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The Late Shift Online
Online Public ProgramJoin us from the comfort of your own home for an online celebration of new exhibitions, artists, and ideas.
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The Late Shift Online: Cherry Blossom Jubilee
Online Public ProgramTorpedo Factory Art Center kicks off its 2021 season of The Late Shift in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Experience a medley of virtual online programs scheduled throughout the day. Plus, enjoy a colorful in-person exhibition full of everyone’s favorite pink flowers on view in participating artists’ studios.
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The Late Shift: ALX Pride
Torpedo Factory Art CenterALX Pride was developed in 2018 as a community-focused event to celebrate LGBTQ+-identifying creatives in the Alexandria area and beyond. The Art Center is pleased to bring back this event and provide arts projects along the Waterfront and the Union Street entrances as well as a virtual broadcast. Please note the Art Center will not be open during these after hours events.
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The Late Shift: America Then and Now
Torpedo Factory Art CenterCelebrate the U.S.A.’s 245th birthday and Alexandria’s 272nd birthday with conversation, music, and art activities at the Late Shift's "America Then and Now."
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The Late Shift: REFRESH
Torpedo Factory Art CenterEnd the summer with a time to reset and recharge. Enjoy conversation, music, and art activities at the Late Shift's REFRESH.
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The Late Shift Online: Art & Allies 3
Online Public ProgramThis is the third in a series of virtual art talks started last year focused on BIPOC artists and their experiences providing and receiving allyship to other minority artists in the Alexandria/DC region, as well as their accounts of the arts scene -- where it's improved, where it needs improvement, and where it can go from here.
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The Late Shift: The Art of Questioning
The Art Center's signature evening series returns with eclectic 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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The Late Shift: Art & Technology
Torpedo Factory Art CenterCelebrate the growing tech, DIY and makerspace movement happening in Alexandria and beyond, with music, drinks, and demonstrations. Plus, welcome the Solo Exhibition artist in Target Gallery with a reception at 8 p.m.
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The Late Shift: ALX Pride
Torpedo Factory Art Center5 years of Alexandria Pride at the Art Center! ALX Pride was developed by Torpedo Factory Art Center in 2018 as a community-focused event to celebrate LGBTQ+-identifying creatives in the Alexandria area and beyond.
The Late Shift: Sidewalk Art Party
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The Late Shift: Heritage
Torpedo Factory Art CenterSeptember is a special month for two diverse communities in Alexandria. It is the celebration of Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year) in the Ethiopian community, a large population in Alexandria’s West End, as well as the start of Hispanic Heritage Month honoring the Latin American community, a vibrant population comprising a vital part of Alexandria’s Arlandria neighborhood.
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The Late Shift: Masquerade
Torpedo Factory Art CenterOctober is a time for reflection and renewal. Put on your favorite fall colors, sip your pumpkin-spice latte, and enjoy the cooler weather as we put on a fall masquerade. Costumes are optional but HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Best dressed will win a special prize at our presentations at 8:30 pm. Featuring DJ sets with all your favorite October and Halloween-themed music. In partnership with our community makerspace friends at Nova Labs.