The “A” in PARC stands for art. The PARC has become a unique venue for art and art programming. From the mural that encases the entire building, to the latest art exhibit, art installations or programs about art, we love to connect those who live, work and play here the arts.
If you are an artist interested in opportunities at The PARC, get started by competing this inquiry form.
PAST EXHIBITS
Create—Inspire—Empower Exhibit
October 19 – December 14, 2024
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH mosaicARTS
Celebrate Fairfax and mosaicARTS are proudly continuing our creative partnership that brings captivating art to the gallery at The PARC at Tysons!
[ If You Make Art, You Are An Artist ]
Art is the ultimate form of self-expression to inspire, evoke emotions, and bring people together. By embracing our creativity and expressing ourselves through art, we can unlock the true potential of our souls and experience life’s most rewarding moments.
Create-Inspire-Empower Opening Reception Photos
GALLERY POP-UP
June 1 – June 29
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH mosaicARTS
Featuring National Council on Aging: Aging Well for All — Celebrating Our Colors and Diversity, Bardia Saeedi: The Hand, and Local Artists Exhibit Celebrate Your Colors and Creativity
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
National Council on Aging: Aging Well for All — Celebrating Our Colors and Diversity
Artists: Cynthia Abatt, Alexandra Buxbaum, Mark Coggins, David Cohen, Barbara Gibson, Steven Hauptman, Rory Hejtmanek, Angie Keller, Michaela Lynch, Joanna Madloch, Elliot Margolies, Michael Paras, Steve Smith, Cyrus Tetteh, Shaoyi Zhang, Mark Ziberman
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is committed to providing seniors with resources for healthy aging and Aging Well for All — to support NCOA’s financial stability, regardless of ethnicity or race. In furtherance of this goal, NCOA create a photo contest and a national exhibition to highlight the diversity among older adults aged 60 and above residing in the United States. The contest invited photographers to share images of older adults of varying backgrounds celebrating their unique family culture, engaging in their communities, and living their own experience of aging well in America.
Celebrate Colors and Creativity
Artists: Kara Aledort, Ithiar Bertholet del Barrio, Mari Calai, Kathleen Drennan, Michael Dudzik, Eleftheria Easley, Maya Gorrez, James Jung, Karen Lee, Matt Makara, Nicole Martinelli
Celebrate the power of creativity with the works of national artists through Embrace Your Colors, as these artists explore the boundaries of traditional art forms through unique expression, innovation and dedication to their craft. One of the most fulfilling experiences in life is being able to express oneself freely. Everyone has a colorful story to tell and can showcase their creativity! Join us in sharing the joy of expressing unique perspectives through art.
The Hand
Artist: Bardia Sadeedi
Story of the hand is the story of life. It is the hand we have been dealt with. One day it sits pretty and dreamy and the next, it sheds a new skin and a new light. Like many other creations, the hand has had many trials and tribulations, and has seen some heavenly times too. The story of the hand is captured through its skin and through its nonsensical state of being. It has persevered to show itself off, right here, right now.
Art @ The PARC Gallery Photos
ONGOING EXHIBITS
THE PARC MURAL: Waves
Artist: Rodrigo Pradel; Mural Artists: Rodrigo Pradel & Mike Pacheco
ABOUT THE MURAL
In 2021, a local mural artist, Rodrigo Pradel, began work on the colorful mural that wraps the building in bright vibrant waves of color. A second large mural is also located inside The PARC.
These murals are part of Rodrigo’s series Waves, which explores energy through colors growing
across the canvas.
Waves of energy flow through us constantly and envelops everything it touches. It alters the space with a hypercolor surface. Viewers are encouraged to explore the both areas, find a spot they are interested in, and focus in on the artwork. The art allows them to visually ingest the energy with intention, spawn imagination, and creativity.
ARTIST BIO
Rodrigo Pradel is a painter, illustrator and muralist born in Chile, later moved and raised in Canada, and currently calls the United States his home. He is a painter in many mediums whose work explores the event horizon between this reality and the other(s). The surrealism in his work resembles dream like environments while his subject matter shows a clear focus on the viewer and their internal journey.