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-9: “My Thoughts, Your Thoughts” by Donald Cicconi- Double Month Feature

Donald Cicconi’s "My Thoughts, Your Thoughts" challenges viewers to find their own meaning in his abstract, subconscious-driven artwork. With no set message, each piece invites personal interpretation, making the viewer an integral part of the experience. Visit Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA, from Dec 14 – Feb 1, 2025, and share your thoughts at the interactive exhibition. Opening reception on Dec 14.

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W-5: “I Spy” by Denise Shamoun Phalan

Denise Shamoun Phalan’s "I Spy" explores the art of observation through vivid oil paintings. With dynamic color and thoughtful compositions, Phalan directs the viewer’s eye to moments of quiet beauty and hidden narratives. Experience this captivating exhibition from Nov 6 – Dec 11 at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA, with a special reception on Nov 9.

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W-6: “Recent Work” by Alison Landry

Alison's work is rooted in the rich tradition of figurative realism. Her paintings range from loose and expressive sketches to work that is more carefully studied and resolved, yet still painterly.

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W-6: “Works in Wood” by Cameron Porter

In Cameron Porter’s opinion, Wood is the most versatile and innately beautiful medium. It is flexible, yet strong. It can be easily carved, bent, cut, and shaped with imagination as the only limit.

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W-7: "Curls and Swirls" by David Barnes

Bringing the brilliance, color, and dimension of art glass together with the art of design forms an exciting visual experience full of visions, impressions, and memories. Exhibited works explore the interaction of movement, structure, and color.

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W-5: “Elsewhere” by Michele Montalbano

Michele Montalbano paints invented landscapes that focus on everyday escapism. A California native, Michele grew up outdoors, inherently drawn to nature. Her recent body of work depicts a world that honors nature’s beauty and provides hope and a momentary escape from a chaotic, ever-changing world—for the artist and the viewer.

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W-5: “Just Because” by Lynn Goldstein

Lynn Goldstein's current exhibition, "Just Because," is inspired by a profound shift in her artistic journey from representational work to abstraction. This transformation reflects Goldstein's fascination with the beauty of nature and the passage of time.

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W-7:"Hot Stuff" a Group Show

Passion for glass craft is expressed in the fiery colors and bold designs of artworks, functional items, decorative objects, and jewelry. The glass house also features beautiful, cool, and calming pieces that are on display for your viewing pleasure and available for acquisition.

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