In 1994, the first Counselor for Cultural Affairs was posted at the Embassy of Austria here in Washington. This step heralded a successful repositioning of the Embassy as a place where not only traditional Austrian-style cultural events took place, but also as an effective platform for a fruitful cultural dialogue and exchange between the United States and Austria.
Since its founding in 2001 as an autonomous branch within the Embassy - while simultaneuously acting as the Cultural Department of the Embassy - the Austrian Cultural Forum Washington has been acting as a presenter of Austrian and European related cultural events such as concerts, exhibits, theatre performances, readings, lectures, interviews, film-screenings, panel discussions and symposia with particular emphasis on contemporary, innovative artistic and scientific achievements in Washington DC. When creating a new cultural project, my team and I try to address themes that represent common ground between our two countries and continents, in addition to injecting new ideas that effectively represent the cultures of today’s Austria and Europe. Of course, we are always open to new suggestions and stimuli.
The Austrian Cultural Forum Washington organizes over fifty events every year. In doing so, we attempt to cover the wide array of interests of our many guests. Most of the events take place at the atrium of the Embassy and are free of charge.
With best wishes,
Andrea Schrammel
Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum Washington
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