IDB Art Gallery | Elizabeth Casqueiro Between Worlds

Elizabeth Casqueiro’s solo exhibition _Between Worlds_ at the IDB Staff Association Art Gallery presents 14 works that explore the emotional, symbolic, and cultural resonance of cities and buildings as vessels of human experience. Casqueiro, who blends her architectural background and Portuguese heritage with vivid childhood memories, creates immersive pieces that occupy a space between painting and installation. The exhibition features acrylic paintings on canvas as well as double-sided works on cotton fabric created using thread, ink, and collage techniques; these fabric pieces are suspended from the ceiling, inviting viewers to move around and between them, engaging the artwork from multiple perspectives. The work “Dulles Airport, Side A,” made with fabric paint, pen and ink collage, cotton thread, and ink on loose cotton duck cloth (48 x 72 inches), is among the pieces on view. Casqueiro notes that “cities and buildings are extraordinary containers of human narrative and meaning… They symbolize societal values, evoke emotions, and reflect who we are.” Elizabeth Casqueiro has exhibited in the United States and Europe, teaches at Georgetown University, and her work is held in notable collections including the World Bank Group.

Name: IDB Art Gallery | Elizabeth Casqueiro Between Worlds
Venue: IDB Staff Association Art Gallery, located at 1300 New York Avenue NW (13th Street entrance), Washington, DC 20577. The gallery was established in 1964 and is the oldest gallery in the area, showcasing contemporary art primarily from Latin America and the Caribbean; it is now celebrating its 60th year and has exhibited over 500 emerging and renowned artists.
When: Tuesday, July 22, 2026, through Friday, August 21, 2026.
Opening Reception: Tuesday, July 22, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Tickets: Price not available (likely free admission; check with gallery).
Exhibition Description: Fourteen works exploring the transformative space between the man-made and natural world, convergence of past and present, memory and longing, wandering and anchoring. Works challenge viewers to see urban landscapes as living narratives shaped by collective memory and identity.
Artwork Examples: “Dulles Airport, Side A” – fabric paint, pen and ink collage, cotton thread, and ink on loose cotton duck cloth, 48 x 72 inches, image credit Greg Staley.
Artist Background: Elizabeth Casqueiro has exhibited in the US and Europe and teaches at Georgetown University. Her work is held in private and corporate collections, including the World Bank Group.
Additional Information: The IDB Staff Association Art Gallery is celebrating its 60th year. For more details, visit https://www.idbstaffassociationartgallery.org/ or call 202-623-3635.
Note: The scraped text also included information about other events (Public Art Reston Scavenger Hunt, Rick Reda at Loft Gallery, Falls Church Arts All Member Show, Keith Kozloff at Hollingsworth Gallery, Popcorn Gallery and Stone Tower Gallery exhibitions at Glen Echo Park) which are not part of this exhibition.