Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education

We can’t stop thinking about the inaugural conversation in the Democracy Series 💭 In a conversation hosted at DC Public Library’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, panelists Camille François, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Piotr Smolar, and Steve Clemons joined 300 audience members to explore the role of disinformation in polarizing public opinion and promoting violent extremism and hate speech. Kicking off in 2024, this public discussion series from Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education will continue through 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. It will give a voice to French and American experts and US-based audiences alike on topics as diverse as disinformation, civic and youth engagement, and more. Don’t miss a beat. Revisit the first installment: https://lnkd.in/eDYGxZ9c 

[VIRTUAL] How did Impressionism begin? 🖌️ Next in the Museum Talks, don’t miss curator Kimberly Jones as she discusses the “Paris 1874: the Impressionist Moment” exhibition at the National Gallery of Art. Discover the origins of this radical French art movement and learn more what political and social shifts sparked their new approach to art. Join us online at 6PM ET: https://lnkd.in/eK4Ts-Nd

Our residents have touched down in Marfa! 🌵 Over the course of the next month, artists Jean-Baptiste Del Amo, Adele Humbert, Alice Loumeau, Josefina Paz, and Grégoire Schaller will embark on a collective residency designed in collaboration with Mathieu Potte-Bonneville, Head of the Department of Culture and Creation at the Centre Pompidou. Nestled within the vast Texan desert, our five residents will jointly engage in creative reflection surrounding the challenges of preserving a livable world. Follow along to tune in to our residents’ time in Marfa. Exclusive sponsorship for Villa Albertine’s Marfa residency is presented by AXA.

Interested in chronicling the world as seen from the decks of a ship? 🌊 Villa Albertine invites artists and writers to join a maritime residency aboard the MARIUS, a container ship connecting Le Havre and Papeete by way of North & Central America. As France prepares to host the United Nations Ocean Conference in 2025, selected creators will raise awareness of the importance of maritime spaces in our everyday lives. Three creators will join us on this residency organized in partnership with Marfret and the Musée national de la Marine. Apply by November 12: https://lnkd.in/eMhggUiZ Image © Grégoire Korganow

Calling French museum professionals: Apply for the 2025 edition of Museums Next Generation! 🏛️ Through a two-week immersion in the United States in April 2025, 7 emerging professionals in the French museum field will have the chance to explore the American museum industry under the guidance of renowned leaders in the field. Designed to help contribute to the renewal of Franco-American dialogue and collaboration within the professional landscape, participants will benefit from networking events on the East Coast and in Texas, visits to America’s most dynamic and innovative institutions, and more. Apply by November 27: https://lnkd.in/eeJ_tdex

Villa Albertine, in partnership with the Institut du monde arabe and the Recanati-Kaplan Foundation, is opening the call for applications for the 2025 Recanati-Kaplan Prize, designed to support artistic and intellectual exchange between the United States, France, and the Arab world! The Recanati-Kaplan Prize will be awarded to one creator, cultural expert, or scholar in recognition of their achievements throughout their career, and in support of their proposed residency project in the United States. This project must be related to a major contemporary issue that affects both the United States and the Arab world. The winner will receive a two-month Villa Albertine residency in a US city and a $15,000 grant. Apply by November 12, 2024, at 11:59 PM (Paris time): https://lnkd.in/etDgmHG8

Join Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education! 📚 Based at the Embassy of France in the United States in Washington, DC, the Education Officer will implement initiatives to support the professional development of future French teachers. Apply by October 4: https://lnkd.in/eZaX2vzD 🏅 Based at Villa Albertine’s New York headquarters, the Development and Partnerships Intern will assist in the execution of Villa Albertine’s artistic, literary, and cultural programming, as well as events with external partners. Apply by September 30: https://lnkd.in/edTyPSPT #FrenchJobs #EducationJobs #CultureJobs #EmbassyJobs #DCJobs #NewYorkInternships #Internship #CultureInternship

How can we offset the corrosive effects of disinformation on democracy? 🗳️ Last Monday, we were joined by panelists Camille François, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Piotr Smolar, and Steve Clemons, as well as esteemed friends and 300 engaged audience members at DC Public Library Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for the inaugural conversation of Villa Albertine's Democracy Series! This public discussion forum gives a voice to French and American experts and US-based audiences alike on topics as diverse as disinformation, civic and youth engagement, and more.   Kicking off in 2024, the series will continue through 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Don’t miss the next talk – sign up to stay updated about upcoming installations and other events from Villa Albertine in and around Washington, DC: https://lnkd.in/esDHQ_2c Embassy of France in the United States

Apply to showcase French immersive creation in the United States! 👾 This new grant for US-based cultural institutions aims to encourage the distribution of French XR and immersive experiences in the United States, and to create a new network of established cultural partners. Apply by September 22: https://lnkd.in/eHmrJrUV © Mercerlabs

[WASHINGTON, DC] How is disinformation reshaping democratic societies? 📱 Join experts Camille François, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Piotr Smolar, and moderator Steve Clemons to dissect the dangers of falsehoods in the digital age. The event will explore the evolving nature of false information online, challenges in promoting critical thinking and media literacy, social media’s dual role in spreading and combatting disinformation, and more. Join us September 16 for the inaugural conversation in Villa Albertine’s public discussion series “Democracy in an Age of Uncertainty: French and American Perspectives”. The event will take place at DC Public Library’s Martin Luther King Jr. Library and is free and open to all. Join us: https://lnkd.in/eh_-sC2X   🎨 Pierre Buttin Embassy of France in the United States