IDB Cultural Center

The IDB Cultural Center was established in 1992 and has two primary objectives: 1) contribute to social development by providing grants to small-scale cultural projects that have positive social impact in the Region; and 2) showcase the artistic expressions of the IDB member countries, with emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean, through cultural programs that bring understanding between the Region and the rest of the world.

The IDB Cultural Center Exhibitions Program and the Inter-American Concert, Lecture and Film Series stimulate dialogue and offer greater knowledge of the creativity of the Americas. The Cultural Development Program funds projects for technical training, revival of cultural heritage and community values, and supports artistic initiatives. The IDB Art Collection, acquired over five decades, is managed by the Cultural Center and embodies the Bank’s mission to invest in the Region’s artists; and travelling exhibitions promote diversity and integration among nations.

The IDB Cultural Center wishes to acknowledge and thank our thousands of partners and visitors for their contributions over these past twenty years, and we look forward to greater synergy between culture and development in the 21st century.
 

See: Cultural Center Annual Reports See: Upcoming Events

Art Exhibition

"Contemporary Uruguayan Artists: A Uruguayan Presence in the

ABOUT CHANGE Exhibition"

March 5 to June 1, 2012

 Cultural Center Art Gallery, Open Mon-Fri, 11 am to 6 pm

 Inter-American Concert, Lecture, and Film Series

Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 pm

Concert: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the founding of the IDB Cultural Center,

distinguished Peruvian pianist Juan José Chuquisengo will perform.

Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 pm

Film: DC premiere of José and Pilar, a documentary of

Nobel laureate José Saramago´s last years.

Thursday, June 7 at 6:30 pm

Lecture in Spanish: Bolivian writer Rodrigo Hasbún on

contemporary literature in Latin America.

Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 pm

Concert: Israeli classical pianist Alon Goldstein

performs Debussy, Chopin, Schubert and Ginastera.

All events are free and open to the public.

Inter-American Development Bank

1300 - 1330  New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20577

Photo ID required, Unreserved General Admission