Culture

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Promoting cultural exchange, education, and open dialogue

The Goethe-Institut USA invites the country’s arts and cultural communities to engage in open dialogue on pressing social issues through a wide array of projects. It creates spaces for creative encounters and meaningful cultural exchange. We support the growth of artists, help bring innovative cultural projects to life, and offer a dynamic, ever-evolving program for culturally engaged audiences. As Germany’s cultural institute, we also share insights into current artistic and cultural trends in Germany, making them accessible to a global public.

Among Friends

Under the motto “Among Friends – Unter Freunden,” the Goethe-Institut USA is launching a nationwide campaign to celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship. Our programs are taking place all over the country – not just in cities where you may already know “your” Goethe-Institut. No matter where you are: If you're interested in cultural exchange, have personal or professional ties to Germany, or simply want to discover something new, you’re warmly invited to join us.

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In Focus

The Goethe-Institut USA fosters dialogue on pressing social issues through a diverse range of projects and creates vibrant spaces for cultural exchange. Explore a selection of our current cultural focus areas here.

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Programs and Funding Opportunities

The Goethe-Institut and its partner organizations offer a diverse array of funding opportunities for artists to develop creative projects and cultivate international networks.

Experience culture digitally

Don't live near a Goethe-Institut? With our digital offerings, you can experience German culture online. Explore our digital library and the streaming platform Goethe on Demand, get inspired by our reading and streaming recommendations, and dive into our online magazine Gegenüber. Discover thought-provoking articles and books, exciting podcasts, and entertaining streaming content—all from the comfort of your home.

Online Magazine "Gegenüber"

Gegenüber connects perspectives from across (German: gegenüber) the Atlantic, in Germany and North America. Our editorial team and contributors from Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Germany, and the United States offer balanced perspectives with multimedia pieces on societal issues, art, business, and science. Gegenüber tackles transatlantic topics, regional quirks, and common denominators, offering a political interpretation of culture and a cultural interpretation of politics.

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