Creating and cultivating opportunities for cultural connections that support living traditions and energize vibrant communities.
We are creating a more empathetic world—where people respect and celebrate one another’s cultural expressions—through collaborations in communities like yours that promote cultural exchange and understanding, and that honor artistic mastery.
Let’s Collaborate to Support Cultural Vibrancy in YOUR Community!
CCV works with a wide variety of organizations to bring cultural programming and experiences to audiences of all types and ages. From in-classroom programs like World Culture in Context to full blown street festivals in your town, CCV is ready to partner with you to enrich your community.
Classroom & Community Programming
Our cornerstone educational program, World Culture in Context takes students on a virtual field trip by connecting them with renowned performing artists and community tradition-bearers from across the globe. Get our world-class educational programming delivered to your classroom!
Learn More & BookCultural Exchange Programming
We partner with organizations large and small to facilitate exchange programs that bring communities and artists together to explore shared traditions and values. These can be concerts, workshops, educational programs in schools or museums, and more.
Learn MoreCultural Festivals & Events
We produce and support vibrant programs and events for the general public including festivals, workshops, concerts, and exhibitions. We partner with existing festivals to bring cultural connection to your event, or we can help you plan an event with a focus on cultural richness from scratch.
Learn MoreIn addition to our cultural programming, the CCV team is available for consulting.
Updates from CCV
See the latest news and updates from CCV, artists, and more.
Applications Open: Cohort 3 – Khayal Apprenticeship with The Saami Family
We are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for Cohort 3 of the Khayal Apprenticeship, a rare, four-week intensive with The Saami Brothers alongside their father, Ustad Naseeruddin Saami.…
Getting right: Justin Golden’s Piedmont blues inspire an all-star set at the Richmond Folk Festival
By Tina Eshleman, courtesy of the Folk Fest Insider “I got knocked down, but I’mma get up,” Justin Golden sings in “Ain’t Just Luck” from his 2022 album “Hard Times and…
