Holiday Fest
Torpedo Factory Art Center joins the fun on Alexandria’s most festive weekend of the year!
Festivities inside will warm you up even on the coldest day. Music fills the halls and the Waterfront, beckoning people to browse three floors of open artists’ studios and galleries. Santa arrives by fire boat to visit.
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Free and Open to the Public Since 1974
Each artist in this building is their own independent business. Explore all three floors of the Art Center at your own pace—walk into any studio with an open door and observe the artists at work!
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Torpedo Factory Art Center Joins Handwork 2026
We are proud to join more than 250 arts organizations across the country in celebrating the diversity of the crafts that define America.
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December's Second Friday
Join us for Winter Welcome at the Torpedo Factory Art Center! Step into a festive atmosphere filled with holiday music and creative cheer. Explore open artist studios, find unique handmade gifts, and enjoy seasonal activities as we kick off the winter season together.
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On View at the Target Gallery
ToySphere: Reuse, Replicate, Reimagine
What if your forgotten and unused toys could live again in virtual reality? Explore how virtual preservation can sustain emotional attachment in this immersive exhibition.
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