Biennial Ikebana Exhibit

Studio 21 - The Art League Gallery

Sogetsu Ikebana is a three-dimensional artistic expression composed of flower and plant material arranged in a container.

Free

Duende District in the New Project Studio

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

Duende District, a DMV-based pop-up bookstore by and for people of color – where all are welcome – will be at The Torpedo Factory Art Center this summer.

Art on the Rocks

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Art. Cocktails. Appetizers. Ikebana!

$45 – $55

Ikebana Flower Arranging Demonstration

Studio 21 - The Art League Gallery

Join Sogetsu School member Sheila Advani for an Ikebana flower arranging demonstration in The Art League gallery.

Ikebana Flower Arranging Demonstration

Studio 21 - The Art League Gallery

School member Jane Redmon for an Ikebana flower arranging demonstration in The Art League gallery.

Deborah Conn’s “A Sense of Herself”

Studio 21 - The Art League Gallery

Watercolorist Deborah Conn celebrates inner resilience and strength through luminous, large-scale portraits of women in her exhibit, “A Sense of Herself.”

The Late Shift: Art on the Edge

New and Cutting-Edge art from artists across the region, as well as artists from Torpedo Factory. Stop by for opening receptions, special artist projects, and new media, including videos, performance art, and augmented reality. The Late Shift is a free monthly after-hours series featuring exhibition receptions, music, live performances, artist talks, and more. Select Fridays, 7 - 11 pm.

ALX Pride Mix and Mingle with NOVA Pride

Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Torpedo Factory Art Center stays open late until 9pm to host a special mingle in honor of the start of Capital Pride in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area and the 30th anniversary of the City of Alexandria's support of Pride Month. Stop by for music in the Grand Hall, drinks and snacks, and open artist studios and projects, including a Pride Selfie Station. Proceeds go to benefit NOVA Pride, Northern Virginia's fastest growing LGBTQ+ organization, with a mission to educate, advocate, and celebrate in service to the LGBTQ+ Community in the area. 

Art on the Vine Art Auction & Wine Tasting Party

Studio 21 - The Art League Gallery

Art on the Vine – part global wine tour, part fine art tour – features a 7-day online auction of artwork by our esteemed faculty of artists. Join us for the kick-off wine-tasting party and the “Artwork Unveiling & First Bid" on Friday, June 8 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm.

$45 – $55

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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Open Daily

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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Artists maintain their own studio hours. It's best to confirm availability before your visit.

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