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The French Academy in Rome
The French Academy in Rome, located at Villa Medici since 1803, has three complementary missions: residencies, programming and heritage. In addition to these is a commitment to diversity, inclusion and outreach initiatives designed to ensure equal access to culture for all.
Resident
Every year, the French Academy in Rome welcomes some 70 artists, creators and researchers in residence for long or short stays. Since its creation, more than 2,000 fellows or residents have taken up residence. This founding mission, defined by Colbert in the 17th century and originally limited to painters, sculptors and architects, has gradually expanded to include all artistic disciplines, from the plastic arts to the crafts, from musical and literary creation to art history and restoration.
Villa's cultural calendar
Programming
Exhibitions, festivals, concerts, screenings, meetings, shows, symposia: so many reasons to come to Villa Medici, all year round!
Heritage
The Academy's third mission is to conserve, restore, study and showcase its rich heritage of buildings and gardens covering 7 hectares, as well as its collections of over 5,000 works.
