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We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident

Exhibition open to the public November 5, 2018 to March 3, 2019, Tues – Fri, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Weekends, 1 – 6 p.m.

The Corcoran School of the Arts of Design at the George Washington University is proud to partner with For Freedoms to present:

We Hold These Truths to be Self Evident By Zoë Buckman and Natalie Gwen Frank

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Italy Inspiration: Images from the GW Community

Exhibition open November 8, 2018 – January 25, 2019; Open to the public Tues-Sat, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This companion exhibition to Howard Hodgkin in Venice will exhibit photographs and prints from the GW Collection and paintings by GW alumni depicting the unique sites and feel of Italy. Also on view will be a number of prints by Howard Hodgkin recently donated to the GW Collection.

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Preserving Memory

Opening Night Reception: Friday January 25, 2019 – 6:00-8:00 pm

WASHINGTON, DC - Gallery 102 presents the Corcoran Scholar's group exhibition Preserving Memory. The exhibition seeks to explore the feelings often associated with preserving memory through each artist’s work based on their personal experiences. The interpretations of preserving memory connects the concepts of time in the past and present while unfolding new observations.

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Solo Performance with Anton Ovchinikov

5:00pm - 5:00pm

Solo Performance Anton Ovchinnikov “disturbs the sense of inner balance”

Anton Ovchinnikov – choreographer, performer, founder and director of the International Festival of Contemporary dance theater (Zelyonka Fest). Lecturer of modern choreography in KNUKiM (2006-2016) and lecturer of Polish Contemporary Dance Platform in Lublin (2012, 2014).

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Open: An Installation by Robin Bell

Opening Night Reception: Thursday, February 7, 6 - 8 pm; Open to the public from February 7 - March 31, on Tuesday–Friday 10am–6pm and Weekends 1–6pm

Opening Night Reception: Thursday, February 7,  6 - 8 pm Open to the public from February 7 - March 31, on Tuesday–Friday 10am–6pm and Weekends 1–6pm

OPEN, an installation of lights and projections by artist Robin Bell, is a celebration of transparency, belonging and accessibility.

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The Comedy of Errors

Feb 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 pm; Feb 17 at 2 pm

Two sets of identical twins separated at birth, suddenly in the same city, create havoc wherever they go. Director Matthew R. Wilson brings Shakespeare’s poetry and slapstick to life in a physical theatre extravaganza: False accusations, theft, madness, demon possession, wrongful beatings, near-seduction and an arrest—all in one day!

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The Comedy of Errors

Feb 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 pm; Feb 17 at 2 pm

Two sets of identical twins separated at birth, suddenly in the same city, create havoc wherever they go. Director Matthew R. Wilson brings Shakespeare’s poetry and slapstick to life in a physical theatre extravaganza: False accusations, theft, madness, demon possession, wrongful beatings, near-seduction and an arrest—all in one day!

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• Corcoran School of the Arts & Design

The Comedy of Errors

Feb 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 pm; Feb 17 at 2 pm

Two sets of identical twins separated at birth, suddenly in the same city, create havoc wherever they go. Director Matthew R. Wilson brings Shakespeare’s poetry and slapstick to life in a physical theatre extravaganza: False accusations, theft, madness, demon possession, wrongful beatings, near-seduction and an arrest—all in one day!

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• Corcoran School of the Arts & Design

The Comedy of Errors

2:00pm - 2:00pm

Two sets of identical twins separated at birth, suddenly in the same city, create havoc wherever they go. Director Matthew R. Wilson brings Shakespeare’s poetry and slapstick to life in a physical theatre extravaganza: False accusations, theft, madness, demon possession, wrongful beatings, near-seduction and an arrest—all in one day!

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• Corcoran School of the Arts & Design

Wernick-Richman Professional Practice Lecture Series

6:00pm - 6:00pm

Each year, we invite three innovative creative practitioners to give a public lecture where members of the GW community and the broader DC public listen to diverse perspectives and gain insight into strategies for professional success.

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GW Arts Walk: Freedom to Create

5:00pm - 5:00pm

Locations: GW Museum and the Textile Museum: 701 21st Street, NW | Washington, DC 20052

Gallery 102: 801 22nd Street NW | Smith Hall of Art | Washington, DC 20052

Corcoran School of the Arts and Design: 500 17th Street NW | Flagg Building | Washington, DC 20006

Brady Gallery: 500 17th Street NW | Flagg Building | Washington, DC 20006

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Women's Works

March 28, 29 at 7:30 pm; March 30 at 5 pm; March 31 at 2 pm

Compiled & directed by Leslie Jacobson

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Women's Works

March 28, 29 at 7:30 pm; March 30 at 5 pm; March 31 at 2 pm

Compiled & directed by Leslie Jacobson

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Women's Works

March 28, 29 at 7:30 pm; March 30 at 5 pm; March 31 at 2 pm

Compiled & directed by Leslie Jacobson

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Celebrating Leslie Jacobson

7:00pm - 7:00pm

All Theatre and Dance students, alumni, faculty and friends are invited to celebrate Professor Leslie Jacobson's legacy and career at the George Washington University.

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Women's Works

March 28, 29at 7:30 pm; March 30 at 5 pm; March 31 at 2 pm

Compiled & directed by Leslie Jacobson

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Nao Bustamente: Multimedia and Performance Artist Talk (Annual Dudley Memorial Lecture)

6:00pm - 6:00pm

The Corcoran’s annual Dudley Memorial Lecture will feature Nao Bustamante, an internationally known artist from Los Angeles. Bustamante's precarious work encompasses performance art, video installation, visual art, filmmaking and writing. The New York Times says, "She has a knack for using her body."

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NEXT Dance Concert

April 11, 12, 13 at 7:30 pm

Artistic Director Maida Withers Honors Thesis Choreographers

Featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists and faculty as well as student choreographers –see what's NEXT in Dance!

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NEXT Dance Concert

April 11, 12, 13 at 7:30 pm

Artistic Director Maida Withers Honors Thesis Choreographers

Featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists and faculty as well as student choreographers –see what's NEXT in Dance!

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NEXT Dance Concert

April 11, 12, 13 at 7:30 pm

Artistic Director Maida Withers Honors Thesis Choreographers

Featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists and faculty as well as student choreographers –see what's NEXT in Dance!

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• Corcoran School of the Arts & Design

GW Orchestra Concert

7:30pm - 7:30pm

The GW University Orchestra performs selections of classical music.

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NEXT Symposium

4:00–6:00 pm

The NEXT Symposium is a time when undergraduate and graduate students in Art History along with graduate students from Decorative Arts & Design History and Museum Studies convene in the Hammer Auditorium and present innovative research and scholarship. In past years, this has featured talks ranging from the Black Arts Movement to fashion publications to deconstructing historical falsities.

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NEXT Exhibition and Opening Night

6:00pm - 6:00pm

Held every spring, NEXT is a dynamic, interactive and innovative end-of-year show that gives D.C.’s art community the opportunity to see the latest in contemporary art from fresh perspectives. Visitors have the opportunity to observe thesis critiques and discussions between students in the fields of studio arts, art history, interior architecture, design, dance, theatre, music and museum studies and faculty.

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NEXT Capstone Recital Theresa Ranni

7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Theresa Ranni, Voice

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NEXT Capstone Recital Nora Wolcott French Horn

5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Nora Wolcott, French Horn recital.

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