The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts

Julia Child made cooking fun. She inspired millions to take to the kitchen and appreciate the pleasures of making and eating good food. In 1995, Julia had the foresight to establish The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts to further her far-reaching impact as a teacher and mentor after her death. Since 2004, the Foundation, through grants made to other non-profit organizations and by presenting the Julia Child Award, continues Julia’s legacy, educating and encouraging others to live well through the joys of cooking, eating and drinking well.

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Bobby Stuckey Named 2025 Julia Child Award Recipient

Learn more about the Master Sommelier, acclaimed restaurateur, co-founder of Frasca Hospitality Group and founding member of the Independent Restaurant Coalition.

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life in Michigan

The Muskegon Museum of Art is the latest home of the exhibition—catch it now until September 1, 2025.

The Story Behind Julia Child: A Recipe for Life

Listen to our Inside Julia’s Kitchen interview with Napa Valley Museum Executive Director Laura Rafaty to learn about the Julia Child: Recipe for Life exhibition, now at the Napa Valley Museum of Art & Culture.