Places to visit around the François Schneider Foundation's Art Centre

The Foundation

A unique Contemporary Art Centre

The François Schneider Foundation was established in 2000 and recognised as a body acting in the public interest in 2005. It works in the twin fields of art and education, presenting exhibitions and a programme of cultural events engaging with the theme of water.

The works in the collection

A convergence of talents

The aim of the collection, which is based around the work of renowned and up-and-coming artists, is to bring the public closer to contemporary art. The works acquired over the years are presented either indoors or in the sculpture garden.

Exhibitions

Contemporary art with a water theme

Each year, three to four exhibition seasons are organised to showcase the works of the Contemporary Talents or established artists. These exhibitions aimed at a wide audience provide an opportunity to explore the multiple facets of contemporary art.

Events

Programme

Throughout the year, the Foundation presents regular events to complement the works and subjects on display. With water as an undercurrent running through each event, they offer a new perspective on Contemporary Art for all sections of the public.

Contemporary Talents competition

Support for young talents

Through its Contemporary Talents Competition, the Foundation supports young artists by purchasing their works and presenting them at the Foundation’s Contemporary Art Centre, an institution devoted to the intersection between art and water.

Higher education scolarships

A strong commitment to education

François Schneider wanted to use his Foundation to provide financial support for young people wanting to continue their education after high school in spite of their family’s modest resources. Nearly 200 scholarships are awarded each year.

Artistic residencies

The sculpture garden

Pratical information

Fondation François Schneider

27 rue de la Première Armée

68700 Wattwiller – FRANCE

Surrounding area

The François Schneider Foundation is ideally placed at the intersection of nature and culture. Located on the route des vins wine route and backed by the final slopes of the southern Vosges mountains, the François Schneider Foundation is the departure point for numerous walks in the forest or in the hills, and for stays at traditional farmhouse inns.

Just 10 km from the former Dominican convent of Guebwiller, now a centre for music and the digital arts, 6 km from the Hartmannswillerkopf/Vieil Armand, and 10 km from the collegiate church of Thann, a masterpiece of Gothic art, the François Schneider Foundation’s Contemporary Art Centre lies at the crossroads of history, heritage and contemporary culture.

It is also easy to make your way onwards to Colmar and the musée Unterlinden, Mulhouse and its different contemporary art spaces, or Basel, with its wealth of institutions devoted to contemporary art.