The new venture in Rosslyn is part art gallery, part theater and part community space. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
The 62,000 square foot venue includes a ballroom, three visual art galleries, a dome theater and a blackbox theater. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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
The 32-seat Bijou theater will be used for lunchtime movie screenings and artist talks. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
Cecilia Cassidy, executive director of Rosslyn BID, offers congratulations to Jay Fisette, chairman of the Arlington County Board. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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
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
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
Pete McCutchen takes photos of old rusted structures, finding beauty in their details. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
Artisphere will open to the public at 10:10 AM on 10/10/2010. Photograph by Caitlin Fairchild
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
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
