I had a framing job for a delicate item that needed a quick turnaround, and Gallery One made it…read morehappen. Their work was impeccable, and the woman who helped me at the front desk (she gave off "owner" vibes, but I don't know) was an absolute delight and was very thorough in her questions about how I wanted the work to be completed. I was extremely happy with both their service and their work. Well done, and thank you.

My wife and I always enjoy our visits at Gallery One. We end up with great matting and framing,…read moregood value, and pleasant inspiring service. Allen McCorkle

This is a great little gallery and studio, featuring shows by local artists. Minimalist,…read morestreamlined space in order to showcase the art better. Classes are also offered in the adjoining studios. Pops is currently showing here along with his fellow artists from Building 10 at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, so husband, Moms and I went to the wine and cheese reception they held to kick off the show. Curators and employees are friendly and knowledgeable, and the caliber of artist is exceptional (no bias here, really). All the pieces on show are for sale, and the gallery also has a little gift area selling smaller pieces like stationery, jewelry, and pottery. Husband and I picked up a miniature ceramic vase for a steal. ArtSpace is a bit isolated and remotely located near "Old Town" Herndon, but it's worth seeking out.

We went here today and were delighted to see the watercolor and some oil works by two Loudoun…read morecounty artists (Catherine Hills and Jill Poyerd). It's a large airy room and showed about 40 (?) paintings, about twenty from each with subjects ranging from children, landscapes, plants and some a little more complicated. Although it was a little hard to find, there was adequate parking and a selection of restaurants nearby in old Herndon center where you could have lunch if you wanted.

Love love this gallery! Everything in the shop is handmade by local artists! Nothing made in China…read more. I love to support small business. The women in the gallery was very nice and helpful she told me about some of the local festivals that are coming up with some of the artist in the gallery ! Definitely will be back to pick up a few pieces!

What a great find this little artists' co-op is! When husband, Moms, MIL and I pulled up to Bogati…read moreBodega Winery, I heard a little gasp. "I know that place!" Moms exclaimed, pointing to this charming art gallery occupying half of the same building as the winery. Turns out Pops -- a woodturner -- knows Tom Boley, one of Gateway Gallery's resident woodturners, and Moms and Pops have been out to visit before (the woodturning world is small, my friends, hard as that is to believe). Naturally, we had to pay a visit...*after* a wine tasting, of course. GG is an artists' cooperative, where the artists -- in this case all local -- come together to create, staff, and manage the gallery. The pieces span a huge range of techniques: gorgeous fiber wraps and shawls, handcrafted silver jewelry, fused glass, ceramics and pottery, digital photography, pen-and-ink drawings, acrylic painting, weavings. The place is *packed* -- tastefully -- with beautiful bits and baubles. We browsed quite some time. Not only is there art for every taste, there's art for every budget. I fell in love with the acrylics and oils of Kaarin Nelson, whose paintings incorporate a "cheerful color palette" and "playful line." I really wanted the 20"x20" painting of a robin in a radish patch, which I thought was a steal at $175. Instead I decided to save a few pennies and went with a 6"x6" of a rosy pink, chubby pig for $30. I was already in love with it when the gentleman pulled it down off the wall for me and showed me the title of the work is "Some Pig." The "Charlotte's Web" nod pushed that painting right over the top for me. Gateway Gallery is the kind of shop I wish were closer to home. But the fact that it's nestled comfortably in Loudoun County's wine country makes it a convenient diversion after (before....or during....) vineyard jaunts.

Love this cute little pottery studio! Super helpful employees and very good selection of paint your…read moreown pottery! Will be visiting again with my nephews when they come up for summer break! Great family friendly activity with affordable pricing!

Tried to take our family of 7 to do the pottery. Unfortunately, when we arrived the business had…read morewhat appeared to be 2 to 3 employees and 15 to 20 customers. Of all the folks inside, only one was wearing a mask. Folks were somewhat spread out, but it was impossible for our group to maintain 6 feet of separation from the group next to us and employees were walking around the entire place and interacting with all customers without masks on. When I asked the employee why they weren't following or enforcing the mandated mask requirements, she said they didn't have to because they were occasionally sipping coffee. Yeah, right. We decided it wasn't worth it to risk ours and our community's safety to stay. It's a shame because it looked like it would've been fun. There was a large selection of pottery styles to choose from. I've you've been vaccinated, already had COVID, or have an affinity for places that don't prioritize customer safety, it may be worth checking out. Otherwise, paint at your own risk.

While this is a nice store with lots of selection, the staff are some of the most unfriendly and…read moreclosed people I've ever met. I had never been in before and I am an avowed novice with beading so I was asking for guidance. It was as if I was annoying them by asking for help. Oh well.

I recently met the owner, Leslie, at a small business summit. Boy am I glad that I went to her…read moredelightful shoppe in person! Her colleague let me right in, despite the store being officially closed on Wednesdays. They are also closed on Tuesdays. If you ring first, and are kind to them, there might be someone willing to assist you anyway. The parking lot is in the rear of the building. I *hate* trying to park in Leesburg, but have no fear, you can safely park here. There's no oncoming traffic or crazy tiny spaces. Once inside you will be floored by the selection. This is Beadazzled but better. They have *plenty* of gemstone hanks in different shapes and sizes. Everything is extremely reasonably priced for what's on offer. They have miyuki shoji beads. They have a whole rainbow of seed beads in different sizes (6/0, 8/0, 10/0) if you're a Native crafter and are looking to really do some serious work on your regalia. I bought some amazing jasper ovals, some very nice glass globe beads that look like the ocean, and some tiny malia bloom beads. They hold classes here and help the community by helping the Girl Scouts and other entities. These folks really care about their neighbours, so please support them.

This gallery features original paintings, graphite drawings, and pop-infused oil canvases from…read morelocal artists.

This fine gallery brings fine art and fine art-making to be experienced by everyone! It is a…read morewonderful addition to not only Leesburg, but also the larger DMV art community. So happy I got to check out the wonderful inaugural exhibition and will definitely be visiting again to see other meaningful exhibitions to come in the future!

Kaeley & Rusty are super passionate about bringing art to the masses and they have made this a…read morereality by opening up their very own studio downtown. Whether you want to learn basic skills, improve upon what you already know or make art with your friends, these two are able to help you accomplish your goals, in a fun and (obviously) beautiful environment. Check them out!

In an area better known for technology, GRACE is the prime jewel in Reston's cultural tapestry…read more Not only does this beautiful art space at the lower end of the Reston Town Center bring the best in cutting edge contemporary art and artists to Reston, but their annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival is one of the most respected and best fine arts and crafts outdoor arts festivals in the nation. For that event GRACE brings several hundred artists and craftspeople from all over the nation for a two day art extravaganza in May. This is the perfect family outing for the art lover. The Center also offers all kinds of classes, talks and events designed to bring a powerful art presence to Restonians.

I went to the 2014 Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival in Reston. This is an annual event held…read moreevery year in mid-May. The Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) sponsors the event. Over 200 artists from around the country participate and set up booths in the Reston Town Center to display and sell their works. The items displayed are very professional and generally very attractive. The items range from traditional to the unusual. However, the items for sale tend to be very expensive. I'd recommend this festival; it is unique and has creative art.