Off the Walls Annual College Art Sale
Thursday, December 11, 5–9 p.m.
Friday, December 12, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Off the Walls, the Corcoran College of Art + Design’s annual art sale, features fine arts, jewelry, and ceramics made by Corcoran students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The event will be held in the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Cash, checks, and major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express) are accepted. All sales directly benefit the artists and the Corcoran’s Student Activities Programming Board. For more information, please call (202) 639-1801.

Member Shopping Days
Thursday, December 11, 6–9 p.m.
Friday, December 12–Sunday, December 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Start your holiday shopping early with Member Shopping Days at the Corcoran Shop. Present show your membership card at checkout and enjoy 20% off the best gifts in town. Choose from a fabulous array of jewelry, coffee table books, posters, and prints, and stock up on unique holiday cards and gift wrap.

The Corcoran Shop
The Corcoran Shop features innovative design objects, one-of-a-kind jewelry, and contemporary art books from classic designers and today’s brightest design talent. Find unique gifts to suit every style and occasion. Each year, the Corcoran produces a unique holiday ornament, popular as gifts and collected by many year after year. The 2008 ornament is inspired by the elaborate window grill detail on the front of the Corcoran’s historic—and newly Beaux-Arts building.

Receive a 10% Shop discount with purchase of a ticket to the Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power exhibition.

Click here to visit the Shop online.

Power Hours
Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
$25 per person

In celebration of Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power, the Corcoran’s Café des Artistes presents Power Hours on Thursday evenings through December 18 (excluding Thanksgiving). Enjoy two glasses of highly rated wines—national and international selections—along with a combination cheese and hors d’oeuvres platter. Admission to the exhibition is included. For reservations, please call the Café Manager at (202) 639-1786. Click here to learn more.

Give the gift of the Corcoran all year round!
Between now and December 17, current Members may purchase gift memberships at a special 20% discount. A Corcoran holiday card will accompany each gift. The perfect stocking stuffer, this is sure to be the most interesting and gracious gift of the season. Gift memberships may be purchased by calling (202) 639-1753. Click here to learn more about Corcoran memberships.

Continuing Education Gift Certificates
With new courses offered throughout the year, Continuing Education gift certificates make the perfect gift for the artists in your life.

Gift certificates for a one-time use may be purchased at a minimum value of $200. They are non-transferable and valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Orders must be received no later than December 17 to be processed in time for Christmas delivery. In-person orders can be processed at the Downtown campus until December 19. For more information, please click here.

Support the Corcoran Annual Fund
Maximize your tax benefits through a year-end gift to the Corcoran. When you make a gift to the Corcoran, you are perpetuating your values and the values of the Corcoran. Gifts can be made in honor or memory of a loved one, and may be doubled if your employer has a matching gift program.

Help us meet our year-end goals by giving to the 2008 Annual Fund before December 31, and know that your 100% tax deductible gift is supporting all facets of the Corcoran—Gallery, College, and community outreach. For more information, call (202) 639-1850, or click here.