Discover Marine Life, a shimmering tribute to ocean beauty by glass artist Sarah Wicks. On view August 1–31 in W-7, this exhibit features miniature underwater scenes and handcrafted sea life jewelry in glass and wood. Join the artist at the opening reception on August 9 from 6–9pm.

Collective Reason presents over three years of abstract painting by Bill Firestone, showcasing large and medium-scale works that explore form, color, and artistic freedom. Experience this powerful solo exhibition in Gallery W-10 from August 9–September 7, 2025, with an opening reception on August 9, 6–9pm.

Join us in building W-5 for Celebration, a lively group exhibit honoring 17 years of artmaking at Workhouse Arts Center. The show bursts with color and community spirit. Don’t miss the festive opening on August 9, complete with a scavenger hunt, raffle, and refreshments.

Calling all seafaring adventurers, pirates, and merfolk—20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Mia Klavon dives into the surreal beauty of the ocean. Featuring fantastical sea creatures, majestic ships, and enchanting mermaids, this solo exhibit celebrates the magic of the deep through the lens of pop surrealism and fantasy.

Journey through castles, cathedrals, and countryside in European Travels by Terry Anstrom. This exhibit captures the romance and rich heritage of destinations from the Moselle River to Prague and the rolling hills of Tuscany. With scenes of medieval towers, Renaissance churches, and historic cityscapes, Anstrom’s work invites viewers to experience Europe’s timeless beauty.

In “Te veo de VENTANILLA,” Peruvian-born artist Andy Gomez uses vivid, mixed-media works to reflect on personal experience, cultural heritage, and the many ways Peru is seen—and unseen.

A Feast for the Eyes – Earth to Table brings together thirteen ceramic artists in an invitational exhibit that reimagines the functional beauty of the dining table. On view from July 2 through August 31, 2025, this W-8 Gallery showcase features handcrafted tableware and vessels that blur the line between everyday utility and art.

In “Animal Spirits,” glass artist Candi Durusu explores the ancient symbolism of masks and the transformative power of glass, inviting viewers into a space where spirit and form collide.

In “Myth to Reality”, artist Kate Brogdon reimagines traditional portraiture through a mythic lens, blending fantastical imagery with everyday objects. This exhibit invites viewers to consider how perception, memory, and imagination shape our understanding of reality. Featuring dreamlike works inspired by redwoods, health rituals, and cultural fragments, the series offers new narratives that question what we choose to see and remember.

“Routes” by Fernando Osorio is a powerful collection of abstract works that explore the spiritual and expressive potential of form, color, and line. Drawing on archetypes, symbolism, and natural patterns, Osorio’s pieces—most created in 2016—form a visual language that connects the physical with the intangible. Rooted in global traditions and modern abstraction, Routes invites viewers on a journey through inner and universal terrains.

“Drawn to Travel” invites you into the sketchbooks of watercolor artist Marni Maree, showcasing painted and inked pages from her global journeys—and inviting you to add your own creativity to the experience.

W-10 presents Routes, a contemplative exhibition of abstract paintings by Fernando Osorio, on view June 11–July 6, 2025. Drawing from global visual traditions and spiritual insight, Osorio’s works treat line, color, and form as living elements in a personal language of meaning and mystery.

In Mixed State, Claire R. Lynch presents a striking series of sculptures that give form to the emotional and psychological dualities of bipolar disorder. On view at W-6 from June 4–27, 2025, the work is as alluring as it is unsettling—twisting between chaos and control, beauty and imbalance.

“Menagerie” is a vibrant group exhibition by Building 5 artists celebrating the wonder and symbolism of animals through diverse creative lenses. Join us for the opening reception on May 10 from 6–9 PM.

In “My Favorite Things,” artist M. Jane Johnson shares a heartfelt selection of her most cherished paintings from past exhibitions, spanning her three signature styles.

In “May Flowers,” glass artist Sandi Martina captures spring’s vibrant bloom with colorful, sculptural works inspired by nature, on view throughout May in the W7 Glasshouse Gallery.

Wanderjahr is a vibrant collection of fiber art by Joan Hutten, on view May 7–June 8, 2025, at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. Featuring woven wall hangings and wearable pieces, the exhibit celebrates a year of experimentation and artistic curiosity.

Explore the whimsical and sculptural imagination of Pamela Eisenmann in The Fun Room: Creatures and Fantasies, on view May 4–31, 2025, at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. Through clay, Eisenmann brings to life fantastical creatures and curious characterizations that reveal what animals might dream of when we’re not looking. Join us for the opening reception on May 10 from 6–8 pm.

Faces and Places is a powerful group exhibition by the W5 resident artists, on view April 10–May 4, 2025, at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. Through expressive portraits and evocative landscapes, the exhibition explores how people and places shape our stories.

"Wood Works" by Cameron Porter highlights the versatility and beauty of wood through innovative sculptures. Known for his multidisciplinary background, Porter combines sustainability and creativity, often upcycling reclaimed wood to craft dynamic, textured works. On view at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA, from April 10 – May 4, 2025.