VisArts

I hosted my birthday party as a painting class for adults at VisaArts, and it was beyond fun! Nina, our teacher, was incredibly talented, kind, and full of good energy—she made everyone feel comfortable, no matter their skill level. Most of my friends and family had never painted before, and they absolutely loved it! From start to finish, the experience was seamless. Jamie was amazing during the booking process—super patient and always quick to respond to my questions. I felt supported the entire time. Thank you, VisaArts

I had the pleasure of photographing Sarah and Michael’s beautiful winter wedding at VisArts, and I highly recommend it! The venue offers a versatile space that you can truly personalize to fit your vision. Sarah and Michael added colorful paper lanterns, which brought a warm and inviting glow to the space, even with the darker winter light. The surrounding area is perfect for couple portraits, and if you’re as adventurous as they were, you might even squeeze in some ice-skating! It’s a fantastic venue in a vibrant city—perfect for a unique and memorable celebration. ig @konradbrattke

My wife and I really enjoyed working with Mary and her team at VisArts. We had looked at around eight different venues before coming to VisArts. The venue stood out to us due to the space and the flexibility they offered with doing an outdoor wedding versus an indoor one (we opted for an indoor one). The location was also great since we were right by the Cambria Hotel Rockville (a 5-minute walk) and the Rockville metro station, meaning our guests could take the train from the airport. These were all pluses when it came to accommodating our out-of-town guests. The cost was a bit more expensive than what we were originally considering, and that feeling persisted as we opted for some add-on things like the use of the roof for our cocktail reception, some decor, and a Zoom livestream for our ceremony. In total, it was $6,200 for the room rental package (a Saturday during peak wedding season) and $1,800 for the add-ons. Something unexpectedly nice was that 20% of the cost of our venue package was classified as a donation to VisArts and thus was tax-deductible. We felt good about supporting a local non-profit organization through our wedding. Mary and her team were incredibly communicative and clear discussing what was expected of both them and us throughout the booking process. Overally, we’d definitely recommend VisArts as a space for anyone considering looking for a venue. Credit to our photographer SOBED Creative for use of these photos.

UPDATE: I submitted an inquiry through their contact form on their site and got an immediate response. The person on the voicemail explained the Groupon expiration date was insignificant and they would honor the Groupon for whatever reservation I choose, even after the Groupon expiration. Since that has been explained clearly I have booked and am hopeful for a better experience in the actual class. 3.18.25: I bought a Groupon and was so excited to do a date here. I purchased the Groupon mid-January and promptly went to the site to book as instructed. Classes were sold out so I waited a few weeks but the classes were still sold out. I called and was told they would be adding more classes in a week or so. I waited and when I went back on the site again sold out except Thursdays during a time when we work. So I called again and the representative just carelessly told me there’s nothing they can do about it. I told them the Groupon is non refundable but they didn’t care. Said they would not be adding anymore classes before my Groupon expiration, which is two months away, and basically I paid them money for nothing. I am unnerved that a business would take a customers money and provide no service or remedy. I will tell everyone I know about this. I feel I’ve been completely scammed!

This venue is an absolute gem! Mary and all the staff were wonderful to work with. The rooftop ceremony location is modern and gorgeous, with beautiful sail-like covers and some art-deco buildings in the background. Cocktail and reception area look so nice, especially in the evening with the panoramic windows. Comfortable for 60 guests without feeling like we couldn't fill the space, but still plenty of space to spare!