Virginia Art Factory

"4 the Love of Virginia" by Christine Raymond
2026-04-22 10:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 UTC | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
“4 the Love of Virginia” Christine Raymond Solo ExhibitExhibit dates: April 22, 2026-June 14, 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 and light refreshments at this free event.Artist Talk & Live Demonstration: Saturday, May 9, 2-4 PMAbout the ExhibitFor over a decade, plein air artist Christine Raymond has found endless inspiration in the great outdoors. Her upcoming solo exhibition, 4 the Love of Virginia, is a visual love letter to the diverse landscapes of her adopted home state.
Drawing upon more than two years of exploration across Virginia’s five distinct geographic regions—the Coastal Plain (Tidewater), Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau—this body of work captures the spirit and diversity of the state’s natural beauty. Each region, with its own character and charm, has uniquely shaped the artist’s creative vision.
Approximately 75% of the works in 4 the Love of Virginia were painted on location, allowing viewers to experience the immediacy and authenticity of plein air artistry. The remaining 25% are larger, more expressionistic pieces in oil and cold wax, developed from plein air studies. These studio works convey the artist’s emotional and interpretive response to the landscapes that have moved her most deeply.
4 the Love of Virginia is more than an exhibition—it is an invitation to explore, reflect, and fall in love with Virginia’s rich and varied terrain. Through her art, Christine Raymond hopes to inspire others to discover the state’s natural wonders and share in the profound sense of place that has shaped her life and work.

Contact ARTfactory, Gallery Director: Jordan Exum | jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org 9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110 | 703-330-2787 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10 am-5 pm), Sunday (12-5 pm) VirginiaARTfactory.org

Lionel Bart's Oliver!
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
In honor of their 100th production, Piped Piper Theatre presents the beloved musical Oliver!
Discover the heartwarming tale of Oliver! – the musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic story. Follow young orphan Oliver Twist on his journey from a grim London workhouse to the bustling streets filled with colorful characters, unforgettable songs, and timeless lessons about hope and belonging. With favorites like “Consider Yourself” and “Where is Love?”, Oliver! is a captivating adventure for audiences of all ages!
May 9th & 10th at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
Lionel Bart’s Oliver! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Artist Talk & Live Demo with Christine Raymond, "4 the Love of Virginia"
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, 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 the inspiration for her newest collection of work “4 the Love of Virginia”.About the ExhibitFor over a decade, plein air artist Christine Raymond has found endless inspiration in the great outdoors. Her upcoming solo exhibition, 4 the Love of Virginia, is a visual love letter to the diverse landscapes of her adopted home state.
Drawing upon more than two years of exploration across Virginia’s five distinct geographic regions—the Coastal Plain (Tidewater), Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau—this body of work captures the spirit and diversity of the state’s natural beauty. Each region, with its own character and charm, has uniquely shaped the artist’s creative vision.
Approximately 75% of the works in 4 the Love of Virginia were painted on location, allowing viewers to experience the immediacy and authenticity of plein air artistry. The remaining 25% are larger, more expressionistic pieces in oil and cold wax, developed from plein air studies. These studio works convey the artist’s emotional and interpretive response to the landscapes that have moved her most deeply.
4 the Love of Virginia is more than an exhibition—it is an invitation to explore, reflect, and fall in love with Virginia’s rich and varied terrain. Through her art, Christine Raymond hopes to inspire others to discover the state’s natural wonders and share in the profound sense of place that has shaped her life and work.

Contact ARTfactory, Gallery Director: Jordan Exum | jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org 9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110 | 703-330-2787 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10 am-5 pm), Sunday (12-5 pm) VirginiaARTfactory.org

Open Flow Friday
2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Open Flow Friday at the ARTfactory
Friday, May 15, 7:00-9:00 pm
(9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110)
(Free & open to the public)
We invite you to join us for ARTfactory’s “Open Flow Friday” event on Friday, May 15 from 7 to 9 pm in the art gallery (1st floor)!
Open Flow Friday applies a creative spin to the “open mic night” concept, additionally encouraging ALL types of creatives to participate, present, and/or perform their craft! Open Flow Friday offers an open mic, and open art demonstration space for local artists to share their art form with an audience, whether you are a poet, author, musician, artist, etc. This is your safe space for creativity, community, and self-expression! This event is free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up.
Interested participants should plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to add their name to the performance sign-up list.

Medusa & Circe
2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Medusa & 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 inquiry drive the creative process. Rather than retelling classical myths as fixed narratives, the piece reimagines Medusa and Circe as central figures in a shared odyssey. Medusa and Circe are no longer cautionary tales or antagonists to heroes, but myth-makers in their own right—voices emerging from the margins to reclaim agency over their stories.

