French American MuseumExchange Inc
204343950
2006
Essex, CT 96426 USA
framemuseums.org
French American Museum Exchange Inc
Overview
The French American Museum Exchange Inc, commonly known as FRAME, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering cultural exchange between museums in France and North America. It was founded in 1999 by Elizabeth Rohatyn and Françoise Cachin, with the mission of promoting cultural dialogue and partnerships between member institutions across the Atlantic.
History
FRAME was established during a period of heightened diplomatic and cultural exchange between France and the United States, influenced by the work of Felix Rohatyn, the U.S. Ambassador to France from 1997 to 2000. Initially, the organization included 18 member museums and has since expanded to a consortium of 32 major museums in France, the United States, and Canada.
Mission and Activities
The organization's primary goal is to facilitate mutual understanding and appreciation between French and American cultures through museum collaborations. This is achieved through joint exhibition projects, professional exchanges among museum staff, public education programs, and scholarly dialogues. FRAME hosts annual conferences and other in-person events to bring together representatives from both sides of the Atlantic for collaborative discussions and planning.
Leadership and Organization
FRAME operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, supported by contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations, and public subsidies, as well as funding from its member museums. It is led by co-presidents representing both France and North America, currently William Beekman for North America and Christelle Creff for France. The organization also has executive directors for each region: Marguerite d’Aprile Quigley for North America and Émilie Vanhaesebroucke for France.
Financial Overview
FRAME's revenue primarily comes from contributions, which account for a significant portion of its total income. The organization's financial operations are managed to support ongoing cultural exchange initiatives and collaboration projects with member museums. As of recent financial reports, FRAME's expenses are focused on supporting its programs and maintaining its operations.
Impact
By fostering collaboration between museums across cultural and geographical boundaries, FRAME has become a unique catalyst for cultural diplomacy between France and North America. Its initiatives have enhanced public awareness and appreciation of French and American art, facilitating the exchange of masterpieces and cultural resources that enrich both nations' cultural landscapes.
[1] https://framemuseums.org/our-evolution/ [2] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/204343950 [3] https://framemuseums.org/history/ [4] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/20-4343950 [5] https://growannenberg.org/grants/7506/french-american-museum-exchange-frame
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ABOUT FRAME OUR HISTORY OUR FOUNDERS OUR EVOLUTION 19992023 MisSion History and Values Strategic Plan 20242028 ANNUAL REPORTS LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP TEAM ORGANIZATIONAL CHART LATEST NEWS view all FRAME is hiring its new Executive Director for North America. Three FRAME laureates for the new edition of Museums Next Generation Fall 2024 Grant Winners Announced Catherine Chevillot Named as Keynote Speaker for FRAMEs 2024 Annual Conference Lucian Simmons Named as Keynote Speaker at FRAMEs 2024 Annual Conference Call for Applications 2025 Museums Next Generation French Edition Application Deadline November 27 2024 NEWSLETTERS CURRENT ISSUE BACK ISSUES Subscribe DONORS AND SPONSORS ALL DONORS AND SPONSORS FRAME DEVELOPPEMENT OVERVIEW SUPPORT FRAME You can support FRAMEs work by making an online gift CONTACT US NORTH AMERICA FRANCE PROGRAMS OVERVIEW FRAME RESEARCH PROGRAM LONGTERM LOANS PROGRAM TRAVEL PROGRAM CONVENINGS OVERVIEW SPRING PLANNING MEETING FALL CONFERENCES EDUCATORS CONFERENCE COOPERATION EDUCATION EXHIBITION FRAMEworks ONLINE ACTIVITIES PUBLICATIONS GRANTS OVERVIEW AND GUIDELINES APPLICATION PROCESS REVIEW NOTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION REPORT PROCESS RECIPIENTS MEMBER MUSEUMS ONLINE COLLECTIONS FRENCH MUSEUMS NORTH AMERICAN MUSEUMS MEMBER BENEFITS As a member of FRAME a museum will gain access to an international network that combines the skills values and objectives shared by museum professionals in North America and in France. Our mission FRAMES 20th Anniversary Video FRAME continues to embody a true cultural alliance despite the occasional political complexities between our countries fostering the development of warm and mutually beneficial professional and working relations between FRAME member museums in France and in North America. William BeekmanCoPresident North America FRAME CHRISTELLE CREFFCopresidente de FRAME France About Us The FRench American Museum Exchange FRAME promotes cultural exchange in the context of museum collaborations between North American and French institutions.
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