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China Institute Gallery Presents Shan Shui Reboot: Re-envisioning Landscape For a Changing World

March 7, 2024 - July 7, 2024

China Institute Gallery will present a special spring exhibition, Shan Shui Reboot: Re-Envisioning Landscape for a Changing World, on view from March 7 through July 7, 2024.
Spring 2024 Adult Classes

In-Person & Online

Adult Spring Classes Registration Now Open

Register by March 5 to receive $30 discount off tuition!

Spring 2024 Registration is Now Open! Classes start on April 8, 2024!
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In-Person

Conversation with Yan Geling: Unveiling Journeys and Narratives

Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM EDT

China Institute in America is honored to present an exclusive conversation with the internationally acclaimed author, Yan Geling.
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In-Person

Asia Week New York Open House

Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 1:00 - 8:00 PM EDT

No registration needed
China Institute Gallery will participate in the March 2024 edition of Asia Week New York, which upholds the mission of celebrating and promoting Asian art within the vibrant cultural tapestry of New York City.
Sight Film Screening

Film Screening and Conversation with Dr. Ming Wang: Sight

Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM EDT

The film Sight, starring Greg Kinnear, is based on Dr. Ming Wang’s autobiography, From Darkness to Sight. The film screening will be succeeded by a discussion between Dr. Ming Wang and Susan Yuqing Feng, Director of Programs at the China Institute, followed by a book signing event of Dr. Wang’s book From Darkness to Sight: A Journey from Hardship to Healing.
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In-Person

8th Annual Orchid Pavilion Gathering 第八届兰亭雅集: Calligraphy Power

Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 2:30 - 4:30 PM EDT

Join China Institute Gallery for the third edition of Artist Talk at the 8th annual Orchid Pavilion Gathering. Three master calligraphers’ works will be introduced by the artists and collector, with a special introduction to an ancient work that takes Orchid Pavilion as its subject.
Calligraphy and Music Meetup April (1)

In-Person

China Institute Calligraphy and Music Meetup

Friday, April 19, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM EDT

Step into a world where tradition meets artistry, and ancient culture resonates with the busy life in New York City! China Institute cordially invites you to this monthly program for a mesmerizing evening of traditional Chinese music and the enchanting world of calligraphy.
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In-Person

Youth Leadership in China 2024

July 15 - 27, 2024

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By forging a meaningful people-to-people exchange, the annual Youth Leadership in China (YLC) program envisions bringing young people together to build a mutual understanding of the two most important countries, U.S. and China, for a better future.
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In-Person

Hoppy Rabbit Playdate

Sunday, April 14, 2024 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM EDT

Join us at this open session at our spacious and cozy indoor playground to play, socialize, have fun with various toys and activities! This is a great time to meet children and families interested in exploring Chinese language and culture.
Lunch & Learn

Online

Lunch and Learn

Fridays Apr. 5, May 3 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT

Join us virtually to learn Chinese culture and practice Mandarin, while engaging with Chinese literature, poetry, art, history and more with fellow enthusiasts.

Upcoming Events

In Person
March 21, 2024
 @ 1:00 - 8:00 PM EDT

A history of sharing culture

Founded in New York City in 1926 by American educators John Dewey, Paul Monroe, and Chinese scholars Hu Shi (胡適) and Kuo Ping-Wen (郭秉文), China Institute in America is an internationally-renowned U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to deepening the world’s understanding of China through programs in art, business, culinary, culture, and education.

A history of sharing culture

Founded in 1926 by American educators John Dewey, Paul Monroe, and Chinese diplomats Hu Shi (胡適) and Kuo Ping-Wen (郭秉文), China Institute is the oldest bicultural, non-profit organization in America to focus exclusively on China.

School of Chinese Studies

Founded in 1933, the School was the first China-focused educational center in the United States, and was chartered in 1944 by the Board of Regents of the New York State Department of Education. Today, the School’s comprehensive slate of courses fosters a life-long learning community for anyone looking to learn more about China’s language, art, culture, history, people, and society.

China Institute Gallery

57 years
100+ exhibitions
5,000 years of history

Culinary Center

Soon to debut in 2024, the Chinese Culinary Center at China Institute in America was created with a vision to highlight the diverse and long-standing heritage of authentic Chinese cuisine, and to enhance the appreciation of Chinese cuisine as a new conduit of cross-cultural exchange in America, and internationally.

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