Our association was founded in 1961 by a small group of enthusiasts artists and is the longest established cultural association in the market town of Gaillac, the third town in the Tarn, South west France.

To day we continue in that same spirit and invite your to explore our site and get to know more about us and how we operate.

For 55 years, we have organised a major annual exhibition featuring many artists from within the region as well as further afield. We also participate in a numbers of local and regional exhibitions and artistic activities.

Find out more by clicking Events. Take a look at our News page  for bulletins, tips and gossip.

For more information about our association... or if you would like to become

 a member ... please don't hesitate to Contact.

Historical note

Since its conception, local artist André Escrive took the Gaillac Painters Association under his wing. He was passionate about painting and about the town of Gaillac; the town of vines.

His dedicated time to the association over a period of 40 years ensured the continuity of the annual exhibition "Salon des Peintres du Gaillacois".

In 2003, the mayor of Gaillac name a street in his honour.

Our objective

As a group of artists from beginners to Advanced, we discuss art and aim to learn, improve or perfect kwnoledge and techniques in drawing and painting. We work in a relaxed yet focused artistic environment with help, guidance and advice our professionals artists..

From abstract through to figurative art, everyone is free to choose their own artistic style, subject and technique. Xe have the opportunity to acquire, or consolidate différents interests : drawing, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, oils etc...