Step into the Print Making Studio at The Studios of Arlington Arts, where artists bring ideas to life
The Print Making Studio is more than a workspace, it’s a creative hub where artists connect, experiment, and grow through the timeless art of printmaking.
From carving and inking to pulling the final print, creativity is always in motion at the Print Making Studio at The Studios of Arlington Arts.
Ink, texture, and imagination come together in the Print Making Studio at The Studios. Every press run tells a story, transforming creative concepts into one-of-a-kind works of art.
Artists looking for flexible access to professional printmaking equipment now have a new option in Arlington.
Beginning July 1, The Studios at Arlington Arts introduced new day-rate access to its Printmaking Studio, giving experienced printmakers the opportunity to reserve workspace without committing to a monthly membership.
The new pricing is designed to make professional printmaking facilities more accessible while supporting artists who may only need occasional studio time. Day rates are $40 for Arlington County residents and $48 for non-residents.
The Printmaking Studio is equipped for a variety of printmaking processes and is available to experienced artists who can independently operate professional-grade equipment. The new option complements The Studios’ existing membership program, which continues to offer regular studio access, flat file storage, participation in sales events, and keycard access to the facility for artists seeking ongoing workspace.
Located at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, The Studios at Arlington Arts serves as a creative hub where artists develop their practice, connect with fellow creatives, and engage with the community. The addition of day-rate access expands opportunities for artists who need specialized equipment for individual projects, experimentation, or short-term use.
By introducing more flexible studio options, Arlington Arts continues to invest in Arlington’s creative community by lowering barriers to professional resources and supporting artists at every stage of their careers.
To learn more about the Printmaking Studio, membership opportunities, or other programs at The Studios at Arlington Arts, email: [email protected].
Artist brings a mural to life. Photo by Cynthia Connolly.
A burst of bright, vivid color breathes life into the mural. Photo by Kylene King.
Dog sculpture comes to life as the artist builds. Photo by Adam Henry.
From form to life, artist brings sculpture into being. Photo by Adam Henry.
This summer, Arlington residents and visitors are invited to experience the creative energy of the 2700 Art Space through two community celebrations honoring newly completed public artworks by artists MasPaz and Adam Henry. These events showcase how art can transform public spaces into places of connection, discovery, and belonging.
Located along the Four Mile Run Valley corridor, the 2700 Art Space is a flexible outdoor arts and maker space designed to host public art, performances, workshops, markets, and cultural programming. Developed through community input, the site reflects Arlington’s commitment to investing in arts and culture as essential ingredients of vibrant neighborhoods and a thriving local economy.
The two celebrations mark the culmination of Arlington Arts’ inaugural AIR@2700 Artist-in-Residence program, a National Endowment for the Arts-supported initiative. Through murals, sculpture, concerts, workshops, and community engagement, the program demonstrates how artists can help strengthen community identity and create a greater sense of place.
On Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the public is invited to Meet MasPaz, a community celebration honoring the completion of a dynamic new mural at Arlington Arts. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist, learn about his creative process, and participate in hands-on artmaking activities at 2700 S. Nelson Street.
MasPaz, also known as Federico Frum, is an Arlington-raised artist whose work blends contemporary street art with influences from his Colombian heritage. His murals often incorporate Indigenous-inspired patterns, environmental themes, and visual storytelling that reflect the diversity of the communities where they are created. Through his residency, MasPaz has transformed the Cultural Affairs facade l into a colorful landmark that invites reflection, conversation, and connection. (more…)
The sound of summer is here in Arlington with free outdoor concerts and a music festival!
The Lubber Run Amphitheater Free Summer Concert Series kicks off on June 6 (continuing through August 2), and the 29th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival takes place on Saturday, June 13!
Free Summer Concerts at Lubber Run Amphitheater
June 8 – August 2
Both Country music icon Reba McIntyre and crooner Michael Bublé hit the red button for DMV Blues Diva Carly Harvey’s “blind audition” for NBC’s The Voice last fall. Now you can hear Carly Harvey Sing Amy Winehouse to kick off the Free LUBBER RUN AMPHITHEATER Summer Concert Series, at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The concert series continues with Afrobeat band Dogo Tu Togo (Fri., June 12); Latin-jazz from Rumba Club (Sat., June 13); and the majestic Arlington Philharmonic (Sun., June 14, *6:30pm start time); The Grandsons 40th Anniversary (Sat., June 20); and the educational ensemble Mama Elena (Sun., June 21, 11:00 a.m.), continuing our tradition of Sunday morning performances for the whole family; and a Simon & Garfunkel Tribute performance (Fri., June 26).
