The American Chinese Art Society was founded in 1984 to preserve and promote the Chinese art as a part of the Americas cultural resources. The American Chinese Art Society is a nonprofit cultural organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. The society provides training in performing arts for young artists, and sponsors concerts, festivals, exhibitions and workshops. In addition, the organization also offers to promote the cultural exchanges between the Chinese and American communities. It offers a workshop that features an invited guest teacher from Taiwan, Hong Kong or China, to teach various elements of traditional Chinese dances, and lessons on ballet and jazz techniques. It also provides instruction in stage make-up techniques and Chinese dance basics. The American Chinese Art Society is located in Newton, Mass., and has an activity center in Woburn, Mass.