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SUMMARY:2022 Cherry Blossom Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a colorful in-person exhibition full of everyone’s favorite pink flowers on view in participating artists’ studios as part of the 2022 National Cherry Blossom Festival. \nAll artworks will be available to view in studios from Saturday April 2 – Sunday May 1. \n\n1st Floor \n\nKurt Anderson – Studio 5\nHeason Rhee – Studio 6\nMina Hanig – Studio 7 \nPrintmakers\, Inc. – Studio 14\nSheila Flanders – Studio 15\nLisa Schumaier – Studio 16 \nScope Gallery – Studio 19 \nTracie Griffith Tso – Studio 22 \nMike Stevens – Studio 25 \nVal Proudki – Studio 30 \n\n  2nd Floor\n\nEstelle Vernon – Studio 201\nYoshiko Ratfliff – Studio 203\nMarcos Teixeira – Studio 204\nGerda Atzl – Studio 214\nNatalie Abrams – Studio 223\nRosemary Feit Covey – Studio 224\nMarietje Chamberlain\, Gale Wallar – Studio 225 \nLeah Sturgis\, Jenae Michelle\, Susan Cohen– Studio 226\nSaya Behnam – Studio 229\n\n3rd Floor \n\nJennifer Noda – Studio 307 \nVan Landingham Gallery – Studio 311 \nZoya Gutina – Studio 318\nJenny Nordstrom – Studio 320\nJudy Heiser – Studio 326\nSermin Ciddi – Studio 328\nAlvena McCormick – Studio 337\nTsetsentuya Dagvadorj – Studio 343 \nGuido Zanni – Studio 344
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/2022-cherry-blossom-exhibition/
LOCATION:Torpedo Factory Art Center
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:An Official Event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival\nCelebrate the Cherry Blossoms during the height of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. After Saturday’s Cherry Blossom Parade in D.C.\, stop by the heart of Alexandria the next day to enjoy cherry blossom-themed activities and other events. Kick off the celebrations at noon with a live performance by taiko drum group Nen Daiko by the Waterfront entrance. Afterward\, view cherry-blossom-inspired works of art throughout studios and galleries on all three floors. Enjoy music and live art demonstrations from participating TFAC artists. \n \nFree\, All Ages  \nRSVP \n\n \nSchedule of Activities\nLive Music:\n\n12 pm – Nen Daiko taiko drumming by the Waterfront entrance\n2 pm – Pro Coro Alexandria performance in the North Hall\n\nHands-on Projects between 12 – 3 pm:  \n\nTemporary Flower Blossom Tattoos with the Alexandria Archaeology Museum at the first floor pop-up exhibition space (Studio 9)\nCherry Blossom Bunny mini-sculpture with Lisa Schumaier (Studio 16) and Tracie Griffith Tso (Studio 22) in the South Hall near the Green Torpedo\nKumihimo Braiding with Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery (Studio 29)\nPainting with Nature with Saya Behnam (Studio 229)\nCherry Blossom balloon painting with Guido Zanni (Studio 344)\nCherry Blossom Hands-on Design Project provided by AIA Northern Virginia in the South Hall as a part of April’s Architecture Month.\n\nIn the Studios:\nVisit various studios and galleries throughout all three floors to view The 2022 Cherry Blossom Exhibition. Resident artists showcase their floral and festive designs for visitors to enjoy all month long! On display from Saturday April 2 to Sunday May 1.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/cherry2022/
LOCATION:Torpedo Factory Art Center
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Workshops on the Waterfront: Throwing Pottery with Julia O'Bryan
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free workshop or live demo with a Torpedo Factory Art Center artist at the Waterfront entrance of the Art Center. There will be a different project every third Saturday of the month from April – September\, 1 – 3pm. \nJoin us for sunshine\, artmaking\, and fun! \n  \nThrowing Pottery with Julia O’Bryan\nJulia O’Bryan is the Spring Post-Grad Resident (Studio 319) and a graduate in Studio Art from Southwestern University in Georgetown Texas. She began throwing pottery when she was sixteen and it quickly became her passion. Her work stems from her childhood growing up in southwest Missouri as well as from her struggle with an aggressive auto-immune disease. \nJulia will demonstrate how to throw the base forms of mugs and bowls with porcelain. She will show different steps used in throwing different vessels on the pottery wheel from start to finish\, including centering the clay\, pulling walls\, and finishing. \n  \nArtist Statement: \n“The time we are given is an elusive commodity. The passage of time is the one thing we all have in common and yet\, not many of us stop to contemplate. We cannot change it. We all go through the same days\, hours\, and minutes\, and yet we all spend them differently. We define our own time by the memories we create and our experiences. You are the only person that can decide how to use the time you are given and whether it has been a time well spent. My work is inspired by my struggle with an autoimmune disease that has greatly altered my view on time and the way that I spend the time I have. Much like the coral I use as a metaphor to represent the destruction throughout my lungs\, as it is slowly being choked by the toxins around it as it continues to fight for survival in its environment\, I am trying to survive when the odds are stacked against me. I hope that my work gives the sense of a beautiful life well lived. I hope that my work gives joy\, hope\, and support to others in a similar position.”
