March 2012

Inspired by works in the Corcoran collection, 11 of the city’s best mixologists will compete to create the most artistic martini.

Visit each venue on its Feature Night, and vote for your favorite artini at www.washingtonian.com/artini.
                
Celebrate with the 1869 Society at the culminating ARTINI benefit—an evening of cocktails, dancing, and art—and be there when D.C.’s favorite artini is revealed!

ARTINI at the Corcoran Gallery of Art

Saturday, March 31
8:30 p.m. to Midnight
Creative Cocktail Attire

• Taste the 11 artinis crafted by the competing mixologists.
• View the Corcoran’s collection, including the works of artthat provided the inspiration for each artini.
• Enjoy music by Chris Nitti and Matthew Hemerlein, a beer and wine bar, and a cocktail and dessert buffet, all while mingling with other young philanthropists, art lovers, and craft cocktail enthusiasts.

All proceeds support ArtReach, the Corcoran’s award-winning arts education program, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

1869 Society members $95
Non-1869 Society members $115

VIP Opportunity: The Art of Craft Cocktails

For the second year, ARTINI will celebrate a “Critics’ Choice” selection, in addition to the winner of the popular vote. A panel of esteemed judges­­—including notable “mixtress” Gina Chersevani—will consider taste, presentation, and the artini’s connection to the artwork in order to select the Critics’ Choice winner.

ARTINI 2012 is SOLD OUT.

Be sure to come to our remaining Feature Nights to sample some artinis, and save the date for our next fundraising celebration, NOW at Night, on Friday, October 19, 2012. Next year’s sixth annual ARTINI will be on March 30, 2013.

At this time we are keeping a waiting list in case ARTINI tickets become available. To join the waiting list, please send an email to 1869society@corcoran.org with your name, whether you are an 1869 Society Member, the number of tickets you would like, and the best phone number to reach you. We will only contact you if tickets become available for you.

1869 Society Members $95
Non-1869 Society Members $115

VIP Experience: The Art of Craft Cocktails
1869 Society Members VIP $130
Non-1869 Society Members VIP $150

VIP guests will spend an intimate hour from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. sampling the artinis with the Critics’ Choice panel, while learning craft cocktail tips from the mixologists. Each VIP guest will also receive a gift bag, with a commemorative booklet featuring the recipes for all 11 of the competing artinis.

The Critics' Choice panel includes renowned “mixtress” Gina Chersevani, Amanda McClements of Metrocurean.com, former ARTINI mixologist Jason Strich, Corcoran Director of Community Engagement Melissa Green, and Sophie Gilbert, assistant editor of Washingtonian Magazine.

1869 Society membership at the Dual level or above permits up to two tickets at the 1869 Society member price. Discounts on membership are available when you join 1869 while buying your ARTINI tickets.

Must be 21+ to attend; proper identification required for entry. Please drink responsibly; over-intoxication will not be tolerated.

No walk-ins permitted. No refunds permitted. Tickets are non-transferable after March 29. Refunds are NOT permitted, but for ticket-holders who cancel by March 29, a receipt reflecting full tax-deductibility can be issued.

ARTINI is generously sponsored by: