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We´re looking for new BARN Core Team members

It would be nice to have some new vibes and new energies. Would you be interested? Being part of the BARN Core Team means...read more here

Have fun, on behalf of the ‘BARN Core Team’, Esth (Level Five), Mariana (Level Five), Jesse (Jubilee, Becue), Milan (Domesticity, Gilbard), Eszter (Artist Commons), Lars-Herman. Please join us if you like!

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Villa Canapé - Canapé VZW

1 Rue des Artistes, 1020 Bruxelles
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Villa canapé is a meeting space facilitated by Canapé VZW. We aim to create a communal space where (young) artists and enthousiasts can come together and experiment. We offer shared ateliers, residencies, exposition space, workshops and events.

Send us an e-mail canapebrussel@gmail.com to set a meeting to talk about thhe possibilities!

You can find us on instagram @canape.bx

on the web : canapecanape.bx

& you are always welcome to pass by! <3

Upcoming events at Villa Canapé - Canapé VZW

-- No future events at Villa Canapé - Canapé VZW --

Past events at Villa Canapé - Canapé VZW

3/05/26
CINEMA CANAPE #4

2/05/26
OPEN STUDIO DAYS - HELP DECORATE THE HEAD OF THE GIANT FOR LAEKEN CARNAVAL

18/04/26
BUILD VILLA CANAPE TOGETHER DAY 2 & 3 - BUILDING WORKSHOP WITH CLUB DERIVE

12/04/26
BUILD VILLA CANAPE TOGETHER DAY 1 - GARDEN EXPLORATION WITH SAL COLLECTIVO, HANNAH LYSSENS AND CARMEN PAZOS MAGARIÑOS

6/03/26
𝓽.𝓻.𝓪.𝓷.𝓬.𝓮 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓶𝓾𝓷𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓱𝔂𝓹𝓷𝓸𝓼𝓲𝓼

21/02/26
CANAPE'S FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY (WEEKEND)

14/02/26
ARTIST SPEED DATE @ VILLA CANAPE

7/12/25
Het Salon #2

22/10/25
Artist-Run Tour Laeken