Performing Arts: Fostering Contemporary Creation and Transatlantic Exchanges
Quartiers Libres with Nadia Beugré (Côte d’Ivoire)
Albertine Grants for the Performing Arts
Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation award grants to U.S. organizations presenting projects by France-based artists, and to French American artistic collaborations. Rooted in cultural exchange, these grants aim at nurturing meaningful connections, strengthening professional ties, and supporting artistic creation between France and the United States.
FUSED: French U.S. Exchange in Dance
Established in 2004, FUSED supports collaborative contemporary dance projects that showcase the artistic diversity of both nations’ scenes.
The next Call for projects will open at the end of the year. Discover our 2026 FUSED Grantees here.
Theatre & New Forms
Running since 1999, this program supports collaborative work in contemporary theater, circus, puppetry, street theater, and hybrid forms.
The next Call for projects will open at the end of the year. Discover our 2026 Theater & New Forms Grantees here.
Professional Resources
Villa Albertine is committed to fostering transatlantic performing arts exchanges. If you are a professional seeking to navigate this landscape, tools and resources are available on our dedicated Professionals pages :
Villa Albertine Residency
Since 2021, Villa Albertine has brought to life exploratory residencies throughout the United States. These residencies are designed as research-focused experiences, which aim to inspire and foster connections with local experts and stakeholders. These connections inspire new works, exhibitions, and collaborations that deepen reflection and enrich the relationship between French and American societies.