FRAME in partnership with the Villa Albertine, is pleased to announce a call for applications for the French edition of the 2027 Museums Next Generation program, a Villa Albertine initiative.
From March 29 to April 9, 2027, the Museums Next Generation program will bring seven French museum professionals to the United States (New Orleans, Atlanta, Washington) to meet with American professionals in the field and explore the country’s museum landscape. Curators, associate curators, and assistant curators with 5 to 15 years of experience are eligible to participate.
To learn more and apply, please click here.
Important Dates:
- Applications Deadline: November 18, 2026 (11:59pm, Paris Time)
- Jury Selection Process: December 2026
- Cohort Announcement: December 14-18, 2026
- Program in the United States: March 29-April 9, 2027
Museums Next Gen is an acceleration program that aims to engage young French and American museum professionals in a transatlantic dialogue about the contemporary challenges museums are facing, through immersion and exchange. The American edition of the 2027 program will be launched next year, then seven American museum professionals will travel to France for two weeks of immersion in the French museum ecosystem.
The partnership between FRAME and the Villa Albertine aims to strengthen and solidify the connections between French and American museums and their professionals at this exciting time of transformation and evolution in the cultural sector.
About Villa Albertine
Launched in 2021 by the French Embassy in the United States, Villa Albertine is an arts institution that supports cultural exchanges between the United States, France and beyond. Present in 10 American cities, Villa Albertine offers innovative programming nationwide, including 50+ residencies each year for artists, thinkers, and creators across all disciplines; a series of cross-cultural dialogues and events; grants, resources, and incubator programs for professionals in the cultural sphere; and a magazine “States”.
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