Celebrate Francophonie and the Arts at the French American Cultural Days

March 15, 2025 | San Francisco

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French American Cultural Days, a one-of-a-kind celebration of Francophonie and the arts, blending creativity, culture, and innovation. This all-day event promises an unforgettable experience for art lovers, families, and Francophiles of all ages.

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Event Details: 

📅 Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025  

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM  

📍 Location: Lycée Français of San Francisco, 1201 Ortega Street  

🎟️ Tickets: $10 (Free for children under 13 and seniors 65+)  

   - Add-On: $20 for the exclusive movie screening (limited seating)  

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Explore The 10 Arts Alive!  

The French American Cultural Days is an immersive event blending all the Arts—including music, cinema, literature, visual arts, dance, and more— through engaging performances, exhibits, and workshops. 

Highlights of the event include:  

• A conference with the internationally-renowned sculptor Milene Guermont 
• Dance: A live stage performance from the San Francisco Ballet Youth Academy
• Live Museum Tour: A virtual visit to the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française in Villers-Cotterêts, France.  
• Storytelling for Kids: La parole qui chemine, Fred Leblanc’s live show for children aged 9-11. In French. 
• Fashion Show: Original designs by students from the Academy of Art University.  
• Live Painting: A performance inspired by Victor Hugo, from artist Sébastien Pridmore.  
• Architecture and Design conference with visionary designer Dominique Maxime Genauzeau.
• Photography: "Inside Out" project, featuring portraits of students from the French American community taken by local photographer Fred Aubé.
• Music and Tech: performance by the San Francisco Girls Chorus and original live digital music from local artists.  
• Cinema: An exclusive screening of a French film with English subtitles (film to be revealed in January with our partner French Premiere).    
• Friendship Art Project (Projet Amitié) : see how our kids will illustrate Franco-American friendship with the help and guidance from their French school.

And much more! With workshops, poetry recitations, art installations, and gastronomy, there’s something for everyone.

Reserve Your Spot Today!  👉 Sign up here 

Tickets are available now via Eventbrite. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this cultural celebration!  

 

Join us in celebrating Francophonie Month and experience how art and culture transcend borders. Discover, learn, and connect through Arts!

 

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About FACS:

The French American Cultural Society (FACS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. For nearly 25 years, FACS has produced cultural and educational programs at the intersection of French and American arts, tech, and culture, fostering cross-cultural exchange and community engagement.  

For more information, visit facs-sf.org 

 

 Access to the Press Kit.

 

What is the Francophonie Month?
Each March, Francophonie Month highlights the French language and its rich diversity through global celebrations. With 321 million speakers across the world, French is the 5th most spoken language worldwide and ranks as the 4th most used language on the Internet. The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) unites 93 states and governments, while 144 million learners study French or in French.

Francophonie Month promotes the vibrant creativity, cultural diversity, and global connections inspired by the French language and its communities.

 

What is the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française in Villers-Cotterêts, France?
A cultural space entirely dedicated to the French language and Francophone cultures, the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française aims to share and inspire a love for a vibrant and ever-evolving language, shaped by those who speak it across the globe.

Discover the Cité through its permanent exhibit, “The Adventure of French”, an interactive and engaging journey, along with its rich cultural programming, versatile spaces, mediation offerings, and resources available for professionals and Francophiles alike.

Immerse yourself in this multifaceted venue, where Francois I signed one of his most famous acts: the Villers-Cotterêts Ordinance, which established French as the official language of law and administration. It is also the place where Molière performed his Tartuffe, censored in Paris, and where Alexandre Dumas lived.

 

What is the Inside Out Project?
The Inside Out Project, a global participatory art initiative by renowned French artist JR, transforms personal stories into striking visual statements.

Through large-scale black-and-white portraits displayed in public spaces, the project connects communities and amplifies voices around the world. It provides a platform for communities to stand up for their beliefs, sparking global change through local action. Group Leaders bring their communities together by showcasing these portraits in public spaces, turning them into powerful works of public art.As a non-profit initiative, the Inside Out Project has reached 153 countries, featuring over 56,000 portraits, fostering dialogue and cultural exchange on a global scale.