Local Colour Occoquan — Attraction in Occoquan

Small but mighty! Every piece invites a closer look, from the handmade jewelry to "light-painting" photos. Be prepared to pay artisan prices for the fiber goods, as they are also handmade, and the time and materials invested show in the quality of the products. With one exception, every piece I've purchased over the last 5 yrs has been made less than an hour's drive away, so this is truly a place to "buy local." If you're lucky, you can see the gallery owner at work at the studio table- she also gives private lessons by appointment. Come late, and she'll lead the ghost tour! (In full disclosure, I'm a scaredy-cat and haven't taken it). This shop definitely epitomizes local colour in every sense...

This place is so cool and there’s so many cool art pieces there. I even had a chat with an artist whose stuff was really really good. Including a really cool piece featuring Dr Frank-N-Furter from the Rocky Horror Picture Show. I definitely recommend seeking this place out if you like art. You will...

A small, privately owned art shop and working studio of local artists. Handmade jewelry, warm scarves, magnificent paintings, and many one of a kind works of art. Plus, all the artists will work on commissions. Open 11 to 7 on Tuesday through Saturday and noon to...