America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
This landmark celebration will highlight the role of American art as both a reflection of our national identity and a tool of global diplomacy. Through exhibitions, artist dialogues, and special programming, we will honor the diverse voices that have shaped American visual culture—and extend their stories into the next chapter of our shared history.
Passport to Patriotism Exhibition
Passport to Patriotism
In partnership with Art in Embassies
July 30 – October 18, 2026
An Exhibition Celebrating the American Spirit Through Art and Diplomacy
Passport to Patriotism is a museum exhibition that explores how creativity, civic identity, and cultural diplomacy shape the story of America. Presented in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies (AIE) program, the exhibition examines the ways in which American artists, institutions, and audiences express shared ideals of freedom, unity, and progress through visual art.
Through this project, the American Arts Conservancy (AAC) works alongside AIE curators to highlight the role of American art in connecting communities and strengthening cultural understanding around the world.
Presented by The American Arts Conservancy
As commissioner and strategic partner, the American Arts Conservancy is developing and producing the exhibition’s creative and educational framework, including community partnerships that connect cultural diplomacy to classroom and civic learning.
Mission Alignment
Passport to Patriotism advances AAC’s three founding pillars:
• Diplomacy: Using art as a bridge to foster dialogue and understanding across nations
• Education: Empowering audiences with access to cultural knowledge and creative literacy
• Legacy: Preserving and promoting the works and values that define American artistic heritage
Get Involved
Join the Conservancy in celebrating this landmark initiative in art and diplomacy.
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Annual Gathering in Washington, D.C.
The American Arts Conservancy’s annual event in Washington, D.C. brings together supporters, curators, artists, and public figures for an immersive experience centered on the role of American art in global engagement.
Passport To Patriotism Museum Exhibition
An Exhibition Celebrating the Spirit of American Art and Civic Unity. Passport to Patriotism is a museum exhibition exploring the creative forces that define the American identity. Presented in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Art in Embassies (AIE) program, the exhibition unites a distinguished group of contemporary artists