
Monthly Featured Artists
The Workhouse Arts Center has more than 70+ resident visual artists who occupy studios on campus, as well as a collective group of off-site artists who display their work in the Arches Gallery. Every month, in each building, the work of individual artists or a group of artists is featured in a special exhibition that runs for the entire month. During our Second Saturday art walks our featured artists (and many other studio artists!) are on campus to talk about their work and processes. And, if you love what you see, you can take it with you, as most art on campus is available for purchase!
Visit the Galleries and Exhibitions on Campus:
Wednesday - Saturday, 11am-6pm
Sunday, noon - 5pm
Second Saturday of the month, open until 9pm
W-8: “Whimsey in Uniform” by Pamela Esenmann
Imagine little dragon people as soldiers, and as creatures dressing up. Pam Eisenmann "Pocket Warriors" are inspired by dragons in South Korea, where she briefly lived.
W-5: "WaterWORKS" by Laura Bruce
Water has always been a powerful, soothing, life-force for Laura Bruce due to its massive size, turquoise, blue colors and soothing sounds. For this years show Laura Bruce thought it would be fun to paint different scenarios of water for some refreshing escapes.
W-9: “Earth, Fire, and Vessel” by Erica Smith
Erica Smith has been making pottery since she was 17. Making pottery is Erica's way to unwind, be creative, and live in the present
. Erica Smith’s Earth, Fire, and Vessel exhibit will have a reception during the Second Saturday Art Walk, June 11, 2022 6pm - 9pm
W-7: "Rainbowls" by Sandi Martina
Vibrant, love filled glassworks pay tribute to June Pride Month. Rainbow colors, rainbow people. Raise awareness. Support equality. Celebrate pride.
W-6: "Different Views" by Terry Anstrom
I create these abstract backgrounds and then draw a figure or woman's face on top but I draw the figure with my eyes closed. These are the ladies that live in my head
W-5: "Mark Making" a Group Exhibit
Mark Making - Mark making for an artist is like their personal signature. Each artist uses their tools differently to create form and texture. Come see how the artists in Builing 5 express themselves through their unique use of marks.
W-5: "Color Burst" by Denise Phalan
The works in this show are greatly influenced by Phalan’s years living in Latin America. Several works center around the celebration of the Day of The Dead…
W-10: "Ready, FRONT!" by Dani Figueroa
Ready, FRONT! is a collection of expressive and colorful pieces that showcase what Dani Figueroa’s military service has meant to her.
W-9: “Portraits” by Gene Moty
In “Portraits”, Gene engages with the viewer by providing glimpses into the people of his life through abstract portraits.
W-7: "Glass Ribbons and Friends" by Suellen Black
Suellen volunteered at the Workhouse even before it opened. Once it opened she continued volunteering and taking glass classes. She joined with three other students to share a studio as emerging artists.
W-6: "Women Unseen" by Elizabeth Blaisdell
I create these abstract backgrounds and then draw a figure or woman's face on top but I draw the figure with my eyes closed. These are the ladies that live in my head
W-7: "Visual Verbs" by Candi Cochrane Durusu
Sculpture is action that has been frozen, by hands that have rendered it into a solid material. Verbs are actions frozen into language, by symbols. This show contemplates that space in between.
W-8: Christy Boltersdorf for April 2022
W-8 Ceramic artists share the diversity of their work during April. From functional to sculptural, elegant to whimsical, artists showcase the possibilities of clay.
W-10: “Water” by Mike Stevens
I find beauty in many things, particularly in what most people do not truly see, even though they may “see” these objects every day. I find those overlooked and often missed things and share them with the world through my camera.
W-5: "Exhale" by Phoebe Twichell Peterson
"Exhale" is a series of underwater oil paintings inspired by my reactions to the pandemic and and my concerns for the environment.
W-9: “Backdrop” by Audra Meckstroth
Emerging artist Audra Meckstroth’s exhibit “Backdrop” illustrates the essence of people by focusing on the spaces we craft around us.
On exhibit April 2-May 1, 2022 in Arches Gallery at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia.
W-7: “Pate de verre flowers and plants” by Karen Abbott
A collection of works in Pate de verre consisting of flowers and plants. The works contained in the exhibition are plants coming alive in a springtime greenhouse.
W-6: “Virginia Venues in Maps” by Kevin Poorman
Kevin's love of visual artwork stems from his early upbringing; he grew up working in his family-owned artist supplies and picture framing business in Southern Indiana. He fondly recalls the many artists in his youth who generously shared with him their precious time, creative talents and heartfelt passion for the visual arts.
W-5: “Spring Clean” March 2022 Group Show
Spring Clean - Building 5 artists are cleaning out their studios to make room for new artwork! Earlier work, work not part of a current series or other less expensive work will be marked down for quick sale. If you are a bargain shopper, this is the show for you!
W-8: Ceramics for March 2022
W-8 Ceramic artists share the diversity of their work during March. From functional to sculptural, elegant to whimsical, artists showcase the possibilities of clay.