J Studio is an art studio in which you can sign up for a time with add-ons or even rent the space…read morefor events. Materials and supplies are provided, such as mixed media paper, acrylic, watercolor, oil pastels, collage materials, colored pencils/markers/paint pens, glue, scissors, exacto-knifes, paint brushes, smocks, etc.). You can also do add-ons to your session, which allows you to use unlimited canvases and print 3D-printed objects of their existing templates. This space is open to all artistic-leveled patrons. You'll just have to give them a ring to access the space. Note that this place is not wheelchair accessible, so they can mail you a kit as an alternative. Staff are friendly, and there's street parking available. +art studio open to all +3D printer available +street parking available

I came here for my Galentine's Day date and the studio was perfect!…read more I walked in on a Friday night and the business owner confirmed my reservation then I grabbed a smock and some supplies. Your re permitted to bring your own food and drinks which was great. From this experience, I learned that I don't know much about art supplies so I will definitely be back soon to explore my artsy side. I was able to find 2 hr street parking in front of the building. If you are looking for a chill, low key night to have drinks and do some art, please consider this place.

First time visiting this festival with my mom yesterday. If you love arts, food and live music this…read morefestival is for YOU! 300 vendors of all different art media I enjoyed the art prints and paper stationary booths since I love sending mail. Ate delicious Indian food from a booth Bombay curry company! Spicy and yummy. Also liked how there were activities for kids and big kids a like ( button making station & screen printing demo).

Art on the Avenue has to be one of my all-time, absolute, favorite things to do in Alexandria…read more Unfortunately it only happens once a year, so I spend the other 364 days ripping loops off my paper chain. For one day every October, Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray shuts completely down to vehicle traffic and hundreds upon hundreds of artisans and artists descend with their white, pop-up tents. They come from as nearby as Alexandria to as far away as the Northeast and the Carolinas. They come bearing oil paintings, hand-crafted jewelry, hand-sewn clothing, pottery and vases and plates, lathe-turned bowls and objets d'art, garden ornaments, Christmas ornaments, baby clothes, decorative arts, handmade stationery....I could go on, and on, and on. And you could spend hours, and hours, and hours wandering up and down Mount Vernon eying the amazing wares on display. You can buy anything from a $5 birthday card to a $5,000 watercolor of Chincoteague. Every year I come, I drop way too much money -- but my home is now hung and decorated with so many beautiful, unique items that my guests ooh and ahh over...Where'd you find that beautiful pottery soap dispenser in the guest bath? Art on the Avenue. I'd love a photo triptych of the Lincoln Memorial like the one in your den, where'd you get it? Art on the Avenue. Where'd you score that hand-stitched quilt on your bed? Art on the Avenue. I'd say half my jewelry has been collected at Art on the Avenue over the years, and people are always commenting on the unique pieces I wear. Really, there's nothing AOTA CAN'T do! Adding to the sheer delight and enjoyment are the food vendors. Yes, when you have worked up a major appetite shopping -- or window shopping -- you can stop and grab a bite from the Los Tios, or Evening Star, or Bombay Curry booths. Or you can try BBQ. Or Chinese. Or Australian meat pies. Or frozen banana on a stick. You name it, AOTA most likely serves it. Did I mention the live entertainment, from singers, to the TC Williams Orchestra, to magicians? Yeah, there's that, too. AOTA is one of THE best ways I can think of to pass a weekend day. When the weather is nice, this place is a MOB SCENE of people, but well worth braving the crowd. When the weather isn't so nice this place is still a mob scene, but a bit less so. Hard to know what to wish for: the beautiful weather that makes AOTA that much more enjoyable to stroll, or the thinner crowd that makes AOTA that much more enjoyable to stroll...

This should be named eye street lobby because that is exactly what this is. A lobby area inside a…read moregovernment building. They display some local art in their lobby area. It's not worth going out your way to visit. I was disappointed when I arrived.

The 200 I (Eye) Street Galleries is located inside a government building, and its exhibitions are…read morecurated throughout the year by DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (aka, CAH). I was lucky enough to check out their exhibit, 'A Toast to the Boogie: Art in the Name of Funk(adelic)' - this collection showcased a celebration of Parliament Funkadelic, featuring 20+ artist' original artworks, archival works, and memorabilia. I'd love to see what they exhibit next! This gallery is free and open to the public, and there is security off to the side; unless you have an advanced appointment or access, this area is restricted. Metered street parking is available in the area. +free and open to the public! +metered street parking available

I Shop online and get the 75% for my daughter the shopping and shipping is fast and easy. Clothing…read moreis great quality

I got a serigraph framed and it looks beautiful. Pictured is the seamless corner of the frame…read more Initially there were chips and misalignment on the corner and I sent Mike an email. He bought another frame and did the work himself to ensure it was well done. He was friendly and gave me a wide range of frame options.

I ordered a plaque from this place 2 weeks ago for a retiree. This place is very unorganized and…read morethere's a lack of communication. I was told it would be done in a week. I never received a call that the plaque was finished so I decided to call them. I was told that the plaque was finished so I went to pick it up. However, when I was there to pick it up, the plaque was never finished. It took them 20 minutes to locate my initial order and another 30 minutes to complete the order. I don't live close to the place so I inconvenienced. The good - I was compensated for my inconvenience and the plaque was beautiful. The bad - there is a lack of communication or follow up, completion time not met as quoted and very unorganized - no tracking of service order.

This small but sleek gallery is a great place to shop for and browse art. David specializes in…read morecomputer-generated art, and his gallery is filled with mostly digital printmaking and photography. The focus is on mainly contemporary artists. This artist's studio is a unique space where artists work together. One of the keys to the art is combining printing techniques with leading- edge technologies. The pieces shown are local and international artists, and of course, ones by David partnering with other artists. Exhibits are hosted here that change every two months or so.

Adamson Gallery works with both local, international, and some top notch art stars like Jenny…read moreHolzer and Chuck Close. Adamson Editions is regarded as one of the best in the country and attracts artists from all over the world to work with David Adamson. My only gripe is that once a work of art sells well, they will decide to print it in another size, which I feel is not cool. It devalues the original print. I have some ethical issues with that. Otherwise a gorgeous gallery filled with quality work.

Gallery is a bit small (I guess it's considered normal size for Alexandria Old Town?) but had some…read moreinteresting works and shows. The people working there were very patient answering all my questions and knowledgeable about the artists' works. They also weren't following me around trying to sell me things (like some galleries in DC) which made my visit there a relaxing experience. They also directed me to their website that has more paintings

Visited this gallery on a Saturday, nice location, close to King Street. Gallery had a show at the…read moretime, so didn't have many works on display. They recommended to check their website. Found a very beautiful painting on the website but was a little bit too small (we wanted it in the living room). The gallery owner told us that we could customize with the artist to make a similar bigger painting, which was what we did. Received the painting after a few weeks and we are very satisfied with it!

I had an antique sideboard from the 1830's that needed some repair work. Over time, the veneer had…read moreflaked and a baseboard had come loose. Robert not only did a fabulous job on the restoration but he was so easy to work with. Additionally, he taught me a lot about the piece and he reversed some work by previous "restorers" who had not done good work. Robert has made the piece so much more valuable and interesting to me. Plus, he is just one of the finest people I've met. Do please consider him for any transactions involving antiques: he is knowledgeable, reasonable, and an all-around good person.