The PAC
THE 2025–2027 ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL PROJECT
The Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France’s 2025–2027 artistic and cultural programme, ‘ARCHIPEL DES ATTENTIONS’, draws on the history of its collection and, in particular, its acquisition policy dedicated to design since 1983. It strengthens the links between this field and the realms of art, architecture and ecology through themed, collaboratively developed exhibitions.
The project has three priorities: – To promote a sustainable collection that rethinks its approaches to acquisition, activation, conservation, inventory, restoration, documentation, research and dissemination.- Positioning the Frac as a ‘network actor’ in urban and rural areas: developing partnerships that bring departments and local authorities more closely together, link different territorial levels, engage local residents, support artists’ livelihoods and promote eco-responsible practices.- Supporting the public in their discovery of art: sharing our knowledge of the works, taking time to look more closely, adopting new perspectives, broadening access to culture, and connecting the collection to our present.
This project therefore aims to forge social bonds through sensory experiences and to link the contemporary challenges of globalisation with renewed local dynamics.
The programme strikes a balance between on-site activities and outreach initiatives. These initiatives are accompanied by educational outreach that fosters a vibrant connection between communities and across generations. They create numerous points of contact, particularly with young people, families and community organisations. Numerous specific projects are thus carried out in a participatory manner.
At every stage of its programme, the Frac Grand Large encourages and supports the creative arts: through acquisitions, exhibitions and creative or in-company residencies.
The ‘ARCHIPEL DES ATTENTIONS’ project is linked to the Art & Industry Triennial. Through this initiative, the FRAC explores and highlights the points of convergence between art and industry, whilst fostering a culture of support for creative practice through artist residencies in collaboration with businesses and a programme of public art that encourages interaction with the local community and socio-educational partners.‘Archipel des attentions’ thus marks the emergence of a ‘public’ space, created for and with the public, in Dunkirk and across the Hauts-de-France region.