Events at: Workhouse Arts Center

This diverse collection highlights the intricate skills of Native artists, showcasing everything from traditional beadwork, pottery, basket weaving and gourd art to modern works that blend ancestral themes with new creative innovations and pop culture. Each piece serves as both a personal expression and a statement of cultural resilience and identity. Indigenous art in this exhibit is more than aesthetic; it is an act of tribal sovereignty and defiance: a refusal to let the impact of colonization erase the deeply rooted traditions and spiritual connections to the land and ancestors.

An exhibit that explores everyday utility while elevating the aesthetics of the dining table.

Laughter is coming to Lorton this summer! Join us at the Workhouse Arts Center for a night of unforgettable stand-up comedy, hand-curated by acclaimed comedian and producer Rahmein Mostafavi. Known for his sharp wit and electric stage presence, Rahmein brings together a lineup of top comedic talent from across the DMV and beyond for a one-night-only special engagement that’s guaranteed to bring the house down.

Join us for an healing sound journey designed to help you surrender to the natural rhythm of life. Through the soothing tones of Dolphin Singing Bowls, Crystal Tones, Angklung Bamboo Chimes, and more, you’ll be gently guided into a state of calm awareness and inner balance.

The Lorton Prison Museum featuring the Lucy Burns Gallery at the Workhouse Arts Center is proud to present the third season of Learning at Lunch, a series illuminating aspects of the former prison’s 91-year history.

The Lorton Prison Museum featuring the Lucy Burns Gallery at the Workhouse Arts Center is proud to present the third season of Learning at Lunch, a series illuminating aspects of the former prison’s 91-year history. Each month, we invite an expert to tackle a topic related to our complicated past. After a brief 30-minute talk, presenters answer audience questions, and all attendees are invited to visit the museum following the program. Table seating provided and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch; snacks and beverages available for purchase in the W16 Visitor Center.

Laughter is coming to Lorton this summer! Join us at the Workhouse Arts Center for a night of unforgettable stand-up comedy, hand-curated by acclaimed comedian and producer Rahmein Mostafavi.