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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.

Joey Ponthieux: CGI, NASA, and the art of Visual Communication

Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH and the Torpedo Factory Art Center present Joey Ponthieux, EMMY® award winning professional 3D animator and concept visualization contract artist for NASA. 

Torpedo Talks: Matthew Harwood

The first Torpedo Talk of the new season highlights the work and career of Matthew Harwood (Studio 222). His work is influenced by his formal training as an architect. Learn about his current projects and hear vignettes from his long history at the Art Center.

The Late Shift: Bright Nights

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Summer is the time for get-togethers and music after-hours.  Tonight, the Torpedo Factory Art Center keeps its doors open late and comes alive with performances and art to celebrate the night on the waterfront.

The Late Shift: Bright Nights

Target Gallery’s summer exhibition, Illuminate, plays with the dynamics of light in the darkness. The gallery opening comes alive with performances and art to celebrate the night on the waterfront.

Veterans Comedy Night

The Art Center partners with Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) to bring a special comedy night featuring veterans, service members, and military family members from the D.C. Metro Area.

$10

The Late Shift: Summer Fling

Close out summer with a good ol' fashioned dance party covering the nearly five decades of the Art Center. Enjoy classic summer treats and games, feel-good pop hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and more. Put on your boogie shoes or blue suede shoes and get footloose with us!  Retro dress highly encouraged.

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

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