For July 2022 each of the Arches Artists are displaying their favorite piece of artwork in the Featured Artist area. Artists include: Melinda Harleman, Sandra McClelland Lewin, Katherine Owens, Gene Moty, Dean McIntyre, Carol Mather and Kathleen Best Gillman.

In this exhibition, Nanette showcases two of her favorite subjects, the human form and flowers. The choice of medium depends on how it can best convey the expression and uniqueness of the subject. Not only does she paints on the canvas, but also on bags and edibles. Her award-winning painted cakes have proven that her artistry goes beyond the canvas.

Though it appears similar to Pointillism, G. Jackson Tanner’s personal experience with mass-production printing is more closely linked to my new application methodology. This work was produced by hand using the physicality I have to use with the use of basic painting tools; neither automated presses, nor were pneumatic processes utilized.

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.

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.

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

Vibrant, love filled glassworks pay tribute to June Pride Month. Rainbow colors, rainbow people. Raise awareness. Support equality. Celebrate pride.

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

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.

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…

Ready, FRONT! is a collection of expressive and colorful pieces that showcase what Dani Figueroa’s military service has meant to her.

In “Portraits”, Gene engages with the viewer by providing glimpses into the people of his life through abstract portraits.

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.

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

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 Ceramic artists share the diversity of their work during April. From functional to sculptural, elegant to whimsical, artists showcase the possibilities of clay.

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.

"Exhale" is a series of underwater oil paintings inspired by my reactions to the pandemic and and my concerns for the environment.

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.

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.