Our Story
La Maison Baldwin was first conceived in 2016 in Saint Paul de Vence, France, a desire to create a refuge for writers in the spirit of Baldwin's memory and legacy, the organization was created to facilitate residencies in the south of France for Black writers.
In 2023, La Maison Baldwin welcomed new executive and board leadership, launching a new era and relationship with the Baldwin family and estate. We are operating with their full support and partnering to celebrate Uncle Jimmy's centennial in 2024. 2023 also saw the convening of 24 writers and faculty at a conference in Paris, where we honored Baldwin's legacy and the work of other Black luminaries like Josephine Baker and Faith Ringgold.
We are excited about La Maison Baldwin's future as we continue to celebrate the life and legacy of James Baldwin. We invite you to join us in developing and supporting Black writers inspired by Baldwin's voice in the world.
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed if it's not faced."
James Baldwin
Our Mission
La Maison Baldwin is a nonprofit organization founded to honor and celebrate James Baldwin’s life and legacy by developing, supporting, and promoting Black writers through conferences and writers residencies.
