Interesting selection of art. Staff are friendly and helpful. No "hard" sell. In fact, I believe…read morethey allow you to "test drive" a painting to confirm you'll emjoy it in your home (I assume they ask for some sort of security?)

I liked for Principle Gallery for a few reasons. First, the staff were friendly without being…read morepretentious. Secondly, the quality of the paintings was notable. Principle represents a number of artists and also has opening receptions. They let you peruse around and do not follow or bug you. It is a nice place to go if you are hanging out on King Street. The art is reasonable price and without cheap reproductions.

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) is a quick worthwhile visit…read more A big appeal of MoCA is that there's abundant off-street parking and the museum is free. While there is an upstairs and downstairs, the exhibits are rather small and it will take you less than a half hour to go through the entire museum. While there were a couple people at the information window, I was the only visitor during my brief time here. I did find all the art at MoCA interesting.

This is a wonderful museum in the heart of Arlington. I've been here a few times now and even took…read morea class here recently. I love their galleries and they always have so many exciting activities and events planned. There are two locations; the museum and they have a smaller location over by AWS in Arlington.

Many people don't know this, but this gallery is the The national exhibition space of the Torpedo…read moreFactory Art Center. Naturally, the Target Gallery is run by an organization called the Torpedo Factory Artists Association. There are a bunch of artists on a committee that plan the exhibits here. About nine shows are held at the gallery every year. The artists shown here are typically not Torpedo Factory artists. Right now, the show going on right now at the Target Gallery is a mixed media juried exhibit appropriately called "Mixed Messages."

Great art gallery - and the current exhibit is a party - fundraiser - exhibition called "March…read moreMadness" Their ART PARTY for the March of Dimes will take place on Friday, March 25th - from 7-11pm at the Torpedo Factory. Tickets are $15 in advance / $20 at the door. get 10% discount with code: hoopitup @ www.torpedofactory.org/marchmadness

The slogan on the sign for this gallery just about says it all. The sign is white, and is cut into…read morethe shape of an artist's pallette. The sign reads "Gallery G, Art for the Connoisseur." This gallery showcases contemporary art and artists. The works covering the walls are bright, lively and fun. One artist on display was sanctioned to create works for the president. There is a good variety of different media used in the art here -- painting, photography, sculpture and graphic arts are all represented at this gallery.

My boyfriend and I stopped into this store while we were out strolling, and it ended up being such…read morea memorable experience. The shop is filled with some of the most beautiful and unique pieces we've ever seen. The owner took the time to walk us through different items and even shared some history, which made everything so much more meaningful and enjoyable. Even if vintage pieces aren't usually your style, I truly can't recommend this place enough. It's an experience in itself, and you'll likely leave not only with something special, but with a new appreciation and understanding of vintage pieces!

Great selection and service. Open on Saturday so glad we could check it out. Bought a very unique…read moregift for my nephew's birthday. Will return again!

The Hirshhorn offers a distinct contrast to the National Gallery of Art, and its rotating exhibits…read morehelp keep each visit feeling fresh. Some of the outdoor sculptures were visible, though a few pieces were either being relocated or blocked off. There were not many, so it made for a quick walk around the circular exterior. Upon entering, we went through security, which led into the main lobby where there is also a café. The coffee was both expensive and underwhelming, so I would recommend grabbing a drink elsewhere. The museum has three floors, and I found it easiest to start at the top and work your way down. *Laurie Anderson Four Talks: one of my favorite exhibits. The installation was fully immersive, covering the entire room. The writing and drawings across all four walls really brought the concept together. *Adam Pendleton Love Queen: a visually striking exhibit that transitions into a black and white video. While the artwork itself did not resonate with me as much, the video left both me and other visitors in a quiet, reflective state. *Revolutions Art from the Hirshhorn Collection: more traditional in style and subject matter. I did wish there was more context provided for some of the pieces, especially the sculptures, as a few lacked historical explanation. *Basquiat x Banksy: a more modern collection that reflects themes of racial and class divide. The bold colors and strong perspectives made this one of the more engaging sections. *Big Things For Big Rooms: a bit too literal for my taste, as it largely consisted of oversized objects without much added depth. *Mark Bradford Pickett's Charge: an older but well maintained exhibit. The circular layout of the museum complemented the work nicely. The textures and use of color were particularly compelling. The gift shop offered a wide range of items, including pieces inspired by past exhibitions and collaborations. I especially liked the Basquiat and Banksy merchandise, though it was nice to see representation from other collections as well. Overall, this is an easy museum to explore in one visit. I wish I could have seen the updated sculpture garden, but the rotating exhibits alone make it worth coming back.

