The Athenaeum
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Hosted by Mary SchaffJoined Mar 2025
Capacity
80
Square feet
1,400
Type
Historic gallery
Available
Mondays & Tuesdays
About this space
An 1851 Greek-revival former bank turned fine arts gallery, operated by the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association. 14-foot ceilings, polished hardwood, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. The kind of room that does half the work for you.
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$1MCoverage included
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“I direct the NVFAA. Our mission is more art in more rooms — pop-ups are part of that.” — Mary Schaff
What's included
Track lighting (3,000 lumens)
Picture-rail hanging system
Catering prep kitchen
Sound system (subtle)
Coat check
Restored 1851 wood floors
Curatorial team on call
WiFi
Perfect for
Past pop-ups that worked great in this space:
Solo Painter Show + Reception
Vintage Vinyl + Wine Night
Curator's Salon Series
House rules
- No nails or adhesives on walls
- No alcohol after 10pm
- Catering must use prep kitchen, not gallery
19 reviews
5.0
★★★★★
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Phoebe N.Oct 2026
★★★★★
The 14-foot ceilings made our installation. Mary helped us hang.
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Andre G.Sep 2026
★★★★★
Easiest sale night I've ever done — the room sells the art.
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Lucia P.Jul 2026
★★★★★
There's no other room like this in Northern Virginia.
Where you'll be
Old Town, Alexandria, VA
📍 Old Town
Exact address shared after your booking is confirmed.
