Regional Fund for Contemporary Art, Arts centre and museum in Clermont-Ferrand, France
The Fonds Régional d'Art Contemporain is an arts centre and museum in Clermont-Ferrand, France, dedicated to contemporary art. The collection spans the last fifty years and includes traveling exhibitions that reach communities across the region.
The FRAC Auvergne was created in the 1980s as part of a national effort to support contemporary art across French regions. Since 2006, the collection has been housed in a former grain hall from the 18th century, and a move to a new location is being prepared.
The FRAC Auvergne acquires new works every year, with a focus on internationally known artists while also making room for regional creators. Walking through the galleries, visitors can directly experience this dialogue between local and global art.
It is worth checking the centre's website before visiting, as it is currently preparing a move to new premises on Rue Ballainvilliers. Outside of main exhibition periods, the FRAC organizes events at other locations around the city, so subscribing to the newsletter helps stay informed.
The collection holds works by artists such as Jean Dubuffet, Soulages, and Christian Boltanski, shown alongside less familiar names. Around 12% of the works come from artists based in the Auvergne, which is a deliberate choice given the centre's international focus.
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