Lorton, Va. — The Lorton Workhouse Arts Center is growing and some special guests will be able to find out how big the popular arts outpost will become.
An event on Saturday, Sept. 10 open to members of the Occoquan River Communities, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. where they’ll be able to learn about the center’s expansion.
Located at 9601 Ox Road in Lorton, the center plans to open three newly renovated spaces. It currently sits on 55 acres of land that once housed prison inmates from Washington, D.C.
When complete, the center will boast 294,000 acres of arts facilities, according to their website.
The Sept. 10 event is open to members of the Occoquan River Communities and their guests, however, the arts center has asked that attendees email to make reservations.
Event program
5 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, Present and Future
Presentation from Lorton Arts Foundation Interim President & CEO John Mason on the Workhouse’s plans for the opening of 3 newly renovated spaces and the center’s exciting future as it continues to grow. Gallery W-16, 2nd Fl
6 p.m. 2nd Saturday Art Walk begins in W-16, 1st Floor, Associates Gallery
Remarks by the Workhouse Gallery Directors, demonstrations by the Associate Artists, and an overview of the history of the Occoquan Workhouse. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available
7 – 9 p.m. ORC members and guests can then tour the 7 studio buildings to enjoy refreshments, artists talks, featured artist exhibitions, and interactions with working artists. Guests can also visit Building W-9 and the Prison History Museum to learn more about the region and the history of the prison complex.
