[3][4] Set up within the political context of decentralization, Fracs were established on the principle that financing would be shared between the state and the regional councils.

Since then, the Frac Lorraine has been nicknamed 49 Nord 6 Est (English: 49 North 6 East), because of the geodesic of the Hôtel.

The Frac Lorraine has an ongoing exhibition schedule,[6] welcoming guest contemporary artists, as well as, those from other disciplines, and engaged in publishing activities and educational initiatives.

[8] The Frac Lorraine has a documentation center on contemporary art and frequently organizes conferences.

The Frac Lorraine collection encompasses over 800 art works from more than 300 regional, national, and international artists,[9] including Lida Abdul, Marina Abramović, Daniel Buren, Luis Camnitzer, Esther Ferrer, Dora García, Luigi Ghirri, Joan Jonas, Nicholas Nixon, Cornelia Parker, Hito Steyerl, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Niele Toroni, and Wolf Vostell.