WHO WE ARE
The New York International Contemporary Art Society (NYICAS), in collaboration with Saphira & Ventura Gallery, the Institute Bienal Amazônia, and the Home Gallery Franchise
Together, we are a diverse and ever-evolving collective committed to cultural innovation, environmental awareness, and human connection through the arts. At our core, we believe that doing nothing is not an option. Our mission is to inspire action and reflection by producing international exhibitions and events that unite art, design, architecture, technology, and sustainability.
Our initiatives span continents and disciplines—from cinematic storytelling and creative industry branding to symposia, artist residencies, and cultural diplomacy. Through our exhibitions, programs, and partnerships, we amplify voices from all walks of life and celebrate the power of artistic expression to foster dialogue, empathy, and transformation.
We aim to:
- Promote cultural exchange and global artistic collaboration.
- Illuminate urgent sustainability challenges and advocate for solutions.
- Build bridges between communities through shared creativity and mutual respect.
- Strengthen our collective cultural heritage while celebrating individual diversity.
We are non-political and non-religious, open to all people and perspectives. We stand for freedom, dignity, and the rights of every living being. NYICAS offers a platform for artists, thinkers, and changemakers to connect across boundaries—cultural, geographic, and ideological.
Through visual arts, performance, video, music, literature, architecture, and multidisciplinary innovation, we invite the world to imagine and co-create a more just, beautiful, and sustainable future.
Our Organizational Structure
A constellation of legally affiliated entities known as NYICAS Satellites
The New York International Contemporary Art Society (NYICAS) is a nonprofit organization based in New York City, serving as the central hub of an expanding global network dedicated to cultural exchange, sustainability, and creative innovation.
NYICAS operates through a constellation of legally affiliated entities known as NYICAS Satellites, which include associations, strategic partners, and franchised initiatives. These Satellites form a dynamic international infrastructure designed to foster collaboration, promote intercultural dialogue, and facilitate joint projects across continents.
This growing network enables the shared use of resources, expertise, and global contacts, resulting in a continuous flow of new initiatives in the fields of art, design, architecture, technology, education, and sustainability. Through this structure, individuals and organizations around the world are empowered to engage in exhibitions, cultural programs, artistic residencies, and interdisciplinary forums.
At the heart of our model is a community of inspired and committed individuals—curators, artists, entrepreneurs, scholars, and visionaries—who believe in the transformative power of culture. Each NYICAS Satellite operates with a degree of independence while remaining aligned with the Society’s mission to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and creatively interconnected world.
By continuing to strengthen and expand our network of partners and franchisees, we ensure that NYICAS remains a catalyst for global cultural development, where intellectual and artistic exchange is not only possible—but purposefully nurtured.
Our Mission and Vision
As a leading body in the contemporary art scene, we aim to utilize art as a vehicle for social change and environmental sustainability. Our commitment is reflected in the diverse projects we undertake and the community we engage with.
Get Involved
We invite you to be part of our journey towards a sustainable future through arts and culture. Discover how you can contribute to our initiatives.