The Museum

The approach of the Musée de Charmey to the applied arts has constantly evolved since it opened in 1991. Nonetheless, it remains committed to its original vocation as a showcase of regional arts, crafts and traditions. To this end, it regularly organises temporary exhibitions on a range of subjects, including the alpine economy, the Charterhouse of La Valsainte, straw-making as well as artefacts made from wood, soil and paper.

 

History and collection

Building The Musée de Charmey is housed in the former Platzhaus of Jaun. Built in the 17th century, it is the only building to survive the fire of 1711 that razed the village of Jaun to the ground. In 1982, it was dismantled and re-built on its current site.

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International Paper Triennial

The International Paper Triennial, an exhibition competition co-founded by the Musée de Charmey and artist Viviane Fontaine in 1993, showcases the incredibly diverse landscape of contemporary paper art. Over the competition’s 25-year history, the Musée de Charmey has had the privilege of hosting and exhibiting close to 400 artists from 35 countries. The 10th International Paper Triennial will be held …

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Friends of the Museum

When you become a Friend of the Museum, you are not only joining a vibrant  cultural community, you are helping to support regional artists and art, too.
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Équipe

Collection et Expositions

Elise Meyer | Conservatrice
Flaviano Salzani | Scénographe
Pauline Santschi | Collaboratrice scientifique

Entretien

Tania Trinidade-Sousa

 

Accueil du public

Théo Charrière
Eve Genoud
Emeline Oberson
Hervé Pollet
Simon Rossier

Merci aux collaborateurs de Charmey Tourisme pour leur précieuse collaboration.

Fondation du Musée de Charmey

La fondation a été créée en 1988, avec pour objectif principal la gestion et l’administration des biens de la fondation et d’un Musée régional à Charmey. Elle ne poursuit pas de but lucratif ou commercial.

Elle encourage les jeunes talents actifs dans les arts appliqués et les beaux-arts, en transmettant et en partageant des compétences dans le milieu de la muséologie et en développant les pédagogies culturelles pour tous les publics.

Statuts de la fondation

Conseil de fondation

Gonzague Charrière | Président

Claude Grandjean

Jean-Pierre Thürler

Elise Meyer | Conservatrice

Gabriella Richoz l Présidente des Amis du Musée

Olivier Andrey

Stéphane Schläppy

Beat Schuwey

Comité de direction

Gonzague Charrière | Président

Claude Grandjean

Jean-Pierre Thürler