Centre national des arts plastiques (Cnap)

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The Centre national des arts plastiques (Cnap) is one of the main operators of the Ministry of Culture's policy in the field of visual arts. On behalf of the State, it enriches the National Fund for Contemporary Art, a national collection that it preserves and promotes through loans and deposits in France and abroad, exhibitions in partnership, and publications. With more than 107,000 works acquired from 22,000 artists over more than two centuries, this collection represents a diverse range of artistic movements. A key cultural player, Cnap supports the artistic scene in all its diversity and assists artists and professionals through various support schemes. It also contributes to the promotion of supported projects by implementing dissemination actions.