Live broadcast on June 25, 2025
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, starting at 3 p.m., Nina Childress will be officially installed as a member of the painting section of the Academy of Fine Arts by her colleague Catherine Meurisse, a member of the engraving and drawing section.

At the end of the installation ceremony, which will be held under the dome of the Palais de l’Institut de France, artist Jean-Luc Verna will present her with the academician’s sword he designed for her.

Nina Childress was elected on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, to seat XI of the painting section, previously occupied by Arnaud d’Hauterives (1933-2018).