Villa Arson is a public institution in Nice dedicated to contemporary art, bringing together an art school, an art centre, artist residencies, distinctive architecture and gardens. Open to visitors, it connects artistic education and experimentation with exhibitions, research and public engagement. The school offers information on admissions and study programmes, alongside technical workshops, spaces for experimentation and presentation, and opportunities related to international exchange and professional development.

Its art centre presents exhibitions and offers visits, while its programme also includes residencies supporting artists and curatorial research. Villa Arson fosters emerging contemporary art through calls for projects, partnerships and initiatives for students, alumni and early-career artists. Research activities include doctoral study, research strands, a laboratory and a library; the institution also shares work and ideas through Radio Arson and a shop featuring publications.

Visitors can explore current exhibitions, events and an archive of exhibitions dating back to 1986. The venue is generally open every afternoon from 2 to 6 p. m., with longer hours in July and August