The Torpedo Factory Art Center welcomes the IMPart visual arts education program to the New Project Studio (Studio 8) during the month of November. This program connects returning Injured Military Personnel with transformative art experiences. These experiences are designed for creative enrichment, relaxed social engagement, redevelopment of fine motor skills, and expressive catharsis. Ceramics and bladesmithing work by IMPart participants will be on view from November 3 to 30, 2016.
IMPart is an evolving partnership between The Art League, Fort Belvoir’s Warriors in Transition Unit B, the USO of Washington Metro, and the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) for patients dealing with TBI, PTS, and other psychological health conditions.
IMPart participants, their techs, caregivers, and families are provided with artist-led, visual arts education every week, 50 weeks a year, on-site at The League’s ceramics and metals studios.
About The New Project Studio
The New Project Studio offers a short-term space to test new program ideas, spotlight underrepresented voices, and enhance community engagement. Projects will rotate on a regular basis and are considered based on the following goals:
- Support new creative collaborations with neighboring organizations and partners
- Strengthen the connection between our resident artists and the greater creative community
- Provide opportunities for new audiences to engage with our building and artists
- Inspire the next generation of artists, innovators, arts supporters, and diverse voices
