Frequently asked questions

MansA - Maison des Mondes Africains is a new cultural institution dedicated to contemporary African and Afro-diasporic creations and cultures: a venue for artistic programming, a media platform, an incubator and a space for reflection. Find out more about MansA.

The MansA project is supported by a Groupement d'Intérêt Public (GIP) set up in May 2024. The GIP comprises several founding members divided into three colleges:

Public College: The French government, represented by several ministries, including the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and Youth, and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

College of national cultural operators: Centre Pompidou and Institut Français.

College of associate members: Agence française de développement (AFD), Banque publique d'investissement (Bpifrance) and France Volontaires (an operator of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs).

This legal status enables public and private partners to be involved in the governance of the project, thus ensuring shared management and diversity of the players involved.

MansA opened its doors on October 4, 2025, in a former workshop at 26 rue Jacques-Louvel-Tessier, in the 10ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. This location, chosen for its proximity to the Goncourt metro station, is a temporary residence lasting two years. It enables the Maison des Mondes Africains to deploy its first public activities while awaiting its permanent installation in a definitive site, currently under study as part of an inter-ministerial project.

The nearest metro stations to MansA are :

• Goncourt on line 11.
• Belleville, which serves lines 11 and 2.
• République, accessible by lines 3, 5, 8, 9 and 11.

The following bus routes operate nearby:

• Lines 46 and 75 stop at Alibert.
• Line 20 serves the Faubourg du Temple - Piver stop.

MansA opening times may vary according to events and exhibitions in progress. We recommend consultingthe program on the website or the online ticketing service for the most up-to-date information.

As MansA's current site is a former workshop, certain areas present accessibility constraints. At present, only the first floor is accessible to people with reduced mobility. We recommend that you consult the page for each event to find out about specific access conditions and possible arrangements.

If you have any special requirements, such as wheelchair access or visual or hearing assistance, please contact the team before your visit to arrange a special welcome.

MansA's main ticketing service is hosted on the Billetweb platform, where you can book tickets for most exhibitions, meetings and events.

However, certain events organized in partnership (such as CinéMansA screenings, events hosted in another cultural venue or co-productions) can be managed via the ticket office of the partner concerned - for example, that of a cinema, theater or cultural center.

All ticketing information (links, prices, access conditions) is always available on the MansA website page for each event.

Pricing policies vary from event to event. Some events may be free, while others may require the purchase of a ticket. Pricing information is shown on each event page on the site.

1. Check your e-mail inbox, including spam/junk folders.

2. On the event / Billetweb store page, use the "Ticket not received?" link (or "Ticket lost?" depending on the wording) to have the ticket automatically emailed back to you.

3. If this is not enough, you can contact the organizer (contact details are given on the Billetweb page or in the confirmation email) for specific assistance.

4. If the organizer does not respond or the problem persists, contact Billetweb support via their contact page (they can help you find your order).

Cancellation and modification conditions vary according to the event. They are specified on the corresponding Billetweb page or in the general conditions of sale. Please refer to these conditions at the time of purchase, or contact the organizer.

The program is fully customized and adaptable to the needs of each project. It combines :

• Individual mentoring (chosen according to each project leader's background and objectives)
• Training in project management, strategy, business model, editorial and artistic content, communication.
• Support in finding funding and writing applications for calls for projects. Workshops take place in a hybrid format (online and face-to-face) and provide access to workspaces, sector-specific expertise and a network of institutional and financial partners.

Yes, it's compatible, but it's important to make this clear in the application so that the jury understands the planned organization.

The call for applications is aimed at projects that are either emerging or under development.

• Emerging projects: idea or prototype without a stable business model, but with strong creative potential.
• Projects in development: first achievements, collaborations or activities underway, aimed at structuring and disseminating.

Specify the status of your application.

Team travel to major events and meetings will be covered by the program. The number of highlights and the way in which they will be covered within the same team will be defined at a later date, depending on the projects selected and the timetable. Training modules will be offered both online and face-to-face (technical and general modules), adapted to the situation of project leaders.

The cost of incubation is set at €200 incl. VAT per month per project, regardless of the number of people involved.

The call for applications for 2025/2026 is aimed at cultural entrepreneurs based in France. Particular attention will be paid to projects from the French overseas territories of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Mayotte and Réunion.

Via the contact form.

MansA welcomes proposals for artistic, cultural and scientific projects from artists, researchers and partner organizations. Each message is read carefully, but due to the large number of requests received every day, it is not always possible to provide an individual response, even if it is negative.
If your project fits in with MansA's guidelines, the team will contact you at a later date.

Yes, as a public institution with a cultural vocation, the project is open to sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Interested individuals or groups can contact the partnerships department via the website's contact form to find out how.

Press inquiries (accreditations, interviews, visuals, files, etc.) should be sent to MansA via the website contact form.

The visuals made available are intended for strictly editorial and non-commercial use. Their distribution is subject to copyright and, where applicable, to prior authorization from MansA or the relevant rights holders.

Yes, MansA offers guided tours and mediation depending on the exhibition. These activities are usually announced on the website and/or at the ticket office, and may require prior booking.

The policy on photography and video recording varies according to the nature of the events hosted at MansA. The program includes exhibitions, concerts, live performances, meetings and workshops, each subject to specific technical and legal conditions (copyright, distribution conditions, respect for artists and the public, etc.).

The best thing to do is to find out on site: receptionists and mediation officers will be able to specify the rules for taking photos or videos for each activity.

Where permitted, MansA encourages the sharing of images on social networks with the official hashtag of the event or house, while taking care to respect the artists and the audience.

Yes, MansA welcomes groups, classes, educational organizations and associations as part of its programming. These visits can be accompanied by a mediation session, a specific presentation or a workshop adapted to the age of the participants and the nature of the exhibition or event.

Reservations must be made in advance, to enable the mediation team to prepare a welcome adapted to the audience and the desired educational content.

Practical information (terms and conditions, prices, number of participants, accessibility) is given on the event pages, or on request from the mediation/audience team via the site's contact form.

Yes, MansA's programming includes workshops and participatory activities aimed at families, young audiences and, in some cases, creative project leaders. These workshops are part of the Maison des Mondes Africains' commitment to fostering the transmission, exchange and discovery of contemporary African and diasporic cultures through accessible and collaborative formats.

All information on target audiences, times and registration details are given on the event pages and on the online ticketing service.