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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Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
This traveling exhibition, featuring video, audio and photography documenting Julia, her distinctive voice and her extraordinary contributions to the culinary world, is at the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson, Michigan, now through January 12, 2025.
“Julia Child’s Kitchen” is Now Available
Paula J. Johnson’s book offers a deep dive into the the design, use, significance and legacy of this iconic space. Learn more!
Alice Waters is the 2024 Julia Child Award Recipient
The activist, chef and founder of the Edible Schoolyard Project received her award at the Food History Gala at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.