Give the gift of art this Christmas
Paris 2026
A market dedicated to art！
As you know, Christmas in Paris is a unique time when the entire city transforms into an elegant and magical festive setting, attracting visitors from all over the world with its sophisticated illuminations and magnificent decorations.
While “La Magie de Noël”, held in the Jardin des Tuileries, focuses mainly on gastronomy and winter specialties, our elegant showroom, located along the route connecting the Tuileries to Rue Saint-Honoré, is transformed into a pop-up art gallery dedicated to Christmas.
In 2025, the simultaneous launch of Black Friday and the Christmas markets brought a strong wave of year-end shopping activity throughout Paris. Located at the heart of this excitement, our event attracted a significant flow of visitors and proved to be a great success.
And in 2026 —
building on this enthusiasm and the expectations it has generated, we are aiming for an even more ambitious edition.
Christmas Art Market
Call for Artists in France
Last year, 80 of the 300 works presented by Japanese and French artists were sold, making the event a great success. Building on this momentum, the Christmas Art Market will once again be held this year in the showroom located opposite the Jardin des Tuileries. The Christmas Art Market is more than just an exhibition and sale. It is — a true “treasure chest” where visitors can discover works of art to give as Christmas gifts. This new edition will be even more ambitious, creating a warm and creative space where artists and visitors can share a lively and welcoming experience. We will present a wide range of works highlighting techniques and artistic sensibilities unique to Japan, giving the French public an opportunity to discover forms of artistic expression that are still little known in France. At the same time, French artists will have the opportunity to forge new connections with Japanese visitors as well as with the people of Paris. During this special Christmas season, let us create together those precious moments when a small work of art becomes a miracle that connects hearts. We would be honored to have you join us and look forward to your participation.
Exhibition Dates
Friday 27 to Sunday 29
November 2026 11:00 ー 19:00
Venue
Temporary Exhibition Space – Marché d’Art de Noël 5 rue Rouget de Lisle, 75001 Paris
The Marché d’Art de Noël will be held in an indoor showroom located opposite the Jardin des Tuileries, in the heart of Paris. Covering 280,000 m², the Jardin des Tuileries is considered one of the most beautiful gardens in Paris. The exhibition venue enjoys an exceptional location, surrounded by Place Vendôme, Rue Saint-Honoré, the Louvre Museum and the Madeleine Church. Prestigious hotels such as the Ritz, Le Meurice and Hôtel Costes are all within walking distance, in a district frequented by international tourists and an affluent clientele. The street also has strong historical significance: it is named after the composer of “La Marseillaise” and is known as the place where the first French newspaper was founded. In 2025, this prime location contributed greatly to the success of the event, effectively attracting visitors who had come to the Tuileries Christmas Market. (The venue is an indoor showroom / pop-up store.)
Call for Applications
We warmly invite Japanese and French artists to participate in this new edition. In France, Christmas is not only a celebration: it is also deeply rooted in the culture of giving gifts to loved ones. A gift becomes an object filled with emotion, memories and thoughtfulness. What our event therefore proposes is: “Giving art” as a new way to celebrate Christmas. During the 2025 edition, many affordably priced works found buyers. Some were even given to loved ones immediately after purchase, just outside the exhibition venue. This symbolic scene perfectly captures the spirit of our project: art becomes a true gift from the heart. The works presented may naturally evoke Christmas, but also winter, light, stars, prayer, human warmth or any emotion associated with this special season. Painting, sculpture, crafts, handmade objects… all genres are welcome. However, a Christmas theme is not required. Above all, we value creative freedom, the individuality of each artist, and meaningful encounters between artworks and visitors. Thanks to the success of the 2025 edition, the event has now gained genuine recognition in Paris and expectations are high for the 2026 edition. An even larger audience is expected, bringing increased opportunities for sales. In this exceptional setting, we invite you to present works capable of connecting hearts through art. We would be honored to have you participate.
Participation Fees
(reduced rates for residents of France or EU)
◯SM format (max. 227 mm, including frame) : €250 / 2 works
◯8F format (max. 455 mm) : €250 / 1 work
◯10–12F format (max. 606 mm) : €280 / 1 work
◯Three-dimensional work (max. 30 × 30 cm) : €250 / 1 work
Delivery of Artworks
1. Direct delivery to the exhibition venue
26 November 2026
9:00 – 13:00
2. Shipping to the ARTEC Association
Deadline for receipt: 10 November 2026
Madame Françoise ICART
Association ARTEC
19, rue de l'Embarcadère
41150 Valloire-sur-Cisse
📞 +33 6 20 70 03 17
Payment Methods
You may choose one of the following payment methods:
1. Payment when delivering the artworks
2. PayPal (A payment link will be sent to you.)
3. Bank transfer
Association pour le Rayonnement des Arts
IBAN: FR76 3004 7146 0500 0108 4660 169
BIC: CMCIFRPP
Bank: CIC
Address: CIC Saint Gervais la Forêt
339 esplanade de la patte d’oie
41350 Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt – France
Sale of Artworks
No commission will be charged on sales.
The full amount of the sales will be paid to the artists, with only the actual payment processing costs deducted (bank fees, card processing fees, etc.).
If shipping is requested by the buyer, shipping costs, any necessary transportation expenses, and packaging costs will be deducted.
Download the Application Form
Organisation
Jointly organized by the ARTEC Association and Japan Art Republic
[ What is the ARTEC Association? ]
ARTEC is a non-profit art association recognized by the French government, founded in 1992 in the Loire region.
The association organizes numerous exhibitions each year, including the “Salon de Printemps,” “Noir et Blanc,” and the “Salon International du Portrait.”
President: Françoise ICART
Decorated with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2021.
Honorary president : Françoise ICART
Decorated with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2021.
President of the ARTEC Association for the promotion of the arts, President of the Artuelles group (Women Artists, Citizens of Europe and the World), Secretary General of La Rabouillère, member of the French Association of Art Critics, the Union of Professional Artists, and several artistic, scientific and literary academies.
Associate member of the SMLH (Society of Members of the Legion of Honour) and Permanent Secretary of the European Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts (AESAL).
After studying at the University of Tours, she learned drawing and pastel from her father, a portrait artist associated with the Louvre Museum.
She then began a teaching career, specializing in communication, psychosociology and creativity within the BTS higher education program.
She also regularly appears in the media, both on radio and television.
[ What is Japan Art Republic? ]
Japan Art Republic is an organization founded by an art director who has been active as an art producer since 1993.
The organization publishes and distributes the art magazine “République des Arts” in Paris and also supports artists in participating in international art fairs and events.
Representative Director: Masashi Shimizu
For more than 30 years, he has organized Japanese art festivals and exhibitions in France, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Argentina, and other countries.
He previously worked as an illustrator and designer before dedicating himself to international art production.
