The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is fast becoming the destination for French culture in New York, presenting a unique mix of arts programs including music, dance, theater, cinéma, and visual arts. FIAF's highly acclaimed cultural platforms, Crossing the Line and World Nomads, are presented annually in fall and spring respectively. CinémaTuesdays screenings feature classic and contemporary French films, and the FIAF Gallery regularly exhibits contemporary French artists. Learn more about French culture through Art de Vivre—a lifestyle series that features culinary and wine classes, as well as conversations with French designers, artisans, and authors.

Crossing the Line  
Crossing the Line, FIAF's annual fall festival, presents three weeks of inter-disciplinary contemporary works by performers and artists who are transforming cultural practices on both sides of the Atlantic.

Complete lineup for Crossing the Line 2009 will be announced in August.
Check out the CTL 2009 press release here.

Crossing the Line: 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |

World Nomads  
A series occurring each spring, World Nomads explores the exchange of ideas, artistic expression, and style through contemporary world cultures.

World Nomads: 2008: Africa | 2009: Haiti |