Washington, DC's first art gallery is known internationally for its distinguished collection of historical and modern American art as well as European painting, sculpture, photography and decorative arts—from Whistler to Warhol. One of America's oldest art institutions, The Corcoran Gallery was opened in 1897 (President Cleveland attended the inauguration). The Gallery also houses a comprehensive early American collection that reflects a variety of subject matter and range of expressions demonstrating the development of American art. Over 14,000 items, most of which are American, are housed at the Corcoran.
Corcoran founded the Gallery for the purpose of "encouraging American genius" in the arts and built the first Gallery to house his collection of paintings and statuary. Always wanted to be an artist? Change your career path by signing up for classes at Corcoran's private art school. The Gallery houses the Corcoran School of Art, the only professional art school in the District of Columbia, as well as varied educational programs open to the public. Not only is the Corcoran an architectural achievement in the Beaux Arts tradition, but its continual dedication to art is a contribution to the cultural heritage of the nation's capital.
The following tours drive by Corcoran Gallery of Art:
The Mt Vernon / Arlington Tour offers Washington DC visitors a rich look into the history of our nation as you explore over a dozen landmarks throughout Mt Vernon, Arlington and DC proper.
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
Enjoy an intimate night of discourse with fashion icon Tim Gunn as he dishes and "makes it work" on the NYC Fashion Week hits and misses at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC.
Visiting Washington, DC is a fantastic way to spend a vacation, but in order to truly appreciate the city, you have to take in all that it has to offer and one of those is the film called Helvetica: A Documentary Film at Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
What better way to spend an evening in Washington, DC than by taking in the Annual Musical Evening Series at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, located at 500 17th St.
Want to be a part of one of the most intriguing young professional groups in the Washington DC area, then you need to Save the Date for the 1869 Society Fall Fete at the Corcoran Gallery of Art located right in the city.
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