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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.
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Heart’s Desire: Gallery Opening Reception
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My Sunshine
Fire On Studio 22Fire On artists explore light, optimism and human joy as they play with glass, glaze and 3-D creations. Our ceramic and glass artists offer prints and wall art and handcrafted original cards. Shop some sunshine for Mom, Dad, weddings, engagements and glorious occasions.
Too Hot to Handle
Fire On Studio 22Original artisan toasty works add to a sizzlin' summer of love as artistic inspiration is aglow in pottery, glass and more! Featuring new work by Alexandria potter Amanda Traub. PIctured: Blueblood, 2024 painting of tempera and ink on metallic board by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston, Va.