French Australian Cultural Exchange Foundation

@facef.foundation

đ‘©đ’“đ’Šđ’…đ’ˆđ’Šđ’đ’ˆ đ‘Ș𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔. đ‘©đ’–đ’Šđ’đ’…đ’Šđ’đ’ˆ đ‘Ș𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔. đŸ‡«đŸ‡·đŸ‡ŠđŸ‡ș | Deepening the connections between France and Australia through creative and cultural exchanges.
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EN 🎉Opening of đ‘»đ’“đ’‚đ’đ’”đ’Žđ’Šđ’”đ’”đ’Šđ’đ’ đ‘·đ’đ’Šđ’đ’•, a Resonance Grants recipient project with Nicolas Montergermont @nicolasmontgermont , at LaPerouse Museum @laperousemuseum , where arts meets First Nations knowledge and the natural environment. On 28 March, French artist Nicolas Montgermont, alongside seven artists, invited audiences to experience transmission through the physicality of soundwaves. Curated by French-Australian Anabelle Lacroix @_ah_oui , Transmission Point explores the layered histories and resonances of the headland, approaching transmission as a shared act of collaboration, signal and knowledge exchange. Open until 24 May 2026 ---- FR 🎉 Inauguration de đ‘»đ’“đ’‚đ’đ’”đ’Žđ’Šđ’”đ’”đ’Šđ’đ’ đ‘·đ’đ’Šđ’đ’•, projet laurĂ©at de notre Programme RĂ©sonnance avec l’artiste Nicolas Mongertmont @nicolasmontgermont , au LaPerouse Museum @laperousemuseum , un lieu de rencontre entre l’art, les savoirs des PremiĂšres Nations et les histoires naturelles. Le 28 mars, l’artiste français Nicolas Montgermont, avec sept autres artistes, a invitĂ© le public Ă  interroger la transmission Ă  travers la dimension tangible des ondes sonores. Sous le commissariat de Annabelle Lacroix @_ah_oui , Transmission Point explore l’entremĂȘlement d’histoires, d’expĂ©riences et de sons du lieu en expĂ©rimentant la transmission comme un acte de partage d’un signal, de passation/transmission de savoirs et de crĂ©ation sonores collaborative. Exposition ouverte jusqu'au 24 Mai @franceinaustralia @joycehinterding @alxandraspence @hhaydenn_ @radioqueens đŸ“· @byron_martin_ #FACEF #ArtistResidency #Residency #FrenchCulture #AustralianCulture #CulturalDiplomacy #CulturalExchange #buildingbridges
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đŸ–ŒïžOn the occasion of the opening week of the 25th @biennalesydney titled “Rememory”, His Excellency Mr Pierre-AndrĂ© Imbert, Ambassador of France to Australia, together with Mrs Myriam Boisbouvier-Wylie, Chair of the French-Australian Cultural Exchange Foundation (FACEF), and its Board, were delighted to organise a reception and exclusive preview of the exhibition at the @whitebaypowerstation . FACEF and the Embassy of France to Australia are proud to support the eight French and France-based artists exhibiting at this year’s Biennale: Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige @studiohadjithomasjoreige , Kapwani Kiwanga, Bouchra Khalili, Massinissa Selmani @massinissaselmani , Bertille Bak, Taysir Batniji @taysir_batniji and Nil Yalter. The reception also featured a discussion with the artist Massinissa Selmani about his work presented this year at the Biennale. FACEF and the Embassy of France to Australia warmly thank Biennale’s CEO Barbara Moore _barb.moore_ and Curator Hoor Al Qasimi @hooralq . ------ đŸ–Œïž À l’occasion de la semaine d’ouverture de la 25e @biennalesydney intitulĂ©e « Rememory », Son Excellence M. Pierre-AndrĂ© Imbert, Ambassadeur de France en Australie, aux cĂŽtĂ©s de Mme Myriam Boisbouvier-Wylie, PrĂ©sidente de la French-Australian Cultural Exchange Foundation (FACEF), et de son Conseil d’administration, ont eu le plaisir d’organiser une rĂ©ception ainsi qu’une visite en avamt-premiĂšre de l’exposition Ă  la @whitebaypowerstation . FACEF et l’Ambassade de France en Australie sont fiĂšres de soutenir les huit artistes français et basĂ©s en France exposĂ©s lors de cette Ă©dition de la Biennale : Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige @studiohadjithomasjoreige , Kapwani Kiwanga, Bouchra Khalili, Massinissa Selmani @massinissaselmani , Bertille Bak, Taysir Batniji @taysir_batniji and Nil Yalter. Cet Ă©vĂšnement a Ă©tĂ© l’occasion d’accueillir une discussion avec l'artiste Massinissa Selmani autour de son travail prĂ©sent cette annĂ©e Ă  la Biennale. Nous remercions chaleureusement la Directrice de la Biennale Barbara Moore @barb.moore , ainsi que la Commissaire d’Exposition Hoor Al Qasimi @hooralq . #FACEF #culturalexchange #culturaldiplomacy
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Transmission Point – Opening Event Join us on the headland as we launch Transmission Point, a new exhibition and public program exploring acts of transmission through signals, storytelling and collaborative sound-making, curated by Anabelle Lacroix. To celebrate the opening, French artist Nicolas Montgermont, artists Joyce Hinterding, Moss Hopkins, Alexandra Spence, Hayden Ryan & Sisters Akousmatica will perform across the La Perouse Headland throughout the day. Link in Bio for more details. Saturday 28 March Official Opening, 2pm Performances, 2.30pm onwards Free Entry | All ages | Everyone Welcome With the support of French Australian Cultural Exchange Foundation (FACEF) @facef.foundation @_ah_oui @joycehinterding @alxandraspence @nicolasmontgermont @hhaydenn_ @radioqueens
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🎉 Resonance Grants award-winning project, PULSE OF THE PLANET by @mel_ocallaghan , held at the @museedartmodernedeparis . On February 5, Australian artist Mel O’Callaghan invited audiences to an immersive experience shaped by encounters and dialogue, exploring the relationships between humans and the environment. Starting from a recording of a steady pulse captured deep within the ocean, The Pulse of the Planet, the day brought audiences together around the artist’s works, films, a sound piece, and a performance, to engage with an essential question: what meaning can we give to the Earth’s pulsation? The initiative aligns with the ambitions of the Resonance Grants Program, supporting visual arts and the mobility of artists and researchers between France and Australia, while strengthening French–Australian cultural cooperation đŸ‡«đŸ‡· 🇩đŸ‡ș ---- 🎉 Le projet laurĂ©at de notre Programme RĂ©sonance PULSE OF THE PLANET par @mel_ocallaghan au @museedartmodernedeparis . Le 5 fĂ©vrier dernier, l’artiste australienne Mel O’Callaghan a invitĂ© le public Ă  une expĂ©rience immersive, faite de rencontres et d’échange autour des relations entre l’humain et l’environnement. Partant de l'enregistrement d'un battement rĂ©gulier captĂ© dans les profondeurs ocĂ©aniques, The Pulse of the Planet, la journĂ©e a rassemblĂ© le public autour des Ɠuvres de l'artiste, films, Ɠuvre sonore, performance, autour d'une question essentielle : quel sens donner Ă  la pulsation de la terre ? Cette initiative s’inscrit pleinement dans l’ambition du Programme RĂ©sonance, qui soutien les arts visuels et la mobilitĂ© des artistes et chercheurs entre la France et l’Australie, tout en renforçant la coopĂ©ration culturelles franco-australienne đŸ‡«đŸ‡· 🇩đŸ‡ș #FACEF #ArtistResidency #Residency #FrenchCulture #AustralianCulture #CulturalDiplomacy #CulturalExchange #buildingbridges
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🌟 Introducing the recipients of FACEF’s inaugural Resonance Grants 🌟 A jury of international experts has selected five outstanding projects for the first ever round of the Resonance Grants, dedicated to visual arts. 🎹 The jury commended the recipients for “their outstanding potential to foster the mobility of ideas and perspectives through exchanges between French and Australian artists and institutions.” We are delighted to support these five inspiring projects and are grateful to everyone who applied. The interest for this program reaffirms the meaningful and rich creative dialogue between France and Australia. - 🌟 DĂ©couvrez les laurĂ©ats du premier programme Resonance Grants 🌟 Un jury d'experts internationaux a sĂ©lectionnĂ© cinq projets remarquables pour cette premiĂšre Ă©dition du programme Resonance Grants, consacrĂ©e aux arts visuels. 🎹 Le jury a saluĂ© les laurĂ©ats pour « leur potentiel exceptionnel Ă  favoriser la mobilitĂ© des idĂ©es et perspectives au travers d’échanges entre institutions et artistes, en France et en Australie ». Nous sommes heureux de soutenir ces cinq projets et tenons Ă  remercier l’ensemble des candidat·es pour leurs propositions. La qualitĂ© des projets prĂ©sentĂ©s confirme l’importance du dialogue crĂ©atif et intellectuel entre la France et l’Australie. @artgalleryofnsw @virandresherastudio @biennaledelyon @catherinenichols567 @laperousemuseum @randwickcouncil @nicolasmontgermont @_ah_oui @maningridaarts @ingrid.elizabeth.johanson @museedartmodernedeparis @mel_ocallaghan @galerieallen @cassandrabird.gallery @kathyalliou @prixcartabianca @creatensw #ArtsGrants #contemporaryart #franceaustralia #exhibitions #frenchculture
