École Hourdé (Paris 17th)
About
École Hourdé hosts its open days on December 5th and 6th, 2026, offering a unique look into the creative world of its students. Located in the 17th arrondissement, this free event features a student-designed exhibition showcasing models, set designs, and artistic projects from the preparatory and first-year curriculum. It is the perfect opportunity for aspiring artists to explore the school's facilities, understand the training process for public art and design school entrance exams, and engage in direct conversations with current students and faculty members about their upcoming professional careers.
OPEN HOUSE
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 - 10am/6pm
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 - 11am/5pm
3, rue Biot, Paris 17th – Metro Place de Clichy - Free admission
Our team and students will be your guides to help you discover their work, projects, models, sets & creations along a path designed by tomorrow's young professionals, and to answer all your questions!
We will be exhibiting the work of students from the preparatory year for competitive entrance exams to public higher schools of art and design, and the integrated preparatory year / 1st year.
Our take on this event
The École Hourdé, based at 3 rue Biot, opens its doors to the public for a special weekend event. Visitors are welcome on Saturday, December 5th, from 10:00 to 18:00, and on Sunday, December 6th, 2026, from 11:00 to 17:00. This is a free-admission event where the school's staff and students will guide you through a curated tour of their recent academic achievements.
Throughout the venue, you will encounter a wide array of student work, ranging from complex architectural models to creative set designs. These pieces represent the output of those currently in their preparatory year for public art and design school entrance exams, as well as those in their first year of integrated study. Whether you are interested in the school’s specific curriculum or simply curious about contemporary student art, you will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and gain insights into the training provided by these future art professionals.
