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The Late Shift: Summer Party
Torpedo Factory Art CenterEvery second Friday, enjoy gallery talks, artist receptions, music, live performances, hands-on artmaking, and three floors of open artists' studios.
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Creative Writing Workshop with Community Building Art Works
Studio 208 - Riverview RoomAs featured in the 2018 HBO Documentary We Are Not Done Yet, Community Building Art Works serves veterans, military personnel, and members of the community through generative creative-writing workshops. Led by accomplished authors, they are focused on using the written word as a tool for introspection, communication, and connection. Bring a pen, a notebook, and an open mind.
Capital Area Photographers: Mastering Studio Light
Torpedo Factory Art CenterStudio Portraits are making a comeback. After years of location sessions, clients are beginning to look for studio sessions again. Getting control of your lighting and learning how to use it based on the situation is imperative to creating stunning portraits which will help you stand out from the crowd. This talk will cover traditional and non-traditional lighting set-ups, camera settings, and how to get “real” with your subject.
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The Late Shift: King Street Circus
Torpedo Factory Art CenterThe Art Center's signature evening series features ecletic art and activities. In among three floors of open artists' studios, find gallery receptions, stimulating artist talks, pop-up performances, hands-on projects, lively music, and more. Hands on projects, music, craft beer, and more light up Torpedo Factory Art Center's Late Shift. With projects by Julia Kwon, Danielle Dravenstadt, Kate Fitzpatrick, Emily Fussner, Lilia Gestson, Kerry Hentges, Jen Lillis & Dawn Whitmore.
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Factory Flow Morning Yoga – August
Torpedo Factory Art CenterFind inner peace and creativity in this morning series focused on art, health, and imagination.
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The Late Shift: Habitats
Torpedo Factory Art CenterThe Art Center's signature evening series features ecletic art and activities. In among three floors of open artists' studios, find gallery receptions, stimulating artist talks, pop-up performances, hands-on projects, lively music, and more.
Creative Writing Workshop with Community Building Art Works
Studio 208 - Riverview RoomAs featured in the 2018 HBO Documentary We Are Not Done Yet, Community Building Art Works serves veterans, military personnel, and members of the community through generative creative-writing workshops. Led by accomplished authors, they are focused on using the written word as a tool for introspection, communication, and connection. Bring a pen, a notebook, and an open mind.
$5
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Factory Flow Morning Yoga – September
Torpedo Factory Art CenterFind inner peace and creativity in this morning series focused on art, health, and imagination.
2019 SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Showcase
Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH hosts another Computer Animation Showcase at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. This showcase represents some of the most dazzling and innovative animations from students and professionals around the world. Several of the animations were screened at the 2019 SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival.
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The Late Shift: Autumn Evenings
Torpedo Factory Art CenterThe Art Center's signature evening series features ecletic art and activities. In among three floors of open artists' studios, find gallery receptions, stimulating artist talks, pop-up performances, hands-on projects, lively music, and more.
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45th Anniversary Salute
Join us for an afternoon honoring 45 years of history and toast to the founding artists of the Art Center.
Creative Writing Workshop with Community Building Art Works
Studio 208 - Riverview RoomAs featured in the 2018 HBO Documentary We Are Not Done Yet, Community Building Art Works serves veterans, military personnel, and members of the community through generative creative-writing workshops. Led by accomplished authors, they are focused on using the written word as a tool for introspection, communication, and connection. Bring a pen, a notebook, and an open mind.
$5