Exhibition Opportunities

We accept select proposals for extra-curricular space use within the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design by affiliated and external artists, including but not limited:

• Independent artists and scholars
• Established makers and performers
• Collectives and multimedia organizations

Proposals are accepted on merits of interdisciplinary alignment across our arts programs, scaffolded learning opportunities with the wider DMV community, timeliness of proposed work, and commitment to an educational setting of exhibition. To learn more about our values, see our assessment rubric here.

We are most able to accommodate 2D mounted arts, sculpture, digital screening, and select multi-media forms, but are willing to work with selected artists to explore alternative and expanded formats (contingent on resources).

Proposals will be reviewed by our Program Heads for pedagogical alignment and opportunity, as well as members of our Exhibitions, Performance, and Operations teams for feasibility. Please note that we receive more proposals than we can accommodate, but commit to reviewing all received applications. 

We are not able to support significant financial costs relating to the build, install, or exhibition, but are committed to uplifting emerging and established artists alike by sharing our space. Before submitting your proposal please review the Space Guidelines to determine feasibility.

DEADLINES: 

For Fall Semester installation (Sept.-Dec. 2027), applications are due January 5, 2027.

For Spring Semester installations (Jan.-Feb. 2028), applications are due August 5, 2027.

APPLICATION FORM

NOTE: Our capacity in spring is more limited, so we encourage more low-tech, small-scale explorations for the spring with fuller scale exhibitions better suited for fall.