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/workshops-on-the-waterfront-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:LE DRIP: The Uncontainable Sauce of Black Essence
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: April 23 – July 17\, 2022\nExhibition Reception: Friday\, May  13\, 2022 7 – 10pm  \n  \nView Online Catalog\nLE DRIP: The Uncontainable Sauce of Black Essence is a solo exhibition by Washington-based artist Blu Murphy\, Target Gallery’s 2022 solo exhibition recipient. The LE DRIP series is a group of mixed media portraits created as a tribute to the black community and celebrates the essence\, beauty\, and magic of this resilient and often undervalued group of people. \nThe subject matters included in this series are elementary and middle school students who attend a title one school in southeast D. C.\, where the artist also teaches arts education. Through collage\, the artist carefully and strategically combined the statement “I Am Art” with graffiti and images that represent black narratives. The portraits in this series offer the viewer an opportunity to challenge their perspectives and see a subset of individuals who are often unseen or overlooked as valuable masterpieces. \nThe white industrial walls of  Target Gallery are used as a backdrop to represent urban communities. Steeped in symbolism\, upon entering the gallery\, viewers will observe shoes hanging from a wire anchored in the ceiling. In urban communities\, this symbolizes remembrance; we are honoring and remember community members who are no longer with us. \nThe series includes more than ten (10) works of art encased in vibrant colored up-cycled frames. Dripping paint “le drip” travels from the portrait to the frame and then onto the gallery wall representing the uncontainable and undeniable sauce of the black essence. The ingredients of “the sauce” are rich and include: our combined pain\, triumphs\, joys\, strength\, and swag. \nThis exhibition was created to challenge the viewer to think about the following questions: \n\nWhat do you qualify as art?\nWhat do you view as valuable?\n\nThese questions are explored further in a simple\, black\, and white video created by the artist that features people from her community either boldly making the statement “I Am Art” or expressing why they consider themselves art. She hopes that each viewer will leave with a heightened sense of self-love and a different perspective on what they qualify as art. \n\nAbout the Artist\nBrandy “Blu” Murphy (she/her)\, is a Washington\, D. C. based artist is known for capturing the strength of her subjects through photography and utilizing graffiti\, texture\, and color to tell the story of disenfranchised African-Americans who are often unheard and unseen and showcasing them as works of art. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nAbout the Jurors\n \nMaps Glover is an artist and innovator\, from his installation and performances at some of the nation’s premiere stages including the Kennedy Center. Maps’ illustrations have also graced the covers of magazines like The Fray\, Hello Mr\, and Condé Nast Traveler. His approach to art is unique meditative his practice invites the viewer to reimagine the world around them. \n\nHeather Hakimzadeh is the Curator at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Since her tenure at Virginia MOCA\, she has organized over 50 exhibitions ranging from local to internationally recognized artists. Hakimzadeh’s recent exhibitions include She Says: Women\, Words\, and Power\, Inka Essenhigh: A Fine Line\, and Wayne White: Monitorium. She wrote essays for both Inka Essenhigh’s monograph and the catalogue that accompanied the seminal group exhibition\, Turn the Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose. She earned a B.S. from Carnegie Mellon University\, a B.A. in Art History from Old Dominion University\, and an M.A. in Art History from the George Washington University. \n\n \nThomas James is a visual arts curator and arts facilitator based in Maryland. An appreciator and collector of fine arts\, he highlights working artists and facilitates spaces for creatives to refine and develop their craft. Beginning his career in the arts while in college at Frostburg State University\, his first exhibition was at Mountain City Center for the Arts\, where he was interning. Shortly after graduation\, Thomas took an opportunity to independently curate an exhibition on display at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis\, and it was eventually travelled to George Washington University’s ArtReach Gallery in Washington\, DC. Shortly after\, Thomas went on to conduct a fellowship at The Maryland Federation of Art before joining the Baltimore anchor institution\, Creative Alliance\, in 2018 through 2021. He now leads the exhibition programming at Eubie Blake Cultural Center in Baltimore. Thomas has curated exhibitions on display at The Phillips Collection\, Anne Arundel Community College\, Gallery Al-Quds\, and Syra Arts. In addition to curating\, Thomas has served as a writer\, designer\, consultant\, lecturer\, and more for organizations and companies such as Vans\, Kaiser Permante\, B&O Railroad Museum\, Munger\, Tolles\, & Olsen LLP\, Urban Walls Brazil\, Reginald F. Lewis Museum\, and more. To learn more visit thomasjamesdc.com.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/le-drip-the-uncontainable-sauce-of-black-essence/
