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Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities can include art gallery docents, theatre programming assistance, facility support, and more.
Instructors
ARTfactory is always looking for instructors for our year-round education programming in visual and performing arts.
Internships
We take pride in investing in the future of our youth and offer unpaid internships in our education & theatre programs.
Upcoming Events
Events

Journey to Drawing: Gaining Perspective
FeaturedWhether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these classes will explore the basis of all art...drawing! This series is designed to identify fundamental drawing […]

Calligraphy for Beginners
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesLearn the art of "Beautiful Writing" with renowned artist Michele Frantz. Students will be introduced to the versatile "Bookhand" alphabet, suitable for both elegant documents and everyday writing. After this […]

Adventure Story Drama (3-5)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesDo you have a little that loves to live large? Come out to our brand new theatre class for kids ages 3-5! Students will bring beloved storybooks to life through […]

Mindful Mambo
FeaturedCity of Manassas Community Center 8750 Sudley Rd, Manassas, United States2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and this class is sure to get you moving in the right direction! In a world full of multitasking and long […]

Mindful Landscapes: A Free Wellness Workshop
FeaturedCity of Manassas Community Center 8750 Sudley Rd, Manassas, United States2026 is the year to focus on your mental and physical health, and this Wellness series is the perfect place to start! Come and paint a beautiful landscape scene using […]

Paper Quilling for Calm
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United States2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this entry in our ARTful Wellness series, brought to you in partnership with […]

Cut From the Heart: Collage Journey Guided by the Heart
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesIn honor of Black Women's History Month, Detox Art invites you into something softer — a space where creativity isn't a performance, and expression isn't graded. Cut from the Heart […]

“4 the Love of Virginia” by Christine Raymond
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United States"4 the Love of Virginia" Christine Raymond Solo ExhibitExhibit dates: April 22, 2026-May 31, 2026Artist Reception: Saturday, April 25, 6-8 PMRSVP: https://insidenovatix.com/events/4-the-love-of-virginia-opening-reception-4-25-2026-210448 View the artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy wine […]

Breaking and Making Glass Art
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesIf glass art has always seemed like an intimidating venture, then this is the workshop for you! Join us for a fun class where you will create your own special […]

Character Canvas: The Art of Cartooning
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesTurn your doodles into dynamic heroes and villains! This intensive, one-off workshop is designed for young artists who want to level up their drawing skills and learn the secrets behind […]

“4 the Love of Virginia” Artist Reception
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United States"4 the Love of Virginia" Christine Raymond Solo ExhibitExhibit dates: April 22, 2026-May 31, 2026Artist Reception: Saturday, April 25, 6-8 PMRSVP: https://insidenovatix.com/events/4-the-love-of-virginia-opening-reception-4-25-2026-210448 View the artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy wine […]

Latin Dance 101
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesJoin us for a one-off workshop that introduces the basics of popular styles of Latin Dance. Students will explore Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue and practice hearing the difference in these […]

Intro to 3D Needlefelting
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesDo you love little plushes and figures, but wish you could make your own cute characters? Step into a world of fluffy wool and explore needlefelting! Through this workshop, you’ll […]

Graffiti 101: Blackbook Sessions
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThis class will focus on the fundamental skillset of drawing letters and characters. Looking at the work of graffiti artists from around the globe, we’ll analyze the different styles and […]

Watercolor Tips and Techniques to Build Confidence
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesInterested in Watercolors, but afraid to take a class for fear of being out of your depth? Local artist Mike Flynn has designed a course perfect for the absolute beginner […]

Intro to Theatre for Kids (5-8)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThis class is designed for younger students ages 5-8 to begin to learn the fundamentals of acting such as storytelling, creative movement, vocalization, and confidence in front of a group. […]

Mother Nature’s Revenge: Writing Eco-Horror
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThe Art of Writing: Mother Nature’s Revenge is a four-week Eco-Horror themed writing course. The world is on fire, and it only seems to be getting worse by the day. […]

Latin Cardio
FeaturedCity of Manassas Community Center 8750 Sudley Rd, Manassas, United StatesGet ready to move with a Latin focused Cardio class to get your heart rate pumping and your body in motion. This follow along style class with focus on repetitive […]

Lionel Bart’s Oliver!
Featured Lionel Bart’s Oliver!Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, United StatesPresented by ARTfactory's Pied Piper Theatre

Artist Talk & Live Demo with Christine Raymond, “4 the Love of Virginia”
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United States"4 the Love of Virginia" Christine RaymondExhibit dates: April 22, 2026-May 31, 2026Artist Talk & Live Demonstration: Saturday, May 9, 2-4 PMWitness the artist in action and learn more about […]

Springtime Clay Creations
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesCelebrate the blooming season by getting your hands messy in our Spring Time Clay workshop! This two-part series is designed for older kids and teens to explore the fun of […]

Painting Acrylics with Jortt
Featured Acrylic Painting with JorttARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesJohn will present a two hour class where he leads students in painting an original piece of art based on his signature strange and wonderful style using acrylic paints. […]

Medusa & Circe
Featured Medusa & CirceARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesMedusa & Circe: An Odyssey, the Myth that Born Them All is a devised theatrical work created through ARTfactory’s Pied Piper Theatre Intensives, where ensemble collaboration, physical storytelling, and mythic […]
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