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Alexandria Sidewalk Sale at the Art Center

August 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

During the Sidewalk Sale, visit the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Waterfront Entrance for a pop-up tent offering 10% off select studio artist works. Plus, free face painting from 12 – 5 pm! Additional discounts and special offers inside and throughout all three floors of the Art Center.

 

Sidewalk Sale Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Founded in 1974 in an old munitions plant, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to the nation’s largest collection of working-artists’ open studios under one roof. An Alexandria landmark for nearly 50 years, it’s the highlight of the Potomac Riverfront, attracting approximately 500,000 visitors annually. Find artists actively creating work in a wide variety of media–including painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, stained glass, fiber, printmaking, and sculpture–in 71 artists’ studios. Observe the creative process and ask questions. Purchase original work for your own collection.

Sidewalk Sale Art Discount Participants


Get Sidewalk Sale discounts all day at these participating artist studios and more throughout the building!

 

Facepainting by Fairy Jennabelle
12 – 5 pm


Enjoy free face painting on the Waterfront as you browse the Art Market! Thanks to Fairy Jennabelle for providing the colorful painting talents. 

Details

Date:
August 13, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Organizer

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

Contact Us

Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: [email protected]
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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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