Spring French Classes Registration Is Open SPRING SCHEDULE 5 weeks: May 6–Jun 10 No classes Memorial Day, Mon, May 27 VIEW COURSES FIAF Manhattan - FIAF Montclair - Online ENROLL NOW Keep expanding your skills and achieve fluency in…

This Saturday! Get tickets now for Under the Weight of Feathers Under the weight of feathers Sat, Apr 27 at 1:30pm FIAF Florence Gould Hall Four dancers from the collective Pyramid Company plunge into a dreamlike world where the…

Nina and the Hedgehog’s Secret NY Premiere Sat, Jan 27, 12pm FIAF Florence Gould Hall Ages 6+ 10-year-old Nina has always filled her imagination with her father’s diverting hedgehog-themed stories—but reality comes crashing down…

Learn French This Winter — In Person or Online 10 weeks: Jan 8–Mar 18 5 weeks: Jan 8–Feb 12 5 weeks: Feb 13–Mar 18 FIAF Manhattan / FIAF Montclair / Online Gain new skills and fluency in French as your new year's…

2024 is soon approaching, and with it, exciting new programs at FIAF! CinéSalon, our weekly cinema series, kicks off the new year on January 9 with Being Birkin, a five-film homage to the great Jane Birkin, curated by her daughters, Charlotte…

To our FIAF famille, “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it,” author William Arthur Ward once said. So as the year comes to a close, we’d like to wish you all Joyeuses Fêtes…

Animation First 2024 Tuesday, January 23–Sunday, January 28 FIAF, 55 East 59th Street, NYC 10% Early Bird Discount on Festival Passes through December 22! Animation First, the biggest US festival dedicated to Francophone animation,…

Celebrating 125 years of FIAF, the 2023 Trophée des Arts Gala will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at The Plaza Hotel in NYC. Bid now on incredible lots featured in this year’s silent auction including works by renowned artists,…

Ola Maciejewska Bombyx Mori Thu, Nov 2 & Fri, Nov 3 at 7:30pm FIAF Florence Gould Hall Part of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival In this work for three dancers, choreographer Ola Maciejewska draws inspiration from Loïe…

Upcoming Classes & Events Fall French Classes for All Ages Start Next Week Sep 26–Dec 11 10-week and 5-week options In Person / Online Learn to hear the world in new beautiful ways this fall with FIAF French classes! FIAF offers…

Upcoming Events Fall Open House Fête de la Rentrée Sat, Sep 16, from 9am–7pm Join us for a series of free events highlighting our educational and cultural programs. Sample our French classes, unwind with a French film,…

CROSSING THE LINE FESTIVAL Crossing The Line Festival Sep 8–Oct 13 FIAF & Various Venues Crossing The Line, FIAF's ground-breaking multidisciplinary arts and performance festival opens in four weeks! Back for an exciting 16th…

Last Chance for Bastille Day Discount on Summer French Classes! Save 10% with the discount code* AMITIE Enroll Today, July 31 NEXT SESSIONS 5 weeks: July 31–Sep 1 2-week intensives start Aug 7, Aug 21, Sep 5 VIEW COURSES…

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Merci beaucoup! Thank you to everyone that came out in Sunday’s relentless rain to support FIAF’s Bastille Day! While the celebration was ultimately moved indoors, visitors still embodied the joie de vivre that makes the day truly…

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A Tribute Françoise Gilot (1921–2023) FIAF was saddened to learn last week of the death of renowned French artist Françoise Gilot. Françoise Gilot's remarkable life and artistic contributions have left an indelible…

UPCOMING EVENTS & CLASSES TALK Environmental Advocacy and Exploration On Screen Luc Hardy in Conversation with Tim Sohn Thu, May 25 at 7:30pm FIAF Florence Gould Hall In partnership with the Consulate General of France in New York …

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Don't miss this opportunity to see Isabella Rossellini on stage at FIAF in her incredible one-woman show that is both “deep and heartfelt” (The Guardian) and “humorous and entertaining” (PR Newswire). Darwin's Smile, written…

UPCOMING EVENTS CINÉSALON Feminist Riposte US Premiere and Q&A with Simon Depardon and Marie Perennès Tue, May 2 4pm: Film only 7:30pm: Film + Q&A Happy Hour from 5:30–7:30pm Film in French with English…

An Evening of Music & Film with William Christie Mon, Apr 24 at 7:30pm FIAF Florence Gould Hall • In English Join us for an evening with William Christie: harpsichordist, conductor, and founder of the world-renowned baroque-music…

May & June at FIAF Isabella Rossellini on stage, new French documentaries, the first US exhibition of The Anonymous Project, a festive TILT Kids Day, and more! Become a Member for access to presale tickets, free CinéSalon…

April Classes and Events Spring Classes for All Ages Start Next Week Apr 3–Jun 17 Adults: 1, 5, and 11 weeks Children ages 1–17: 11 weeks Le printemps est arrivé ! Take a French class with our outstanding teachers this…

March & April Events Delve into Queer Maximalism and the French Rococo with Machine Dazzle and guests, and join conductor William Christie for an evening of music, film, and conversation. Meet actor Melvil Poupaud at the opening night of our…

Animation First Opens Friday! Plan Your Weekend Fri, Jan 27–Sun, Jan 29 FIAF Florence Gould Hall, NYC Get your Festival Pass now and join us for the entire weekend-long celebration of francophone animation! Films in French with English…

Animation First 2023 Fri, Jan 27–Sun, Jan 29 In Person at FIAF Animation First 2023 is just 10 days away — join us for films, talks, exhibitions, and more, curated for audiences of all ages! Get the Full Festival Pass and join us…

Take a Winter French Class — In Person or Online 11 weeks: Jan 9–Mar 27 5 weeks: Jan 9–Feb 13 • Feb 21–Mar 27 1-week Intensive: Feb 13–Feb 17 1-week Day Camp for Kids: Feb 20–24 Workshops: Various Dates…

Animation First 2023 Fri, Jan 27–Sun, Jan 29 In Person at FIAF 10% Early Bird Discount on Festival Passes Ends Today Buy Your Festival Pass Now! Join us for an exciting sixth edition of Animation First, the only US festival dedicated to…

Upcoming Events HOLIDAY PARTY FIAF Members' Holiday Party at The French Consulate Wed, Dec 14, from 6:30–8:30pm 934 Fifth Avenue at 75th Street, NYC Cocktail Attire with a Touch of Red Celebrate the holidays with your FIAF…

Trophée des Arts Gala 2022 Silent Auction is Open BID NOW FIAF's 30th annual Trophée des Arts Gala will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at The Plaza Hotel in NYC. Bid now on more than 75 incredible lots featured in…

PERFORMANCE Christopher Myers Fire in the Head World Premiere Thu, Sep 29 & Fri, Sep 30 7:30pm Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association 62 Mott Street, NYC In English Join us in Chinatown for the world premiere of acclaimed artist…

Upcoming Events, Classes, & Camps! Summer French Classes for Adults In Person & Online 5-week session July 30–September 2 2-week Intensive sessions start August 1, 15 & 29 Masks optional for all ages There's still time to add…

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Last Chance to Win a Trip for Two to France’s Occitanie Region & Other Exciting Prizes! Enter to Win by Midnight, Tonight Winners will be announced online Tomorrow, July 15 at 3pm ET This is your last chance to enter the Bastille Day…

Win a Trip for Two to France’s Occitanie Region & Other Bastille Day Prizes! Thank you for joining us on Sunday at our Bastille Day celebration on Madison Avenue. We hope you enjoyed the festivities. The celebration isn't over! You…