3700 S Four Mile Run

Central to Arlington’s arts community, 3700 South Four Mile Run is home base to a number of ensembles, including WSC Avant Bard and Jane Franklin Dance. With everything from a mini-gallery for visual art and two dance studios with sprung wood floors, to meeting rooms and the 80-seat black box Theatre on the Run, the venue is busy from morning till night with everything from rehearsals and classes, to pop-up maker events. In 2017, the lively interior happenings were reflected on the exterior with a fun mural by artist Ham Smith!

Building Hours:
Tuesday through Friday: 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday:  10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday: closed

Theatre on the Run is an intimate 80-seat black box theatre within 3700 where guests can catch a show by WSC Avant Bard or even take Ballet Barre classes with Jane Franklin Dance. See Directions for detailed instructions on how to get to Theatre on the Run via car, Metrorail, or by bus.

Interested in renting Theatre on the Run? Visit our Rentals page for more information.

Gallery 3700

A hallway within 3700 with two halls containing approximately 25 feet each of exhibition space and natural as well as focused lighting has been repurposed into an exhibition space overseen by Arlington Cultural Affairs. This re-imagined incubator space is currently being operated as a partnership art gallery to showcase the work of local arts non-profits, County, and community organizations to showcase the work of individual artists. Interested in showing your artwork at Studio 3700? Click here to learn more about partnering with us to exhibit your work at Gallery 3700! Gallery is open during the normal operating hours of the facility. 

View more information about current and past exhibitions at Gallery 3700.

The Building

Before the mural on the façade of 3700 South Four Mile Run was created, the vibrant arts hub didn’t stand out amongst the industrial buildings surrounding it in Four Mile Run Valley. In response to a need from a dedicated group of artists who use 3700 South Four Mile Run as a home base to bring more visibility to the building, Arlington County Cultural Affairs commissioned artists Ham Smith to create the bright and whimsical mural that’s now there. His most recent projects have been commissioned in New York City, Los Angeles, Virginia, and Savannah. His mural on 3700 is set on a background of saffron yellow, the artist reflects the vibrancy of the building’s daily activities with images that claim the creative identity. Learn more about Ham Smith.

Address
3700 S. Four Mile Run
Arlington, VA 22206
703-228-1850

Driving directions via Google Maps

Parking 

Free parking is available during performances in the lot in the rear of the building. To access this lot turn onto S. Oakland Street and make the first left behind the building.

There are additional, smaller free parking lots on S. Oakland Street and S. Four Mile Run Drive.

Limited Street parking is available along S. Four Mile Run Drive, S. Oakland Street, and S. Neloson Street. This parking is metered, but free after 6 PM.

Public Transportation 

By Bus – There is a bus stop just outside 3700 located at S. Four Mile Run Drive and S. Nelson Street. The 25-C and ART 75 busses run regularly through this stop from the Shirlington Bus Station. From the bus stop, walk along S. Four Mile Run toward S. Oakland Street, and take that left.

By Metrorail – Patrons travelling by Metrorail should take the Blue or Yellow line to Pentagon Metro Station and transfer to the 25-C or ART 75 buses via the Pentagon Bus Terminal. Alternatively, Metrorail users can take the Blue or Yellow lines to Pentagon City Metro Station and catch a taxi (taxi stand located in from of the Ritz-Carlton)  to 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA, 22206.