Lazy Art Night
2026-05-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Lazy Art Night
Wednesday, May 20, 6:00-9:00 pm
(9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110)
(Free & open to the public)
Lazy Art night is returning one more time indoors before summer with @thecozyexperience ! We hope you can join us for a creative community evening on Wednesday, May 20, 6-9 PM. Lazy art night is a low-stakes, bring your own (BYO) art project gathering where you can work on an artistic project of your own amongst company or start something creative using any of the supplies provided.
📍 ARTfactory
⏰ May 20, 6-9 PM
This event is presented by The Cozy Experience and the ARTfactory.

Disney Newsies
2026-06-05 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States

Saturday Reset Yoga
2026-06-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | City of Manassas Community Center, 8750 Sudley Rd, Manassas, 20110, United States
Ease into your weekend with a grounding Yoga Flow designed for all levels. Through mindful movement, breathwork, and moments of stillness, you’ll create space to unwind, reconnect, and move at your own pace. Come as you are—this class is a space to feel supported, relaxed, and at home in your body.
Please note that yoga mats will not be provided – you will need to bring your own.
Ages 15+
Saturday, June 13th
1-2 pm
Registration Fee: FREE!!
This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with the City of Manassas.

Closing Reception, "4 the Love of Virginia" by Christine Raymond
2026-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
“4 the Love of Virginia” Christine Raymond Solo ExhibitExhibit dates: April 22, 2026-June 14, 2026Closing Reception: Sunday, June 14, 2-4 PMView the artwork, chat with the artist, and enjoy light refreshments at this free event.About the ExhibitFor over a decade, plein air artist Christine Raymond has found endless inspiration in the great outdoors. Her upcoming solo exhibition, 4 the Love of Virginia, is a visual love letter to the diverse landscapes of her adopted home state.
Drawing upon more than two years of exploration across Virginia’s five distinct geographic regions—the Coastal Plain (Tidewater), Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau—this body of work captures the spirit and diversity of the state’s natural beauty. Each region, with its own character and charm, has uniquely shaped the artist’s creative vision.
Approximately 75% of the works in 4 the Love of Virginia were painted on location, allowing viewers to experience the immediacy and authenticity of plein air artistry. The remaining 25% are larger, more expressionistic pieces in oil and cold wax, developed from plein air studies. These studio works convey the artist’s emotional and interpretive response to the landscapes that have moved her most deeply.
4 the Love of Virginia is more than an exhibition—it is an invitation to explore, reflect, and fall in love with Virginia’s rich and varied terrain. Through her art, Christine Raymond hopes to inspire others to discover the state’s natural wonders and share in the profound sense of place that has shaped her life and work.

Contact ARTfactory, Gallery Director: Jordan Exum | jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org 9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110 | 703-330-2787 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10 am-5 pm), Sunday (12-5 pm) VirginiaARTfactory.org

ARTfactory Summer Camps
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-19 16:00, 2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-26 16:00, 2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-07-03 16:00, 2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 16:00 (America/New_York) | VA

So Much Drama
2026-06-23 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
So Much Drama is a weeklong generative stage and screenwriting course for teenagers that explores the structure and forms around both playwriting and film writing. Throughout the week, we’ll practice getting down the structure and format, discuss our favorite plays and films, and create our own short works ready for the stage and screen.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of fresh writing, peer feedback, and practical tools to continue your writing journey beyond the workshop.
Come ready to write, share, and grow.
This workshop is open to writers of all levels and genres.
Ages 13-18
Tuesday-Friday, 2-5 pm
June 23-26
Registration Fee: $228

Payment plan available!

Quiet Spaces: Painting Personal Moments
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
This class invites students to paint intimate scenes inspired by memory, relationships, and everyday life, with an emphasis on mood and emotional clarity over technical precision.
Working in acrylic, students will translate personal moments into visual scenes through thoughtful composition, cropping, and simplified forms. The course explores how interiors and personal spaces can act as emotional containers, and how color, atmosphere, and figure/environment relationships contribute to meaning.
Students will develop one or two small-scale paintings over the course of the class, refining cohesion and narrative focus, and will conclude with a supportive group critique centered on emotional resonance and visual connotation.
All supplies will be provided via the supply fee.
Ages 13-18
Fridays 6-8 pm
June 26 – July 17
Registration Fee: $152

Disney's The Lion King JR
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Journey to the African savanna with Disney The Lion King JR! This inspiring musical brings the beloved story of Simba, Nala, and the Circle of Life to the stage with unforgettable songs, vibrant costumes, and powerful lessons about courage and friendship. Perfect for audiences of all ages, The Lion King JR is a heartwarming celebration of love, family, and finding your place in the world.
Performances will be held in the Gregory Family Theater at Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 26 at 7PM, Saturday, June 27 at 10AM and 2PM, and Sunday, June 28 at 2PM.
Disney’s Lion King JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Ticket price: $15 plus applicable fees.

