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Magnificent Distances by the DC Street Photography Collective
Apr 27
Magnificent Distances by the DC Street Photography Collective

The political arena often dominates the narrative surrounding the nation’s capital. Stereotypical images of power-hungry politicians give an impression that the District is a dark and serious place full of evildoers and over achievers. This exhibition is a collaborative effort to humanize our hometown of Washington, DC.

Annual Congressional Art Competition
May 4
Annual Congressional Art Competition

Workhouse Arts Center is proud to present an exhibition of artworks Workhouse Arts Center is proud to present the Annual Congressional Art Competition, which features the artwork of high school students from within the 11th Congressional District of Virginia.

Tulpa by DC Cosplay Photo Shoots
May 6
Tulpa by DC Cosplay Photo Shoots

The costume artists and photographers from DC Cosplay Photo Shoots bring fictional characters and creatures of the imagination to life in their collaborative works.

Second Saturday Art Walk Celebrating the Performing Arts at Workhouse!
May 11
Second Saturday Art Walk Celebrating the Performing Arts at Workhouse!

Join us for a musical Second Saturday art walk celebrating the Performing Arts at Workhouse!

As always, we will have brand new exhibitions from our monthly featured artists (on display for the entire month).

Homecoming Concert 2024
May 11
Homecoming Concert 2024

Performers from past Workhouse productions take the stage in homecoming reunion and celebration of the Performing Arts at Workhouse Arts Center. The concert will feature a ‘house band’ of musicians that have performed ‘behind the scenes’ at the Workhouse Theatre.

Learning at Lunch - Stoney Lonesome
May 24
Learning at Lunch - Stoney Lonesome

Tucked away in a wooded area off of Ox Road is a small plot of land that was set aside during the early years of the prison for a very specific purpose – Stoney Lonesome Cemetery.

South County Pyramid Show
May 25
South County Pyramid Show

Workhouse Arts Center is proud to present the South County Pyramid Show, featuring the work of over 100 kindergarten through 12th Grade students from six different schools in Fairfax, Virginia.

Counting the Days - Exhibition
Jun 1
Counting the Days - Exhibition

Celebrate the opening of our new exhibit Counting the Days with us. This installation recreates a moment in time from our past as a former prison site – the Lorton Correctional Complex.

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Homecoming Concert 2024
May
11
Performing Arts, Free

Homecoming Concert 2024

Performers from past Workhouse productions take the stage in homecoming reunion and celebration of the Performing Arts at Workhouse Arts Center. The concert will feature a ‘house band’ of musicians that have performed ‘behind the scenes’ at the Workhouse Theatre.

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The Drowsy Chaperone
May
18
to Jun 23
Performing Arts

The Drowsy Chaperone

With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on.

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