Updated 10 a.m. — Haven Arts, a private, minority-owned art gallery, will open in Historic Downtown Manassas. Located in the U.S. Post Office building at 9108 Church Street, the studio will feature a variety of pop and modern artwork, fashion, and other goods from local talents.
“Haven Arts is a safe place for artists to create and express themselves through art, music, and other forms of creative expression. Community outreach, small business merchandise sales, arts-based programs for underserved locals, music, and creative events are some ways we look to engage our surrounding community while expanding upon the cultural and recreational opportunities available in the Manassas area,” Owner Paul Dallas states in a press release.
Haven Arts celebrated its opening on Saturday, September 3. The U.S. Postal Service continues to operate a post office in a portion of the building.
The opening of the new gallery comes as the city also began renovating and expanding the Manassas Museum. The $6.8 million project will add new galleries, event space, and outdoor areas to enhance the attraction for visitors, residents, and eventgoers.
The expansion will be completed sometime next year.
