About

Where are you located?

Our address is 1801 N. Quaker Lane Alexandria VA 22302. The address for the Lab at Convergence is 1819 N. Quaker Lane. Both buildings are off of Crestwood Drive. We are conveniently located just 15 minutes outside of Washington, DC, by Metro approximately 2.5 miles from both Braddock Road and King Street Metro Stations (both Yellow Line stops). From King St. you can take the AT 5 Westbound, toward Van Dorn, get off at N. Quaker Lane or Dearing St. From Braddock take the AT 3-4 northbound toward Park Fairfax, get off at Gunston Road.

For local bus travel, the 25A, 25C, 25E, 22C bus lines all have stops that are easy walks to/from Convergence and The Lab. Bear in mind that the VA buses do stop service in the evenings; however the drive to the Pentagon or Crystal city Metro stations are minutes away. Details may be found at http://wmata.com/bus/timetables/va/25a-g.pdf.

What are your hours of operation?

Office Hours: Friday – Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Gallery Hours: Friday – Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

And by appointment. Call 703.998.6260

Arts Initiative

Is this an arts center?

Yes and no. The Church at Convergence is a Christian congregation who believes in supporting arts, imagination and creativity. To that end, we have created the Convergence Arts Initiative to foster creativity, conversation and art making. You do not have to be a part of the church or any particular faith background to participate in the Arts Initiative.

Can I exhibit my art at Convergence?

Proposals for exhibits are accepted throughout the year for the following year. Please download the form and follow the instructions to be considered for a solo show. Open calls are announced on our website, newsletter and through press releases for our group shows.

Do you have to be an artist to take classes here?

No. Our classes are offered on a variety of levels and for various reasons. Some are designed for professional and emerging artists to develop their business and craft. Others are meant to help people awaken their creativity, identify passions and explore their callings. We are happy to have a mix of professional, amateur and hobby artists alongside those of us discovering our creativity for the first time.

How do I rent the recording studio?

Because of the unique function of the recording studio, time must be scheduled through the studio coordinator Dan ABH.

Do you have studio space available?

Currently, we have five studios in a shared space. Each studio is available to an artist for a period of one to two years. If you are interested in studio space please visit the Studio page.

I thought this was Port City Playhouse.

Not exactly. Convergence partners with many local arts organizations to make space available at reasonable cost. Port City Playhouse performs in our Lab Studio Theatre at 1819 N. Quaker Lane. Visit the Port City Playhouse website for more information and to purchase tickets.

Events

Why choose Convergence for my event/activity?

Convergence offers a unique creative experience and environment for your guests. The Gallery, Sanctuary and Classrooms offer serene space for classes, workshops and retreats, or creative space for receptions, meetings and performances. Attention to beauty and aesthetics is part of our vision and mission as we share our space. The Lab at Convergence provides a diversity of creative workspaces, dance or rehearsal classrooms, a stage and theater for more dramatic and energetic performances.

What’s your refund policy for event registration?

We currently only offer refunds if an event is cancelled.

Do I have to register for events online?

For accounting and attendance tracking we prefer to receive registrations on-line, however for other forms of payment please contact the Convergence office.

How do I register for an event?

Select your event on the Events page or the Events Calendar. Registration information will be present on the right side of the event page if the event is open for registration.

Faith

Is this a Church?

The Church at Convergence is a Christian congregation who believe in supporting arts, imagination and creativity. To that end, we have created the Convergence Arts Initiative to foster creativity, conversation and art making. You do not have to be a part of the church or any particular faith background to participate in the Arts Initiative.

We do have regular worship, Bible study and discipleship opportunities through the Church at Convergence that are available to all.

What denomination is this church?

The Church at Convergence is an ecumenical Christian church with a Baptist history. Our members come from Anglican, Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian and other backgrounds as well as no faith background. We are members of NorthStar Church Network, Baptist General Association of Virginia and ALIVE!.

Do you have to be an artist to worship here?

Absolutely not! Our congregation is made up of all kinds of people. We believe that creative living is an intended part of everyone’s spiritual life – no matter what you are passionate about. While most churches have been good about teaching information we believe the arts and creativity are the keys for integrating that knowledge into real life. We walk alongside an artistic community to help us intentionally learn how to hone and develop our imaginations while engaging in conversations about what matters to us all.

Does another church meet here?

Convergence rents its buildings to Christ the King Anglican Church on Sunday mornings.

Spaces

How do I rent the recording studio?

Because of the unique function of the recording studio, time must be scheduled through the studio coordinator Dan ABH.

Why choose Convergence for my event/activity?

Convergence offers a unique creative experience and environment for your guests. The Gallery, Sanctuary and Classrooms offer serene space for classes, workshops and retreats, or creative space for receptions, meetings and performances. Attention to beauty and aesthetics is part of our vision and mission as we share our space. The Lab at Convergence provides a diversity of creative workspaces, dance or rehearsal classrooms, a stage and theater for more dramatic and energetic performances.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Credit card payments are accepted through our PayPal system online, while checks and cash may be presented in person during office hours. Deposit is required to reserve space and date, and full payment is due thirty (30) days prior to event unless authorized by space coordinator.

Will there be staff onsite for my event/activity?

Not necessarily. Staff will conduct a technical walk-through with you one week prior to event; this will include security, lights and clean-up. Staff is available by cell phone for emergencies or questions. If staffing is required for sound or service, a surcharge will be applied.

What’s the cancellation policy for space rentals?

A deposit of  1/2 of the total amount due is required to reserve space and dates at signing of the contract. Failure to give 30-day written notice to the Convergence office of cancellation of any event will result in the forfeit of the Deposit submitted.

I need to extend my space rental duration

If space is available at the time of your extension request, the space coordinator may at his or her discretion, extend the terms of your agreement for the appropriate donation amount. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your organization’s request, however, there may be no guarantees.

VergeNow

How do I join a VergeNow group?

Once you are signed in with a VergeNow account, go to “Groups” in the “VergeNow” drop down menu. If a group is open you may select the “Join Group” box on the left hand side of the group you which to join.

What is the VergeNow initiative?

The VergeNow initiative is a way for us to extend our community to our website. Signing up with a VergeNow account allows users to create and join groups and leave comments for blog posts. It also streamlines space reservations and event registrations via the website.