The festival, in its 45th year, will focus on the culture of the Isle of Man and Cornwall
Four Isle of Man artists have been chosen to display work in an exhibition at Europe's largest Celtic Festival.
Juan Moore, Julie Roberts, Eileen Schaer and Will Sutton were selected to submit pieces for a display at the Festival Interceltique Lorient.
The annual event, which takes place in Brittany in August, has been running for 45 years.
The Manx artists will join four others from Cornwall to present a contemporary display on the theme of mythology.
The exhibition at Lorient 2015 is expected to focus on the rich theme of heroes - past and present - from Celtic mythology
A Culture Vannin spokesman said a delegation of more than 100 Manx musicians and dancers will represent the island at the festival.
The event brings together performers and artists from all of the Celtic Nations (the Isle of Man, Cornwall, Wales, Brittany and Ireland) as well as some visitors from countries including Argentina, Australia, Cuba and Mexico.
Culture Vannin Chairman Phil Gawne said: "Lorient 2015 represents an amazing opportunity for the Isle of Man to showcase our culture to huge audiences.
"This is the time to promote our beautiful and inspiring country across Europe and worldwide, showing that we have a vibrant independent spirit as a nation."
The Festival Interceltique in Lorient, Brittany, is a 10-day festival which attracts more than 800,000 visitors and thousands of artists from around the world
As well as artists the festival will feature many Manx musicians including Barrule, Ny Fennee, Ruth Keggin, Rushen Silver Band, Caarjyn Cooidjagh and Russell Gilmour
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