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An innovative collaboration of visual and performing arts and education in the unique historic setting of the former DC prison.

Exhibitions and Events

April 12, 2013 to May 26, 2013

Public Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13, 2-4pm

An exhibition of Virginia high school art submitted for the Annual Congressional Art Competition from the 11th Congressional District. 

April 13, 2013 to June 16, 2013

Green Group 12 is the name of a group of 5th grade girls from Silverbrook Elementary School who are devoted to saving our Earth.

April 20, 2013 to June 16, 2013

Public Opening Reception: May 11, 6-9pm
Standing Room Only will feature a selection of artist customized bike seats. 

May 1, 2013 to May 31, 2013

We proudly present our Featured Artists and Studio Exhibitions for the month of May at the Workhouse Arts Center. Unless otherwise noted, the opening reception for all studio shows and featured artists listed below will be held campus-wide in conjunction with the 2nd Saturday Art Walk, May 11, from 6-9 pm.

June 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013

We proudly present our Featured Artists and Studio Exhibitions for the month of June at the Workhouse Arts Center. Unless otherwise noted, the opening reception for all studio shows and featured artists listed below will be held campus-wide in conjunction with the 2nd Saturday Art Walk, June 8, from 6-9 pm.

June 1, 2013 to July 28, 2013

Public Opening Reception: Saturday, June 8, 7-11pm
Artist Panel Discussion: June 8, 5pm

The Workhouse Arts Center kicks off the summer with Urban Decay 4, an exhibition of low-brow urban art. 

June 8, 2013

The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community.

June 22, 2013 to August 18, 2013

Public Opening Reception: July 13, 6-9pm

This exhibition will combine works from soldiers who are in transition at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. 360 Degrees of Post-Traumatic Stress will feature sculptural works created by local patients and prints made by veterans from the Combat Paper Project collection. 

July 13, 2013

The 2013 Workhouse Ceramics Program Ice Cream Social Fundraiser will occur on July 13, 2013 from 12-4pm.  The event involves the sale of hand-made ice cream bowls created by our students, ceramic artists and instructors.

July 13, 2013

The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community.

July 31, 2013 to September 8, 2013

Public Opening Reception: August 3, 6-9pm

The Workhouse Arts Center is proud present its 3rd Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics Exhibition 2013

August 10, 2013

The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community.