Events & Press
Upcoming Member Events
French Royal Jewels in the Louvre’s Newly Restored Galerie d’Apollon: A Marvelous Story of Savoir-faire
October 6, 2020
American Friends of the Louvre, in collaboration with the Louvre, Cartier, and the art lecture series, On the Flip Side, is pleased to invite you to a webinar conversation with Philippe Malgouyres, chief curator of Decorative Arts at the Louvre; Pierre Rainero, Image, Style and Heritage Director, at Cartier International; and Christina Eberli, founder of On the Flip Side.
The discussion will focus on some of the extraordinary stories behind legendary stones, such as The Regent Diamond, the relationship with the French court and the connection between the royal courts and American clients at Cartier. The conversation will highlight specific decorative arts and glyptics which are displayed in the Galerie d’Apollon, as well as the extraordinary savoir-faire illustrated in these precious objects.
YPC event | Studio Talk: Honor Titus with Penske Projects
October 14, 2020
Winter Trip to Lyon and Paris – Postponed
December 1–December 6, 2020
In December, members of the International Council and Chairman’s Circle are invited to explore the Lyon region and participate in special activities in Paris.
Recent Events
Raffle to benefit American Friends of the Louvre: Four-night stay at the spectacular Big Hat Ranch in Cody, Wyoming
June 24, 2020
Lecture: The Development of Art Deco in New York City
July 23, 2020
YPC event | Sisley’s Home Spa experience
September 21, 2020
YPC event | Online Summer Party: Midnight in Paris
August 13, 2020
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Dinner and Performance
March 8, 2020
The Secrets of the Winged Victory of Samothrace
March 31, 2020
Spring Art Trip to Phoenix/Scottsdale
February 10–February 14, 2020
Grand Dîner du Louvre: 30 Ans de la Pyramide
November 19, 2019
Hands-On Old Masters Presentation at Sotheby’s
October 8, 2019
Spring Art Trip to the Hudson River Valley
May 28–May 31, 2019
Young Patrons Circle Evening with the Louvre Endowment
February 6, 2019
Cocktail Reception in Chicago with the Ritz Paris
September 26, 2018
De Pourpre et d’Or: Gala du Cercle des Mécènes
December 4, 2018
Luxe et Lens: Young Patrons Circle Trip to Paris
November 19–November 22, 2017
Fall Art Trip for International Council Members to Vienna, Austria
November 4–November 8, 2017
Members Trip to Washington, D.C. in celebration of Vermeer and The Masters of Genre Painting
October 19–October 20, 2017
Palm Beach Gala Dinner to celebrate the Louvre’ museum exhibition Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting
February 26, 2017
Summer Art Trip for International Council and Chairman’s Circle Members to Paris
June 14–June 16, 2017
Young Patron Circle Soiree au Louvre “The Astronomer’s Ball”
April 25, 2017
Young Patrons Circle private tour of “Time and Cosmos in Greco-Roman Antiquity” at the Institute of the Ancient World
February 15, 2017
Recent Press
- NYT interview of Jean-Luc Martinez, President-Director of the Louvre - June 2020 pdf
- Leonardo da Vinci Ticket Reservations pdf
- AFL featured in Valeurs Actuelles - May 2019 pdf
- New York Social Diary features AFL's Spring Gala 2019 pdf
- AFL Dinner in Los Angeles - Spring 2019 pdf
- Vogue Features YPC Gala 2018 pdf
- New York Social Diary features YPC Gala 2018 pdf
- Liaisons au Louvre IV: La Dolce Vita in Vogue - Spring 2017 pdf
- Liaisons au Louvre IV: La Dolce Vita in Paper City - Spring 2017 pdf
- WWD covers Liaisons au Louvre IV: La Dolce Vita - Spring 2017 pdf
- Liaisons au Louvre IV: La Dolce Vita in Point de Vue - Spring 2017 pdf
- Vogue features the YPC Astronomer's Ball - Spring 2017 pdf
- WWD covers the YPC Astronomer's Ball - Spring 2017 pdf
- Art Zealous covers the YPC Astronomer's Ball - Spring 2017 pdf