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The American Foundation for Contemporary Iranian Art (AFCIA) is dedicated to promoting and supporting contemporary Iranian art.  Our mission includes the following:

• Promote and develop a market for the work of Iranian artists in the United States.

• Exhibit their work in museums, cultural centers, and art institutions in the United States.

• Provide scholarships and grants to study and develop in the United States.

• Open a dialogue between Iranian and American artists through exchange programs and exhibitions

• Explore new venues to introduce their art to the American public, including lectures, video tapes and CD's, books, and cultural exchanges

• Partner with United States organizations to present contemporary Iranian art as a means to raise awareness in the United States about Iranian culture and society

• Provide grants to other charitable organizations for the purpose of supporting and enhancing contemporary Iranian art