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Chinese Cultural Foundation
The Chinese Cultural Foundation (“CCF”) is a New York based 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, its mission is to share the finest Chinese and other Asian art and culture with the world.

Overview
Since its founding in 2003, the Chinese Cultural Foundation(“CCF”)has provided the highest level of art and cultural programs at many prestigious gatherings, including the World Economic Forum - China Business Summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, the World Cultural Summit at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, and Beyond East-West art exhibitions at the United Nations, the National Arts Club and the Federal Hall in New York City.

We believe that art and cultural services as a catalyst in bringing people together from various economic, social, and artistic sectors to enjoy and appreciate their common interests. Art, music, dance, literature are all the elements that transcend our daily lives and make us realize that we are all part of a single global community; and that beauty has no national boundaries.

The Chinese Cultural Foundation (“CCF”) is located at 77 West 55th Street, Suite 3F, New York NY 10019, USA

Founding and building
CCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profits, non-political organization, based in New York City. Established in 2003, CCF is guided by its mission to share the vibrant history and traditions of Chinese art and culture with people of all backgrounds in the five boroughs and beyond. Each year through our high quality multidisciplinary programs, such as art exhibitions, lecture series and live music performances, CCF has uplifts our vital Chinese American community and fosters cross-cultural exchanges in our global City.

In almost 20 years, CCF has provided the highest level of art and cultural exchange programs at many prestigious gatherings and venues, including the World Economic Forum-China Business Summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, the First World Cultural Summit at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, Beyond East-West Art Exhibitions at the United Nations, the National Art Club, Harvard Club, Yale Club and the Federal Hall in New York City.

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo on his Congratulatory Letter to CCF's 16th Anniversary, he wrote: "As a valuable international resource based here in New York, your Foundation promotes the culture, art, and heritage of China, while adding to the fullness of our State's multi-cultural tapestry.  Your programs and activities engender respect and pride among generation of Chinese-Americans, and connect people of all backgrounds by building bridges of understanding with countries worldwide."

As we continue to deal with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, CCF is committed to promote art and cross-cultural exchanges which is vitally important than ever. We believe art and culture have the power to accelerate our economic recovery and to unite our multicultural communities in New York City and around the world.

Art Exhibitions
1) The Chinese Cultural Foundation joined with Rodin International Artists Foundation, American Goddess Art Museum, Japan-China International Cultural Exchanges Association, New York Hudson Center for Contemporary Arts, and other local cultural organizations to support a special online art exhibition of works by international renowned artists entitled: "Eastern & Western Borderless - Walking with Great Art Masters" from September 25th through November 25, 2021.

2) Federal Hall - National Memorial

December 2019, the Chinese Cultural Foundation in collaboration with the Rodin International Artists Foundation to bring international artist to the Wall Street financial district at the Federal Hall, where George Washington was inaugurated as our First President in 1789. The exhibition featured world renowned Dr. Ellen Qiongzhao Schicktanz's magnificent historic paintings/sculptures including "Washington Crossing the Delaware River”. Approximately 300 people from lower-Manhattan communities participated.

3) The National Arts Club

October 2013, the Chinese Cultural Foundation (CCF) in collaboration with the China Artists Association(CAA) and the Beijing International Cultural and Creative Industry (BICCI) hosted a week-long Exhibition: “Ink - Chinese Dream” featuring 16 leading Chinese artists. The Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition and Art Salon were conducted at the National Arts Club and a series of cultural and educational programs were held at the Columbia University.

Live Music Performance
2019, CCF presented three world renowned musicians: Pianist Michael Fennelly, Soprano Quan Chen and Tenor Eric Margiore at the Harvard Club. The Program including: O Soave fanciulla from La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini, O sole mio by di Capua, Vissi d’arte from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, Core ‘ngrato by Cardillo, Un bel dì vedremo from Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini, Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin and Brindisi from La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi.

