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- ***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
Two membership cards $150 (100% tax-deductible)
Senior Dual - $135.00
Two membership cards $135 (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 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
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 $500 (100% tax-deductible)
Renwen Society
Renwen Society is a membership group for people who wish to support our mission, and attend the Saturday afternoon lecture series, delivered in Mandarin Chinese, and other special Chinese language events.
All benefits are for one-year and for one adult; membership is 100% tax-deductible.
For information about membership, please contact the Membership Office at (212) 744-8181, ext. 158, or email [email protected]
Click here to see photos from Renwen Society events.
Individual Member | 100% tax-deductible
Renwen Society: Individual 75$
- Unlimited complimentary admission for member to Renwen Society lectures (delivered in Mandarin)
- Unlimited complimentary admission for member to China Institute Gallery
- Invitation for 2 to biannual Members’ Gallery Opening Receptions
- NEW: Complimentary admission for member to 15+ public programs
(free film screenings, author talks, cultural lectures) - Member discount on other arts and cultural public programs, including new Gourmet Food Circle
- Member discount on business programs
- Member discount on adult classes at China Institute’s School of Chinese Studies
(e.g., language, brush painting and calligraphy) - NEW: Two guest passes to attend exhibitions or public programs
- Advance notice of programs, special events, classes, and new offerings via email alerts
- 10% discount at China Institute Gift Shop
- NEW: 10% discount at Jiangnan Chinese Cuisine Restaurant** with China Institute membership card
- Subscription to China Institute e-newsletter (monthly)
Individual Member
Membership Benefits for one adult for Chinese language programs $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