Space at Convergence

PERFORMANCE, REHEARSAL, GALLERY

Convergence has a variety of spaces available to meet your performance, rehearsal, practice, party and meeting needs. We are conveniently located between 395 and King Street on Quaker Lane. We sit on the border of Alexandria and Arlington minutes from both Shirlington and Old Town, Alexandria.

Fees and Descriptions

These rates apply for occasional and non-exclusive use only.

Sanctuary**(1801 N. Quaker Lane): 
 
Ideal for concerts, performance, events   
     and large meetings. Seats 350. 
     Performance/Large Meeting   $75/hr

        + Green Room

$80/hr
     Recital/Small Meeting$20/hr
     No tickets and fewer than 30 in attendance.  
         + Green Room$25/hr 
      Rehearsal/Class$10/hr
Gallery**: 
Holds 150 standing. 
     Event/Party/Meeting$75/hr
        + Green Room$80/hr 
Martha's Studio$10/hr 
Large classroom 15-20 people. 
The Lab (1819 N. Quaker Lane): 
Studio Theatre* 
Ideal for intimate performances, staged readings,    
     meetings and rehearsals. Seats 150. 
     Performance/Large Meeting$35/hr
        + Lounge & Kitchen$45/hr
     Recital/Small Meeting$20/hr 
      No tickets and fewer than 20 in attendance. 
        + Lounge$25/hr 
      Rehearsal/Class$10/hr 
The Lounge$10/hr 
Comfortable meeting space 5-12 people 
Rehearsal Room$10/hr 
Large classroom 25-30 people. Equipped with  
     mirrors and ballet bars 
Practice Room$5/hr 
Available for individual music practice, projects or  
      small classes 
                                               
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*Pianos are available in the Sanctuary, Lab and Martha’s Studio.
**Rental of Sanctuary includes Gallery.
All rooms are available on a first come first served basis.
All publicity & Marketing are the user’s responsibility.
                   ******* Descriptions ********
Sanctuary:
Cushioned pews, Natural light through floor to ceiling stained glass blocks of color. Beautiful hardwood ceilings. Stage area, choir loft and dressing rooms, AC/Heat, Baby Grand piano, Organ, Microphones. Photos

 

Gallery Space: 90x13 Front; 86x 6 Hallway. New wood laminate floors, floor to ceiling windows, variety of seating options, tables, chairs, sofas, or cleared space. Great for parties, meetings and receptions. Walker Gallery Hanging system. Photos 

 

The Lab:

41x38 sq. ft. Small stage, Lighting on dimmer system, Holds up to 200 standing, 150 seated, 100 with tables and chairs, Gallery system for artwork, Upright Piano, Carpeted, Separate A/C and heat from building. Photos 

To request use of our facilities please download these forms and send a completed request to  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  After review, a tour of the facilities may be arranged.   

Request Forms:

1. Space Usage Request Form
2. 2010 Space Use Policy
3. Hold Harmless Agreement
 

 

Exhibits

 

Convergence Calendar


Spiritual Resources

We believe the artist's imagination and rich interior life are of great value. We foster an environment where this is nurtured.

Professional Development

We partner with people who are vibrant contributors to our community to provide holistic resources to foster healthy, imaginative, empowered people and artists. Our classes are geared towards professional artists and beginners.

Space

We are a resource to the person, the Creative. We provide the resource of space at accessible cost in a nurturing environment within which artists and arts organizations can build and grow.

Community

Convergence is a place to contribute and be heard within a larger community where process, insight and experiences are valued.