Pilot Program

Freedom Through The Arts

Stay tuned!
Registration begins in January 2025, with classes and workshops kicking off in late February 2025.

Discover the Healing Power of Art in Lorton, VA

The Workhouse Arts Center, located in Lorton, Virginia, is proud to announce the launch of Freedom Through the Arts, a pilot program dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. With a commitment to empowering underserved communities, this initiative builds on our history and successful Workhouse Military Arts Initiative (WMAI) model to offer creative pathways for healing, growth, and self-expression.

Who Can Participate?

  1. Adults: Returned citizens seeking an outlet for personal growth, healing, and creative expression.

  2. Families: Loved ones affected by incarceration who want to reconnect through shared artistic experiences.

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What is Freedom Through the Arts?

Let creativity guide your journey toward healing, connection, and growth. Join us for this transformative program and discover the power of art to inspire change.

Free Art Workshops

Provide free art workshops to returned citizens, offering a safe space for creative exploration and skill-building.

Build Confidence & Social Skills

Help participants build self-confidence, social skills, and potential income opportunities through the arts.

Family Healing

Supporting families affected by incarceration with family art workshops, fostering connection and healing through shared artistic activities.

Why Choose Workhouse Arts Center?

Nestled in the heart of historic Lorton, VA, the Workhouse Arts Center is a vibrant cultural destination just 50 miles from Washington, DC. Once a correctional facility, the Workhouse has been transformed into a dynamic hub for creativity, education, and community engagement. With its unique blend of rich history and modern artistic innovation, the Workhouse provides a welcoming space for individuals to explore their creative potential.

Our programs are thoughtfully designed to inspire both personal growth and collective transformation, fostering connections through the arts while celebrating the power of self-expression. Whether you’re an artist, a visitor, or a participant, the Workhouse is a place where history meets hope, and creativity shapes the future.

How to get involved.

Interested in participating or learning more? Join us in this exciting new initiative and help shape the future of community-based arts programming.

Location: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA
Cost: Free for all participants
Travel Subsidies: Available for eligible participants

Freedom@WorkhouseArts.org
(703) 584-2900

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