Gallery Art Underground

Specialties

This visual arts gallery, located in the Crystal City Shops, showcases the work of established and emerging regional artists. 40 artists exhibit paintings, drawings, sculpture, glass work, ceramics and jewelry. Exhibits change monthly, and special events are held monthly. All work is for sale. Metro accessible. Parking is available in metered spots on nearby streets and in public garages which are free all day Saturdays and after 4:00 on weekdays. Gallery Available for Rent for Special Events.

History

Established in 2012.

The Gallery Underground is an Arlington Artists Alliance gallery promoting the works of established and emerging regional artists. Our mission is to make regional fine art accessible to the public through monthly exhibits, special events, and art workshops. Sponsored by AAA, in partnership with the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) and Vornado/​Charles E. Smith.

The Arlington Artists Alliance is a non-​profit established in 2000 to serve and support visual arts in Arlington County. The Alliance seeks to provide professional development activities for local artists, and to serve the community through exhibits, instruction, scholarships, mentoring, and outreach projects.

The Alliance also provides a support network to members, allowing regional artists to share ideas. Arlington Artists Alliance is supported in part by the Arlington Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington Economic Development and the Arlington Commission for the Arts and the Virginia Commission for th