MEI’s Arts & Culture Center, based in Washington, D.C., fosters cross‑cultural understanding by showcasing contemporary Middle Eastern art, photography, and video. Through its public gallery near Dupont Circle, it hosts exhibitions like Maximal Miniatures and Louder Than Hearts, alongside artist talks, panels, film screenings, and cultural diplomacy initiatives that connect Middle Eastern and American creatives. Established with the MEI Art Gallery in 2019, the center bolsters regional representation in U.S. cultural discourse.