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2nd Friday: October 2025

October 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us for October’s 2nd Friday Masquerade at the Torpedo Factory! Enjoy spooky music, seasonal treats, and open artist studios. Celebrate the season with a masquerade-inspired craft and artful surprises around every corner.

Paper Sugar Skulls | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm

Join the Mobile Art Lab in collaging and drawing on paper sugar skulls in the spirit of Día de los Muertos.

Lost & Found – Drawing & Remembrance Workshop | Studio 9 | 7-10 pm

Join our current Post-Grad artist-in-residence Micah Meyers for a drop-in drawing workshop. Micah invites participants to bring memories of objects they’ve lost or forgotten, and participants will investigate how objects can shape our lives and stay with us even when not physically here.

Maskmaking | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm

Attendees are invited to design and decorate mixed media masks for our evening of masquerade fun!

DJ Q | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm

Join DJ Q the Turn Up for spooky tunes in the Grand Hall.

Printmaking Demo | Grand Hall | 7:30-9:30 pm

TFAC artist Samantha Shelton will demonstrate linocut block printing with an etching press and have various printed works available for purchase.

Details

Date:
October 10, 2025
Time:
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Contact Us

Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov
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Open Daily

Visit Daily10 a.m. - 6 p.m.*

Masks are optional for visitors, artists, and staff, though may be required in some studios and galleries. Check Today’s Hours for expanded information.

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is closed for New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

* Periodic 5 p.m. closure for private events. See dates on Today’s Hours.

Studio and Gallery Hours

Artists maintain their own studio hours. It's best to confirm availability before your visit.

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