AAFSW upcoming events

Guided Tour of the Arts of Japan (09/25/2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:45:00 GMT

Join us on Friday, September 25, for a guided tour of Arts of Japan at the National Museum of Asian Art! We'll meet in the lobby of the museum at 10:45 am and the one-hour tour will begin at 11 am.

The tour will take us through the museum's renowned collection of Japanese art, which showcases paintings, prints, screens, ceramics, metalwork, and more. You are welcome to explore the rest of the museum after the tour concludes.

Ambassador Speaker Series: EU Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė (09/25/2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide

Presents the Ambassador Speaker Series

with H.E. Jovita Neliupšienė,

Ambassador of the European Union

Friday, September 25

11:00 a.m.

Burns Auditorium

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

320 21st St NW, Washington, DC

Modern Statecraft: Hard, Soft, and Economic Power

Using Ukraine as an example, the Ambassador will discuss how the EU is changing in the new geopolitical context.

Jovita Neliupšienė is the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, as of January 1, 2024. She served as Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania from September 2022 until December 2023 and, from 2020 to 2022, she was Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania. In 2020, Ambassador Neliupšienė held the post of Chancellor and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania after five years of serving as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the EU. From 2009 to 2015, she worked as an advisor and chief foreign policy advisor to the President of the Republic of Lithuania. Ambassador Neliupšienė also served as a career diplomat in various positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.

Registration closes Monday, September 21, 2026

Please bring the ID you used to register with you to the event.

Disclaimer
AAFSW is pleased to share this program as an opportunity for learning and exchange. The ideas, products, or services presented reflect the views of the presenters and do not imply endorsement by AAFSW. Participation does not constitute endorsement of presenters, their organizations, views, or offers. AAFSW is not responsible for any bodily injury which may occur from participation in this activity. By registering and participating in this activity the participant releases AAFSW and its employees and volunteers from any liability associated with participation in the above-named activity.

Volunteer for AAFSW's 2026 ART & BOOKFAIR (10/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Be a part of AAFSW history and Volunteer for the 2026 Art & BookFair!

Join us at the George C. Marshall Center to support our biggest fundraiser of the year. Help us sell our captivating collection of books, stamps, jewelry, art, textiles, and artifacts from around the world!

The fair will be open to State Department personnel from October 9-18, 2025 and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on October 10-11 and October 17-18.

We need volunteers starting on October 5 through October 19. Each volunteer day during the fair runs from 9am - 4:30pm.

Many volunteer positions are available including: Customer Service, Restocking, Cashiering, Volunteer Support, Courtesy Van Driver, and more (including seated options).

Please Volunteer for multiple days!

Training takes time, so it would be wonderful if you can volunteer for multiple days throughout the Art & BookFair.

New this year: Bonus BookFair credit for volunteering 3 or more days!

It will be held in the George C. Marshall Center at the State Department. The fair will be closed on October 12 for a federal holiday.

Learn more about our Art & BookFair.