Author: Peggy Laden

Le Cercle Guimard has been recognized as an association of public interest

24 November 2020

We are pleased to announce that our association Le Cercle Guimard has been recognized as being of public interest by the french tax authorities in July 2020, notably thanks to the actions of the Cercle in favor of the knowledge of heritage. This recognition allows us to issue  tax receipts for the benefit of our French tax resident donors so that they can benefit from a reduction in income tax (art. 200 of the French General Tax Code) or corporate tax (art. 238 of the French General Tax Code).  

 Since 2016, we have undertaken a professionalization of the Cercle in order to meet the challenges of tomorrow: creation of the Guimard Museum, development of the archive and resource center, multiplication of collaborations and scientific projects with public institutions and private players in the world of Culture, the “Art nouveau and modernity” symposium project and strengthening the attractiveness of the Cercle for its members (sharing, private visits).

 

The exhibition Hector Guimard, pioneer of design, organized by the Cercle Guimard at the Hotel Mezzara in 2017. Photo Arnaud Rodriguez.

 To this end, Le Cercle Guimard has :  

  • adopted new statutes, in anticipation of the recognition of public utility of the association,   
  • secured its data with the integration of the GDRP,   
  • obtained the support of the Microsoft France Foundation,   
  • proceeded to the regular technical update of its website,   
  • rented a space in the Agency Hector Guimard at Castel Béranger, and 
  • today, obtained the status of general interest.  

 

The office of the Guimard agency at Castel Béranger, a space today rented by the Cercle Guimard. Postcard no. 10 of the series Le Style Guimard. Private collection.

This new status has induced a new pricing policy to distinguish between donations and membership fees. The General Meeting of last July also ratified a new pricing policy for memberships. This fee schedule will be applicable in 2021. It was unchange since the creation of the association in 2003. An advantageous rate has been retained for students and people with low resources. You will find all the benefits of basic membership on the Membership page.   

In order to accompany this general interest status, our website will be enriched with a new page “Donations & patronage”, intended for individuals or legal entities who wis to provide financial support to the association’s projects.   

From now on, members wishing to make a donation, in addition to their membership fee, and to become supporting members, will be able to indicate it in the new membership form. They will receive a tax receipt (for French tax purposes) with their membership feereceipt.   

Finally, these administrative but necessary modifications should not hinder our wish to keep close contact with our members and to preserve the friendlyspirit of the association of our beginnings. Also we are trying,  in this period of health crisis, to answer all your requests by email, waiting  for the pleasure to meet you again during our events.    

To join the association is to bring together the projects that the Cercle Guimard defends. Continue to support us in 2021. The future of Art Nouveau will  flourish!