News Archives
An MFA as a Gateway to Career Success
For Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan, pursuing an MFA in Classical Acting at George Washington University was a catalyst for a career breakthrough.
After trying to make it in New York without much momentum, Keegan decided that she needed to try a different tactic, she told the Washington Post Express. “I was doing all of these things to pay rent to live in New York City,” she said. “I was actually passing up auditions because I had to work. I woke up one day and thought, ‘I think I need to restart.’”
George Washington University Showcase to Highlight the Intersection of the Arts and Health in D.C.
The George Washington University's Seminar on Mental Health and the Arts is hosting the First Annual Arts and Health Showcase to foster relationships and collaborations between arts and health organizations at GW and the larger Washington, D.C., community. Taking place on June 10 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, the showcase will feature short, six-minute presentations by 20 individuals and groups doing work at the intersection of the arts and health.
Artist and Filmmaker Edgar Arceneaux to Speak at Corcoran Graduation Ceremony
Los Angeles-based artist Edgar Arceneaux, whose work explores the relationship between art and social space, will be the featured guest speaker at the Corcoran’s Graduation Ceremony on May 14. A graduate of the Art Center College of Design and the California Institute of the Arts, where he received a BFA and MFA respectively, Arceneaux’s drawings, installations, video and film works examine disparate histories.
The Corcoran And Facebook Partner For Student Artist Competition
In celebration of Washington, D.C.’s Capital Pride Alliance, the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design is partnering with Facebook to sponsor an artist competition for students.
Photographer and Pop-Up Paper Engineer Artist Colette Fu to Speak at the Corcoran
Pop-up book artist and photographer Colette Fu will speak about her work, much of which is inspired by her travels around the world, at the Corcoran on April 21 from 6:00-7:00 PM in Room 107.
The Corcoran's Annual Student Thesis Exhibition Opens
The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design's annual thesis exhibition—NEXT—opened to the public this week.
Exhibition Design and Art History Students Take Top Honors at GW Research Days
Congratulations to Corcoran Masters of Art in Exhibition Design and GW Art History students for presenting at GW’s Research Days!
Corcoran Building’s Historic Doors To Be Restored
Last week, the George Washington University announced that a gift from American Express will be used to restore the Corcoran’s historic external doors.
A Conversation with Saudi Artist Ahmed Mater
On March 22, leading Saudi artist Ahmed Mater will discuss his groundbreaking work in video, photography, painting, and installation offering an unparalleled perspective on contemporary Saudi Arabia. His talk will be from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in Hammer Auditorium.
Generation _____(RED) Installation and Silent Disco
Corcoran graduate students in the Masters in Exhibition Design program have teamed up with (RED) to create an experiential concept that tells the (RED) story through physical and emotional moments centered around audience engagement. The installation, Generation ____(RED) will open on Tuesday, March 22, and run through Saturday, March 26. Public hours are Tuesday - Friday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Come discover the next generation of (RED) at the Corcoran's Rotunda Gallery.
Blue Wings and AWWP Celebrate Afghan Women's Voices
The Corcoran and ArtReach Partner for Fish Windsock Project
Art and the Book Program Exhibit Features a Preview of ReSound
The Corcoran Begins Monthly PechaKucha Social Hours
On February 24, members of the GW community gathered for the Corcoran's first PechaKucha Social Hour. Faculty members from across the arts discussed their thoughts on "Art as a Bridge,"and then mingled with the audience for further conversation.
The Corcoran Pledges 500 Bowls to So Others Might Eat
The Ceramics Studio of the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design welcomes your participation in our 6th annual community outreach project in support of So Others Might Eat. The Bowl-A-Thon will take place in the Flagg Building's ceramics studio from noon to 5:00 PM on select dates.
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