Our Programs
We organize a variety of programming in partnership with the European Union Delegation to the United States based in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the embassies and cultural institutes of the EU Member States.
EU Open House
On EU Open House Day — which takes place the second Saturday of May — each of the European Union’s 27 Member States and the EU Delegation open their doors to the general public. Visitors experience the traditions of Europe while touring cultural exhibits, sampling native dishes and culinary showcases, watching live music, taking part in children’s games and other educational activities, and meeting diplomats. The event is conducted by staff and volunteers from the European Union member state embassies. As one of Washington’s most popular annual events, EU Open House Day typically experiences 100,000 visits in just six hours. Click here to learn more.
Kids Euro Fest
In partnership with the Martin Luther King Central Library and EU Member State Embassies, Kids Euro Fest is the European Union’s annual family-friendly program that takes place every fall in Washington, DC. Launched in 2008, the event is designed for kids ages 5-10. Featuring book readings, artist performers, workshops and more, Kids Euro Fest is the perfect way to spend a day introducing children to European culture. Click here to learn more.
State of the Arts Night
The EU Delegation and the Hirshhorn Museum of Modern Art annually co-present “State of the Arts Night,” a special after-hours evening celebrating the importance of artistic expression on the most pressing issues of our time. This unique pop-up experience features artists from EU Member States alongside American artists to share their creative responses to issues such as the climate crisis, human rights, and democracy, among others. This evening of back-to-back performances also includes panel discussions moderated by U.S. institutions, such as the Kennedy Center, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Building Museum, and the National Portrait Gallery. This event seeks to give voice to artists and create interaction between them and the American public. Click here to learn more.
America 250
More information coming soon!