About Argentina Copello Dudley
A native of the Dominican Republic, Argentina Copello brought her passion for art and art history with her to Washington when her father was named ambassador to the United States in 1943.
For a quarter of a century, she devoted her time and energy to the Corcoran. A leader in establishing the volunteer docent program, Argentina quickly became one of the Gallery’s champions. She chaired the Corcoran Ball in 1976 and served as president of the Corcoran Women’s Committee from 1978 to 1980. She also promoted the establishment of a permanent education department at the Corcoran, personally providing funds for staffing.
A talented artist herself, Argie, as her friends knew her, shared her knowledge and motivated others by training dozens of docents and giving hundreds of gallery tours to children and adults.
With enormous energy and enthusiasm, Argentina Copello Dudley viewed art and art education as illuminating forces that enable people to experience the world with a greater understanding. The Corcoran was fortunate to be the recipient of the devotion and talent of this very gracious lady.
Image credit: Argentina Copello Dudley, 1960 by Enrique Segura, Madrid, Oil on Canvas.
Photography credit: Robert and Aida Mates.
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