LOCATION:Studio 2 – Target Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Merging the Incompatible
DESCRIPTION:Incompatible materials or ideas\, oxymorons
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/merging-the-incompatible/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Blooms Abounding
DESCRIPTION:Spring is popping out all over and cut flowers need a place to reside in your home. From small bud vases to tall forms perfect for an arrangement of lilies\, vases for spring flowers are the highlight of the show this month at Scope Gallery. Showcase that gift of flowers for Mother’s Day in a handmade vase that she will enjoy for years. With the Ceramic Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/blooms-abounding/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220613
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SUMMARY:Van Pulley: Tree Eternal
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Exposures Gallery is pleased to present a new exhibition of photography by MEG member artist Van Pulley.  In his solo exhibition “Tree External\,” Van Pulley captures the remarkable beauty\, resilience and mystery of the few remaining old growth cypress forests across the globe.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/multiple-exposures-gallery-presents-tree-eternal-a-solo-exhibition-of-photography-by-van-pulley/
LOCATION:Studio 312 – Multiple Exposures Gallery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606
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SUMMARY:Teen Winter Art Contest 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Teen Winter Art Contest is a self-expressive\, visual art contest created by the Alexandria Library for painters and photographers in middle schools and high schools throughout Alexandria. All award winners will be showcased in Site 2 (the corridor by the elevator on the 2nd floor) through Sunday June 5. \nAbout the Alexandria Library\nThe Alexandria Library builds community by providing opportunities to learn\, explore\, create and connect. Find out more here. \n  \n\nReception: Friday\, March 13\, 2022\n\nPart of the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s The Late Shift: Art & Technology \nJoin Alexandria Library and a dozen student artists and writers in the Grand Hall to celebrate their work. Special remarks from Alexandria Library\, and the two Torpedo Factory Art Center artist jurors\, Saya Behnam and Jenny Nordstrom.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/teen-winter-art-contest-2022/
LOCATION:Site 2 Community Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T220000
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SUMMARY:The Late Shift: Art & Technology
DESCRIPTION:Second Fridays through October  \nThe 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. \nCelebrate 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.  \nHands-on art projects and visual-striking tech installations across the Grand Hall with NOVA Labs and Building Momentum. Reception for the Alexandria Library’s Teen Winter Creative Art Project in Site 2. Collaborative tech project in the New Project Studio with the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. Meet the new Spring Post Grad artist Julia O’Bryan in the Post Grad Studio. Welcome the new 2022 Solo Exhibition Artist Blu Murphy in the Target Gallery with a reception and talk at 8pm. Plus: Live DJ music all night long. \nPre-registration Requested  \nRegister Now\nExhibitions & Receptions  \nTarget Gallery (Studio 2)\nLE DRIP: The Uncontainable Sauce of Black Essence Opening Reception\nArtist Talk:  8 pm\nTarget Gallery’s 2022 solo exhibition recipient. The LE DRIP series is a group of mixed media portraits created by 2022 Solo artist Blu Murphy as a tribute to the black community and celebrates the essence\, beauty\, and magic of this resilient and often undervalued group of people. \nPost-Grad Studio (Studio 319)\nWelcome Julia O’Bryan\nJulia O’Bryan (BFA 2019) is a graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown\, TX. Her work stems from her childhood growing up in southwest Missouri as well as from her struggle with an aggressive auto-immune disease. Her work is an accumulation of her experiences; from her childhood\, from her struggle with an aggressive autoimmune disease\, all of the things that have made her who she is. Based on the destroying and scarring found throughout her lungs and body from her struggle with her autoimmune disease\, the coral is a reflection of the beauty that can be seen through decay. The wide range of color throughout the coral on her work is meant to reflect the passage of time through the “bleaching” effect it creates. Gold accents throughout the work is meant to draw attention to the beauty in the human body over time and the beauty through brokenness that can occur throughout life.  \n \nNew Project Studio (Studio 9)\nMini Forklift Hydraulics with Alexandria Archaeology Museum\nHarness the power of hydraulics! Help archaeologists from the Alexandria Archaeology Museum move three excavated historic ships to their new home in Ben Brenman Pond. Use hydraulics to build and operate a mini forklift to move tiny ships from the excavation site to their new preservation home in the pond. \nSite 2 \nAlexandria Library’s Teen Winter Art Exhibition\nJuried by two of Torpedo Factory Art Center’s very own resident artists\, Saya Behnam and Jenny Nordstrom\, come to the second floor Site 2 Gallery to enjoy the winner’s of Alexandria Library‘s annual competition for local Alexandria-based artists from local schools. Be the first to see the next generation of artists in our area! \n  \n\nHands-On “Art & Technology” Activities\nGrand Hall\n  \nNOVA Labs\nLocated in Fairfax\, VA\, just outside Washington\, DC\, Nova Labs is a membership-driven\, all-volunteer makerspace\, founded in 2011 with the purpose of empowering our community to Rediscover the Joy of Making Things! \nNova Labs is a community full of makers who never stop learning. We share what we know\, and learn from one another. From STEM to safety classes\, arts and beyond\, our schedule is consistently full of ways for children and adults to challenge themselves and stretch their minds. \n\nBuilding Momentum\nBuilding Momentum is a problem-solving organization based in Alexandria\, Virginia that pushes the boundaries of what people can learn and build. \nInnovation and creativity are at the core of everything we do at Building Momentum. Services we provide include corporate training and events\, military training\, research & development\, and small-business support. We reach people of all ages and from all walks of life\, including children and teens\, service members\, entrepreneurs and more. \nThrough our services\, we carry out our mission to teach the lessons of today using the tools of the future. While carrying out our work\, we never forget who we are: passionate\, kind\, honest\, flexible\, helpful\, respectful\, problem solvers. \n  \nGeorge Mason University’s Mason Innovation Exchange (The MIX)\nThe MIX is an initiative of Mason’s Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. \nWe foster an interdisciplinary environment where Mason’s students\, faculty\, and staff have a chance to collide\, collaborate\, and create. \nWe support a community of trailblazers by providing access to centralized resources. We strive to foster a culture of innovation\, creativity\, risk-taking\, and entrepreneurial thinking. Our team works to make the path easier for collaborations\, ventures\, and creative discoveries that allow the Mason community to make an impact in the world. \n\n\nThe Playful City Lab\nThe future of cities depends on participation and engagement. The Playful City Lab in Washington\, DC\, investigates the power of playful tactics to advance equity\, strengthen the sense of place\, and build strong communities. Our team is led by Dr. Benjamin Stokes and based at American University in Washington\, DC. Our work takes place within the AU Game Center\, \n often using the Humanities Truck\, with research based at the Center for Media and Social Impact (CMSI) and the Metropolitan Policy Center (MCP)\, and in design collaboration with the Leimert Phone Company. \n  \nThe Forensic Science Program at George Mason University\nGMU’s Forensic Science Program provides strong theoretical and operational foundations and outstanding scholarship to undergraduate and graduate students seeking forensic science careers. These programs address the growing national and regional demand for trained forensic scientists and technicians. They combine a solid foundation in legal and technical crime scene investigation with scientific skills relevant to forensics\, and are especially relevant for students involved in the high-technology law enforcement workplace in Northern Virginia. Join us in the Grand Hall for a demonstration with forensic artist at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and GMU’s College of Science professor Joe Mullins. \n\n\nLive DJ Music by DJ Jaybo\n \nDJ Jaybo is a DMV native from Silver Spring with music embedded in his soul. Jaybo is not new to this\, he grew up under the same roof with the neighborhood’s favorite DJ…his dad. It was his dad’s massive vinyl and CD collection that sparked his love & passion for music. He quickly became the “go to guy” for radio recording mixtapes in the 90’s\, to CD downloads and mixes in the early 2000’s and later interning with local radio stations to help fulfill his love for the art of music. \nWith 10 years (and counting) of experience\, Dj Jaybo is known to bring the party to wherever you are. Jaybo believes music is universal and brings people together from all walks of life. He loves playing music of all genres & enjoys the reaction of being able to take a crowd on a musical journey with 2 turntables. Ranging from kids parties and banquets to clubs and the cookout- you are sure to leave your event with good vibes and an ongoing question…”Who’s the DJ”? \nAll of his creative work can be found on Mixcloud\, Twitch\, Instagram and an event near you.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/latetech/
LOCATION:Torpedo Factory Art Center
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Late Shift
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SUMMARY:ArtTable DC - Alexandria Art Tour
DESCRIPTION:ArtTable DC is coming to Alexandria for an art tour by the waterfront\, led by Leslie Mounaime\, curator of exhibitions at Torpedo Factory Art Center. \nAttendees will meet at Waterfront Park to view and learn more about I Love You\, the public art installation by Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt of R&R STUDIO. From there the group will visit Torpedo Factory Art Center to see Target Gallery’s solo exhibition LE DRIP: The Uncontainable Sauce of Black Essence by artist Blu Murphy. \nAttendees will enjoy a private talk with the artist to learn more about the exhibition and her process. We will then have the option to continue on a walkthrough of studios and galleries in the Torpedo Factory Art Center with Leslie. \nAdmission: \n\nArtTable Members – $10\nMember Guests – $15\n\nDetails & Tickets
