- Member benefits for one person.
- ***Educators, Students and Seniors, may enroll as an Individual at $65
China Institute in America Membership
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Your membership helps support us deepen people’s understanding of China through programs in art, business, culinary, culture and education.
China Institute in America offers individual memberships with benefits across all programs — arts, business, culinary, culture education, and much more! Join today to gain powerful insight into today's China.
For more information, contact [email protected], or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 158.
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CI Membership
China Institute offers individual memberships with benefits across all programs — arts, business, culinary, culture education, and much more!
From $75
- Individual
- Dual/Family
- Food & Wine
- Friend of China Institute
CI Club
A private, members-only space in China Institute in America, a hub with heritage and an exclusive opportunity for members to interact, network, entertain and exchange ideas.
From $500
Premier Members
- Individual
- Family
- Founding Membership
Next Generation x Serica (CINGS)
Convenes next generation leaders with a passion for tangible social and environmental impact through connecting and inspiring like-minded leaders to create actionable change.
From $500
- Individual CINGS Membership
Membership at China Institute in America
China Institute in America offers individual memberships with benefits across all programs — arts, business, culinary, culture education, and much more! Join today to gain powerful insight to today’s China.
For more information, contact [email protected], or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 158.
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Access
Your membership helps support China Institute's and impact across U.S. and around the world, deepening understanding between the U.S. and China.
Experience
Experience Chinese culture through masterworks spanning from today and going back over three millennia in our world-class Gallery.
Enroll
Enroll in languages classes for all ages and adult courses in Chinese history, humanities, calligraphy and Tai Chi, to name a few – at our School of Chinese Studies.
Participate
Participate in exchanges between business executives, thought leaders and innovators that illuminate the dynamic Chinese economic landscape.
All Memberships Include
- Free or discounted admission for members to programs in art, business, culinary, culture, education and more
- Discount on tuition for classes at School of Chinese Studies for adults and children
- Unlimited complimentary admission to China Institute Gallery Exhibitions
- Invitation to Members-only preview opening of new China Institute Gallery exhibitions twice annually
- 25% off discount on all China Institute Gallery publications
- Unlimited complimentary admission to Renwen Society lectures (conducted in Mandarin)
- Subscription to monthly email newsletter featuring event highlights
Membership Categories
Membership at China Institute in America
China Institute in America offers individual memberships with benefits across all programs — arts, business, culinary, culture education, and much more! Join today to gain powerful insight to today’s China.
For more information, contact [email protected], or call (212) 744-8181, ext. 158.
Individual Member | 100% tax-deductible
Individual $75
Individual
One membership card $75 (100% tax-deductible)
Seniors with valid photo IDs may enroll as Individuals at $65
One membership card $65 (100% tax-deductible)
Students with valid photo IDs may enroll as Individuals at $65
One membership card $65 (100% tax-deductible)
Educators with valid photo IDs may enroll as Individuals at $65
One membership card $65 (100% tax-deductible)
Membership cards | 100% tax-deductible
Dual/Family $125
Membership for one household, up to two adults and 4 children (under 18)
All the benefits of individual membership, plus:
- 1-day advance ticket purchase to Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn Family Festival
- Reciprocal admission to over 1,000 art museums and galleries, historical museums and societies, botanical gardens, children’s museums, zoos and more through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association.
Dual/Family
Two membership cards $125 (100% tax-deductible)
Membership Cards | 100% tax deductible
Food & Wine $500
All the benefits of Dual/Family membership, plus
- Invitation to Food and Wine gourmet events with leading chefs and culinary experts at China Institute in America or at restaurants in New York and San Francisco. (Discounted Member Price of dinner not included)
- Free admission to China Institute Gallery exhibitions for four guests per exhibition
- Discount member tickets to Cuisine + Festival culinary evenings
- Invitation to monthly Hu Shi Salon discussions, in person or online (salons alternate between New York and San Francisco)
- Special invitations with member discount to culinary center pop-up restaurants and special events (price of dinner not included)
Membership cards | 100% tax-deductible
Friend of China Institute - $1,000
Membership for one household, two adults
All the benefits of Food & Wine Dual membership, plus:
- Invitation to China Institute Gallery New Exhibition VIP Opening Reception and Dinner – twice annually
- Discounted tickets to Fashion Events
- Complimentary China Institute Gallery catalogue
- Opportunity to rent meeting rooms, private dining, and party spaces
- Special invitations to private events, and dinners with visiting program speakers, thought leaders, and VIPS
Friend of China Institute
Two membership cards $1500 ($1366 tax-deductible)
Introducing the CI Club: Exclusive Membership Circle
Opening in 2025, the CI Club is a private, members-only space in China Institute in America, a hub with heritage and an exclusive opportunity for members to interact, network, entertain and exchange ideas.
Based in the Institute’s Lower Manhattan headquarters, a 50,000 square-foot property just steps away from Wall Street and the World Trade Center, the CI Club is a haven of refinement and comfort.
Join us Today!
Levels are Premier Member, with benefits as noted, and Founding Member.
For more information and a brochure regarding Founding Membership with select special benefits, please contact Melissa Kuklin, Senior Director of Development at [email protected]
FOOD & WINE members
Food is an important aspect of Chinese culture, a lens through which we learn about the history and culture of its many regions – join us today!
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CI Club – Premier Membership
Be with us and have exclusive access to the Club Space at China Institute in America second floor!
