Françoise Labbé facts for kids

Françoise Labbé (1933–2001) was a talented artist and a leader in the arts from Baie-Saint-Paul, Québec, Canada. She was known for helping to create and manage a special art museum in her hometown.

Françoise Labbé: An Artist and Leader

Françoise Labbé was born in 1933 in a beautiful place called Baie-Saint-Paul, located in Québec. She became a well-known artist. She was also an "arts administrator," which means she helped organize and manage art-related projects and places. She worked to support other artists and make art available to everyone.

Her Education and Artistic Journey

Françoise Labbé studied art at the École des beaux-arts de Québec. This was a special school for fine arts. She earned her diploma there in 1955. A diploma is like a certificate showing she completed her studies. Later, she traveled to Paris, France. There, she learned a special art technique called "printmaking" from a famous artist named S.W. Hayter. Printmaking is a way of creating images by transferring ink from a prepared surface onto paper.

Creating a Home for Contemporary Art

One of Françoise Labbé's biggest achievements was starting the Musée d'art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul. This museum, which opened in 1979, is a place where people can see modern art. It was first called the Centre d'exposition de Baie-Saint-Paul. Françoise Labbé was the General Director of this museum. This means she was in charge of running it. She continued in this important role until she passed away in 2001.

Awards and Recognition

Françoise Labbé received several important awards for her hard work and dedication to the arts:

• In 1993, she was given the Médaille de l'Assemblée nationale. This award recognized her great contribution to developing the arts in Baie-Saint-Paul.
• In 1997, she was named a Knight of the National Order of Quebec. This is a very high honor given by the government of Québec to people who have done amazing things for the province.