The Meridian Center for Cultural Diplomacy is the leading center in the United States that employs the arts and culture as a tool of diplomacy and cross-cultural understanding. The Center collaborates with embassies, governments and the private sector to curate cultural diplomacy exhibitions, exchanges and programs in Washington, D.C. and around the world.
CURRENT EXHIBITION
ANCHORED IN ALLIANCE
Celebrating U.S.-Bahrain Relations
Exploring more than 120 years of shared experiences, Anchored in Alliance shows the interwoven history between the United States and Bahrain and how this bond has continued to grow in recent years. At the core of this relationship have been shared values and mutual ambitions that underscore the depth and range of the two nations’ history together.
RECENT EXHIBITIONS
Common Tides
Linking People of the Asia-Pacific and the United States
70 for 70
Celebrating U.S.-Indonesia Relations (1949- 2019)
EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
Jam Session
Meridian’s most popular exhibition to date, chronicled the international tours of legendary jazz musicians who cultural “ambassadors” from the 1950s through the 1970s.
Great and Good Friends
In commemoration of 200 years of friendship between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand
Meridian lives at the nexus of global partnerships between the public and private sector, the diplomatic community and leaders in media, education and advocacy from around the world. These connections form the foundation necessary for accelerated collaboration and consensus building among all stakeholders as we tackle today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.
- Ambassador Stuart W. Holliday, President and CEO
