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Art and Culture

Art and Culture

Our art and transformation program harness the power of artistic expression to drive conversations on development and celebrate our region's rich cultural heritage.

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For over the past 30 years, the IDB has played a prominent role in the Washington D.C. area and across the Latin America and Caribbean region in showcasing artists from our borrowing member countries that put development at the center of artistic expression.

Through our art gallery, collection, and special programs, the IDB offers a unique platform to promote cultural inclusion and foster innovation. Moreover, by embracing art to highlight key economic and social challenges in our region, we enhance public understanding of creativity's vital role in the development agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Women looking at art exhibition - Inter American Development Bank - Art and Culture Visit the IDB ArtLAC Gallery in D.C.

Explore our multidisciplinary exhibitions featuring contemporary artists from Latin America and the Caribbean. Our gallery is in downtown Washington D.C. and admission is free.

Painting of a woman riding a motorcycle - Inter American Development Bank - Art and Culture Explore our Art Collection and Virtual Exhibitions

Delve into nearly 2,000 works from the IDB’s Art Collection that have been digitized for greater accessibility and check out of exciting thematic virtual exhibitions.

Painting of a black woman on a street wall - Inter American Development Bank - Art and Culture Teaming Up for Special Projects

Check out our special initiatives in collaboration with external organizations to highlight the role of art and culture as a tool for development.

Our Latest Acquisition

The Merchant's Daughter, 2023

Charles Jean-Pierre (Haiti)

Check out the IDB’s Art Collection
Abstract portrait painting of a person - Inter American Development Bank - Art and Culture

Chile's Techno-Creative Landscape

Visit our gallery in downtown Washington D.C. for an immersive experience reimagining Chile’s natural and cultural landscapes through the eyes of techno creative artists.

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Amazonia: A BioCreativity Hub

Join us for an inspiring exhibition dedicated to fostering a sustainable and harmonious future for the Amazon and our planet.

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Art exhibition in gallery - Inter American Development Bank - Art and Culture

We are looking to form partnerships to bring our art collection to off-site venues so we can engage with new audiences interested in our region and on development. We can also loan specific works for temporary exhibitions and partner with cultural organizations interested in promoting cultural dialogue and artistic innovation.

Contact us

1300 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C.

 

Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed on weekends and public holidays.

Free.

 

Metro Center, SE corner 13th and G St. Exit Federal Triangle. Parking is available nearby.

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