2015, CCF also joined with James Kaplan, CEO of House of Tai Ping co-hosted the Chinese Lunar New Year - Spring Festival at Tai Ping’s elegant New York headquarters overlooking Union Square. Sarah Johnson, Director of Carnegie Hall’s Well Music Institute introduced a quintet performance from the National Youth Orchestra USA which performing in seven cities throughout China during July 2015. A special exhibition of world renowned artist Chen Chi's watercolor paintings "Moon, Sun & Cloud Series". The Festival was attended by more than 400 top international designers, business, philanthropic, and cultural leaders and was covered by major U.S. and Chinese media.

2014, the Chinese Cultural Foundation joined with Sir Clive Gillinson, Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall in supporting the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) for their historic 2015 China Tour which brought together 120 talented young musicians from both countries to share their common passion for Western classical music.

Enduring Legacy Documentary Series
The Enduring Legacy Documentary Series celebrates those extraordinary individuals who have contributed so much to the betterment of society in art, business, government and many other fields. Through these multi-media documentaries, we are able to pass on to future generations the lessons these individuals can teach us and the inspiration they can provide through their personal examples of achievement and to encourage people to do more, to become more and to dream more.

Lecture Series
As part of the Chinese Cultural Foundation's Cultural andEducational Programs, we provide special lectures to cultural and academic institutions, universities and international business forums and venues.

September 12, 2004  World Economic Forum, Beijing
"The New Chinese Aesthetic - Art, Values and Society". This event was chaired by Dr. Aldo Fozzati, Advisor of the Chinese Cultural Foundation, who was joined by Elizabeth B. Wang and some of China's best know cultural leaders and media entrepreneurs for a lively discussion of the importance of art and culture in China’s emergence as a world power.

September 13, 2004  World Economic Forum, Beijing
"Nightcap – A Conversation with Mu Xin", hosted by Elizabeth B. Wang, President of Chinese Cultural Foundation, with an exclusive NHK video interview. This presentation was followed by a discussion joined by Professor Chen Danqing of Qinghua University, a renowned artist and student of Mu Xin.

June 6, 2006 Metropolitan Club, New York City
Professor Michael Moses, Co-Creator of the Mei/Moses Fine Art Index speaking on "Art As An Investment" and presenting his latest studies. The Mei/Moses Art Index serves much like a stock market index in measuring annual investment returns.

John W. Allen, sharing his vision on the true value of art as a collector and investment banker with his personal experiences on the appreciating value of art and the role of culture in bringing people together.at the China Investment Forum.

April 12, 2008  Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
John W. Allen, Trustee of the Chinese Cultural Foundation and Chairman of AIESEC Yale as a key-note speaker and mentor to student leaders at AIESEC-Yale's 50th Anniversary.

AIESEC is the largest student-run organization in the world. It was started in Europe following WWII to prevent WWIII by enabling university and graduate students from one country to live and work in another country during their summers or immediately upon graduation. It has evolved into a program involving approximately 100 countries, hundreds of universities and thousands of annual exchanges. Every President of the United States has endorsed the program as have most world leaders.

November 15, 2008  New York City
John W. Allen, Trustee of the Chinese Cultural Foundation spoke at the inaugural L.I.V.E. WORLD SUMMIT 2008. This forum brought together leaders from all areas of our global society to come together to share their vision, leadership, innovation, resources and energy towards addressing the most pressing local and global challenges confronting humanity today.

October 28, 2008  Harvard Club, New York City
Elizabeth B. Wang, President of the Chinese Cultural Foundation sharing her views with members of the Harvard Club on "Business of Art in China" and leading a discussion on current trends and the insight on the contemporary Chinese art market.

Summer 2009  Summer of Art Series
Professor Zhiyuan Cong, an accomplished Chinese artist and art professor lectured and demonstrated the technique of brush and ink in Chinese painting to the Citibank private clients and the MBA students of the Long Island University.

October 30, 2013  Columbia University
Xinle Ma,  Senior Advisor of the Chinese Cultural Foundation demonstrate at the Faculty House of Columbia University.

The Chinese Cultural Foundation in collaboration with the China Artists Association and the Beijing International Cultural and Creative Industry co-hosted a week-long art exhibition: “Ink - Chinese Dream” featuring 16 leading Chinese artists. Art Salon were conducted at the National Arts Club and a series of cultural and educational programs were held at the Columbia University.