Honoring the past.
Celebrating the present.
Building for the future.
A note regarding the COVID-19 crisis
During these unprecedented times, the French-American Cultural Foundation has not allowed grass to grow under our feet. Having the time to read, think, confer, and consider has only confirmed the broad range of our programming possibilities.
Today’s interpretation of “culture” allows us to expand potential topics of discussion to Artificial Intelligence, Art, Cuisine, Dance, History, Horticulture, Innovation, Music, Science, Space, and Wine, to name a few. Stay tuned as we announce new events – both live (when deemed wise) and virtual – as we adventure down the rich and storied path of the historic relationship between America and its first friend, France.
En cette période difficile, la Fondation n’a pas perdu de temps. Ayant eu le temps, ces derniers mois, de lire, penser, conférer, et considérer n’a fait que confirmer la grande gamme de possibilités en ce qui concerne notre programmation.
La “culture,” telle qu’elle est interprétée de nos jours, nous permets d’aborder de nouveaux sujets de discussion, tels que l’intelligence artificielle, l’art, la cuisine, la dance, l’histoire, l’horticulture, l’innovation, la musique, la science, l’espace, et le vin, parmi tant d’autres. Restez à l’écoute, car nous allons bientôt annoncer de nouveaux programmes – tenus en direct et virtuellement – en poursuivant notre découverte des relations riches d’histoire entre les Étas Unis et sa première amie, la France.

Virtual tour of La Défense
La Défense is a business district in Paris that is named after a statue of the same name by Louis-Ernest Barrias. The striking glass and steel structures of this neighborhood are some of the tallest buildings in Paris.

Studio Tour with Georgia Russell – Women to Watch 2020
Artist Georgia Russell gives a tour of her studio and discusses her work with paper for “Paper Routes – Women to Watch 2020” at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.

Best Wishes for 2021
Nous espérons que cette nouvelle année vous apportera bonheur, santé et succès.
The French-American Cultural Foundation is committed to advancing and enhancing partnerships between France and America through initiatives in the arts, business, and sciences. We celebrate our shared culture and a way of life that emphasizes independence, creativity, and excellence.
La fondation pour la culture franco-américaine se dévoue au développement et l’amélioration des partenariats entre la France et les États Unis, à travers des initiatives dans les arts, les entreprises, et les sciences. Nous célébrons les valeurs culturelles que ces deux pays partagent et un mode de vie qui souligne l’indépendance, la créativité, et l’excellence.
Cur Non? Pourquoi Pas? Why Not?
The Marquis de Lafayette, who served the Continental Army with distinction during the American Revolutionary War, was born of a family whose coat of arms bore the Latin words “Cur Non” or “Why Not?” These are words we at the French-American Cultural Foundation live by as we celebrate with “joie de vivre” our countries’ rich heritage and exciting future!

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Virtual tour of La Défense
La Défense is a business district in Paris that is named after a statue of the same name by Louis-Ernest Barrias. The striking glass and steel structures of this neighborhood are some of the tallest buildings in Paris.

Studio Tour with Georgia Russell – Women to Watch 2020
Artist Georgia Russell gives a tour of her studio and discusses her work with paper for “Paper Routes – Women to Watch 2020” at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.

Best Wishes for 2021
Nous espérons que cette nouvelle année vous apportera bonheur, santé et succès.