During the first stage of support, the Fondation Rémy Cointreau invests in the tools and equipment essential to the practice of these arts and crafts in order to produce work that truly reflects the remarkable skills these artisans have mastered. The second stage of support involves the promotion of learning and training to further build on the first stage of support.
The foundation supports the arts and crafts. The contemporary value of these skills has been proven many times over and attests to the great creativity and innovation of our artisans. Artistic heritage is a virtue to be passed down for the benefit of all.
The foundation wished to address the need expressed by the Institut National des Métiers d'Art by supporting the 20th edition of the Prix Avenir Métiers d'Art (Future of Arts and Crafts Prize) in 2021-2022. Organised by INMA since 2002, this prize is the only one that rewards young people training to become artisans. It aims to encourage future professionals in these trades born from passion, and to support them in their future careers.
The foundation has joined The Craft Project association to develop and promote the transmission of the arts and crafts. It contributed to the creation of the "Bourse des Métiers Orphelins" (Orphan Crafts Grant), which enables the transmission of forgotten skills. The first grant, for which the Fondation Rémy Cointreau is the main sponsor, was awarded to Guillaume Catay, a bookbinding graduate from the École Estienne. The Orphan Crafts Grant will allow him to finance his training with Jean-Luc Bongrain, the last French edge gilder, who retired in 2018.
To mark the opening of the Maison Talents & Violon’celles at 62 rue de Rome in Paris, the Fondation Rémy Cointreau is participating in the creation and coordination of the instruments and bow-making workshop available to professionals in residence. The foundation will also participate in the committee that selects the various projects.
