To foster, maintain, and sustain a network of creative communities among U.S. artists living and working in Berlin; to encourage and support cultural exchange between its members, friends, and the city of Berlin; to develop and maintain links with relevant governmental institutions, philanthropic and commercial entities, and similar networks in the U.S. for the benefit of members; to advocate for and practice responsible volunteerism and philanthropy, both locally and in the U.S.; and to seek and secure self-sustainability for the American creative community in Berlin.
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