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Corcoran Gallery of Art. FotoWeek DC, an organization that has quickly gained international renown for its wide range of exhibitions and events in celebration of photography, is pleased to announce that it has formed a partnership with the venerable Corcoran Gallery of Art and Corcoran College of Art + Design, located in the heart of Washington, DC.The new partnership will be celebrated with a kick-off event on July 22 from 7p.m. to 10p.m. in the Atrium of the Corcoran Gallery of Art located at 500 Seventeenth Street, NW. Several exciting announcements will be made at the launch event, including the details of the third annual FotoWeek DC International Awards Competition and party guests will be among the first to get a look at FotoWorld, the innovative new online photography community presented by FotoWeek DC.

Admission to the event includes a subscription to the directory, complimentary admission to the Corcoran’s newest exhibition, Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration, and participation in an interactive photo booth with live projections of portraits during the party, as well as complimentary prints to take away. Music will be provided by Matthew Hemerlein + DJ Chris Nitti.

Tickets cost is $20 and can be purchased online at www.FotoWeekDC.org starting July 8, 2010. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.