Second Thursday Art Night
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Second Thursday Art Night
The Torpedo Factory Art Center celebrates the legacy of women in the arts during Women’s History Month. Of the 132 resident artists in the Torpedo Factory, more than 100 of them are women. The night also features a host of new exhibitions, live music, button making, and a peek into the life of an Alexandria socialite who became a Confederate spy.
Chamber Music with the Beau Soir Ensemble
Torpedo Factory Art CenterHarp, flute and viola trio Beau Soir Ensemble returns to the Torpedo Factory Art Center for a night of classical and Irish music. This concert is free and open to the public. Part of the Torpedo Factory Art Center's Community Partnership program.
6th Annual March150 Art Party
Studio 2 - Target GalleryTarget Gallery’s popular annual fundraising exhibition and art sale, March150, returns to the Torpedo Factory Art Center to raise money in support of the Gallery’s special exhibitions and programs.
During the Art Party, all work is priced at $100 (normally $150). Guests have an opportunity to mingle with other art enthusiasts and meet many of the artists who have contributed to the show.
$20
Tom Teasley: Drumming Through the Neighborhoods
Torpedo Factory Art CenterPraised as a “multi-instrumental genius" by the Washington Post, critically-acclaimed musician Tom Teasley brings his unique blend of ancient instruments and digital technology for a one-night engagement. Part of the Torpedo Factory Art Center's Community Partnership program.
$10
Eyewitness to Space
Studio 306Torpedo Factory artist James Dean will describe how he started the NASA Art Program in a free public conversation in Studio 306.
The Friends of the Torpedo Factory Mentorship Program Culminating Exhibition
Torpedo Factory Art CenterAn exhibition of student work will be on view in Studio 8 and the main hall for the culminating exhibition for the 2016 Mentor’s Program, organized and hosted by the Friends of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Each of the participating students spent this school year partnered with one of the Torpedo Factory’s resident artists to develop their skills and techniques.
Meet the students and their resident-artist mentors for a reception on Saturday, April 9, 12 - 2 pm.
Art + Architecture Panel Discussion
Torpedo Factory Art CenterFor Virginia Architecture Week, the Torpedo Factory Art Center will co-host a special reception and panel discussion with AIA Northern Virginia. The program focuses on the relationships between art and architecture.
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