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Sculpting Spaces: Where Art Meets Architecture

April 9, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

AIA Northern Virginia and the Torpedo Factory Art Center kick off National Architecture Week with a talk on the ways that Art and Architecture converge, featuring Matt McConnell, a sculptor and designer with degrees in Architecture and Industrial Design and commissioned works for residential, commercial, and public art projects. Part of the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Community Partnership Program.

6:30 Reception, 7:00 Talk
Main Hall of the Torpedo Factory Art Center
Parking is free on Sundays
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Matt McConnell

Matt McConnell is a sculptor and designer with degrees in Architecture and Industrial Design from NC State University. After working as a studio manager with sculptor Thomas Sayre and Clearscapes architecture for five years, he founded McConnell Studios and for 16 years has been producing sculpture, lighting, architectural installations, furniture, and much more at all scales.

 

 



The American Institute of Architects

The American Institute of Architects Northern Virginia Chapter, a professional organization representing more than 1200 Northern Virginia members, is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of architecture among professionals and expanding the awareness and appreciation of architecture among the general public.

Sponsored by Lauren Bishop, McEnearney Associates, Inc. -Realtor.

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Date:
April 9, 2017
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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https://sculptingspaces.eventbrite.com

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Torpedo Factory Art Center
Phone:
703-746-4570
Email:
torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov

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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
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