Arts Studio Renovation at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive

Location

3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA 22206  View Map

Status

Complete

The interior renovation of 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive to create a new home for the Studios at Arlington Arts began in summer 2024 and was completed in fall 2025.

About the Project

From July 2024 - November 2025, the County renovated an interior, vacant portion of the Cultural Affairs Building at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. The goal of the project was to allow Arlington's Cultural Affairs Division to bring most of its artist services under one roof. This project created provided new, fully equipped fine craft studios for skilled artisans to develop their practice and share with the community through classes, demonstrations, art talks, and other activities.

The renovations enhanced natural light; controlled noise; allowed for flexible space configurations; and improved the durability of flooring. The first floor now consists of the three studio spaces and a retail area for the display and sale of art created in the studios. Office and storage space is on the second floor. The 3,169 SF ceramic studio has a glaze kitchen, member shelving area, a throwing studio, hand-building studio space, multiple electric kilns, and a new gas kiln. The 1,169 SF printmaking studio has a dedicated dark room with a large washout booth, and a studio space with a fume hood, flat files, drying racks, custom screen storage cabinets, and inking stations. The 1,392 SF textile studio has multiple sewing tables, steam press, fabric storage, mannequin and pattern storage, a dye vat sink, washer, and dryers. 

Several programs previously located in other facilities relocated to the new space, now known as The Studios at Arlington Arts, once the renovation was completed. This included the ceramics and printmaking studios at the LAC Studios and the textiles studio (formerly known as the Costume Lab) within Gunston Middle School. The Studios opened to members in November 2025.

About the Process

The Adopted FY 2023 - FY 2032 Capital Improvement Plan includes design and construction funding for the 3700 S. Four Mile Run location to prepare for accepting cultural and arts programs currently located in other public facilities.

Activities	Timeline
Design phase	Complete
Permit review and approval	Complete
Bid phase (Selection and Board approval)	Complete
Construction phase	July 2024 - November 2025
Facility opened to members	November 2025

 

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