(New York, NY) Midtown Cultural Alliance (MCA) was formed in September 2025 by the five member organizations, Japan Society, The Korea Society, Korean Cultural Center New York, L’Alliance New York, and Scandinavia House, to highlight Midtown NYC as a global cultural destination.

New York City is home to the densest agglomeration of cosmopolitan cultural outposts in the world. The Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan—from 59th street to 34th street, bound by the East River and Madison Avenue—boasts dozens of distinct international cultural organizations offering a dizzying array of programs connecting New York audiences to global culture in the form of international arts: exhibitions, live music, performance, film screenings, lectures, literary programs, and more. In just a few city blocks, visitors can immerse themselves in the diverse arts from sought-after cultural destinations of the world without physically traveling there.

Following the successful launch of the inaugural Open House events in September 2025, MCA will host a second cross-organizational Open House from Thursday, March 26 through Sunday, April 5, 2026. Offering both free and paid programming spread across all five partner organizations, MCA invites visitors to experience our locality as one of New York’s signature destination neighborhoods. Upon attendance to any one event at any of the five organizations during this Open House, a participant will receive a special “passport” and collect a stamp. Once collecting three stamps on their passport, a participant may then redeem a free gift from up to three different organizations of their choice. Please refer to the MCA website for more detailed information.

We look forward to welcoming the public to any of the MCA organizations during the Open House! For more information, see midtownculturalalliance.org

MCA OPEN HOUSE EVENTS (Charged events are indicated by $)

Thu. 3/26
Japan Society: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
(gallery exhibition 11am -5pm) $
The Korea Society: Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (10am-4:30pm/Appointment required)
Korean Cultural Center New York: In Transit, In Formation (A special exhibition focusing on Korean Diaspora artists in New York)
L’Alliance New York: Les tutomouves (visual arts exhibition & kids activities 9am-8pm); French Library open 11:30am-7:30pm
Scandinavia House: The Good Traitor (film screening 7pm, suggested ticket pricing/free)

Fri. 3/27
Japan Society: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
(gallery exhibition 11am -5pm) $
Survival Japanese Workshop (4-5pm)
Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective (film screening series 7pm)
The Korea Society: Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (10am-4:30pm/Appointment required)
Korean Cultural Center: In Transit, In Formation (A special exhibition focusing on Korean Diaspora artists in New York)
L’Alliance New York: Les tutomouves (visual arts exhibition & kids activities 9am-6pm)
Scandinavia House: Deaf (Sorda) – Lux Audience Awards 2026 Film Screening (7pm)

Sat. 3/28
Japan Society: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
(gallery exhibition: free admission for MCA, 12pm-6pm)
Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective (film screening series 3pm, 5pm, 7:30pm) $
Korean Cultural Center: In Transit, In Formation (A special exhibition focusing on Korean Diaspora artists in New York)
L’Alliance New York: Les tutomouves (visual arts exhibition & kids activities 9am-5pm); French Library open 10am-3pm
Scandinavia House: Mail Art with Riitta Ikonen (Art Workshop 10am-4pm) $
Nordic Knit-In (Adult Crafts Workshop 11am-5pm suggested donation/free)

Sun. 3/29
Japan Society: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
(gallery exhibition 12pm -6pm) $
Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective (film screening series 4pm, 6:30pm) $

Mon. 3/30
Japan Society: Crash Course for Travelers to Japan (6pm-8pm) $
The Korea Society: Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (10am-4:30pm/Appointment required)
L’Alliance New York: Les tutomouves (visual arts exhibition & kids activities 9am-8pm)

Tue. 3/31
Japan Society: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
(gallery exhibition 11am -5pm) $
The Korea Society: Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (10am-4:30pm/ Appointment required)
Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation Lecture on Ethics & Common Values
“Rabbi Angela Buchdahl” (6pm)
Korean Cultural Center New York: In Transit, In Formation (A special exhibition focusing on Korean diaspora artists in New York)
L’Alliance New York: Les tutomouves (visual arts exhibition & kids activities 9am-8pm); French Library open 11:30am-7:30pm
Petits potes: Storytime in French for Toddlers (10:30am, RSVP required)
Judex (film screening 4pm, 7pm) $

Wed. 4/1
Japan Society: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
(gallery exhibition 11am -5pm) $
The Korea Society: Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (10am-4:30pm/ Appointment required)
Korean Cultural Center New York: In Transit, In Formation (A special exhibition focusing on Korean diaspora artists in New York)
L’Alliance New York: Les tutomouves (visual arts exhibition & kids activities 9am-8pm); French Library open 11:30am-7:30pm
Scandinavia House: Woman at War– Silver Anniversary Film Series (7pm) $

