The Corcoran's Future Plans

During this period of transformation, the Corcoran has been subject to intense scrutiny and speculation. This page is designed to set the record straight about how the Board and leadership of the institution have undertaken to address longstanding problems and to build a sustainable model.

The Corcoran Announces Partnership Initiative with University of Maryland And Exhibition Agreement With The National Gallery

• Press Release (April 3, 2013)
• Memorandum of Understanding between The Corcoran Trust and the University of Maryland (April 3, 2013)
• A Strategic Framework for A New Corcoran  (April 3, 2013)

Information and Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Exploring a Sustainable Future: A Review of Our Process
• Letter from Peggy Loar to Members (May 15, 2013)
• Letter from provost Catherine Armour to the Corcoran College of Art + Design students (March 25, 2013)
• Statement: Corcoran Trustees Vote to Keep Gallery in 17th Street Building (December 10, 2012)
• Corcoran Community Meeting: Presentation (August 23, 2012)
• Statement: Gallery and College are in Conversation with the National Gallery and George Washington University (October 12, 2012)
• Corcoran selects CBRE for Real Estate Services (September 12, 2012)
• Corcoran CEO Position Description (August 8, 2012)
• Corcoran Community Meeting: Video (June 14, 2012)
• Corcoran Financial Summary (June 2012)
• Statement: Corcoran Begins to Implement Plans for Long-Term Sustainability (June 4, 2012)

Important Documents

• Corcoran Deed of Trust
• Federal Charter
• Policy for Deaccession and Disposal of works of art
• Procedure for Deaccession and Disposal of works of art