Call for Applications: Museums Next Generation 2026 (France-Based Candidates)
Museums & Heritage
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The latest edition of the Museums Next Generation 2026 call for applications will open on October 1, 2025, inviting French or France-based museum professionals to apply for an immersive two-week program in the U.S. from March 29 to April 11, 2026.
Organized by Villa Albertine, in partnership with Albertine Foundation, this program offers seven selected candidates the opportunity to engage with the American museum ecosystem, exploring its scientific, educational, and organizational dimensions, and connecting directly with key professionals in Chicago, Detroit, and the East Coast. The initiative aims to foster French-American dialogue, innovation in museum practices, and to expand the international network of emerging French curators.
Applications are open until November 27, 2025, and the program will provide valuable networking opportunities in major U.S. museum hubs. Spread the news with your network in France and see the full application details here.
We warmly thank INP, ICOM France, and FRAME for their support.
In partnership with
Albertine Foundation
Albertine Foundation is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting French American relations through innovative cultural and educational programs.
In close partnership with Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, Albertine Foundation administers grant programs across diverse creative disciplines including visual and performing arts; cinema; and literature, while also supporting exploratory residencies for creative professionals and thinkers across the United States. Albertine Foundation also contributes to promoting French language learning in the United States and funds new opportunities for students, professors, and researchers in the spheres of secondary and higher education.
Albertine Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation by Internal Revenue Service determination. Contributions from corporate, foundation, and individuals are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.