Open Flow Friday
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
We invite you to join us for ARTfactory’s “Open Flow Friday” event on Friday, June 26 from 7 to 9 pm in the art gallery (1st floor)!

Open Flow Friday applies a creative spin to the “open mic night” concept, additionally encouraging ALL types of creatives to participate, present, and/or perform their craft! Open Flow Friday offers an open mic, and open art demonstration space for local artists to share their art form with an audience, whether you are a poet, author, musician, artist, etc. This is your safe space for creativity, community, and self-expression! This event is free and open to the public.

Interested participants should plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to add their name to the performance sign-up list.

Decorate and Reflect: A Guided Journaling Workshop
2026-07-01 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | VA
2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there’s no better place to start than this installment of our ARTful Wellness series.
Join us for a two-part journaling experience designed to encourage creativity, reflection, and intentional self-connection!
During the first hour, participants will decorate their own journals using simple art materials, creating a personal space that invites reflection and self-expression.
In the second hour, you will transition into a guided journaling session with thoughtful prompts that encourage self-awareness and gentle nervous system regulation.
Participants are welcome to attend the full workshop or join us for the second hour of guided reflection using a journal they already have. No writing experience is necessary, just come as you are and allow yourself the space to pause and reconnect.
Ages 12+ (Students under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Wednesday, July 1st
Registration Fee: Free!!
This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.

Digital Alchemy: The Art of the Edit (13-18)
2026-07-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Evolve beyond standard presets and discover the limitless potential of the digital powerful lines of the historic railroad, the vibrant character of unique storefronts, and the hidden gardens tucked away among the city’s historic architecture.
Using your own smartphone or digital camera, you’ll hunt for inspiration in everything from rusted textures to blooming nature. Back in the lab, your digital device is just the beginning; you’ll learn to transfer your images to the desktop and use Krita’s professional-grade tools to deconstruct and reimagine your shots.
Whether you are crafting surrealist dreamscapes, painterly portraits, or bold “glitch” art, this week is about total creative independence and mastering the modern alchemy of digital expression. Capture the world in all its details; then, entirely on your own canvas.
Ages 13-18
Monday – Friday, 1-4 pm
July 6-10
Registration Fee: $285

The Drawing Lab
2026-07-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
This three-session intensive focuses on the core foundations of drawing while exploring a variety of mediums!
Students will move beyond the basics, learning how to “see” like artists and translate the 3D world onto paper. Through guided experiments in line work and value, students will see tangible improvement in their technical ability and creative confidence.
Please note that there will be no class on July 20th!!
Ages 8-14
Mondays 6-8 pm
July 6-27
Class Fee: $114 Supply Fee: $6

Acrylics Basics and Beyond
2026-07-07 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Join artist Michele Frantz for a 4 lesson session in acrylic painting!
Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives.
Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions.
Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session.
Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor.
Ages 15+
Tuesdays 10:30-12:30
July 7-28
Tuition: $152 Canvas Fee: $5

Watercolor Botanicals
2026-07-09 10:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
One of the most timeless subjects for watercolors are plant-life, and in this four-week intensive course you explore how to use the medium to depict Mother Nature in all her glory!
This class will follow the life-cycle of plant life to explore how to capture all the intricacies they have to offer. Students will explore plants and flowers in different stages of growth from buds to blooms and creating pleasant designs.
Watercolor paper will be provided via the supply fee, but no other supplies will be provided. The list of supplies to be purchased can be found here. Some watercolor experience is helpful, but no required, for this class!
Ages 15+
Thursdays 10:30 am – 1 pm
July 9-30
Registration Fee: $190 Supply Fee: $5

Journey to Composition: Into the Air
2026-07-09 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Join us for an introduction to creating the illusion of atmosphere and depth in landscape art using aerial perspective!
Learn how the very air we breathe affects how we see a landscape. Students will come away with an understanding of the role of color, value, edges and contrast, and how to use them to improve their landscape art.
Students may work in any media, although they will gain most by working in color. Students must bring their own supplies! Michele will provide reference photos, or students may use their own.
Ages 15+
Thursdays 4-5:30 pm
July 9-30
Registration Fee: $114

For the Birds
2026-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Learn how to turn our fine feathered friends into treasured works of art! From anatomy to perspective, Michele will walk you through her tips and tricks for making your avian art come to life.
Students may work in any media, and will learn simple but effective techniques for capturing the beauty and spirit of birds and their environment.
This class is appropriate for students of all levels. Please note that students must bring all their own materials. No materials will be provided by the instructor.
Photos will be provided, but students are more than welcome to bring their own!
Ages 15+
Thursdays 6-7:30 pm
July 9-30
Registration Fee: $114