Presented by Arlington Arts in cooperation with the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation and with the collaboration of the Lubber Run Amphitheater Foundation, the Lubber Run Amphitheater Concerts take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, June 6 through August 2. Concert times are 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday morning family performances beginning at 11:00 a.m. (unless otherwise noted), two of which are co-presented with Arlington Public Library. (more…)
Just in time to celebrate America’s founding in 1776, Arlington’s Dominion Stage will conclude its 76th Season with Dead Air by Greg Jones Ellis, May 29 through June 13, at Theater On the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, Virginia.
The inaugural winner of Dominion Stage’s Playwriting Competition, Dead Air introduces us to “Reggie,” a popular TV host whose on-air trademark is “my son the genius.” However, the son is a recluse who resents his mother’s use of him as a “Unique Selling Point” in the increasingly competitive daytime talk show world. As Reggie’s career takes off, her on-air advice to a variety of guests ironically contrasts with her failing marriage and her troubled child.
As one of Arlington’s oldest cultural institutions, Dominion Stage has decidedly made a name for itself. During the pandemic, they expanded upon that reputation by initiating its Playwriting Competition, of which Dead Air was the inaugural winner.
“A play isn’t a play until it’s fully staged, but playwrights need encouragement along the way,” says playwright Greg Jones Ellis, who was the inaugural winner. “Winning the Dominion Stage Best Play award validated my effort and supplied that encouragement.”
As the Competition was initiated during the pandemic, the winning play was treated to a live-streamed staged reading. Over the next several years, the play was further refined and tweaked. The Competition itself evolved: post-pandemic, winning plays are now given full stagings as the final show of each Dominion Stage season.
“I’m so glad I reached out to Dominion Stage after the pandemic and inquired about a full production. I think the play is in very good hands at Dominion Stage; the director is sensitively guiding each actor, all of whom are giving their roles 100%,” said Ellis. (more…)
Looking for engaging Earth Day activities for the whole family?
Look no further than Earth Day Every Day on Langston Boulevard, a day-long street festival filled with live music, delicious food, children’s art activities, environmental education opportunities and a sustainable art market. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at the Lee Heights Shops, 4500 Cherry Hill Rd.
Hosted by the Langston Boulevard Alliance, with programming and marketing support from founding partner Arlington Arts, Earth Day Every Day on Langston Boulevard offers a chance for the entire Arlington community to unite in celebrating our local environment and the planet itself. Take a look at a news segment on last year’s festival below! (more…)
Get ready to dance in the streets — Music by the Metro: Clarendon Concert Series is back for spring 2026.
This free outdoor concert series takes place every Thursday evening in May at 6:00 p.m. at Clarendon Central Park, located at 3100 Wilson Blvd. (beside the Clarendon Metro Station). Presented by the Clarendon Alliance, the series is cosponsored by Arlington Arts.
The curatorial collaboration between Arlington Arts and the Clarendon Alliance is one of many partnerships between Arlington Cultural Affairs and community groups, partnerships and Business Improvement Districts. From the Lubber Run Amphitheater Summer Concert Series to the Columbia Pike Blues Festival and the Rosslyn Jazz Festival, the artists you see on stage are curated and supported by Arlington Arts. (more…)
Artists and arts organizations who are seeking support for programs and ideas to benefit Arlington’s cultural offerings and amenities take note: starting in mid-May Arlington Arts will begin accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) for the Individual Artist Grant for individual artists and the General Operating Support Guidelines for arts organizations.
Now is the time to begin preparing to ensure a successful grant application. Start fleshing out your ideas, schedule meetings with potential collaborators or partner organizations that may be integral to your project. Please see guidelines for eligibility. Applications will be made available to those who attend a grant preparation workshop that will be announced on the website. See below for more details: (more…)
What can you do with a retail space in a prominent location between tenants? Activate it with arts and culture! LOOK: An Unexpected Arts Experience will transform the former Walgreen’s on Langston Boulevard with a pop-up gallery featuring interactive works, live music and dance performances, and inclusive creative experiences. Rossana Coffee will have beverages and concessions available, and the cash bar is run by another Arlington favorite,Northside Social. LOOK occurs on three consecutive weekends: Friday through Sunday, Feb. 20–22; Feb. 27–March 1 and March 6–8.
Presented by the Langston Boulevard Alliance, the activation is made possible by a Creative Placemaking Grant, a one-time grant offered by Arlington Arts. Additional support comes from Patron Sponsors Amazon and Rooney Properties.(more…)
Few things are more comforting in cold weather than steaming hot cocoa or mulled cider. For a unique mug to sip from, and other locally made art pieces, consider the creations by the resident artists at The Studios at Arlington Arts. Located at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, Virginia.
Located in the Arlington Arts campus in the Four Mile Run area, the Studios serve as a new home for the professional resident artists of the former LAC Studios on Langston Boulevard. Their creations encompass not only mugs, but all manners of ceramics, prints, paintings and even jewelry. Artists celebrated the holiday season in their new space with the annual Holiday Sale in December. Follow the Studios on Arlington Arts’ social media and watch this space for info about their Spring Sale on May 2.
Meanwhile, it’s still too cold for a long walk or bike ride, so consider warming up inside of Arlington’s art galleries. Here’s a look at what’s happening in a gallery near you.
Anchored by a symbolic house frame and a shared kitchen table, the exhibition blurs the boundaries between personal and collective space. The Prescription is HOME positions home as both sanctuary and catalyst — where connection, care and transformation begin. Created by artist Melani N. Douglass in collaboration with community members, the exhibition reimagines the home as a site of healing, cultural memory and collective care. Through participatory installations, visitors are invited to contribute personal stories, photographs and recipes, shaping an evolving communal archive.
Studio Pause
Interactive Art Activations, Columbia Pike
Dictionaries and news organizations look back over the past year and come up with lists of words that identify the zeitgeist. Here are five that came up on various lists for 2025: slop, rage bait, aura farming, agentic, delulu. Bring four or five words that you identify, we’ll mix them together and see what poetry we can generate.
LouLou returns to mark-making in this new body of work created over the past year and a half, with a bolder exploration of marks and materials, collage and color, books and banners. The work traces themes of chaos, change and identity
Strength Through Stories Arlington Artists Alliance through Feb. 28, Alliance Gallery, Clarendon
The Arlington Artists Alliance is proud to celebrate the creativity and service of our local veteran artists. In honor of America 250, the Alliance will kick off 2026 by spotlighting artists who have both served in the military and engage in the arts to express their unique experiences. With no set theme, the show invites open artistic expression — reflecting the individuality, resilience and imagination of those who have served. As a community initiative, the Alliance will give 100% of art sales directly to the artist.
Operated by the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, the Innovation Studio + Store hosts a series of six- to eight-week Artist Residencies. The artist develops and creates work, interacts with the public and shares about their artistic practice and process. Drop in to meet the artist, learn more and even engage in making art alongside them.
JD Deardourff creates bold, graphic, bittersweet compositions that riff on traditional genres of landscape, still-life and portraiture. He employs innovative rhythms and his signature blazing palette to his screenprints, murals, paintings and collages; drawing inspiration from the vocabulary of comic books; exaggeration, energy, movement, contour line, the interplay of sequential images and, most importantly, artificial color.
Tim Davis: Conversations Fred Schnider Gallery Artist Talk: Saturday, Feb. 7, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Exhibition: through Feb. 28, Ballston
Davis is the founder of International Visions Gallery and Consultancy, where he encourages cross-cultural engagement with diverse collections of artists from the Washington, D.C. area and underrepresented parts of the global community. As an artist, educator and curator, Davis believes art can be used to make statements, engage, inspire and take action for the growth of, history and identity of people everywhere. Enjoy an “Artist Talk” with Tim Davis and curator David Carlson on Saturday, Feb. 7.
In Essential Arlington, photographer Mac Cosgrove-Davies captures portraits of people whose labor, care and expertise keep the community of Arlington running. They support the infrastructure and services that allow everyone who lives, works or just visits Arlington to go about their daily lives.
The project highlights workers in Arlington County departments such as Environmental Services, Fire, Police, and Parks and Recreation, as well as private sector workers providing core services such as food supply, medicine and funeral services. This selection of workers is meant to be representative of the broad range of essential workers employed in the County. With this project Cosgrove-Davies seeks to honor “those whose jobs are essential for what makes Arlington tick, but who are rarely given credit for their contribution.”
Each year, Arlington comes together to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a heartfelt tribute that celebrates his enduring impact.
The 2026 MLK Tribute, themed “Dreams, Faith, and Justice in Action,” continues this meaningful tradition with an inspiring program on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Wakefield High School.
This year’s production features an array of regional musicians, dancers, actors and spoken word artists, while also highlighting local organizations that live out the importance of Dr. King’s work right here in Arlington.
For example, attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations with them to the performance to support the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) and community members in need.
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we reflect, celebrate and reaffirm our commitment to Dr. King’s dream.
Join Arlington County as our community honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the 2026 MLK Tribute event on Sunday, January 18, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in the Wakefield High School auditorium (1325 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington, VA 22206). For the full schedule and detailed information, click here. The event is free, but registration is required for this always well-attended event.
Arlington Arts has long provided both technical and programming assistance to support this beloved community tradition presented by Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation. Arlington Cultural Affairs is a division of Arlington Economic Development which delivers public activities and programs as Arlington Arts. Our mission is to create, support and promote the arts, connecting artists and community to reflect the diversity of Arlington. For an array of activities across the visual and performing arts, please visit our website at arlingtonarts.org .
’Tis the season for gathering with family and friends!
If you’re looking for ways to entertain your guests or explore Arlington’s vibrant arts scene this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. With events running through January, Arlington’s Winter Arts Highlights offers a comprehensive guide to arts and cultural happenings across the County, ensuring you’ll find something for everyone.
Arlington, together with Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, ranked fourth among the most arts-vibrant communities in the U.S. as evaluated in 2024 by the National Center for Arts Research’s Arts Vibrancy Index. This ranking assesses vibrancy by analyzing supply, demand and government support for the arts across 900+ communities. Since the index’s debut in 2015, Arlington has remained a top-ranked community for the arts, bolstered by a creative mix of visual and performing artists. This high ranking was achieved because of Arlington’s exceedingly talented and creative array of visual and performing artists.
This winter, Arlington’s vibrant cultural calendar includes unique events for all ages and range from a staging of the classic musical Fiddler on the Roof by the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre (through Jan. 25, 2026); an Artist Talk at Arlington Artists Alliance (Dec. 18), to Encore Stage & Studio’s staging of Disney’s High School Musical, Jr. (Jan. 9–18, 2026).
Below are just a few of the highlights, with a full schedule available on the Arlington Arts’ Winter Arts Highlights page.
We’ve all enjoyed watching the kids delight in their superhero costumes during the annual revels of Halloween, their primary goal being to score a haul of sugary treats at your door. Now, Arlington’s Synetic Theater offers an eerie treat for grownups — a play with real food for thought. Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus is a myth forged in real time. Both intimate and epic, it asks not only what it means to create life, but what kind of life is worth creating.
In a barren world at humanity’s end, a man dares to steal fire and bring life to the dead — only to create something he cannot control. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s classic, this bold reimagining trades candlelit laboratories for storm-ravaged wastelands, where rhythm, ritual and elemental force breathe life into a new Creature. A visually raw and immersive meditation on grief, hubris and what it means to remake ourselves when the world has collapsed.
Synetic has earned more than 100 Helen Hayes Award nominations, accolades from the American Theatre Wing and the title of “Washingtonians of the Year” from Washingtonian magazine for its founders. Founded in 2001 by Georgian immigrants Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili, Synetic has redefined storytelling in the Washington, D.C. area. The duo, who emigrated from Georgia in 1995, combine dance, theater and film with Caucasus traditions and distinctly American styles.
This production is presented with support from Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development which delivers public activities and programs as Arlington Arts. Our mission is to create, support and promote the arts, connecting artists and community to reflect the diversity of Arlington. For an array of activities across the visual and performing arts, including our upcoming annual spotlight Winter Arts Highlights, please visit the Arlington Arts Website.
Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili, Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus runs Nov. 1 through Nov. 23, at Thomas Jefferson Theater, located at 125 S. Old Glebe Road. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Synetic Theater’s website.
