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Corcoran Alum Examines Sculptural Response to Protest and Oppression

In a powerful essay, Corcoran alum Dr. Jordan Amirkhani reflects on the Hamiltonian Artists exhibition Sticky Gum Flat, where works by emerging artists explore public space, protest, and quiet...

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Heather Stebbins Transforms Everyday Sounds into Vivid Musical Landscapes

Composer and Corcoran faculty member Heather Stebbins blends field recordings, synths, and cello in deeply personal performances that reimagine the musicality of everyday life.

Carolina Carmo and Max Cohen created the compilation album "Plenty Happening" to honor the D.C. music scene. (Photo: Tilly Sandmeyer)

New GW Alumni Created Compilation Album to Celebrate D.C.’s Music Scene

Before leaving GW in May, two students channeled their passion for music into a fundraiser that celebrates D.C.’s local scene and supports gender-affirming care.

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Flags, Tanks, and Tension: Matt Eich’s Take on a Divided Celebration

Corcoran faculty member Matt Eich documents a surreal military parade in D.C., capturing the tension between patriotic display and nationwide protest in a striking photo essay for The Atlantic.

Zach Gindi-Chiafullo

Breaking into the Business of Composing for Film

GW Corcoran Scholar Zach Gindi-Chiafullo’s music is featured in new documentary.

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Corcoran Photojournalism Student’s Work Featured on A1 of The New York Times

Allison Robberts, a student in the Corcoran’s photojournalism program, captured a powerful image that was featured on the front page of The New York Times.

A view from the bridge: Party guests move through the Flagg Building Atrium. (Cara Taylor/GW Today)

NEXT Festival Extravaganza Lives Up to Its Name

More than a thousand people attended GW’s annual celebration of the arts.

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Corcoran Senior Nikki Ghaemi Reflects on Time with the GW Hatchet

Art History senior Nikki Ghaemi reflects on her time at the GW Hatchet.

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Corcoran Design Program Head Andrea Dietz Celebrates Book Release with LA Tour

The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design is proud to congratulate Andrea Dietz, head of the Design program, on the release of her co-authored book, The Organizer’s Guide to Architecture...

Promotional materials for this year's NEXT Festival, including the banners adorning the Flagg Building, were designed by students. (William Atkins/GW Today)

For the Corcoran’s Annual Celebration, Artists Spring into High Gear

More than 170 GW students of the arts prepare to show audiences what comes NEXT at festival.