Media & Press

Media Center

Stay informed about the latest developments, announcements, exhibitions, and stories from Mithila Center USA. This is your central hub for press releases, photo galleries, video highlights, and media resources that reflect our mission of cultural preservation and global engagement.

News & Press Releases

Featured Stories

Explore our most impactful stories — from UN presentations and UNESCO recognition to community celebrations and youth empowerment programs across New York and beyond.

Press Coverage

As Featured In

  • The New York Times

    "A vital cultural bridge between South Asia and the United States."

  • Forbes

    "Mithila Center USA is redefining what a cultural nonprofit can achieve."

  • The Guardian

    "Ancient art form finds its most powerful advocate in New York."

  • NPR

    "A story of heritage, resilience, and the power of community arts."

  • Smithsonian Magazine

    "One of the most consequential cultural preservation efforts of our time."

  • UN News

    "Mithila Center USA demonstrates how art can advance the Sustainable Development Goals."

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0+ Photos Archived From events across 14+ years
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For Journalists & Media

Media Resources

Journalists, broadcasters, bloggers, and media professionals are welcome to use the resources below. For interviews, press passes, or high-resolution image requests, please contact our communications team.

  • Press Kit

    Organization overview, leadership bios, mission statement, key milestones, and approved messaging for press coverage.

    Request Press Kit
  • High-Res Photos

    A curated collection of high-resolution images from events, exhibitions, and artist sessions — cleared for editorial use.

    Request Photo Pack
  • Video B-Roll

    B-roll footage from cultural events, artist studio sessions, and program activities — available upon request for broadcast media.

    Request B-Roll
  • Interview Requests

    Schedule interviews with our executive director, artists, or program staff. Available in-person, by phone, or via video call.

    Schedule Interview
  • Annual Reports

    Download our annual impact reports for detailed program outcomes, financial summaries, and organizational milestones.

    View Reports
  • Brand Guidelines

    Logo files, color palettes, typography guidelines, and usage rules for partners, sponsors, and media publishing our materials.

    Request Guidelines

Press Archive

In the News

  • The New York Times

    Mithila Center USA Brings Ancient Art to Contemporary Audiences

    A feature on how Mithila Center USA is bridging traditional South Asian art forms with contemporary American cultural life — including their landmark exhibitions at Lincoln Center and the Asia Society.

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  • NPR Culture Desk

    The Women Keeping a Thousand-Year Art Tradition Alive in New York

    NPR profiled the women artists at the center of the Mithila Center USA community, exploring how they maintain cultural identity while navigating diaspora life in the United States.

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  • Forbes

    How a Cultural Nonprofit Is Using Art to Drive the SDGs

    Forbes highlighted Mithila Center USA's Art for SDGs initiative as a model for how cultural organizations can align programming with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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  • Smithsonian Magazine

    Inside One of America's Most Consequential Cultural Preservation Efforts

    A long-form feature on Mithila Center USA's multi-decade mission to preserve, document, and amplify Mithila art — from village walls in Bihar to the halls of the United Nations.

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  • The Guardian

    Ancient Indian Art Form Gains New Life at the United Nations

    The Guardian covered the historic presentation of Mithila paintings at the UN General Assembly hall — a first for the art form and a watershed moment for cultural diplomacy from South Asia.

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Whether you are a journalist seeking a story, a filmmaker looking for a cultural partner, or an organization wishing to amplify Mithila heritage — we welcome every conversation. Reach out and let's create something meaningful together.

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