The Asian Cultural Council advances international dialogue, understanding, and respect through cultural exchange activities in Asia and the United States. It pursues this mission through fellowships, grants and other programs that support individual artists, scholars, arts professionals and arts organizations. Its grantees work across 16 disciplines, including visual art, dance, and film, video and photography. The council reports more than $100 million awarded and over 6,000 exchanges supported across 26 countries and regions. It also maintains a Global Alumni Network and a grantee database connecting its alumni worldwide.