Mobile Art Lab

Launched in 2014 by the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts, the Mobile Art Lab is a dynamic arts vehicle that engages artists and residents in the visual and performing arts. Equipped with traditional and innovative art supplies and equipment, the Mobile Art Lab seeks to connect the community with creativity on-the-go, and gives artists a platform to expand their artistry.
Page updated on April 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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About the Mobile Art Lab

White mobile art lab van with the MAL and the COA logos on the side on a colorful background

 

Our Focus

The Mobile Art Lab brings arts and culture to all communities in Alexandria, providing indoor/outdoor, free-to-attend events and activities that are open to the public within the Alexandria city limits. 

Our Goal

Our goal is to deliver hands-on creative experiences straight to the community, transforming any gathering into a celebration of the arts.

Request the Mobile Art Lab for your community event!

Mobile Art Lab

The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts is seeking requests from community organizations, businesses, and event organizers interested in hosting the Mobile Art Lab for creative community engagement during the 2025 calendar year. 

The 2025 Call is now closed. 
 

Participation Guidelines

Click here to view the participation guidelines.

Request Form

If you are interested in proposing your event for consideration, please contact artlab@alexandriava.gov with your request. Please note that requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis for late-year engagements, if availability allows.

Mobile Art Lab Picture Gallery

A woman demonstrates an art project to a group of young artists.
A woman and a child work on a screen-printed art piece.
A woman paints a colorful abstract canvas at an outdoor event.
A group of people at a table participate in a craft with paper, scissors, and colored markers.
A group of artists collaborate on a spray painted project.
A woman performs a musical piece.
A vibrant event booth under a white canopy tent with a large blue and pink sign reading "Mobile Art Lab – FREE EXPERIENCE."
An artist spray paints a mural.
A close up of a young girl examining art supplies.
A close-up of a person’s upper arm featuring a colorful face painting of a hibiscus flower.
A group of people stand around an art demonstration featuring paints and canvases.
A purple van with the words "Mobile Art Lab" is parked during a community event.
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A woman demonstrates an art project to a group of young artists.
A woman and a child work on a screen-printed art piece.
A woman paints a colorful abstract canvas at an outdoor event.
A group of people at a table participate in a craft with paper, scissors, and colored markers.
A group of artists collaborate on a spray painted project.
A woman performs a musical piece.
A vibrant event booth under a white canopy tent with a large blue and pink sign reading "Mobile Art Lab – FREE EXPERIENCE."
An artist spray paints a mural.
A close up of a young girl examining art supplies.
A close-up of a person’s upper arm featuring a colorful face painting of a hibiscus flower.
A group of people stand around an art demonstration featuring paints and canvases.
A purple van with the words "Mobile Art Lab" is parked during a community event.

Stay Up to Date

Follow the @alexartsoffice on Instagram for up-to-date information on where to find us!

Questions?

Please contact artlab@alexandriava.gov for more information.