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Geospatial Mapping with Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH

Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH in collaboration with the Torpedo Factory Art Center presents Geospatial Mapping with Craig Brower and Isaac Zaworski of VRICON. Isaac and Craig will conduct an interactive discussion on all things geospatial to include, how geospatial mapping technology, along with satellite imagery, has changed the face of traditional mapping techniques as well as how the technology has become part of our everyday lives.  From cell phones to satellites, we will explore how geospatial mapping has changed the way we view our world.

Architecture, Design, and Cultural Space

Cultural and public spaces are where social values can be expressed in real time. Three panelists, Ronit Eisenbach, Philippa Hughes and Khara James, will share their experiences with the design of various cultural spaces. Part of Virginia Architecture Week and the 2018 Women in Architecture Lecture Series.

$20

Art and Social Impact with Halcyon

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Halcyon promotes social good by encouraging socially engaged creatives to learn, freely experiment, sometimes fail, and advance their talents and visions. CEO and Co-Founder Kate Goodall shares how Halcyon Arts Lab incubator has impacted the greater metropolitan arts scene. Presented in collaboration with Halcyon.

The Late Shift: What is Art?

Celebrate the work of some of the region's best up-and-coming talent during the opening for Target Gallery's Emerging Artists exhibition. Meet the exhibition jurors and featured artists and hear them talk about their artwork. Mix and mingle with the Factory Society young-patrons group.

Art on the Rocks

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Art. Cocktails. Appetizers. Ikebana!

$45 – $55

The Late Shift: Art on the Edge

New and Cutting-Edge art from artists across the region, as well as artists from Torpedo Factory. Stop by for opening receptions, special artist projects, and new media, including videos, performance art, and augmented reality. The Late Shift is a free monthly after-hours series featuring exhibition receptions, music, live performances, artist talks, and more. Select Fridays, 7 - 11 pm.

ALX Pride Mix and Mingle with NOVA Pride

Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Torpedo Factory Art Center stays open late until 9pm to host a special mingle in honor of the start of Capital Pride in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area and the 30th anniversary of the City of Alexandria's support of Pride Month. Stop by for music in the Grand Hall, drinks and snacks, and open artist studios and projects, including a Pride Selfie Station. Proceeds go to benefit NOVA Pride, Northern Virginia's fastest growing LGBTQ+ organization, with a mission to educate, advocate, and celebrate in service to the LGBTQ+ Community in the area. 

Art on the Vine Art Auction & Wine Tasting Party

Studio 21 - The Art League Gallery

Art on the Vine – part global wine tour, part fine art tour – features a 7-day online auction of artwork by our esteemed faculty of artists. Join us for the kick-off wine-tasting party and the “Artwork Unveiling & First Bid" on Friday, June 8 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm.

$45 – $55

In Cultural Conversation: Presented by Duende District & PEN/Faulkner

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Join a powerful reading & discussion with Rosalie Morales Kearns, Shade Mountain Press founder and author of Kingdom of Women, and Kirsten Imani Kasai, author of The House of Erzulie. They will be in conversation with Duende District owner, Angela Maria Spring.

Torpedo Talks: Comic Book Films

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Christopher Irving, comic book and popular-culture historian for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, reveals the origins of comic books and how they have translated into film and TV over the decades. It showcases everything from the 1940s movie serials to the current blockbuster movies out today and how both media have helped change one another.  Featured are the classic Adventures of Superman TV show, Batman with Adam West from the 1960s, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the current DC Comics shows on network television.

The Late Shift: Art Rock City

Torpedo Factory Art Center

In June, welcome Jurors Jarvis DuBois, Independent Curator and Carolina Mayorga, D.C.-based Artist; for a talk about Caroline Hatfield, the solo artist selected for Target Gallery’s competitive 2018 Open Call for Solo Exhibition. Join Alexis Gomez for a talk looking back on his three months in the Post-Grad Residency studio. Join the American Geosciences Institute for "Rock" related artist demonstrations. Celebrate Pride Month with NOVA Pride and Safe Space NOVA.

The Late Shift is a free monthly after-hours series featuring exhibition receptions, music, live performances, artist talks, and more. Select Fridays, 7 – 11 pm.

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105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
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