Mission & Vision

Fondation Art Explora is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art and culture through education and accessibility. Founded in France in 2019 by Frédéric Jousset, it aims to reduce the cultural divide and democratize access to art and cultural heritage, particularly for younger generations and underserved communities. With a mobile, international approach, Fondation Art Explora defies traditional art collection practices, and helps artists and audiences connect in new ways. 

Actions Led

Fondation Art Explora leads diverse initiatives to promote art and culture worldwide. Each year, the foundation selects twenty artists for the Montmartre artist residency program in Paris, France, offering them a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich artistic atmosphere of Montmartre. Additionally, the foundation spearheads the Art Explora Festival, a groundbreaking project featuring a mobile boat museum that travels across the Mediterranean Sea. This innovative exhibition brings digital art experiences to communities along its route, fostering cultural exchange and engagement with contemporary art.

Projects that US Donors can Support

With the help of Friends of Fondation de France, U.S donors can support exciting projects:

– The Montmartre artist residency set in Paris, France, which supports about 20 artists per year.

– From October 2023, the Art Explora Festival: a traveling cultural festival in the Mediterranean sea with local curators, institutions and citizens.

Learn more through our blog article published on August 7, 2023.