Lots of different studios and many buildings to explore. If you like history the museum is…read moreworthwhile ... affordable art directly from the artist

Last night, several of my friends and I visited the haunted house. We're a group of moms in our 40s…read morewho came to enjoy the experience together. After going through the first section, we entered the second and were about to continue into the final part when an employee unexpectedly stopped us. I was told I needed to leave because I had "touched the talent." This accusation surprised me -- it simply didn't happen. The area was pitch black, and I held onto my friend's arm to stay together, not reaching for or guiding anyone else. Regardless, we didn't want to cause a scene and decided to leave quietly. I wanted to share this because the situation was confusing and disappointing. We were really looking forward to the full experience and left feeling unfairly treated. DO NOT RECOMMEND

They were able to complete my diploma framing project in under an hour! Really kind and great…read morestaff. Convenient parking out front. They texted me when my order was done for easy pick up. Highly recommend.

We had a very large painting, two separate pieces but commissioned by the artist as one large…read morecontinuous piece. Needless to say it was a challenge to get the two pieces to lie evenly. Well, Athena worked magic, added a gorgeous frame, secured the hardware needed to hang the painting, and it looks AMAZING!! It was expensive but worth the money to showcase our stunning piece of artwork. I appreciate their recommendations and they kept in contact with us to let us know the progress. Highly recommend!!

My religious icon had been through a few apartment moves and the borders were damaged. Anabela…read moretouched up the borders with a perfectly-matching paint color and framed it to protect from further damage. This was the first time I had art repaired, and Anabela was very patient with my questions and guided me on the process and different repair/framing options. She has an amazing eye and the piece turned out WAY better than I imagined! Thank you, Anabela!

I am a customer and an admirer of Annabelas work. She is a brilliant water color specialist with a…read morekeen eye for all of natures beauty! If you haven't seen her work, go see it! She is very pleasant and will work with you to get the right piece for you home decor. Annabela is a very talented artist!

Outstanding frame shop. I will use no other frame shop…read more Excellent service. Vast array of frames and my favorite element - a selection of mats that I have never before seen: colors and textures. Broadway Gallery had done several projects for me and relatives. You can find no better care for your art and mementos.

I have used Broadway to frame several antique pictures and certificates that are family treasures…read more I picked up the most recent framing job this morning, and as always, my expectations were exceeded. Their work is absolutely amazing, with great attention to detail. They are absolutely the best, and I recommend them highly!

Gallery featuring local artists, engaging small-sized art classes. What's not to love about this…read moreplace? I found this place when taking watercolor classes with my family with Rajendra. He is a wonderful teacher with all of us despite the wide range of experience we all had a relaxing, successful experience. Highly recommend for an enjoyable family activity! I included some of the art I painted from photos I've taken. You do one painting per visit - or bring it back next time to continue working on it. He taught us technique and really engaged us to be creative!! We loved it!!

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Falls Church Arts Gallery is a hidden gem in plain sight…read more *Located in The Kensington building on Route 7 *Walk ins welcomed *Free admission *www.FallsChurchArts.org *Studio Art classes and workshops available for all age groups. *Membership available *Volunteer opportunities Outstanding art work by local artist displayed with their concept or process statements. These statements provide a fascinating and intimate look into their art work. Highly recommend a visit.

I've used Art Unlimited for a couple of decades now...from their Backlick days to know in…read moreNewington. Joyce has an eye for what will work; I've never been disappointed. I'd highly recommend them for your framing needs.

Found and fell in love with this "out of the way" shop today. Out of the way because it exists in…read morethe most unlikely place. It resides in a strip mall that appears to be multiple auto repair shops. I visited the shop seeking to have a mirror, which I've had for many years, prepared for hanging. Joyce greeted me immediately, with a smile of humor at my expression. I didn't expect such a large quantity of art. The shop is small. Since time was a factor, I ascertained whether Joyce would accept my project. She would and she did a great job. In addition, she was knowledgeable, cheerful, friendly, polite and interesting during the time I was there. When I left, with my now usable mirror, I felt I was leaving a new friend. I plan to return when I have time to browse.

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...

ESIO - Your Trading Card Game HQ…read more My friend Louis has been introducing me to the world of trading card games -- specifically Sorcery, which is surprisingly deep and addicting. This whole TCG (trading card game) culture is huge -- there are cards out there worth everything from less than a dollar to literal millions, and there's a passionate community trading, playing, and competing worldwide. Enter ESIO. This store has everything you need to dive headfirst into this rabbit hole -- card boxes, sleeves, roll-up playmats, specialty dice, and more. I came in looking for a card box to hold my first set of Sorcery cards and walked out with exactly what I needed. The selection was solid, the checkout was smooth (Apple Pay ), and they even had free dice at the counter -- nice touch. The staff was super helpful and clearly know their stuff. You can tell they're into the games and happy to get new players started. I also like that they have the more advanced accessories (premium dice, playmats, etc.) for when I decide to level up my setup. If you're into TCGs -- Sorcery, Magic, Pokémon, you name it -- or if you're just curious and looking to start, ESIO is the perfect place to get your gear and connect with people who share the same passion. I'm excited to keep building my collection and my skills -- and this is definitely where I'll come back for supplies.

From the owner: We are a unique art gallery and store that offers an array of art supplies and we even offer art…read moreclasses! We have an ever growing catalog of art pieces from amazing artists from the DMV area here in Virginia. We are also always holding new and exciting art classes and events each month. Come by and check us out, take a class, or even use our free table and/or studio space!

The Vienna Arts Center hosts exhibits of mostly local artists and also serves as a community…read morecultural center. There's art classes for children and adults as a "Sundays at the Art Center" program. That particular event is fun. And free. Every Sunday, you can go to the center and have free drinks (coffee or a soft drink) and cookies and see whatever exhibit is there that particular week, as well as listen to guest artists talk about their works. There is an exhibit going on here now that I loved! It is called "International Cocktail Collection" and is a series of pastel paintings that incorporate drink glasses (mostly of the martini kind) used in unusual ways.

I have signed on to teach a number of workshops at the Vienna Arts Center, and am hosting three…read moreVisiting Artists who will be teaching master classes. This space is one of the area's best kept secrets. Spacious, professionally run and wonderfully creative atmosphere. Bonnie Fitzgerald, Maverick Mosaics

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) is a quick worthwhile visit…read more A big appeal of MoCA is that there's abundant off-street parking and the museum is free. While there is an upstairs and downstairs, the exhibits are rather small and it will take you less than a half hour to go through the entire museum. While there were a couple people at the information window, I was the only visitor during my brief time here. I did find all the art at MoCA interesting.

This is a wonderful museum in the heart of Arlington. I've been here a few times now and even took…read morea class here recently. I love their galleries and they always have so many exciting activities and events planned. There are two locations; the museum and they have a smaller location over by AWS in Arlington.