This is a pretty cool museum, but they REALLY overhyped the Basquiat x Banksy collaboration. There…read morewas one piece of Banksy art which was a take on a Basquiat piece. The Basquiat collection was also pretty sparse. Mr. Smithsonian should be ashamed. I hope he's looking up and reading this. The museum's upper floors are 2 concentric circles so I'd recommend doing 2 loops around to avoid missing anything. There were displays with videos, lights, paint, and other media. I enjoyed exploring. The sculpture garden was closed when I was there, so I was unable to see anything there. I also don't know what was on the ground floor besides the entrance and the cafe. Seemed like something else should have been there. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ It's worth a visit for sure and I enjoyed my time. But I was drawn in by the false hype.

Best framing spot in Old town. Found them after a faulty framing job for another spot in old town…read more They really help me!

We walked in 10 minutes before closing to ask if they sold any of the parts needed to add wire to…read morethe back of a canvas to mount it onto the wall. The man who greeted us helped us immediately and gave us the parts without charging us anything. He also gave us advice on how to mount a large canvas. Very friendly, would definitely return for any framing needs.

Gallery featuring local artists, engaging small-sized art classes. What's not to love about this…read moreplace? I found this place when taking watercolor classes with my family with Rajendra. He is a wonderful teacher with all of us despite the wide range of experience we all had a relaxing, successful experience. Highly recommend for an enjoyable family activity! I included some of the art I painted from photos I've taken. You do one painting per visit - or bring it back next time to continue working on it. He taught us technique and really engaged us to be creative!! We loved it!!

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Falls Church Arts Gallery is a hidden gem in plain sight…read more *Located in The Kensington building on Route 7 *Walk ins welcomed *Free admission *www.FallsChurchArts.org *Studio Art classes and workshops available for all age groups. *Membership available *Volunteer opportunities Outstanding art work by local artist displayed with their concept or process statements. These statements provide a fascinating and intimate look into their art work. Highly recommend a visit.

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is housed in a former WWI munitions plant along the waterfront in…read moreOld Town. This is a unique building with three floors of artist studios. Many of the artists are working and you can go in and watch them in their studio and ask them about the process. What I enjoyed was that that there were so many styles and mediums. We particularly enjoyed the 3-D sculptures and bought some pottery for a friend. We enjoyed our visit so much that we went back the next day. Admission is free. On the way out, I stepped on the scale -- oops! -- it was unfortunately, all too accurate.

3 floors of art studios, and many welcoming artists! This is a great place to get out of the…read moresummer heat, and there's free admission! While it's open daily from 10am to 6pm, the amount of studios closed/opened varies. I feel that there's more open on Fridays and through the weekend. There's a great variety in art here, and I'm sure everyone can find a new favorite artist!

This place was awesome! They were all booked on Valentine's Day for their "Three Hour Try It Class"…read morewhen I called but I emailed them and Russ got back to me quickly and let me know they had a cancellation and had room after all. My girlfriend and I are very glad those other people cancelled. Russ, Ginger, and another woman helped us and were all very nice and knowledgeable. The class was a very good value since we got a tour of the facility and top-notch instruction. They demonstrated how to make your first bowl on a pottery wheel which looks easy at first but takes some practice. They are happy to help you learn the basics and even go a bit further. Once we were done creating about eight pieces or so and after the three hours was up they let us pick two of the items each to have painted and glazed. We are excited to see how they turn out and to go to the Alexandria Clay Coop again soon. This made for a great Valentine's Day date too.

My partner and I took pottery classes here. Our instructor Lore was extremely skilled and did a…read moregreat job of showing the ropes. Glazing and firing your pieces outside of being a student is pretty pricy compared to other studios though so after our classes were over my partner and I found a new clay studio to class and fire our homemade pieces.