Art Menagerie

Sites 2 & 3

Art Menagerie will convert our Site 3 Project Gallery into visual art zoo featuring animal-themed paintings and prints from Veronica Barker-Barzel (Studio # 325), Christine Cardellino (Studio # 313),  Matt Cuenca (Studio # 335), Tracie Griffith Tso (Studio #22), Guy Jones (Studio # 337) and the papier-mâché sculptures of Lisa Schumaier (Studio # 16), an Art Safari fan favorite.

Connecting the Dots 2: Dot’s Beauty Salon

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

The Torpedo Factory Art Center welcomes back The HRCHY to the New Project Studio for a follow-up to their successful 2016 project, "Connecting the Dots," an ongoing exhibition dedicated to highlighting urban artists from unique backgrounds living in the DC, MD, and VA metropolitan area.

Sparkle and Glow

Studio 29 - Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery

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Pete McCutchen: Pattern + Texture

Studio 21 - The Art League Gallery

Photographer Pete McCutchen captures naturally-occurring abstracts, texture, and pattern found in the natural world.

Writing Workshop with Community Building Art Works

Studio 208 - Riverview Room

This workshop focuses on the craft of writing as a tool for introspection, communication, and connection. Bring a pen, a notebook, and an open mind.

POSTPONED: Torpedo Talk with Marian Van Landingham

Torpedo Factory Art Center

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the groundbreaking for the building, the Torpedo Factory Art Center hosts a special Torpedo Talk with Art Center founder Marian Van Landingham and historian David F. Winkler from the Naval Historical Foundation. Join us for a unique conversation focused on both the history of the building as a naval ordinance plant during the first part of the 20th century and its transformation into the vibrant arts space that has thrived at the Alexandria Waterfront for nearly 45 years. 

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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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