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The new venture in Rosslyn is part art gallery, part theater and part community space. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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The 62,000 square foot venue includes a ballroom, three visual art galleries, a dome theater and a blackbox theater. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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The Work-in-Progress Gallery displays unfinished works and gives viewers a chance to participate in the creative conversation. The first display focuses on local and regional artists. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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The 32-seat Bijou theater will be used for lunchtime movie screenings and artist talks. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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Cecilia Cassidy, executive director of Rosslyn BID, offers congratulations to Jay Fisette, chairman of the Arlington County Board. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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Dancers from the Lucy Bowen McCauley Dance Company perform an excerpt from “Fearless”, produced specifically with Artisphere’s grand staircase in mind. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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The Mezz Gallery is 140 feet long and overlooks the Ballroom. The first exhibit is “Surfaces” by Pete McCutchen, an Arlington-based photographer. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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A short walk from the Metro station, Artisphere is part of a greater push towards the cultural and economic rejuvenation of Rosslyn. The Dome theater will host concerts, spoken word poetry performances, and a variety of other events. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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Pete McCutchen takes photos of old rusted structures, finding beauty in their details. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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Artisphere will open to the public at 10:10 AM on 10/10/2010. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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One of the sculptures of “Skateboarding Side Effects” on display in the Terrace Gallery. The 3000 square foot space will host five different shows annually. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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The grand staircase takes you back to the Town Hall, where you can eat, drink, surf the web and mingle with friends. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild