FRENCH-AUSTRALIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE FOUNDATION LIMITED

Giving Philosophy

FACEF approaches its giving by creating spaces for meaningful cultural dialogue and exchange, particularly in visual arts and photography. The foundation values projects that foster cross-cultural understanding and engagement between Australian and French communities, with particular respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their cultures.

Tips for Applicants

Given the foundation's focus on visual arts and cultural exchange, applicants should emphasise cross-cultural impact and meaningful engagement between Australian and French communities. The foundation appears to support projects that align with the 25th Biennale of Sydney and Resonance Grants Visual Arts programmes, so demonstrating connection to broader cultural events may strengthen applications.

Notable Grants

• $12,000 (estimated) to Art Gallery of New South Wales for Tyiirr: A Room of One’s Ghosts, a new project by French-Mexican artist Vir Andres Hera
• $12,000 (estimated) to La Biennale de Lyon for the participation of Australian artists at the 18th Lyon Biennale of contemporary art
• $12,000 (estimated) to La Perouse Museum for French artist Nicolas Montgermont to participate in Transmission Point
• $12,000 (estimated) to Maningrida Arts and Culture for a project by the artists of Maningrida to bring Kuninjku Art to France
• $12,000 (estimated) to Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris for Pulse of the Planet, a solo project by Australian artist Mel O’Callaghan