Concerns grow over the future of Halle Saint-Pierre, a major Paris venue for outsider art

Halle Saint-Pierre, an independent arts center in Paris, faces a funding crisis after the City Hall cut its subsidy by €350,000. This reduction threatens the center's future, as it relies on this support for 20% of its budget. Managed by a non-profit since 1985, the center has seen diminishing municipal aid and inadequate renovations. Tensions between the center's director, Martine Lusardy, and City Hall have escalated since 2007, following critical reports on management practices. Despite improvements in finances noted in a 2011 investigation, communication issues with the city persist, leading to the current funding dilemma.