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.
Celebrate 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.
5 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.
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September 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.
October 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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Fire 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.
Original 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.