Department of State Announces Selection for the 2026 Venice Art Biennale

Today, the Department of State announced the selection of The American Arts Conservancy (AAC) to represent the United States at the 61st Venice Art Biennale.  The 2026 U.S. Pavilion exhibition ‘Alma Allen: Call Me the Breeze’ was organized by Commissioner Jenni Parido, founder of the American Arts Conservancy, and curator Jeffrey Uslip.  It will present artworks that highlight Allen’s alchemical transformation of matter and explore the concept of “elevation,” both as a physical manifestation of form and as a symbol of collective optimism and self-realization, furthering the Trump Administration’s focus on showcasing American excellence.  The artist, Alma Allen, will create several new site-responsive sculptures, including one for the U.S. Pavilion’s outdoor forecourt.

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs supports and manages the official U.S. participation at Venice Arts and Architecture Biennales to showcase the excellence of American art and culture on the world stage.