Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies

To celebrate the millennium, in 2001 FAPE assembled an unprecedented GIFT TO THE NATION¬, consisting of 245 American artworks representing more than 145 artists that have been placed in permanent locations in embassies around the world.

FAPE understands the importance of our country's presence overseas and strives to increase art's dynamic role in promoting America's culture abroad.

Artists in the Collection include Lynda Benglis, Louise Bourgeois, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, Maya Lin, Martin Puryear, Dorothea Rockburne, Joel Shapiro, Michael Singer, and Elyn Zimmerman.

In April 2008, FAPE established The Leonore and Walter Annenberg Award for Diplomacy through the Arts to honor distinguished American individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in furthering global understanding of the United States.

Honorees must demonstrate long-term excellence and innovation in the exchange of creativity and ideas that represent the rich and diverse culture of the United States.