Sign up for classes, workshops, and holiday + cultural celebrations or book a private art party or team-building workshop.
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Sign up for our Accessible Arts classes for students with disabilities.
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VisArts faculty and staff is composed of professional artists, MCPS teachers, and private school teachers.
See our policies on refunds for withdrawals and transfers, and find answers to common questions.
VisArts’ year-round camps and summer intensives spark creativity!
We’re counting down to Summer 2026!
Learn about scholarship opportunities for summer camps and intensives.
School’s out? Our fall, winter, and spring camps are in.
Meet our terrific team of staff, instructors, and volunteers!
Got questions? We’ve got answers!
Learn about our artist-centric values and opportunities.
Explore our current open calls.
Learn about our Fellowships and Residencies and meet our Associate Artists.
Learn about our Emerging Curator Program, Frame + Frequency, NextGen, and solo exhibition opportunities.
Discover our four gallery spaces and floor plans.
Learn about our supported studio for neurodiverse adult artists.
Find answers to frequently asked questions.
See what’s currently on view and what’s coming soon.
Explore VisArts’ past exhibitions.
Join us for opening celebrations, AfterHours, artist talks, workshops, performances, and more.
Schedule a private tour for your school or group.
Host your social, corporate, or nonprofit event in our versatile, modern venue overlooking The Square.
Celebrate your wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, and other social events at VisArts.
Hold your meeting, retreat, fundraiser, holiday party, or other company event at VisArts.
Host the wedding of your dreams at VisArts!
See floor plans for our Artists’ Concourse, Buchanan Room, and Rooftop.
See our extensive list of approved caterers and other vendors
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Learn about our mission, vision, beliefs, and values.
Learn about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility.
Meet our talented team.
Meet our dedicated Board of Directors.
There’s so much to do at VisArts and in The Square!
Get in touch with us.
See when we’re open (and when we’re not).
Find your way to VisArts by Metro or car.
Our commitment to making our programs accessible for all.
VisArts’ gift certificates are the perfect fit for everyone!
Join us on May 2 + 3, 10 AM-5 PM!
Make a difference by supporting artists, art education, community art programs, and more.
Enrich our community through corporate sponsorships and partnership opportunities.
See what our community shared—read the results of our 2025 survey.
VisArts is grateful to all our generous supporters who make our work possible.
by staff writer / Oct.18.2017
