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To Usher in its Centennial Anniversary, China Institute in America Appoints George S. Geh as New CEO

Thursday, May 25, 2023

China Institute in America is delighted to announce the appointment of George S. Geh as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the renowned cultural institute that has been promoting a better understanding of China through art, culture, education, and business for 97 years.
Flowers on a River Front New

In-Person

Flowers on a River: The Art of Chinese Flower and Bird Painting, 1368-1911

March 23, 2023 - June 25, 2023

China Institute Gallery—renowned for its thematic exhibitions of Chinese art and the first and only museum in the U.S. to exclusively show Chinese art—will reopen to the public on March 23, 2023, with a landmark exhibition of Chinese flower-and-bird paintings.
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In-Person

Immersive Mandarin Summer Program for Children (Ages 2 -15)

July 18 - August 18

This summer, we invite your child(ren) to China Institute’s in-person immersive Mandarin summer program in downtown Manhattan to explore Chinese language and culture!
Adult Summer Class 2023 (1)

In-Person & Online

Adult Summer Classes Registration Now Open

Classes start on the week of July 10, 2023.

Summer 2023 Registration is Now Open! Classes start on July 10, 2023.
China Institute Literati Salon 2023

In-Person

China Institute Literati Salon: Along the Hudson River

Friday, June 9, 2023 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM EDT

Our beloved China Institute Literati Salon returns for its third time! Join us this June for an evening of music, poetry, calligraphy, and wine!
AI event June 20

In-Person

The State of Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM EDT

China Institute, in collaboration with Financial Times Chinese Edition, is co-hosting an important panel discussion on the rapid development of AI and the possible implications it has on various industries.
China Institute Calligraphy Meetup

In-Person

China Institute Calligraphy Meetup

Thursdays Feb 23, Mar 30, Apr 27, May 25, June 22 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET

Come to China Institute to learn, explore, and practice calligraphy, an ancient art that cultivates appreciation of art and culture, language learning, and self-wellness in general.
Teacher Certificate Program in Understanding of Chinese Culture & Practice

Online

Teacher Certificate in Understanding of Chinese Culture & Practice

Saturdays Mar 18, Apr 22, May 20, June 17 | 9:30 - 11:30 AM EDT

Jointly designed by China Institute and East China Normal University in Shanghai, China, the Teacher Certificate in Understanding of Chinese Culture & Practice is an innovative certificate program for K-16 teachers of Chinese as a second language.

Upcoming Events

In Person
June 11, 2023
 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM EDT
In Person
June 17, 2023
 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM EDT
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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.

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

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