The ARTfactory was founded in 1984 by a group of artists and art lovers with the goal of enriching the quality of life in the Northern Virginia region. In 2002, the ARTfactory relocated to the Hopkins Candy Factory building in Manassas and has become the cornerstone of the downtown arts community. Currently, we offer an art gallery, theatre arts, visual arts education, dance classes, Arts on the Go™, summer camps and SummerSounds Concert Series.
Our Mission Statement: To enrich the creative community by engaging people of all ages, celebrating diversity, fostering innovation, and cultivating collaboration and communication.
We are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides programs in the arts for ages 5 and above.