French arts system

Visual arts

If you're interested in finding out more about the visual arts in France, we recommend the two following sites:

An excellent resource for understanding the visual arts in France is Artsquest's Artroute website aimed at British artists wanting to work in France.

An comprehensive, searchable list of venues, institutions, residencies, etc. can be found at the national visual arts centre website (only in French unfortunately)

Useful links

What's on in France
- Paris info
  Calendar of cultural events in Paris
- Contemporary art in Paris
  List of venues and events
- Paris-Art
  Large resource for contemporary art in Paris (French only)
- Culture.fr
  France-wide culture listings (French only)
French arts system
- French Ministry of Cultur
- Culturesfrance
  National agency in charge of international cultural exchange
- Centre National des Arts Plastiques
  Comprehensive resource for the visual arts in France (French only)
- National Fund of Contemporary Art
  National art collection (French only)
Being an artist in France
- Artroute
  Excellent resource for UK artists looking to work in France
- British Council in Paris
  Paris office of the British agency for international cultural exchange
More culture departments
- French Institute in London
  European arthouse cinema, talks, language courses and media resources in London
- French book news
  French literature resource
- French music export office in London
  >Agency promoting French pop music in the UK
Other embassy links