Welcome to VisArts!

2006-2007 has been a very exciting year for our organization. Our name has been changed from Rockville Arts Place to the Metropolitan Center for the Visual Arts in Rockville (VisArts for short) and to accompany the new name we have redesigned our website to reflect our “new” organization, and our expanded missions. I think you will find it more user-friendly as well.

VisArts is having the Grand Opening of its new art facility in fall of 2007! You can see the building and the interior layout when you visit the New Building section of this website. Join us on Sunday, September 30, 2007 from 12pm to 5pm to celebrate our grand opening!
VisArts’ new focus is unique as it grows to become a world class visual arts institution in the Metropolitan region. In our new space, our studio-based programs will house practicing artists in glass, wood, printmaking, ceramics, drawing and painting, photography and filmmaking. VisArts’ new exhibition programs, classes, camps and workshops are geared for all ages who are interested in joining a lively arts community and pursuing lives of creative art learning.

Our capital campaign to raise the money needed to outfit the interior of the building started in March of 2005. Our goal is $3.5 million and I am asking everyone’s help to make this building become a reality. With your help, VisArts can continue to build communities that can connect with one another, and will provide an opportunity for all individuals to find their unique creative spirit.

Creative energy is immediately apparent when you visit VisArts. I invite you to attend our exciting exhibitions, classes, workshops or camps and become a part of the vibrant arts community that we call VisArts. From the moment you walk in our doors, you can see, hear and join in the excitement of being part of a vital and thriving Arts community.

Debra Moser
Executive Director