Advancing Cultural Diplomacy Through the Arts

CULTURAL DIPLOMACY THROUGH THE ARTS

The Canales Project harnesses the power of culture to strengthen communities, foster dialogue, and build understanding across borders.

Two women smiling and holding hands on stage, one holding a microphone, with a grand piano in the background.
A display of multiple international flags hanging vertically, including flags from Germany, Italy, Belgium, and others.
A display of multiple international flags hanging vertically, including flags from Germany, Italy, Belgium, and others.

CURRENT WORK

A Few Things We Are Convening Now

The Cultural Diplomacy Study Group

A standing convening at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government on soft power and cultural strategy, in conversation with leaders in diplomacy and the arts.

Group of people standing on stage at the 2025 China-U.S. Zhiyin Dialogue event, giving thumbs-up signs. The background features a large blue screen with event details in Chinese and English, along with logos of participating organizations, and the date October 20, 2025, in Shanghai, China.

The Zhiyin Dialogue | 知音对话

The Zhi Yin Dialogue convenes cultural leaders from China and the United States, beginning with its first meeting in Shanghai, to advance mutual understanding, artistic collaboration, and cultural exchange.

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OUR PURPOSE

Give voice to questions of identity and culture through music and conversation.