Fondo del Sol, Latin American art museum in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C., United States.
Fondo del Sol is an art museum located in Dupont Circle that displays contemporary works from Latin American and Caribbean artists. The building contains multiple gallery rooms dedicated to showing art across different styles and mediums.
This museum was founded in 1973, making it one of the earliest institutions focused on Latin American and Caribbean artists in the United States. It began when museums were starting to recognize the artistic contributions from these communities.
The museum presents artworks from Latin American and Caribbean creators, showing the range of artistic voices from these regions. Exhibitions and programs help visitors encounter and understand these perspectives firsthand.
The Dupont Circle Metro station provides direct access to the museum, making it easy to reach by public transit. Materials and information are available in multiple languages including English, French, Russian, and Spanish to serve all visitors.
The museum hosts June Walk Week, a three-day event featuring performances and exhibitions of Hispanic art forms throughout the space. This annual celebration gives visitors a chance to experience contemporary artistic expression in action.
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