Exhibitions
Whether photographs of Paris, paintings inspired by Provence, artwork by Francophone artists, or creations by local artists with ties to the Francophonie, all types of expressions connect with France and its diverse cultures.
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Schedule
Art & Terroir – An Exhibition by Sébastien Pridmore
April 24th, 2026 - July 2026
Where canvas meets kitchen and color meets flavor, Swiss-born artist Sébastien Pridmore invites us into a world shaped by taste and terroir. Now based in Napa Valley, he creates striking works using natural pigments—wine, spices, coffee—transforming the essence of nature into vibrant visual art.
His paintings explore the sensory ties between food, land, and creativity. Discover his work on his website and join us for an inspiring vernissage on Friday, April 24th at 6 PM.
Our Alliance chef, Laetitia de Mortillet, will serve her homemade bread alongside bottles of red wine from her family vineyard, Clos Mortillet. We are also delighted to welcome Maslan Wines, our new partner: founders and French oenologists Alice-Marie Masuyer and Paul Langlois will present their rosé and white cuvées, a beautiful blend of French heritage and Californian terroir. Register here.
½ France, ½ California – An Exhibition by Jean-Baptiste Laumond
December 7th, 2025 – March 7th, 2026
Through expressive sketches and vibrant scenes, French artist Jean-Baptiste Laumond invites us on a visual journey between two worlds, his native France and his new home in California. From the cobbled streets of villages to the sunlit expanses and golden hills of Napa, his drawings capture both memory and discovery, nostalgia and reinvention.
Discover how this self-taught artist bridges continents and cultures through line, color, and storytelling. Details here. You can also join us for an artist talk and gallery tour, followed by a glass of wine on Friday, February 6th, at 6:00 PM.
Crossed Perspectives: French Photographers in the East Bay
December 2024-February 2024
As part of the Holiday French Market, three French photographers based in the East Bay are showcasing their work in our gallery. Their visions of the world are shaped by the unique perspectives they bring to their art.
- Benédicte Lassalle presents striking local landscapes with a special twist: her photographs are printed on glass. Explore her natural and colorful world by clicking here. She loves to play with natural light, infusing her projects with emotion and a sense of adventure. She will present a conference on Friday, January 31st, at 6 PM.
- Frédéric Neema presents black-and-white photographs of the cities he has explored. His images have been published in thousands of magazines, newspapers, books, brochures, and annual reports worldwide. Learn more about him here.
- Arthur Lockhart expose une série de clichés de lavomatics parisiens. "Lavomatic is a series of realistic photographs, a documentary that sheds light on the laundromats in my neighborhood; these shared urban spaces, places where people meet and share, where, for the time of a "machine", everyone puts down their daily clothes.
Not Just Paris: Scenes From France by Liz Scott
September 7th - October 28th 2024
Paintings and drawings from iconic views of architectural wonders, water features, landscaped spaces, coastal and country panoramas, cafés, stores, or theaters! From Normandy to Provence, taking a detour through Belgium. Details here.