Between the Lines: René Dickerson The ARTfactory is excited to share our newest art exhibit “Between the Lines” by Manassas resident René Dickerson on display September 8 – October 21, 2023. acrylic paintings / linework / Rene Dickerson / solo exhibit / The Temptations
CALL FOR ART – Off the Wall High School Art Exhibit & Competition The highly anticipated Off the Wall competition returns for its 20th year! Each year the area high school students are invited to share their talent by participating in a high school art exhibit and competition. digital art / high school artists / juried exhibit / photography / poetry / visual arts / wearable art
“Up for Interpretation”, A Solo Exhibit by John Hartt (Jortt) The ARTfactory is pleased to announce our newest art exhibit “Up for Interpretation” by local artist John Hartt (or Jortt) on display August 4 – September 2, 2023. oil painting / paintings / pop surrealism / solo exhibit
The Art of Photography: Through the Eyes of Earl J. Hooks The ARTfactory celebrates the life, and photography of nationally renowned artist, Earl J. Hooks (1927-2005). ceramics / photography / retrospective
“Painted Musings” by Lukman Ahmad ARTfactory is pleased to present “Painted Musings” an exhibition featuring a series of paintings by American-Kurdish artist Lukman Ahmad. acrylic paintings
“ARTfactory Instructors Exhibit” ARTfactory is proud to present the ARTfactory Instructors Exhibit, an exhibition showcasing the talent of 21 of our past, present, and future instructors. abstract / collage / mixedmedia / painting
“Stories That End in Freedom”, Lory Ivey Alexander Lory Ivey Alexander is a DC-native artist exploring history, memory, and identity. Best known for her use of color, sculptural paintings, and lyrical writing, Lory facilitates meditations on the richness of Black and Indigenous American identity. abstract / collage / mixedmedia / painting
OFF THE WALL AWARDS Congratulations to all of the winners! art and technology / call for art / high school art / photography / poetry / student art / wearable art / youth art
ACCEPTED STUDENT ARTWORK – OFF THE WALL This year we received over 200 submissions from 154 students! 39 students artists made the cut for a total of 44 pieces of art for this year’s exhibit and competition. art and technology / call for art / high school art / photography / poetry / student art / wearable art / youth art
“Sunrise to Sunset”, Nova Plein Air Artists (NPAA) Sunrise to Sunset is a group art exhibition featuring over 40 plein air paintings by 18 local artists from the Nova Plein Air Artists (NPAA) group. “En plein air”, or plein air painting, is a 19th century French expression that means “in the open air” and it is the act of painting outdoors. group exhibit / nova plein air artists / painting / Plein air