(FR) - Le Shakirail

Le Shakirail is a former squat turned creative residence in Paris’ 18th arrondissement, managed by the Curry Vavart collective since 2011. Housed in a former SNCF locker room and training center, it provides affordable shared workshops, rehearsal spaces, studios, offices, a communal kitchen, and gardens for artists, associations, and local residents.

Spanning two buildings of 800 and 600 m², Le Shakirail hosts a broad range of activities: visual and performing arts residencies, theatre, dance and music rehearsals, exhibitions, concerts, workshops, and neighborhood events. It also includes a bike workshop, recycling lab, material library, and shared orchards and hives, encouraging collaboration and sustainability.

Run by volunteers and staff, Le Shakirail welcomes around 2,500 visitors annually, combining cultural programming with community engagement. Recognized in 2021 as a “Fabrique de Territoire,” it serves as a key resource for emerging cultural projects and local initiatives.

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