Since its grassroots inception in 1989, TransCultural Exchange has worked directly with hundreds of artists, arts organizations, foundations, galleries, museums and cultural centers in 60+ countries to produce over 350+ exhibitions. The organization also provides professional development resources, new markets and career opportunities for hundreds of artists; creates additional revenue streams, including for TransCultural Exchange's home state of Massachusetts*; and facilitates new partnerships and exchanges between international organizations and educational institutions, leading to increased visibility, cultural understanding and economic activity. TransCultural Exchange's website also is a major source of information for artists and those who support them. Featuring links to dedicated portals documenting the organization's exhibitions, exchanges and biennale conferences and to other organizations, funders, exhibition calls and employment opportunities, by April 2011, the website's monthly hits averaged over 1.5 million. In 2010, TransCultural Exchange expanded its range of resources to include an international advisory board.
This over 2 decades history of service has earned TransCultural Exchange awards from institutions such as the Northeast Chapter of the Internaional Art Critics Association and support from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Asian Cultural Council, Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation, Boston Foundation, Swedish Embassy, numerous consulates and the Netherland-American Foundation, among others.