As the oldest art museum in the nation’s capital and home to Washington’s only college of art and design, the Corcoran Gallery of Art has a tradition of artistic excellence that dates back over 130 years. Corcoran membership offers you unequaled access to one of the world’s finest collections of 19th- and 20th-century American and European art. Members enjoy exclusive opportunities and special access to the museums’ renowned permanent collection, traveling exhibitions, lectures, concerts, live performances, and a dazzling array of social events.
Discover the Corcoran’s Members-only benefits. These special privileges enable you to enjoy the Gallery of the College of Art + Design as an insider every day of the year.
All Members receive the following basic benefits:
- Free year-round admission for one to all ticketed exhibitions (non-Members pay up to $10)
- Invitations to free Member Preview Days for major exhibitions and invitations to free collection and exhibition tours
- One single-use complimentary guest pass good for free admission for a friend
- Free or reduced admission to public programs
- 10% discount in the Corcoran Shop and Café
- Complimentary subscription to the monthly Member e-news
- Waiver of the $35 registration fee and opportunity to register in advance for Continuing Education classes at the Corcoran College of Art + Design
- Opportunity to join the Corcoran’s Special Interest Societies
To join, simply select the membership category below that is right for you, and complete the online application. You may also join by contacting the Membership Office at (202) 639-1753.
We look forward to welcoming you!
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS:
Student membership
National membership
Individual membership (Benefits for 1 person)
Senior Individual membership (age 62+)
Dual membership (benefits for two people)
Senior Dual membership (ages 62+)
Family membership
Supporting Membership
Sponsoring membership
Contributing membership
Fellows of the Corcoran
Chairman’s Guild
Student membership (with valid college ID)
$30 (fully tax deductible)
Please call the membership office at (202) 639-1753
to register for this membership level.
National membership
$45 (fully tax-deductible)
(living 200 miles or further from Washington, D.C.)
Please call the membership office at (202) 639-1753
to register for this membership level.
Individual membership (benefits for 1 person)
$60 (fully tax-deductible)
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Senior Individual membership (age 62+)
$50 (fully tax-deductible)
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Dual membership (benefits for two people)
$90 (fully tax-deductible)
Dual Members receive membership benefits for two people, plus one additional guest pass (total two)
Benefits for two when joining a Special Interest Society.
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Senior Dual membership (ages 62+):
$80 (fully tax-deductible)
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Family membership
$100 (fully tax-deductible)
Family Members receive membership benefits for two adults, plus all children under 21 residing at the same address. Additional benefits include:
- One additional guest pass (total of two)
- Corcoran Family Days and discounted rates on family workshops, birthday parties, and other programs
- Advance notice and waiver of the registration fee for the fun-filled camp creativity and spring break mini-camp
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Supporting membership
$160 ($115 tax-deductible)
Supporting Members receive all of the benefits of Dual Members, plus:
- Reciprocal membership benefits at more than 300 prestigious museums nation-wide
- Invitations for two to exclusive receptions and Member previews for major exhibitions
- 10% discount on tuition for non-credit Continuing Education classes*
- Discounted subscription to Art in America and other publications
- Corcoran Family Days and discounted rates on family workshops, birthday parties, and other programs
- Waiver of the registration fee for the fun-filled camp creativity and spring break mini-camp
- Two addition guest passes (total of four)
*Specialty and off-site courses excluded from this discount. Please see Continuing Education website for more information.
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Sponsoring membership
$295 ($225 tax-deductible)
Sponsoring Members receive all of the benefits of Supporting Members, plus:
- Invitations to exclusive educational lectures, collection and studio tours and programs
- One addition guest pass (total of five)
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Contributing membership
$500 ($440 tax-deductible)
Contributing Members receive all of the benefits of Sponsoring Members, plus:
- Invitations to intimate, complimentary behind-the-scenes experiences with experts and exclusive exhibition tours
- Invitations for two to exclusive receptions and Member previews for ALL exhibitions
- Two complimentary coffees with each visit to the Corcoran
- Inclusion in the Honor Roll of Donors
- One additional guest pass (total of six)
- Opportunity to pay for membership in quarterly installments
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Fellow of the Gallery
$1,000 ($890 tax-deductible)
Fellows of the Corcoran Gallery of Art receive all of the benefits of Contributing membership, plus:
- Invitations to Corcoran VIP events and special gallery tours
- Complimentary admission for two to one local public program
- Complimentary membership for two in the Special Interest Society of your choice
- Two additional guest passes (total of eight)
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Chairman’s Guild
Members of the Chairman’s Guild provide leadership-level support to the Gallery and College and receive insider benefits and privileges. Chairman’s Guild membership begins at $1,500. Please click here or call (202) 639-1753 for more information.
For more information about membership, call (202) 639-1753 or click here to e-mail membership.
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Membership Resources
Member E-Newsletter
Frequently Asked Questions
Reciprocal Memberships
Special Interest Societies
Special Interest Societies allow you to customize your membership experience!
Please note that you must register for one of the basic membership levels (listed on the left) before you may sign-up to enjoy the wonderful benefits of our Special Interest Societies. You will be prompted at check-out.
1869 Society
(an additional $65)
Join one of the most dynamic young professionals groups in Washington, D.C. and enjoy the benefits of exclusive networking and socializing with other up-and-coming art patrons ages 25 to 42.
Corcoran Contemporaries
(AN ADDITIONAL $70)
The Contemporaries helps hundreds of people gain a new appreciation for and understanding of contemporary art by supporting exhibitions and sponsoring significant programs related to contemporary culture.
Business and Professional Women of the Corcoran
(an additional $85)
BPW is a special group of Corcoran friends who come together to support the arts while networking with some of the city’s most dynamic executive women.
For more information about membership, call (202) 639-1753 or click here to e-mail membership.
Make a 100% tax-deductible donation to the Corcoran Annual Fund today!
Members receive advance registration opportunities on all Continuing Education courses, click here to take advantage of this offer. |
