The Chinese Cultural Foundation (CCF) in collaboration with the China Artists Association(CAA) and the Beijing International Cultural and Creative Industry (BICCI) hosted a week-long Exhibition: “Ink - Chinese Dream” featuring 16 leading Chinese artists. The Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition and Art Salon were conducted at the National Arts Club and a series of cultural and educational programs were held at the Columbia University.  
 

Ambassador Sun Guoxiang and more than 300 distinguished guests at the Opening Reception and Ceremony. Liu Dawei, Chairman of China Artists Association was honored with the Chinese Cultural Foundation's Special "Cultural Legacy Award".  The "Cultural Excellence Award" were presented to Xinle Ma and Xiaowen Qiu.

A special feature was the giant screen display in Times Square of Chinese artists and their works.  This was provided by China New Media's V-Media on their spectacular LED facility.