Asia Institute – Crane House, as we know it today, has a long and exciting history. Each year, we host a Lunar New Year Gala that is our biggest fundraising event of the year. This dinner event features silent and live auction, entertainment and a variety of delicious Asian-themed cuisine from renowned local chefs. Nearly 300 AICH supporters attend this event every year! It generates the fund required for our educational and programming initiatives so AICH can continue our mission to promote understanding of Asian cultures and heritage through education, outreach and the arts.

In 2025, we will host Year of the Snake – Lunar New Year Gala, an elevated Asian Gourmet Dinner & Auction at the Speed Art Museum on Saturday February 1st.

For questions about sponsorships, auction donations or tickets, please contact Joel Buno at 502 520-3046 or jbuno@crane-house.org