Thu. 4/2
Japan Society: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
(gallery exhibition 11am -5pm) $
The Korea Society: Ran Hwang: Noble Blossoms (10am-4:30pm/ Appointment required)
Happy Hour 6pm
Hangul Help Workshop (Virtual 7pm-9pm) $
Korean Cultural Center New York: In Transit, In Formation (A special exhibition focusing on Korean diaspora artists in New York)
L’Alliance New York: Les tutomouves (visual arts exhibition & kids activities 9am-8pm); French Library open 11:30am-7:30pm

Fri. 4/3
Japan Society: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
(gallery exhibition 11am -5pm $/Free First Fridays: 5pm-7pm Free for all)
Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective(film screening series 7pm, 9:15pm)
Korean Cultural Center New York: In Transit, In Formation (A special exhibition focusing on Korean diaspora artists in New York)
Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra (music performance 7:30pm)
L’Alliance New York: Les tutomouves (visual arts exhibition & kids activities 9am-6pm)

Sat. 4/4
Japan Society: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
(gallery exhibition: free admission for MCA, 12pm-6pm)
Meiko Kaji: A Retrospective (film screening series 6pm, 8:30pm) $
Korean Cultural Center: In Transit, In Formation (A special exhibition focusing on Korean diaspora artists in New York)
L’Alliance New York: Les tutomouves (visual arts exhibition & kids activities 9am-5pm); French Library open 10am-3pm

Sun. 4/5
Japan Society: Kawai Kanjirō: House to House
(gallery exhibition 12pm -6pm) $
MCD Member Organizations

JAPAN SOCIETY
Founded in 1907, Japan Society (JS) is the leading organization committed to deepening mutual understanding between the United States and Japan in a global context. From our landmark building on 47th Street in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, JS presents year-round programs that span Business and Policy, Education, Performing Arts, Film, Culture & Community, Gallery and Language Center, that serve our 2500 members with over 100 distinct events per year. In our more-than-100 years of operations, JS has mounted hundreds of exhibits, hosted thousands of programs, and welcomed millions of visitors, including business leaders, political leaders, international celebrities, presidents, prime ministers, Nobel laureates, emperors, royalty, and members of the general public.(https://japansociety.org)

THE KOREA SOCIETY
The Korea Society is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization with individual and corporate members that is dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding, and cooperation between the people of the United States and Korea. In pursuit of its mission, the Society arranges programs that facilitate discussion, exchanges and research on topics of vital interest to both countries in the areas of public policy, business, education, intercultural relations and the arts. Funding for these programs is derived from contributions, endowments, grants, membership dues and program fees. From its base in New York City, the Society serves audiences across the country through its own outreach efforts and by forging strategic alliances with counterpart organizations in other cities throughout the United States as well as in Korea. (https://www.koreasociety.org)

KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER NEW YORK
The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is a government institution dedicated to promoting Korean culture and strengthening cultural exchange between Korea and the United States. Established in December 1979, KCCNY has presented the richness of Korea’s traditions and the creativity of its contemporary culture through a wide range of programs, including exhibitions, performances, live music, and film screenings. KCCNY’s building is designed to support diverse cultural activities and features public spaces such as the media wall, gallery, garden, and library, which provide year-round access to cultural resources and experiences. In addition, specialized facilities such as the theater and cooking studio host select performances, screenings, and demonstrations, offering visitors opportunities to engage more deeply with Korean culture. (https://www.koreanculture.org/)

L’ALLIANCE NEW YORK
Attracting over 150,000 visitors annually, L’Alliance New York is the city’s premier center for French language and francophone arts and cultures. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, L’Alliance New York’s mission is to provide our members and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world. L’Alliance New York is internationally known for offering the largest selection of fully-immersive French language courses for students aged one to 101, and for its renowned cultural programming including the annual Bastille Day celebration that takes place on New York’s famed Madison Avenue, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year; the Crossing The Line arts and performance festival that engages NYC cultural institutions in bringing dynamic international artists to audiences; Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the U.S; and the Comic Arts Fest, celebrating the intersection of American and francophone comic arts. (https://lallianceny.org/)

SCANDINAVIA HOUSE
Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America is the leading center for Nordic culture in the United States. It offers a wide range of programs that illuminate the culture and vitality of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Scandinavia House offerings include diverse exhibitions and film series, as well as concerts and other performances, readings, lectures, symposia, language courses, and children’s activities. Designed by the internationally renowned Polshek Partnership Architects (now Ennead Architects) and inaugurated in October 2000, Scandinavia House is the headquarters of The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) and the site of ASF’s cultural and educational programming. (https://www.scandinaviahouse.org)