In 1961, when André Malraux was the Minister of Culture, he set in motion the process of cultural decentralisation in France, and the principle of parity in financing was adopted, meaning that half the budget for a Maison de la Culture (literally, a "House of Culture," generally a large cultural institution) would come from the State and the other half from regional, municipal and regional sources.
In 1991, all the Maisons de la Culture, the Centres d’Action Culturelle (Cultural Action Centers) and the Centres de Développement Culturel (Centers for Cultural Development) were grouped together under the banner "Scène Nationale." And by the year 2006, there were 69 Scènes Nationales in France.
Their Principal goals:
◦ Global: "The idea here is that all French men and women shall have the opportunity to see works of art and quality productions in all artistic disciplines," as André Malraux wished.
◦ Production: They commit to far-ranging and active artistic research, inviting artists for guest residencies and supporting both their creations and their process.
◦ Touring: They are beacons in their communities in their programming, and they also promote contemporary creation in all areas of the performing arts (theatre, dance, music, circus).
They also influence audience awareness and seek to bring in more audiences. The Scènes Nationales have an educative role, to stimulate both the audience’s curiosity and their desire to see more, opening out and awakening their critical minds.
In 1991, all the Maisons de la Culture, the Centres d’Action Culturelle (Cultural Action Centers) and the Centres de Développement Culturel (Centers for Cultural Development) were grouped together under the banner "Scène Nationale." And by the year 2006, there were 69 Scènes Nationales in France.
Their Principal goals:
◦ Global: "The idea here is that all French men and women shall have the opportunity to see works of art and quality productions in all artistic disciplines," as André Malraux wished.
◦ Production: They commit to far-ranging and active artistic research, inviting artists for guest residencies and supporting both their creations and their process.
◦ Touring: They are beacons in their communities in their programming, and they also promote contemporary creation in all areas of the performing arts (theatre, dance, music, circus).
They also influence audience awareness and seek to bring in more audiences. The Scènes Nationales have an educative role, to stimulate both the audience’s curiosity and their desire to see more, opening out and awakening their critical minds.