There are so many ways to get involved!
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
“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-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 […]

Drawing Feelings as Blobs
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 free wellness class, brought to you in partnership with UVA Health! In […]

The Art of Quilling: An Intensive Workshop
ARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesQuilling, or Paper Filigree, is the ancient art of creating designs by cutting and coiling thin strips of paper. In this intensive two-day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques […]

The Art of Quilling: An Intensive Workshop
ARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesQuilling, or Paper Filigree, is the ancient art of creating designs by cutting and coiling thin strips of paper. In this intensive two-day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques […]
Journey to Drawing: Make Your Point
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesWhether 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 […]

Crafting Flowers with Pastels
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesIf you love vibrant color, you will love pastels! Dive right in without needing paintbrushes, solvents, or a palette – no other medium allows you to apply rich color as […]

Beyond the Reference Photo: Turning Memories into Visual Stories
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesA reference photo can capture what a place looked like… but great art can reveal what it meant to you personally. This workshop is about moving beyond simply copying a […]

Needlefelting 101: A Free Workshop
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesHave you ever been curious about small felted projects, but never had the time to explore the artform? Join us for a free talk/demonstration, and get some hands on experience […]

Glass Art 101: A Free Lecture/Demonstration
FeaturedHave you ever wondered about glass art, but didn't know where to start? Join us for a fun and informative afternoon with glass artist Maureen Storey, and learn all about […]

Oil Painting: Still Life
FeaturedLearn to paint various still life set ups using the fundamentals of oil painting. We will start with basic shape still lifes and learn value by using just black and […]

Procreate for Beginners: Create with Confidence on Your iPad (8-14)
FeaturedWhether you’re brand new to digital art or looking to better understand Procreate’s tools, this class will guide you through the essentials and beyond. You’ll learn how to navigate Procreate […]

Disney Newsies
Featured Disney NewsiesHylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, United States$35
Watercolor and Ink Illustrations
FeaturedMixing mediums can be a great way to achieve unique effects! In this exciting course, instructor Mike Flynn will guide you through the use of both watercolors and ink to […]

Mindful Flow: Art for Calm and Creativity
Featured2026 is all about giving back to yourself, and these free wellness classes are the perfect place to start! Unleash your creativity through an art method that is a mindful […]

Mural Painting (13-18)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesJoin us for a high school edition of our popular new offering! This class will offer an introduction to the history and techniques of painting murals. Taking a look at […]

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Featured Disney NewsiesHylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, United States$35
Salsa Basics 101
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesHave you been curious about Salsa, but afraid to take that first step (pun intended)? Intimidated by needing a partner? This new class is just for you! Expert dancer and […]

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Featured Disney NewsiesHylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, United States$35
The Art of Fanfiction
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesOne of the best ways to get started writing is by playing in other people’s sandboxes. The art of fanfiction will explore the history of the genre, from The Divine […]

The Drawing Lab
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThis four-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 […]

Visual Storytelling: Emotion, Figure, and Space
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThis six-week painting course explores how narrative can be built through the relationship between figure, environment, and color. Working in acrylic or oil, students will develop one narrative painting from […]

Mindful Landscapes: Acrylic Basics
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 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 […]

Visualize and Align: A Vision Board Workshop
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesVisualize & Align is a reflective, hands-on collage workshop led by Endira of Affirmation Ally, in collaboration with The ARTfactory’s Artful Wellness series. Together, we’ll explore what it means to […]

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Featured Disney NewsiesHylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, United States$35


















