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On December 7, the Embassy of the Czech Republic welcomed curator Pavel Vančát to the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center for a special gallery talk on Lenticular Poetry. The evening opened with remarks by Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator of the Katzen Arts Center. During the talk, Pavel Vančát offered illuminating insights into the work of pioneering Czech photographers Jan Svoboda and Jaroslav Beneš—who hails from the Pilsen Region—exploring their artistic influences, creative dialogue, and the philosophical questions that shaped their approach to photography. The program provided a valuable opportunity to experience the exhibition through the curator’s perspective as the show drew to a close.

The Embassy of the Czech Republic was delighted to welcome Divadlo ALFA from the Pilsen Region to the Czech Christmas Market 2025 for the very first time. One of the Czech Republic’s most renowned puppet theatres, Divadlo ALFA brought more than sixty years of artistic excellence and international acclaim to the Embassy grounds.

 

The Embassy of the Czech Republic hosted a celebration of Czech National Day with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský as keynote speaker. Minister Lipavský highlighted the strong and resilient Czech-US partnership, grounded in defense and security cooperation, advanced technologies, energy collaboration, and the cherished bonds with the Czech diaspora.

What an enchanting evening at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, filled with laughter, wonder, and imagination as children arrived in their delightful costumes! The night began with opening remarks by Embassy Public Diplomacy Representative Andrea Pohl, who introduced families to the fascinating Czech characters and legends that inspired the event.

On September 10, 2025, the Embassy of the Czech Republic welcomed audiences to the Avalon Theatre for a memorable screening of Sea of Hope (Moře na dvoře), a dramatic comedy by director Martin Horský, presented as part of the ongoing Lions of Czech Film Series, which brings outstanding contemporary Czech cinema to the Washington, DC community.

On the evening of September 5, 2025, the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center opened its doors to celebrate the vernissage of Lenticular Poetry, an exhibition bringing together the works of two Czech photographers—Jan Svoboda and Jaroslav Beneš —in their first major presentation in the United States. The evening began with speeches by American University Museum Director Jack Rasmussen, Deputy Chief of Mission Jan Havránek, curator Pavel Vančát, and photographer Jaroslav Beneš, who briefly introduced the exhibition and his collaboration with the late Svoboda.

On May 10, the Embassy of the Czech Republic welcomed thousands of visitors as part of EU Open House 2025, for a full day of history, culture, music, and community. This year’s program marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, highlighting the liberation of the Pilsen region by U.S. forces. Visitors explored this pivotal moment in history through authentic wartime broadcast recordings, period jeeps and military tents, and even an interactive video game dedicated to the Czech resistance.