To commemorate Art in Embassies 50th Anniversary in 2012-2013, Art in Embassies (AIE) presented a yearlong series of compelling, innovative programs and special events to showcase the important role that Art in Embassies has played in furthering U.S. diplomacy through the visual arts. Overview of Anniversary Year 50th Anniversary Celebration
Art in Embassies 50th Anniversary
Throughout 2012-2013, AIE presented a series of compelling, innovative programs and special events to showcase the important role that Art in Embassies has played in furthering U.S. cultural diplomacy through the visual arts.

Anniversary Programs

Cai Guo-Qiang Pyrotechnic Event

Sackler Gallery and Arts in Embassies Presented Artist Cai Guo-Qiang’s “Explosion Event” Nov. 30, 2012 Chinese-born artist Cai Guo-Qiang staged...

Condé Nast Traveler Global Visionaries

In honor of Art in Embassies 50th Anniversary and Condé Nast Traveler’s 25th anniversary, noted Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander and...

Rhode Island School of Design: Jim Drain

The Art in Embassies: Morocco course is a partnership between RISD and the U.S. Department of State’s office of ART...

Serving Abroad Through Their Eyes: Department of Defense

In 2012, The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense recognized the 50th anniversary of the Office...

THEARC Open House

Washington’s THEARC (Town Hall Education, Arts Recreation Campus) hosted its 7th Annual Community Open House with special guest, renowned visual...

Wilson Center Medal of Arts Conversation

On November 29, 2012, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Art in Embassies (AIE), U.S. Department of State, joined...

50th Anniversary Press and Media

Hillary Clinton will give five artists medals for embassy art

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U.S. State Department’s Art in Embassies 50th Anniversary Celebration

The U.S. Department of State Commemorates Art in Embassies 50th Anniversary

Secretary Clinton Delivers Remarks at the Art in Embassies 50th Anniversary Luncheon

Art Diplomacy

Hillary Clinton Honors Photographer Carrie Mae Weems with State Dept. Medal

Wilson Center Medal of Arts Conversation

Freer Sackler Peacock Room

Smithsonian’s Sackler Gallery Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Landmark Week of Events

The Diplomacy of Art

Vanity Fair: The Diplomacy of Art

Art in Embassies Makes a Splash for 50th Anniversary

Pyrotechnic Event

Art World to Celebrate U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies’ 50th Anniversary

Can Art Augment Diplomacy? Takeaways From the Art In Embassies Gala

Detail of Pae White sculpture U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo

Ambassadors of Art: Art in Embassies Celebrates 50 Years

Today: A Tree Blows Up on the National Mall

No Longer a Party Divided at Sackler Museum

Washington Times – Using art for diplomacy: A vibrant State Department program reaches 50

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Trade Winds Volume 7

Cai's tree at the Sackler

Nation’s Capitol Ushers in the Holidays with an Exploding Christmas Tree

State’s Hillary Clinton celebrates marriage of art and diplomacy

Cai's tree at the Sackler

Want your Christmas tree to really sparkle this year? Try adding 2,000 fireworks

Thearc Open House

Carrie Mae Weems being honored by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Syracuse artist Carrie Mae Weems will receive award from Secretary Hillary Clinton

Scene in D.C.: Koons’s Diplomacy

We joined in Art in Embassies’ 50th anniversary celebration at the Smithsonian American Art Museum