Art in Embassies, a U.S. Department of State office, creates vital cross-cultural dialogue and fosters mutual understanding through the visual arts and dynamic artist exchanges.

Art in Embassies (AIE) develops and presents approximately 60 exhibitions per year and has installed over 100 permanent art collections in more than 200 of the Department’s diplomatic facilities in 189 countries.

To accomplish the mission, AIE engages over 20,000 international participants, including artists, museums, galleries, universities, and private collectors.