Orientation in arts education faces a crowded Parcoursup landscape and multiple training formats. The Paris fair brings students and specialized institutions together to clarify pathways in art, design and digital creation.
Dates and access at Porte de Versailles
The fair runs on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026, from 10h to 18h. Venue is Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Pavillon 7.2, place de la Porte de Versailles 75015 Paris. Registration uses a free nominative invitation; you can add accompanying visitors from your account and present the invitation digitally or printed.
What exhibitors bring in 2026
Exhibitors include art schools, design schools, audiovisual centers and specialized training providers. Areas on display cover fine arts, graphic design, cinema, photography, illustration, fashion and video games, along with programs linked to digital creation. The exhibitor list publishes two weeks before the fair and is updated until opening.
Conferences and program format
Conferences are hosted by the L’Etudiant editorial team and focus on practical orientation and admissions topics. Access to conferences is free; sessions last about 45 minutes and encourage interaction between audience, journalist and speakers. Workshops and exchange spaces allow specific questions on selection processes and career routes.
Preparing your visit and outreach
- Register and add companions in advance to speed entry.
- Check the exhibitor list as soon as it is available to prioritize booths and arrange meetings.
- Bring a digital portfolio with links to work or reels for quick evaluation by admissions staff.
- Arrive 10 minutes before conferences to secure a seat and participate in Q&A.
- Add your invitation to your mobile wallet to reduce entry time.
Key figures for Salons l’Etudiant
The broader Salons l’Etudiant program comprises 125 fairs, 997,533 visitors and 850 conferences. These figures reflect the scale of the publisher’s calendar of educational events.
For recruitment officers and communications teams, the fair concentrates prospects actively seeking artistic education and offers a program of conferences suited to present admission formats and study modalities. Find the agenda and complete registration at the event website http://salon-formations-et-metiers-artistiques-paris.salon.letudiant.fr.
