“The Jinx Hazel Award is ArtsFairfax's premier award recognizing an individual or organization whose vision and commitment has helped shape the cultural life of Fairfax County. Workhouse Arts Center… is the 2023 recipient of the ArtsFairfax Jinx Hazel Award, the premier arts and culture award for Fairfax County.”

“Performing and visual arts, events ranging from Tai Chi to a beer festival and a history lesson on the women's suffrage movement at the Lucy Burns Museum make the Fairfax County venue a cultural hub.”

InsideNOVA highlights the upcoming event BrewWorks Festival “The event will showcase about 15 local breweries, three wineries and two spirit distilleries. Participating vendors are expected to include Bunnyman Brewing, Ono Brewing Company, Mustang Sally Brewing Company and Buskey Cider.”

The LOVEworks sign at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton has a fresh new look thanks to the meticulous work of fiber artist Marisela Rumberg.

“The artist’s work provides a space for the contemplation of life stages that we all encounter. The result is a body of work that allows for meaningful but also multiple interpretations by the viewer.”

InsideNOVA highlights the upcoming event AutoWorks Festival “The event, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is free to the public. There is a $30 car registration fee for individuals who would like to participate by showcasing their classic cars. The event will take place in the center’s North Parking Lot. Rain date is June 4.”

“Kauffman’s paintings remind us that art has the power to raise awareness and create change…others that do not notice the plastic bags and ropes entangling the turtles that are painted to represent just one of the ways that humankind’s actions have impacted the endangered animals.”

The Workhouse production, “Urinetown” opens to rave reviews from DC Theater Arts

“A knockout production with a great cast and equally stellar design, the entire show is one big guilty pleasure.”

Fairfax County Times highlights the Lucy Burns Museum as a site to visit for Women’s History Month.

“Lucy Burns Museum at the Workhouse Arts Center, is dedicated to the [91-year] history of the federal prison in Lorton, from its early days as a workhouse, to its final days as an overcrowded penitentiary. There is a special emphasis placed on the brief window in time when the history of the suffragists, and the history of the prison overlap. ”

“A large part of Fairfax County's creative spirit flourishes at the Workhouse Arts Center, known for its galleries and exhibitions, performing arts experiences, and all things imaginative. However, beneath the surface of its extensive art collection is a revolutionary story of resilience that changed the face of American politics as we know it.”

The Beat Generation of the late 1950s had goatees, guitars and visions which are all captured by the artists of the Workhouse Arts Center’s “Daddy-O,” art movement which is displayed for the next month in Lorton.

“Amazingly, most of the artworks are displayed in one of its galleries which you can see up close during your visit. Remember to include the Workhouse Arts Center in your itinerary to see impressive paintings, sculptures, and other artworks up close.”

Connection Newspapers interviews Sam Gray, co-owner of Bunnyman Brewery in Burke, VA, about opening his second brewery at the Workhouse Arts Center later this year.

InsideNova features Workhouse winter-spring music and comedy performances.

“The scheduled concerts range from a classic, old Hollywood-style jazz singer to a family friendly, progressive hip-hop artist. Comedy show formats include an audience participation round-table discussion and individual stand-up comedians.”

Jessica Barraclough, who played Kira in the Workhouse production of Xanadu, received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical by the Helen Hayes Awards.

Thank you, Northern Virginia Magazine for choosing the Workhouse Arts Center as one of the 2022 Winners for "Best Art Gallery" in Northern Virginia!

FFXNow reports on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ lease approval of Bunnyman Brewing.

DC Metro Theater Arts reviews “Women Playing Hamlet”

The Beacon reports on the past, present, and future of the Workhouse Arts Center.

WTOP shares a preview of the Haunt: Nightmare Harvest