CCA+D: The Eyes of History 2005: An Exhibition of Award-Winning Photographs by White House Photojournalists

May 21–June 20, 2005

Washington, DC – Showcasing the work of the nation’s most distinguished group of photojournalists – the White House News Photographers’ Association (WHNPA) – The Eyes of History 2005 features compelling images documenting the year’s top news stories. Photographs in the exhibition capture a broad spectrum of human emotion and show a variety of poignant moments. In its fifth year at the Corcoran, the exhibition is on view at the Museum from May 21 through June 20, 2005.

“The Eyes of History 2005 is a wonderful retrospective of the past year with images that will be remembered for years to come,” notes Susan Walsh, President of WHNPA. “Our ongoing partnership with the Corcoran provides us with a wonderful opportunity to showcase the award-winning work of our members at a major museum and to participate in a unique educational program.”

The Corcoran College of Art + Design and the White House News Photographers’ Association entered into a collaborative partnership in February 2001. Drawing on WHNPA photojournalists serve as faculty, the College launched a four-year BFA degree program in Photojournalism. The program is unique in that it is a course of study in photojournalism housed in a college of art. The BFA program provides students with unprecedented access to the many powerful newsmaking venues in the nation’s capital, offering them a rare opportunity to learn how to use their skills creatively and expressively in one of the most competitive professional environments in the world. This year marks the graduation of the second class of Corcoran photojournalists.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with the WHNPA,” says Christina DePaul, Dean of the Corcoran College of Art + Design. “It is an outstanding opportunity for us annually to expose our students to the best in photojournalism today.”

EXHIBITION SPONSORSHIP
The Eyes Of History 2005 is organized by the White House News Photographers' Association and the Corcoran College of Art + Design. This exhibition is generously supported in part by the National Geographic Society, Tiffen, and Nikon. In-kind support is provided by the Sony Technology Center, Pittsburgh.

ABOUT THE WHITE HOUSE NEWS PHOTOGRAPHERS’ ASSOCIATION
The White House News Photographers’ Association is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests of Washington’s professional photojournalists in pursuit of their mission. Since 1921, when the WHNPA was formed, members have covered events and activities of major world importance, traveled with presidents and photographed presidents, royalty, diplomats and newsmakers. WHNPA photographers have been at the forefront of video and photographic technology and have recorded some of the world’s great moments. For more information and to view the winning images of The Eyes of History 2005 annual contest, go to www.whnpa.org.

ABOUT THE CORCORAN COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN
The Corcoran College of Art + Design, founded in 1890, is Washington’s only accredited college of art and design and ranks today among America’s oldest and most distinguished colleges of the visual arts. The College enrolls nearly 350 full-time Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates in five majors: Fine Art, Photography, Photojournalism, Graphic Design and Digital Media Design. It also offers a two-year Associate of Fine Arts degree program in Fine Art, Photography, Graphic Design, Digital Media Design and Interior Design. More than 3,500 Washington-area residents participate each year in the College’s Continuing Education program which encompasses more than 250 courses and seven certificate programs aimed at meeting the needs of part-time adult students. Year-round classes (including a special summer camp program) designed especially for children and teenagers ages 4 and up are also offered. The scholarship fund at the Corcoran College of Art + Design provides an opportunity for talented art and design students to attend the Corcoran without regard to income.

The Corcoran Gallery of Art is located at New York Avenue and 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC, and is open every day, except Tuesday, 10 am - 5 pm and until 9 pm on Thursday. The Corcoran is closed every Tuesday. Admission to the Corcoran is: $6.75 for adults; $4.75 for senior citizens; $3 for students with current ID; and $12 for families. Free for Members and children under 12. Admission is “pay as you wish” on Monday all day and on Thursday after 5 pm. The public information line for the museum is (202) 639-1700. The information line for the college is (202) 639-1800.

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CONTACT:
Kristin Guiter
Manager of Media Relations
(202) 639-1867,
kguiter@corcoran.org

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