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Sheldon Scott: the Finest Amenities

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

In July and August, DC-based artist Sheldon Scott continues the community dialogue surrounding his latest piece "the Finest Amenities" with a micro-exhibition in the New Project Studio (Studio 8).

Fundred Dollar Bill Project

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

So far nearly half a million people have created and shared their unique Fundred Dollar Bills. Visit the New Project Studio (Studio 8) to create your own and display it on the wall with other Fundreds from the community.

Friends Mentorship Program

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

Visit the New Project Studio from April 17-May 1 for a special two-week exhibition of works created by high school art students during their mentorship with professional artists from the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Sheryl Oring: I Wish to Say

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

As part of National Poetry Month, the Torpedo Factory Art Center hosts Sheryl Oring's I Wish to Say in the New Project Studio. I Wish to Say grew out of Sheryl Oring's concern that not enough voices were being heard about the state-of-affairs in this country and her belief in the value of free expression that is guaranteed under our Constitution. For this project, Oring sets up a portable public office - complete with a manual typewriter - and invites people to write postcards to the President.

Mobile Art Lab in the New Project Studio

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

Alexandria's Mobile Art Lab activates public spaces and connects the arts with people. From screenprinting in Market Square to a silent disco in Montgomery Park, the big blue truck has organized a variety of activities and performances throughout the city.

Connecting the Dots: The DMV

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

In the New Project Studio, The HRCHY CIA + Merimart present an exhibition of emerging artists via Metro stops and state lines, highlighting the unique experience and identities of being a young artist in the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia). The project serves an an incubator for local artisans, influencers, and creatives to network, create, brainstorm, and share ideas. Closing reception Friday January 27, 7pm-9pm.

ReelAbilities Short Film Festival

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

Films, art, and discussion that celebrate different abilities. The Torpedo Factory Art Center welcomes the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia to the New Project Studio in September as part of the 5th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: Northern Virginia.

St. George Art Gallery: Daniel Taye

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

The Torpedo Factory Art Center partners with St. George Art Gallery to host "Van Gogh of Africa," Ethiopian artist Daniel Taye for a month-long residency in the New Project Studio.

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