Cultural Events

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is 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 acclaimed cultural platforms, Crossing the Line and World Nomads, are presented each fall and spring respectively. CinémaTuesdays features weekly screenings of classic and contemporary French films. Art de Vivre, a lifestyle series, gets you up close with French designers, artists, and authors, and features exclusive culinary and wine events. The FIAF Gallery exhibits intriguing works by French and American artists. Rendez-Vous, Cercles de lecture, and other events en français offer opportunitites to socialize and practice French. The Young Audience Program introduces New York school students to French culture and language. Kids & Family programs offer fun activities, CinéKids screenings, and performances for the entire famille.

Crossing the Line  

Crossing the Line, FIAF's annual fall festival, presents vibrant new works by a diverse range of transdisciplinary artists who are transforming cultural practices on both sides of the Atlantic.

|  2007  |  2008  |  2009  |  2010  |  2011  | 

World Nomads  

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

|  2008: Africa  |  2009: Haiti  |  2010: Lebanon  |  2011: Morocco  |