Individual Member | 100% tax-deductible
Premier: Individual Member
- Includes all benefits of the Food & Wine membership above
- Usage of second floor private club space
- Usage of a CI concierge service at NYC for reservations
- Special invitations to private events, and dinners with visiting program speakers, thought leaders, and VIPS
- Private dining by reservation for 10 to 200 people
- No corkage fee for wine or alcohol used at China Institute
- Opportunity for rental discount for meeting rooms, private dining, and party spaces
Family Member | 100% tax-deductible
Premier: Family Member
- Includes all benefits of the Food & Wine membership above
- Usage of a CI concierge service at NYC for reservations
- Special invitations to private events, and dinners with visiting program speakers, thought leaders, and VIPS
- No corkage fee for wine or alcohol used at China Institute
- Opportunity for rental discount for meeting rooms, private dining, and party spaces
China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS)
The China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS) convenes next generation leaders with a passion for tangible social and environmental impact through connecting and inspiring like-minded leaders to create actionable change.
CINGS was created to serve as a forum for young professionals and leaders to build meaningful connections, engage in strategic philanthropy, participate in meaningful dialogues with the hopes of bridging cultures through these exchanges.
To learn more about CINGS, click here.
To apply for membership, click here.
For membership questions, please contact: [email protected]
China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS) Membership (application only)
Individual Member | 100% tax-deductible
CINGS Membership
- Serve an ambassadorial role, promoting CINGS’ mission, goals, and accomplishments to professional and personal networks, as well as building cultural bridges
- Join at least one (1) CINGS Committee
- Participate in regular dialogues, programs, networking events, and annual Philanthropy conference
- China Institute in America benefits: complimentary admission to select programs, including arts, business, culture, cuisine, film and more.
- Complimentary admission to Renwen Society lectures (conducted in Mandarin)
- Unlimited complimentary admission to China Institute Gallery
- 25% off discount on all Gallery publications
- Discount on admission to fee-based programs
- Discount on tuition for classes at School of Chinese Studies
China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS) Membership
One membership card $500 (100% tax-deductible)
The Finance and Economics Club at China Institute in America
The Finance and Economics Club at China Institute in America (FnE Club) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, and nonpolitical organization dedicated to the promotion of the education, exchange, and discussion of economic and financial issues for the purposes of better serving the Chinese American community and bridging the gap between Wall Street and Main Street.
华美金融经济俱乐部是一个非营利、无党派、非政治性的组织，致力于促进经济和金融领域的普及教育、专业对话,思想交流和自由讨论，更好地服务于美国华人社区。热忱欢迎赞成支持华美金融经济俱乐部使命的各界人士成为华美金融经济俱乐部的会员。
To learn more about FnE Club, visit: www.fneclub.org.
For membership questions, please contact: [email protected]
All benefits are for one-year and for one member; membership is 100% tax-deductible.
Individual Member | 100% tax-deductible
FnE Club Individual Member $75
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Individual members support and promote FnE Club’s mission and activities
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Subscription to FnE Club e-newsletter and get price discounts and registration priority in most Club’s events
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Individual members have voting power to recommend and suggest the FnE Clubs’ online programs or seminar subjects in November for the following year
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China Institute in America Individual Member benefits (see above): includes complimentary admission to select programs, including arts, business, culture, cuisine, film and more
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Unlimited complimentary admission to the China Institute Gallery
FnE Club Individual Member
One membership card $75
Online Member | 100% tax-deductible
FnE Club Online Member $24
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Online FnE members support and promote FnE Club’s mission and activities
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Subscription to FnE Club e-newsletter and timely notices of the Club’s programs and activities
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Complimentary participation of Club’s online seminar, training programs and group online meeting of market events
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Online members have voting power to recommend and suggest the FnE Clubs’ online programs or seminar contents in November for the following year
FnE Club Online Member
One membership card $24 (100% tax-deductible)
Corporate Member | 100% tax-deductible
FnE Club Corporate Member $5,000
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Exclusive opportunities for corporate members to present their corporate visions and value propositions in the field of their business to club members and club community
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The FnE Club provides a platform for corporate members to host panel seminars, private events, and client hospitality
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The FnE Club is pleased to partner with companies seeking a broad networking and deep understanding of financial needs of Chinese America communities through the Club programs from Wall Street practice to today’s business landscape and global rapidly shifting markets.
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China Institute in America Individual Member benefits (see above): includes complimentary admission to select programs, including arts, business, culture, cuisine, film and more
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Unlimited complimentary admission to the China Institute Gallery
FnE Club Corporate Member
One Membership Card $5,000 (100% tax-deductible)
Renwen Society
Renwen Society is a membership group for people who wish to support our mission, and attend the Saturday afternoon lecture series, delivered in Mandarin Chinese, and other special Chinese language events.
All benefits are for one-year and for one adult; membership is 100% tax-deductible.
For information about membership, please contact the Membership Office at (212) 744-8181, ext. 158, or email [email protected]
Click here to see photos from Renwen Society events.
Individual Member | 100% tax-deductible
Renwen Society: Individual $75
- Unlimited complimentary admission for member to Renwen Society lectures (delivered in Mandarin)
- China Institute Individual Member benefits: Free or discounted admission for members to programs in art, business, culinary, culture, education and more
- Discount on tuition for classes at School of Chinese Studies for adults and children
- Unlimited complimentary admission to China Institute Gallery Exhibitions
- Invitation to Members-only preview opening of new China Institute Gallery exhibitions twice annually
- 25% off discount on all China Institute Gallery publications
- Subscription to monthly email newsletter featuring event highlights
Individual Member
Membership Benefits for one adult $75
For Information
About Membership
Including Food and Wine members, CINGS membership, and membership for IDNYC card holders,please contact us by
(212) 744-8181, ext. 158