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✹ Meet the 2025 Resonance Grants Jury ✹ We are thrilled to introduce our exceptional jury, selected for their expertise across Australia, France, and the French Overseas Territories. 🌍 It is a true honour to have them lend their vision and knowledge to the Resonance Grants Program. We can’t wait to discover the inspiring projects they will choose for this year’s edition! 💡 - ✹ DĂ©couvrez le Jury des Resonance Grants 2025 ✹ Nous sommes ravis de vous prĂ©senter notre jury d’exception, choisi pour son expertise en Australie, en France et dans les Territoires français d’outre-mer. 🌍 C’est un honneur de les voir mettre leur expertise au service du programme Resonance. Nous avons hĂąte de dĂ©couvrir les projets inspirants qu’ils sĂ©lectionneront pour cette nouvelle Ă©dition ! 💡 @suzanne_mcotter @mca_australia @alliotbenedicte @citedesartsparis Daria de Beauvais @palaisdetokyo Tony Ellwood AM @ngvmelbourne @kimberleymoulton @tate @rising.melbourne @museumsvictoria @georgespetitjean @fondationopale #ResonanceGrants #jury2025 #australianculture #frenchculture #culturaldiplomacy #culturalexchange #grants #visualarts #crosscultural #FACEF
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RESONANCE GRANT Enhancing France and Australia Cultural Journeys 📱 Call for Applications is OPEN TODAY! Deadline: 26 Oct 2025 12:00 pm CET / 10:00 pm AEDT The inaugural Resonance Grants program — the first grant scheme of its kind between France and Australia — is dedicated to visual‑arts projects and research initiatives that foster collaboration between France and Australia: - Exhibitions & artistic projects by France-based artists in Australia & Australia-based artists in France. Applications for projects must come from artistic organisations (museums, art centres, research institutions, etc.). - Curatorial research trips fostering deeper understanding of each country’s art ecosystems. Curators may apply directly for research trips. 🌟 Priority given to innovative practices & new works! Applications will be reviewed by an esteemed jury of international experts: @alliotbenedicte , Director, @citedesartsparis Daria de Beauvais, Senior Curator, @palaisdetokyo @suzanne_mcotter , Director, @mca_australia - Chair of the jury Tony Ellwood, Director, @ngvmelbourne Emmanuel KasarhĂ©rou, President, @quaibranly @kimberleymoulton , Senior Curator, @museumsvictoria , Adjunct Curator Indigenous Art @tate Modern and Senior Curator Exhibitions @rising.melbourne Emeritus Curator @museumsvictoria @georgespetitjean , curator, @fondationopale Opale / Collection BĂ©rangĂšre Primat đŸ“© Apply in English via our website (see in bio) [French version in comments] #australianculture #frenchculture #culturaldiplomacy #culturalexchange #grants #callforcurators #visualarts #crosscultural
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🇩đŸ‡ș Don’t miss « On Country: Photography from Australia », our first major support presented this year at Les Rencontres de la photographie, Arles and features on the festival’s official poster. For the first time in their history, the Rencontres d’Arles are presenting an exhibition entirely dedicated to the Australian art scene, this exhibition marks a significant cultural moment between Australia and France. This exhibition is accompanied by the launch of a dedicated catalogue, On Country: Photography from Australia, published by Melbourne-based Perimeter Editions and proudly supported by FACEF. Purchase the catalogue: link in @perimeterbooks bio 📍 July 7 – October 5, 2025 📍 Église Sainte-Anne, 8 Place de la RĂ©publique, Arles, France ✹ Stay updated on events, news & highlights – link in bio. — đŸ‡«đŸ‡· Ne manquez pas « On Country : Photographie d’Australie », prĂ©sentĂ© cette annĂ©e durant Les Rencontres de la photographie, Arles et mis Ă  l’honneur sur l’affiche officielle du festival. Une premiĂšre historique : les Rencontres d’Arles prĂ©sentent une exposition exclusivement consacrĂ©e Ă  la scĂšne artistique australienne, une Ă©tape clĂ© dans le dialogue culturel entre nos deux pays. L’exposition s’accompagne du lancement du catalogue On Country : Photographie d’Australie, publiĂ© par Perimeter Editions (Melbourne), avec le soutien de FACEF. Commander un exemplaire : lien dans la bio de @perimeterbooks 📍 Du 7 juillet au 5 octobre 2025 📍 Église Sainte-Anne, 8 Place de la RĂ©publique, Arles, France ✹ Suivez toutes les actualitĂ©s & Ă©vĂ©nements – lien en bio. #RencontresArles #Photography #australianculture #frenchculture #culturaldiplomacy #culturalexchange #PHOTOAustralia #FACEF @perimeterbooks @photofestivalau @rencontresarles @tonyalbert @davidcharlie_artist @warakurna_artists @yingang @atongatem @leeceecarmichael @sonniecarmichael @michaelcookartist @jdavies.studio @liss_wick @adamfergusonstudio @robertfielding_ @lisa.sorgini @tacestevens @garretthuxley @willhuxley @wanitoaishara @kimberleymoulton @eliasredstone @brendanmccleary @pippimilne
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A huge thank you to the French-Australian Cultural Exchange Foundation – FACEF @facef.foundation – for supporting On Country: Photography from Australia at the Rencontres d’Arles, as well as the accompanying exhibition catalogue! As a newly established organisation, we’re honoured that On Country was the very first initiative FACEF chose to support – a meaningful step in their mission to deepen cultural exchange between France and Australia. We’re incredibly grateful for their belief in this project and in the power of Australian photography to resonate across borders. Merci beaucoup to the FACEF team! On Country: Photography from Australia is co-produced by the Rencontres d’Arles and PHOTO Australia. Curated by PHOTO Australia Founder/Artistic Director Elias Redstone, Guest Curator Kimberley Moulton (Yorta Yorta), and PHOTO Australia Curators Pippa Milne and Brendan McCleary. Supported by the Australian Government through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund, the Bowness Family Foundation, and the French Australian Cultural Exchange Foundation (FACEF). Additional support by the Australian Embassy, France and the French Embassy in Australia, and Michael & Emily Tong. Images: On Country: Photography from Australia, installation view, the Rencontres d’Arles 2025. Photo: Will Hamilton-Coates. @facef.foundation @photofestivalau @rencontresarles @tonyalbert @davidcharlie_artist @warakurna_artists @yingang @atongatem @leeceecarmichael @sonniecarmichael @brendalcroft @michaelcookartist @jdavies.studio @liss_wick @adamfergusonstudio @robertfielding_ @mimili_maku_arts @lisa.sorgini @tacestevens @garretthuxley @willhuxley @wanitoaishara @kimberleymoulton @eliasredstone @brendanmccleary @pippimilne #PHOTOAustralia #RencontresArles
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9 months ago
Unveiling FACEF’s first major support ! FACEF is delighted announce its support to the exhibition « On Country: Photography from Australia », a landmark exhibition at the 56th edition of Les Rencontres d’Arles, the world’s longest-running photography festival. « On Country: Photography from Australia » brings together works from 17 artist and collectives, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists and collectives, and marks the first regional focus on Australia at the Rencontres d’Arles. Curated by PHOTO Australia’s team (@eliasredstone , @pippimilne , @brendanmccleary ) with guest curator @kimberleymoulton (Adjunct Curator of Indigenous Art, Tate). This project fully aligns with FACEF’s mission: to support artistic and cultural exchanges between France and Australia by enabling connections, cooperation and visibility of talents from both countries. 