Learn about our special initiatives beyond the IDB Art Collection and gallery.
The IDB collaborates with arts organizations around the world to showcase Latin American and Caribbean art and development to a wider audience. These initiatives take many forms, from digital projects to site-specific interventions, all designed to highlight the role of arts, culture, and creativity as powerful tools for communication and social transformation in our region.
By working closely with artists, cultural institutions, and creative organizations, we develop tailored projects that foster dialogue, innovation, and community engagement.
In celebration of our 60th anniversary, we donated the mural 'Latin America Female Identity' to Washington, D.C. This mural, depicting an empowered Latin creole/mestizo woman looking towards the future, is currently on display at 'La Cosecha' in the Union Market District.
Boom! Art Community fosters a dynamic exchange between Latin American artists and the Spanish cultural ecosystem. Each year, the IDB Art Program takes part in the PAAL Accelerator Platform, which supports Latin American artists through residencies, exhibitions, and creative collaborations. The IDB curators are invited to participate annually as a mentor and judge, contributing to the residency’s mission of cultural dialogue and artistic growth.
We are looking to form partnerships to bring our art collection to new venues so we can engage with a wider 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.
Discover how we harness the power of artistic expression for development.
Learn more about this unique space in downtown Washinton D.C. to see contemporary art from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Explore nearly 2,000 works from artists predominantly from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Learn about what we do, our mission and our history.
Learn about the key development topics we are working on in Latin America and the Caribbean.