Corcoran Gallery Of Art, Washington, DC, Art Museums and...

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	Permanent Exhibit Museum and Art Events	May 26 - Dec 10
	Permanent Exhibit Museum and Art Events	May 26 - Dec 10
	Richard Diebenkorn: The Ocean Park Series Museum and Art Events	Jun 30 - Sep 23
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descriptions from web

Washington's oldest art museum hosts the venerable and the visionary, the old and new, from Hudson School hubris to postwar pop and beyond. washingtonpost.com
Only a block from the White House and just a short walk from the historic National Mall, the Corcoran Gallery of Art stands as a major center of American and European art. It is simultaneously one of America's most distinguished museums and colleges of art and design. washington.org
The largest non-federal art museum in the nation's capital, the Corcoran was founded in 1869 as an institution to be "dedicated to art, and used solely for the purpose of encouraging the American genius." -- Only a block from the White House and just a short walk from the nation's historic Mall, the Corcoran stands as a major center of American art. It is a place where the past, present and future museumstuff.com
I intended to start our day with a visit to the American Red Cross Museum, imagine my chagrin when I found out that it was closed for renovation. I dont want to imply that the Corcoran was a second choice, I fully inten... igougo.com
One block from the White House sits William Wilson Corcoran's gallery, founded for the purpose of "encouraging American genius" in the arts. The Corcoran Gallery of Art was founded in 1869 as Washington's first museum of art. It is a privately funded institution incorporating both a museum and college of art and design. As one of America's oldest art institutions, the institution is known internationally museumsusa.org
Founded in 1869 for the purpose of "encouraging American genius," the Corcoran displays an extensive collection that chronicles American art from colonial times to present. 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 heritagesites.com
The Corcoran Gallery of Art was Washingtons first and largest non-federal museum of art with a vast collection of historical and modern American art, contemporary art, photography, European painting, sculpture and the decorative arts. trekaroo.com
This is Washington's largest private museum of art, with a permanent collection that numbers more than 14,000 works. It mytravelguide.com
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 Corcorans classrooms but in its galleries and throughout the greater Washington region. Though American art is the collections museumland.net

reviews from web

The Corcoran is an underused and, a lot of times, misunderstood, world-class museum. I recommend exploring every wall-filled room. I can't imagine finding "primarily blan... from citysearch.com

I am not one who is a regular museum goer and it had been many years since I have visited a museum. A group that I was with wanted to visit this museum and so I didn't op... from citysearch.com

Savvy visitors to or residents of the Washington, D.C. metro area line up Sunday mornings for the doors to open at the Corcoran Gallery of Art (500 17th Street, NW, Washi... from citysearch.com

Admission for a worthy exhibit. See beautiful gowns by Cassini and Paris knock offs. The pill box hat is her trademark. Rest in peace / we miss you. You were a smart woma... from citysearch.com

Took visitors to the Gallery and once again was nothing but disappointed--if you want a real experience, bring someone in a wheelchair and take a ride in what they call a... from citysearch.com

Corcoran Gallery of Art - 3 out of 5 stars from JLK100 on April 15, 2002: from igougo.com

Corcoran Gallery of Art - 4 out of 5 stars from zabelle on June 24, 2006: I intended to start our day with a visit to the American Red Cross Museum, imagine my chagrin wh... from igougo.com

I visit Washington DC two to three times each year. Almost always I am certain to visit this museum. I especially enjoy the student exhibit in the spring which showcases ... from citysearch.com

Corcoran Gallery of Art - 4 out of 5 stars from Adventures With Adam on September 23, 2001: Unlike the more intimate Philips Collection, the Corcoran Gallery - with its m... from igougo.com

details from web

more detail url: http://washington.org/visiting/browse-dc/attractions
neighborhood: Downtown
attraction type: Museums
certified local government: NO
condition: Currently, there are no threats to the landmark.
county: District of Columbia County
current use/information: School and art gallery.
date: 2006
national register number: 71000997
offers public access: True
owership: Private
priority: Satisfactory
property type: Education - school
statement of significance: Chartered by Congress in 1870, this is one of the oldest museums in America. It was founded by merchant, businessman and philanthropist William Wilson Corcoran (1798-1888), who contributed both his art collection and the building to house it; when the collection outgrew its first home, Corcoran...
resource type: Building
admissions: $8 Adults $6 Seniors and Military $4 Students $3 Member Guests
e-mail: tours@corcoran.org
mailing address: 500 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
staff: Ellen Tozer
museum type: Art
topics: district of columbia
categories: Art Gallery
languages: English
admission: Adults- $10; Seniors (62+)/Students (with Valid ID)- $8.
editorial review: Our Review Corcoran School of Art is the only professional school of art and design in the District of Columbia.The school is comprised of the School of Fine Art, School of Graphic Design and School of Photography. First-year students begin their studies in the Foundation Program, which focuses...
event type: School/Studio
metro: Farragut West (Blue and Orange lines)
neighbourhood: Downtown
num of readers ratings: 0
good for babies rating: 0/5
good for school-age rating: 0/5
good for teens rating: 0/5
good for toddlers rating: 0/5
location: Washington, District of Columbia
ages: All
categories: Museums & Monuments
accredited status: Accredited

Corcoran Gallery Of Art

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