Cultural Fund Donations

Promote the Best of French Culture

The Alliance has long been recognized for offering traditional French music, theater, and dance, and more recently has established itself as an important American venue for contemporary Francophone art forms and emerging artists. Whether with familiar chanson française or edgy slam poetry, artistic excellence defines the Alliance's cultural program.

Each year, more than 6,000 Washington-area residents are drawn by over 100 events, discovering Francophone cultures in a friendly and authentic ambience.

The Cultural Fund enables the Alliance to welcome leading artists to Washington and cover professional expenses, housing and travel, while keeping performances affordable for members and the general public. It also allows us to:

• Organize three blockbuster events each year and invite the best of the new generation of French artists to Washington, DC; 

• Maintain high-quality programming for film festivals and screenings which showcase recent francophone films that are not available on the American Market;
• Invite authors, journalists and other high-profile leaders for lectures and discussions;
• Host monthly French language conversation evenings;
• Promote French heritage through events such as Bastille Day, Fête de la Musique, Beaujolais Nouveau, and other celebrations;
• Offer original and sophisticated wine and food tastings.

You Can Help Make These Programs Possible

$50 : A Contribution to Le Club de Conversation 

What? Practice French with native French-speakers in an informal, affordable and convivial way

Allows us to: Keep this event free to all Alliance Française members and organize one Club de Conversation each month (10 per year)

Yearly Goal: 50 Donors or $2,500

$100 : A Contribution to the Cinéma Programs

What? Programs showcasing recent francophone films that are not available on the American market

Allow us to: Cover the screening rights and invite at least two filmmakers or famous actors each year

Yearly Goal: 100 donors or $10,000

$250: A Contribution to the Alliance Performing Arts Programs

What? Invite the new generation of French dancers, singers and actors to perform for the first time in Washington, DC

Allow us to: Cover the artistic and visa fees, international travel, and artist accomodations, as well as the production and logistics expenses for three blockbuster events every year

Yearly Goal: 200 donors or $30,000

Higher contributions benefit all three programs!

Please note that the amount of your contribution is deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. Please consult your tax adviser.

For more information contact :

Marie-Laure Elliott -- Development Officer

development@francedc.org 202-234-7911

Yes! I want to contribute to l’Alliance Française de Washington’s Best of French Culture!
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$50 Cultural Fund donation

$100 Cultural Fund donation

$250 Cultural Fund Contributor

$500 Cultural Fund Friend

$1,000 Cultural Fund Sustainer

$5,000 Cultural Fund Admirateur

Your company may be able to match your gift!

Many organizations have adopted the “Employee Matching Gift” program and match donations made by their employees. So please, do not miss the opportunity to double or triple the impact of your generosity and inquire with your human resources department or benefits office to find out if they are part of the program. If so, please request a matching gift form from your employer and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will take care of the rest!