Whom You Know: FRENCH HERITAGE SOCIETY PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE FRENCH ARTISAN TRADITION IN ANTICIPATION OF ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Thursday, March 31, 2011

FRENCH HERITAGE SOCIETY PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE FRENCH ARTISAN TRADITION IN ANTICIPATION OF ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12^th and 13^th, French Heritage Society and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy will celebrate experts working in the French style with an exhibition showcase entitled “Master Artisans and French Savoir-Faire” at the French Embassy in the Payne Whitney Mansion at 972 Fifth Avenue in New York.

The showcase will feature several exceptional and well-known artisans who will be present during the two-day event to demonstrate and discuss their respective crafts. Their work represents the finest in decorative painting, gilding, architectural metalwork, upholstery, marquetry, embroidery and other trades steeped in rigorous tradition. The historic traditions still used today by these local artisans are a testament to the exemplary craftsmanship which built the French legacy in exquisite architecture, décor, and decorative arts.

The event will culminate in a cocktail party at Cultural Services hosted by François Delattre, French Ambassador to the United States, and Antonin Baudry, Cultural Counselor of the French Embassy in the United States, followed by a benefit dinner at the French Consulate hosted by Consul General Philippe Lalliot.

For more information on showcase or dinner tickets, contact Meri Horn at meri@frenchheritagesociety.org or (212) 759-6846.

WHO:

PARTICIPATING MASTER ARTISANS

Christopher Augerson – conservator-restorer of decorative surfaces (paint, gilding, lacquer) with Deborah Bigelow

Eric Chapeau of Chapeau Design – eggshell veneer and restoration of antiques

Baptiste Gohard of Ateliers Gohard – gilding restoration and modern finishing

Saul de Jesus of Premiere Painting – custom and decorative painting

Gabriel Ravet – tapestry upholstery, traditional seat covering, window coverings, wall hangings, creator of seats

Ernie Smith of Penn and Fletcher – embroidery designers and artisans

Jean Wiart of Les Métalliers Champenois – fine architectural metalwork

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WHERE AND WHEN:

Tuesday, April 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

April 13: Private Viewing and Reception for invited members of the Press and guests only:

Cocktails 6pm-7:30 p.m, Remarks 6:15p.m.

Cultural Services of the French Embassy

972 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY

For information: (212) 759-6846 or FHS@FrenchHeritageSociety.org

WHY:

In honor of French Heritage Society’s accomplishments preserving the historic architectural treasures of France, the artisans showcase and dinner hosted by the French Consul General comes in anticipation of FHS’s 30th Anniversary next year. These festivities will begin in early October 2012 with a cultural and culinary trip through the wonderful region of Gascony on the theme of the celebrated novel and real-life story of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. The celebration will culminate in a spectacular Gala Dinner, Ball and a fireworks finale at the legendary Château de Fontainebleau on October 13, 2012. For more information on the 30th Anniversary, please contact French Heritage Society’s New York office: FHS@frenchheritagesociety.org

French Heritage Society is dedicated to protecting the French architectural legacy both in France and the United States with particular emphasis on raising funds for preservation and education. In its 28 years, the Society has grown to 13 Chapters across the United States and one in Paris. FHS has contributed to over 460 restoration grants and provided more than 18 million dollars, including matching funds, to projects in virtually every department in France and to properties in the United States that reflect France’s historic influence. The Society also fosters long-established French-American relationships by organizing trans-Atlantic student internship opportunities and offering its members enriching cultural trips in France and the U.S.

The role of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy is to build strong French-American connections and to create tools that facilitate cultural exchange between the two countries. Our three principal fields of action are the arts, primary/secondary education and higher education.

www.frenchheritagesociety.org

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