7 July – 5 October 2025 — FACEF a le plaisir d’annoncer son soutien Ă  « On Country : Photographie d’Australie », une exposition majeure prĂ©sentĂ©e dans le cadre de la 56e Ă©dition des Rencontres d’Arles, le plus ancien festival de photographie au monde. « On Country: Photography from Australia » met en lumiĂšre la richesse de la pratique photographique australienne Ă  travers le travail de 17 artistes et collectifs autochtones et non-autochtones. Elle est la premiĂšre exposition mettant Ă  l’honneur l’Australie depuis la crĂ©ation des Rencontres d’Arles. Une exposition co-produite par l’équipe de PHOTO Australia (@eliasredstone , @pippimilne , @brendanmccleary ), en collaboration avec la commissaire invitĂ©e @kimberleymoulton (Commissaire associĂ©e Ă  l’art autochtone, Tate). Ce projet s’inscrit pleinement dans la mission de FACEF : encourager les Ă©changes artistiques et culturels entre la France et l’Australie, en favorisant la rencontre, la coopĂ©ration et la visibilitĂ© des talents des deux pays. Du 7 juillet au 5 octobre 2025 Photo: Tony Albert, David Charles Collins, Kieran Lawson – Warakurna Superheroes #1, 2017 @rencontresarles @photofestivalau #rencontresarles #photography #australianculture #frenchculture #culturaldiplomacy #culturalexchange
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10 months ago
🇩đŸ‡șAt the core of FACEF’s mission lies an ambitious program of cultural initiatives that reflect the rich artistic and territorial diversity of France, Australia, and the Pacific region. Our initiatives include the support of special projects, grants, and cross-residencies, each tailored to a specific location and developed in partnership with cultural institutions, universities, and research centres from both countries. Our goal is to support emerging and established artists and professionals, while building lasting bridges between France and Australia. Discover more about our programs via the link in bio! — đŸ‡«đŸ‡·Au cƓur de la mission de FACEF se trouve un programme ambitieux d’initiatives culturelles, mettant en valeur la richesse artistique et territoriale de la France, de l’Australie et de la rĂ©gion Pacifique. Nos initiatives comprennent le soutien des projets spĂ©ciaux, des bourses et des rĂ©sidences croisĂ©es, dĂ©veloppĂ©es en partenariat avec des institutions culturelles, des universitĂ©s ou des organismes de recherche dans chaque pays. L’objectif de la Fondation est de soutenir des artistes et des professionnels Ă©mergents ou confirmĂ©s, mais aussi de construire de nouvelles synergies durables entre la France et l’Australie. Pour en savoir plus sur nos programmes, rendez-vous sur le lien en bio ! —- #FACEF #ArtistResidency #Residency #FrenchCulture #australianculture #CulturalDiplomacy #CulturalExchange #buildingbridges
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🇩đŸ‡ș FACEF, the French-Australian Cultural Exchange Foundation, is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to promoting cultural and intellectual exchanges between the people of Australia, France, and French Overseas Territories in the Indo-Pacific. FACEF strives to facilitate cultural exchanges opportunities for Australian and French artists and art professionals, in partnership with cultural and higher education institutions. FACEF aims to create a place where diverse perspectives are shared, celebrated and embraced. Read more about FACEF by clicking the link in bio! --- đŸ‡«đŸ‡· FACEF, la Fondation pour les Ă©changes culturels entre la France et l'Australie est une fondation Ă  but non-lucratif, consacrĂ©e Ă  la promotion des Ă©changes culturels et intellectuels entre l’Australie, la France mĂ©tropolitaine et ses territoires d’outre-mer. La Fondation a pour mission de faciliter les Ă©changes culturels entre artistes et professionnels du monde de l'art francais et australiens, en partenariat avec des institutions culturelles et universitaires. FACEF a pour vocation de crĂ©er un espace de partage et d’inclusion, valorisant la richesse des diverses perspectives culturelles. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur le lien en bio ! --- #culture #art #diplomacy #CulturalExchange #Australia #France
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