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

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W-10: "El Reclamo de la Sombra (The Shadow's Claim)" by Jose Caicedo

"The shadow self is not inherently negative or evil but a natural and necessary part of human nature." — Carl Jung

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W-8: “Let’s Eat” by Christy Boltersdorf Double Month Feature

Food is a way to bring people together, but what it’s served on is also a conversation starter. A delicious meal presented on an attractive handmade vessel is like a painting with the perfect frame

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W-7: "Carceral Cats" by Candi Durusu

Many prisons have programs that include pets care as a part of rehabilitation for the incarcerated. The Lorton Workhouse also had a program, which focused on cats. This August show in the Glasshouse is in honor of these cats and the incarcerated who cared for them.

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W-6: “Visions” by Alison Landry

“Visions” is a new collection of figurative and portrait paintings in oil by Alison Landry.

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W-10: "TAKE A LEAP...into abstraction" by Mary Kane

"TAKE A LEAP into abstraction" invites the viewers to see the artist's progression from expressing the attack on the towers in 2001, to diving into her unconscious and enjoying the vibrations of color against color. Instead of the darkness of 9/11 she is all about "CREATING LIFE".

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W-9: “Landscape Painting - Realistic or Impressionistic” by Kathleen Best Gillmann - Double Month Feature

Award-winning artist Kathleen Best Gillmann specializes in landscape paintings often featuring reflective water and brilliant or subtle skies.

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W-5: “Midsummer Musing” a Group Show

Midsummer Musings is a group show inspired by summer imagery.

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W-5: “July Juxtapositions” a Group Show

July Juxtapositions is a group show in Building 5 featuring the colors and themes of summer.

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W-8: “Remembering Korea” by Sarah Wise Double Month Feature

”Remembering Korea” is a series of works that explores Sarah Wise memories from growing up in Korea. There is color and play and humor that she hopes will put a smile on your face.

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W-6: “Norwegian Highlights” by Terry Anstrom

Terry Anstrom, watercolorist, displays her latest artwork, entitled “Norwegian Highlights”. The paintings feature scenes from her trip to Norway and crossing the Arctic Circle during the time of the”Midnight Sun”.

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W-7: "Sea Glass: Inspirations from Mother Blue" by Sandi Martina

Sculptural and functional kilnformed art glass inspired by warm summer breezes, hypnotic undulating waves and shimmering golden sands. What treasures will you find from our glorious Mother Blue?

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W-7: "Whimsical Happenings" by Winn Jones

Whimsical Happenings consists of glass critters on driftwood pieces from Potomac River and coral pieces from beach at Cozumel, Mexico.