Corcoran College of Art and Design
In the words of its founder, the Corcoran is “dedicated to art.” Its museum presents, interprets and preserves the art of our times and of times past; its college of art nurtures and helps shape new generations of artists and designers. Education is a central focus, not just in the Corcoran’s classrooms but in its galleries and throughout the greater Washington region. Though American art is the collection’s emphasis, the art of other nations and cultures is, when appropriate, acquired and exhibited.
The Corcoran Gallery of Art stands as a major center of American art, both historic and contemporary. Founded “for the purpose of encouraging American Genius,” the Corcoran’s extensive collection of 18th, 19th, and 20th century American art represents most significant American artists. The Corcoran possesses a fine collection of European art as well. While continuing its efforts to represent historic American works, the gallery also encourages modern European and American artists by showing and purchasing their work, paying particular attention to artists in the Washington area.
Library
The Corcoran Library actively supports the teaching and research mission of the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Corcoran College of Art + Design.
Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs
- BFA Fine Art
- BFA Fine Art Photography
- BFA Photojournalism
- BFA Graphic Design
- BFA Digital Media Design
- BFA Interior Design
- BA Art Studies
- BFA/MAT 5 year Degree
- Associate of Fine Arts
- Freshman Foundation
Graduate Programs
- MA New Media Photojournalism
- MA Art and the Book
- MA Interior Design
- MA Exhibition Design
- MA History of Decorative Arts
- Degrees in Art Education
Contact Details
Corcoran Gallery and College of Art + Design
500 Seventeenth Street NW Washington, DC 20006
Gallery: (202) 639-1700
College: (202) 639-1800
Official Website: http://www.corcoran.org/
