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You’re talented, creative and innovative — and you want to explore the critical issues of our time. The Corcoran will help you take a leading part in the next generation of creative cultural leaders.

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22 degrees offered

Over 500 graduate and
undergraduate students

1878: OUR founding

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CORCORAN STORIES

IN PHOTOS: BLACK PHOTOGRAPHERS ON BLACK FATHERHOOD

Curated by SMPA’s Imani M. Cheers and opening to public view June 19, “Framing Fatherhood” at the Corcoran centers holistic representations of Black masculinity.

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ELEVEN MEMBERS OF THE GW COMMUNITY AWARDED PULITZER PRIZES

The deputy director of the Program on Extremism, a Corcoran faculty member and many other alumni from CCAS, Corcoran and SMPA were recognized for their excellence in journalism.

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Corcoran Alumni Win Pulitzers.

CBS Mornings On "Framing Fatherhood."

Visit NEXT 2022, Corcoran's thesis and capstone show.

Corcoran Students Deconstruct Stereotypes Through Art.

Corcoran Alumni In Action.

Professor Matt Eich Builds Photographic Narratives.

EVENTS

Legacy: Fifty Years of Dance on the Edge

LEGACY: Fifty Years of Dance on the Edge

Legacy, a moving exhibition and immersive installation, is a celebration of the remarkable five-decade career of GW Corcoran dance professor Maida Withers, ground-breaking choreographer, dancer, performer and interactive media artist.

September 23 – December 10, 2022
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 1-5 p.m.
Corcoran School of the Arts & Design
Flagg Building, 500 17th Street NW

Renewal

RENEWAL

This exhibition celebrates the reinstallation of Robert Stackhouse's work, Ghost Dance, at the Corcoran alongside pieces by the Washington Sculptors Group. The juried show was inspired by renewal, rebirth and sustainability.

Open to the public September 15 – December 3, 2022
Viewing hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
Luther W. Brady Art Gallery
Flagg Building, 500 17th Street NW