About

Marie Clews founded La Napoule Art Foundation in 1951 in memory of her husband, Henry Clews, a prolific sculptor. It was her dream to convert their home at the Château into an international center for the arts that would promote cultural peace, exchange, and understanding.

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MISSION STATEMENT

La Napoule Art Foundation nurtures artistic talent through residencies and community outreach, fostering the creative process as a catalyst to advance intercultural understanding.

LA NAPOULE ART FOUNDATION

is an American, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that offers international residencies and exhibitions. LNAF maintains a museum at the Château de La Napoule, to preserve and promote the work, story, and home of Henry and Marie Clews.

For nearly seventy years, LNAF has hosted performances, residencies and exhibitions at the Château de La Napoule by artists the world over. In the last decade, LNAF has expanded its impact by hosting exhibitions and community outreach programs in the United States, as well as in France. La Napoule Art Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

THE CHÂTEAU DE LA NAPOULE

Located in the historic seaside town of Mandelieu-La Napoule on the French Riviera. Situated on a spectacular site overlooking the sea, the structure dates to the 14th century and is recognized in France as a monument historique for its incredible restoration and architectural details. Six acres of magnificent gardens surround the property.

“Art is a peaceful and spiritual occupation and must flourish brightly to offset the horrors of war and maintain the balance of the human mind.” —Marie Clews

Château History Henry the Sculptor Marie’s Gardens
La Napoule Art Foundation