The Late Shift: STEAM-Powered December

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Science and the arts collide in December. The American Geosciences Institute joins the festivities for a night of music, interactive art, artist presentations, and more. Target Gallery celebrates the opening of Interlude: Unfinished Works. Interdisciplinary artist Fumi Amano talks about her work and her experience in the Post-Graduate Residency. Presented in collaboration with the American Geosciences Institute.

Opening Reception: Suh Yongsun (w/special guests Three EyEs)

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Join us on Friday, December 15 for a reception for Suh Yongsun, in partnership with the Korean Cultural Center and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and live performance with Three EyEs, as part of Torpedo Factory's Late Shift Art Night, 7 pm - 11 pm.

Torpedo Talks: The Art of Memory @ Second Thursday Art Night

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Ars memoria, or the art of memory, associates emotionally striking and memorable images within a body of text. They have often be used in the study of architecture, law, medicine, and the arts. Jolande Goldberg shares an overview of the law book illustrations and the Law Library of Congress's efforts to preserve this history.

The Late Shift: Brand New Day

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Welcome 2018 with a spirited celebration of art, music, and dance.

La Biennale di Venezia: A Torpedo Factory Review with Mirella Belshe & Guests

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Join us on Thursday, February 22 for a special evening talk about the 2017 Venice Biennale through the perspective of Torpedo Factory artist Mirella Belshe (Studio 27) and a panel of invited guests. Hear a firsthand account of one of the art world's most respected events, featuring photo highlights and personal anecdotes from the biennial celebration. Presented in partnership with the Friends of the Torpedo Factory and the Torpedo Factory Artists' Association.

The Late Shift: Sneak Peek

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Sneak a peek and build your wishlist at a special preview of the 2018 March150 Special Exhibition & Art Sale. Pop in the New Project Studio to celebrate emerging artists in the region during a reception with Olly Olly, a new alternative art space in the City of Fairfax. 

Lyric Prince: Post-Grad Artist Talk

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As she enters her final month at the Torpedo Factory, Post-Grad Artist Lyric Prince shares about her experiences in the Post Grad Studio (Studio 12) in conversation with Liz Georges, board member at Arlington Arts Center. Hear about Lyric's art studies, her professional work so far, and how this residency has inspired her work.

Zines Reception with TEN09

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A zine (short for “magazine”) is a small-circulation self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via photocopier. The current selection of zines was created by artists from TEN09 (@ten09print), a collective of printers, bookmakers, and zinesters from George Mason University’s School of Art, and curated by Christopher Kardambikis (@c.kardambikis), GMU Assistant Professor and Director of Navigation Press (@navigationpress). Join us for a reception honoring these artists at our Friday March 9 Late Shift Art Night, 9pm.

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105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
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