"Nostalgia" Prince William Art Society Exhibit
2026-07-10 10:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00 UTC | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
“Nostalgia” Prince William Art Society Group Art ExhibitExhibit dates: July 10 2026-August 9, 2026Artist Reception: Saturday, July 11, 6-8 PMRSVP: https://insidenovatix.com/events/nostalgia-opening-reception-7-11-2026View the artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy wine and light refreshments at this free event. Exhibition programming sponsored by Micron. About the ExhibitThe Prince William Art Society presents “Nostalgia”, a group exhibition featuring work by 25 local artists and members. On view from July 10 through August 9, 2026, at ARTfactory in Historic Manassas, the exhibition explores nostalgia as an emotional landscape shaped by memory, longing, and the passage of time.Through a wide range of artistic interpretations, the works in the exhibition serve as portals into moments that feel half-remembered—places once known, emotions once lived, and histories inherited rather than personally experienced. Texture, sound, color, and form become vehicles for memory, evoking both personal and collective pasts while revealing how nostalgia shifts across individual perspectives. What feels intimate and familiar to one viewer may appear distant or uncanny to another.Rather than recreating the past with literal accuracy, the artists reconstruct memory as it is emotionally felt. The exhibition invites viewers to linger in the space between then and now, where memory becomes a living presence: tender, unreliable, and deeply human. In doing so, the works ask not only what we remember, but why certain moments continue to call us back—and what those returns reveal about who we are today.An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, July 11, from 6–8 PM, offering visitors an opportunity to meet the artists and experience the exhibition in community.Participating ArtistsDanielle Bancroft, Fatima Batool, Zee Berrios, Staci Blanchard, Larry Burch, Evelyn Chatters, Doreen Dauer, Katie Keller Dugan, Scott Elliott, Michelle Evans, Nicole M Fisher, Kathleen Gates, Sheri Herrick, Lizzy B. Javier, Absku KOY, Sandra Lewin, Donna Liguria, April Mckether, Mark Murphy, Katharine Owens, L Palladino, Tom Payne, Mandy Powell, Tinnetta Putney, Bettie Sperty

Contact ARTfactory, Gallery Director: Jordan Exum | jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org 9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110 | 703-330-2787 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10 am-5 pm), Sunday (12-5 pm) VirginiaARTfactory.org

Watercolor Basics and Beyond
2026-07-10 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor.
Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques
. Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session.
A list of supplies can be found on the Classes and Camps page, or by clicking here. Watercolor paper will be provided by the instructor.
Ages 15+
Fridays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
July 10-31
Tuition: $152 Supply Fee: $5

The Art of Writing: Summertime Scares
2026-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
The Art of Writing: Summertime is a four-week Horror themed writing course. Summer: the time of year when kids spend weeks at camps, people enjoy nature, and slashers hunt down unlucky camp counselors looking for love. Throughout this course, we’ll explore why summer camps are magnets for killers, discuss our favorite pop culture summertime scares, and write our own horror for the hottest time of year.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of fresh writing, peer feedback, and practical tools to continue your writing journey beyond the workshop.
Come ready to write, share, and grow.
This workshop is open to writers of all levels and genres.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON 7/24!!
Ages 15+
Fridays 6-8 pm
July 10- August 7
Registration Fee: $152

Sticker Design and Creation: From Concept to Print
2026-07-11 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Ready to turn your ideas into custom stickers? In this fun, hands-on 1-day workshop, you’ll learn how to design and create your own stickers from start to finish — all from home.
You’ll learn how to create bold, eye-catching designs, that really make your stickers pop!
You’ll also discover two easy ways to make your stickers: how to create them without a cutting machine, and how to use a cutting machine for a more polished, professional look.
By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills and confidence to design, print, and create stickers for fun, gifts, or even to grow your own brand.
All supplies provided via the supply fee.
Ages 15+
Saturday, July 11th
2-5 pm
Registration Fee: $57 Supply Fee: $20

"Nostalgia" Opening Reception
2026-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States

Christmas in July
2026-07-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Join local artist Michele Frantz for Christmas in July, a class dedicated to preparing a holiday card well in advance!
Michele will walk the group through a magical holiday scene using multimedia on card paper. Ditch the shopping trip and leave with a set of handmade cards with envelopes to give out this holiday season.
All supplies are included in the registration fee.
Ages 15+
Sunday, July 12
1-4 pm
Registration Fee: $57 Supply Fee: $5
