It is known internationally for its distinguished collection of historical and modern American Art as well as European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts. The College's Open Program , which offers credit and non-credit classes for children and adults, draws more than 3,500 participants each year. Located at New York Avenue and 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC, the Corcoran is open every day from 10am - 5pm, except Tuesdays, when it is closed to the public, and Thursdays, when it remains open until 9pm. All images are copyrighted by the credited photographers and publications. No reproduction or copying in any way is permitted without express written permission of the photographers and publications.
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All images were judged winners in the 2000 The Eyes of History photo contest. May 23, 2001. The exhibition remains on view in the Corcoran's Hemicycle Gallery until June 18.