Ukrainian Institute of America

The Ukrainian Institute of America serves the New York, NY community as a premier cultural organization dedicated to showcasing the art, music, and literature of Ukraine and the Ukrainian diaspora. Operating from the historic Fletcher-Sinclair mansion, a National Historic Landmark located at 2 East 79th Street and Fifth Avenue, the Institute offers a comprehensive array of public programming and educational initiatives. The organization hosts art exhibits, concerts, film screenings, poetry readings, literary evenings, and specialized children's programs designed to engage audiences of all ages. Additionally, the Institute provides lectures, symposia, and full educational programs that explore Ukrainian cultural heritage and contemporary developments. These diverse offerings are open to the public and serve to position the Ukrainian Institute as America's distinctive "Window on Ukraine." The organization functions simultaneously as a vital center for the Ukrainian-American community and as an accessible cultural venue for the broader New York metropolitan area. Founded in 1948 by William Dzus, an inventor, industrialist, and philanthropist, the Institute has maintained its commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement for over seven decades. The mansion itself, designed by renowned architect Charles P.H. Gilbert in 1897, adds architectural significance to the Institute's mission, having been designated a contributing element of the New York Metropolitan Museum Historic District.