12th edition – 2025
12th edition – 2025
Les Talents SATI is an art competition dedicated to emerging artists from European art schools.
Once a year since 2014, Café SATI has invited participants to propose a project on the façade of its roasting plant located at the Rhine port on the border between Kehl (Germany) and Strasbourg (France).
One selected project is yearly produced, benefiting from expertise, funding, and exceptional visibility in the public space.
The competition is open to emerging artists (individuals or collectives) enrolled in or recently graduated from partner art schools.
For each project, at least one member must be:
Launched in 2013 through a collaboration between the Schulé family, owners of Café SATI, and the Haute École des Arts du Rhin, Les Talents SATI has grown into a cross-border initiative, welcoming young artists and art schools from neighboring regions. Over the years, it has become a key platform for emerging talents, bringing contemporary art into dialogue with urban spaces and the industrial world.
Its success is built on a unique synergy between art schools, Café SATI’s long-term commitment, and the expertise of a professional jury.
Now a leading annual arts sponsorship program, Les Talents SATI supports the professional development of emerging artists, providing them with opportunities to experiment, create, and engage with new audiences.
Our mission is to elevate young talent, foster new spaces for artistic expression, and strengthen the connection between art, industry, and local communities.
Boldness, creativity, and local engagement define Café SATI’s commitment to the arts. Les Talents SATI acts as a creative incubator, constantly pushing artistic boundaries and making contemporary art more accessible to all.
Nicolas Schulé, CEO of Cafés SATI, explains why he created les Talents SATI.
in pitch we trust
The president of the jury for the upcoming edition is Inès Geoffroy, Head of Exhibition Projects La Villette in Paris, France.
From March to June 2025, the jury will meet twice to select and oversee projects.
The jury comprises:
This year, Les Talents SATI invites artists to draw inspiration from the river—a symbol of movement, exchange, and transformation. Flowing through landscapes and across borders, it connects territories and cultures, shaping both nature and human experience.
Whether seen as a space where human and non-human life coexist, a vessel of collective memory, or a channel of communication, the river embodies both fluidity and strength, permanence and escape.
Artists are encouraged to explore its role in our environment, its impact on society, and the narratives it carries.
1st trimester 2025
After online registration, participants will receive various resources (technical data, photos, videos, 3D models, mockups) to help in understanding the environment and preparing their project presentation.
May 18, 2025
The jury will convene for an initial session in May to review proposals and shortlist three projects.
The complete artiste file should include :
June 13, 2025
The three shortlisted projects will enter an advanced development phase to prepare for the final jury.
With support from a production company and experts, the goal is to finalize the project and prepare for the final pitch session to the jury, scheduled for mid June 2025 at the Biennale de Mulhouse in France.
early September 2025
There are no restrictions on the artistic techniques used to create the work.
The creative process will be supervised by the artist, with assistance from a dedicated production company providing expertise, project management, and pitch coaching.
The final artwork will be displayed on the façade of the Café SATI plant, measuring 19.80 x 6.80 meters, using a high-resolution stretched tarpaulin mounted on a special canvas.
Upon registration, participants will receive materials (photos, videos, 3D models, mockups) to help conceptualize and design their project.
