Supporting innovation in artistic creation
For almost 40 years, the BNP Paribas Foundation has provided support for creativity in contemporary dance, circus arts and jazz – areas that are otherwise under-sponsored. The Foundation is committed to artists and organisations that create and explore new territories.
Supporting creativity in contemporary dance and circus arts
The BNP Paribas Foundation has been supporting creation in contemporary dance and circus arts for almost 40 years. Convinced of the cultural value of hybrid forms and interdisciplinary disciplines, the Foundation works with artists who create and explore new territories.
It takes a long-term view in facilitating its partners’ projects and thus contributing to the vitality of artistic and cultural creation.
In 2024, the BNP Paribas Foundation is providing support to about 20 performing arts artists, companies & institutions
Supporting artists in their journey, encouraging innovation in their creation and promoting their work around the world:
Supporting musical creation for almost 30 years
As with contemporary dance and circus arts, the BNP Paribas Foundation has taken a bold and modern approach to musical creation since 1995.
Almost 30 years of loyalty and passion for jazz have benefited more than 30 artists and groups, as well as about 30 festivals and institutions, in France and abroad.
In 2024, the BNP Paribas Foundation is providing support to about 30 jazz artists, groups, festivals and institutions
Supporting artists and young talents in their journey, as well as festivals throughout France and abroad:
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