Lesa Cook: Gods, Heroes, and Fools

Studio 21 - The Art League Gallery

Cook explores include man’s impact on the environment and his inseparable relationship with nature.

Second Thursday Art Night

Torpedo Factory Art Center

In May, we celebrate the theme “Everyone Has a Story”. Meet George Washington University's Art Therapy 2017 graduating class and take part in a creative storytelling workshop. Explore the Fundred Dollar Bill Project as they bring their ongoing project to the New Project Studio. Meet your local Alexandria Library and hear about their Alexandra Reads project. Welcome Story District, the critically-acclaimed DC storytelling program, to Northern Virginia in anticipation of their first-ever Virginia event here at the Torpedo Factory on June 23. Visit our friends in the Alexandria Archaeology Museum all night as they share stories about artifacts from Alexandria's past. As always, EatsPlace has the beer and victuals.

The 3D Art of NASA

Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH and the Torpedo Factory Art Center present Joey Ponthieux, EMMY award winning professional 3D animator and concept visualization artist at NASA.

ASO Sympatico: Music for a Saturday Afternoon

Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Torpedo Factory Art Center welcomes back ASO Sympatico for a special Saturday afternoon of music. ASO Sympatico seeks to create safe spaces within which students can take risks and make strong choices, promote student ownership of their role in an interdependent ensemble.

Mel Chin: Fundred Dollar Bill Project

Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Torpedo Factory Art Center's New Project Studio (Studio #8) will be hosting the Fundred Dollar Bill Project in May and June. Join us for a talk with creator Mel Chin about how Hurricane Katrina inspired this project and how it has evolved since 2006.

Meet the Artist: Samantha Sethi

Torpedo Factory Art Center

As Samantha Sethi begins her final month at the Torpedo Factory, we encourage you to stop by her studio on the first floor and meet the artist in person.

Second Thursday Art Night: Pride and Joy

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Enjoy a special after-hours event at the Torpedo Factory Art Center every month. Browse open studios and galleries, interact with artists, and enjoy special programming. Stop by on your way to dinner and make an evening of it! Featuring ASO Sympatico, a juror talk with Adriel Luis in the Target Gallery, Story District, Fundred Dollar Bills, and bronuts!

Samantha Sethi: Post-Graduate Resident Talk

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Samantha Sethi sees our world as a landscape that is both inhabited and studied by humankind, altered even as it is observed. It’s both the location and the material of our pursuit of meaning. Join us for a reception and artist talk to celebrate her residency. Talk moderated by Lisa Dillin.

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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Visit Daily10 a.m. - 6 p.m.*

Masks are optional for visitors, artists, and staff, though may be required in some studios and galleries. Check Today’s Hours for expanded information.

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is closed for New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

* Periodic 5 p.m. closure for private events. See dates on Today’s Hours.

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