The Frac-Artothèque Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a public institution dedicated to disseminating contemporary art. A non-profit association, as per the French law of 1901, the Frac-Artothèque is funded by the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and by the French State (Ministry of Culture / DRAC Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs for Nouvelle-Aquitaine). Promoting interaction between artists and audiences, the Frac-Artothèque holds exhibitions, cultural activities (including visits, workshops, art history courses, recitals and public lectures) and has established numerous partnerships with other cultural institutions (museums, theatres, etc.), as well as with local authorities.

Over forty municipalities and local communities are affiliated to the Frac-Artothèque. Originally located within the confines of the former administrative region of Limousin, the Frac-Artothèque has seen the scope of its activities extend across Nouvelle-Aquitaine since 2017. The fusion of the Frac collection with that of the Artothèque (art library) means that the Frac-Artothèque now holds a total of more than 6,200 works and is one of the largest publicly-accessible collections in France today. These holdings are considered part of the cultural heritage of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The Frac-Artothèque is part of the Astre network that operates at regional level throughout Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and is also a member of Platform — the national network of Frac structures – and of ADRA (Association for the Development and Research of Art Libraries), which operate at national level.