CEC ARTSLINK is an international arts organization whose programs encourage and support the exchange of artists and cultural managers between the United States and East and Central Europe, Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus. With solid expertise and lasting partnerships in 28 countries, CEC ArtsLink promotes communication and understanding through collaborative, innovative projects for mutual benefit. CEC was founded in 1962 to enable citizens of the United States and the Soviet Union to accomplish what their governments could not — opening doors, sharing ideas, and building mutual trust. (New York, NY)