Partners & Supporters

American Friends of the Czech Republic (AFoCR) is an independent American non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the relationship between the United States and Czech Republic. AFoCR fosters communication, encourages understanding, invites friendship, and promotes mutual respect between the two countries and their peoples, governments, economic enterprises, civic and cultural institutions. Nationwide in scope, AFoCR is the voice of the American constituency that supports close and strong relations with the Czech Republic and its people.

www.afocr.org

The American Univeristy Museum at the Katzen Arts Center focuses on international art because American University has a global commitment. The Museum shows political art because the university is committed to human rights, social justice, and political engagement. The Museum also SUPPORT the artists in our community because the university takes an active and responsible role in the formation of our region's contemporary art and culture.

www.american.edu/cas/museum/
 

The Czech Center New York (CC NY) is a meeting place for Czech and local culture, a place where artists and professionals, Czech and non-Czech alike, can get to know each other and talk about their work, and produce work together, when the chance presents itself. Though of course our focus is on contemporary Czech artists, we are open to any idea that addresses current cultural or social themes, and are committed to the support of new international projects.

www.new-york.czechcentres.cz

The Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen is one of the most important gallery institutions in the Czech Republic. Its collections cover the period from the 14th century to the present day and, in addition to individual top-quality works, contain high-quality collections of 19th century art, turn-of-the-century art and Czech modernism, including a particularly valuable collection of cubism. The collection currently numbers with over 13,000 works. The demanding exhibition program, publishing activities and the quality of the collections place the gallery among the leading museums and galleries in the Czech Republic. 

https://www.zpc-galerie.cz/en

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic is the Czech government ministry responsible for implementing the foreign policy of the Czech Republic. The Ministry is headquartered in the Černín Palace in Prague.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

Pilsner Urquell is the world’s first and original Pilsner lager. It has a pure and distinctive taste that is known for a fine balance of sweetness and bitterness. Untouched since it was first created in the enchanting central European city of Pilsen, Pilsner Urquell is celebrated for its originality, authenticity and uncompromised quality.

The Avalon Theatre has been a cornerstone of northwest Washington DC since the theater opened in February 1923. In April 2003, the Avalon became a nonprofit theater operated by The Avalon Theatre Project. As an independent, nonprofit theater, the Avalon offers exciting and diverse programming that includes outstanding first-run commercial films, independent and foreign films, documentaries, film festivals, and special programs for families and seniors. The Avalon Café opened in April 2009 in one of the theater’s retail spaces and will enhance the movie-going experience with outstanding food and beverages.

www.theavalon.org