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/arttable-dc-alexandria-art-tour/
LOCATION:Studio 2 – Target Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T150000
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SUMMARY:Workshops on the Waterfront: Hand Spinning with Nan Lopata
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free workshop or live demo with a Torpedo Factory Art Center artist at the Waterfront entrance of the Art Center. There will be a different project every third Saturday of the month from April – September\, 1 – 3pm. \nMay’s Workshop: Hand Spinning with Nan Lopata (Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery – Studio 29)\nNan Lopata is a fiber artist with the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery in Studio 29. Her fiber specialty is spinning wool fleece into yarn and creating fine garments with the yarn. The Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery is a collective of artists who create quilts and hand woven scarves. Members create dyed silk scarves and garments. There are knitted hats and ones created with felting as well as hand woven garments. Nan is also a jewelry artist in Studio 205.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/workshops-on-the-waterfront-2-2022-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Strive
DESCRIPTION:Featuring artworks by Torpedo Factory Artists Association artists Jennifer Brewer Stone\, Nancy Ramsey\, Helen Power\, Jenny Nordstrom\, Guido Zanni\, Tom Kelley\, Tara Barr\, Joyce Zipperer and Samantha Shelton.  The gallery is also offering small gifts such as jewelry\, art cards\, calendars\, block printed tee shirts and tote bags.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/strive/
LOCATION:Gallery 311 – The Van Landingham Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220703T180000
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SUMMARY:The Painted Form
DESCRIPTION:Clay\, perhaps more than any other medium\, offers a surface that is versatile\, challenging\, and remarkable in many ways. Using underglaze\, stains\, and glazing techniques ceramic artists ‘paint’ the surface of their forms — functional and sculptural — with abstract and realistic imagery. Painted surfaces might be decorative or a narrative bringing a story to the form. With the Kiln Club.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/the-painted-form/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T170000
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SUMMARY:“We Miss People"
DESCRIPTION:June 1\, 2022 @ 8:00 am – June 30\, 2022 @ 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nCovid restrictions are being reduced\, we are happy to celebrate the return of people to the Torpedo Factory. Our gallery members have been working to relay our excitement in the form of fused glass on metal. Vibrant colors and energetic shapes to replace the spaces we have all been confined to.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/we-miss-people-enamelists-gallery-studio-28/
LOCATION:Studio 28 – Enamelists Gallery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20211221T174852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T222825Z
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SUMMARY:National Parks Revisited
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/national-parks-revisited/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220905
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220531T170355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220703T162651Z
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SUMMARY:Through These Eyes
DESCRIPTION:On view in Studio 9. \nExhibition dates: June 10 – September 4\nExhibition Reception: Friday\, June 10\, 7-10PM \nView Online Catalog\nAs an extension of Target Gallery the Torpedo Factory Art Center is hosting the pop-up video exhibition\, Through These Eyes\, in Studio 9 of the Art Center during the summer of 2022. This exhibition features a series of videos that focuses on perspectives of underrepresented identities\, including BIPOC identity\, LGBTQ+ identity\, and physical or mental disabilities in the form of film shorts\, documentaries\, and animations. \nThis exhibition will feature a series of videos projected\, playing one-at-a-time on a loop in Studio 9 of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. The work will be viewable all together on our online digital catalog which will be available on our website. \nParticipating Artists:\nMegan Christiansen\, New York\, NY\nMichael Covello\, Virginville\, VA\nKiana Honarmand\, Mountain View\, CA\nWillow Machado\, Quincy\, Massachussetts\nDawn Nye\, Farmington\, ME\nElizabeth Schneider\, Virginville\, VA\nKate Stone\, Brooklyn\, NY\nJessica Valoris\, Washington\, DC\nAngelica Verdan\, Lorton\, PA\nNancy Wyllie\, N Kingstown\, RI \nImage Credit: Willow Machade\, Just Leave It\, 2022 (Video Still). \n\n\nAbout the Juror:\nNaoko Wowsugi (she/her) an DC-based artist of Korean-Japanese descent\, who works with photography\, video\, and performance as forms of communication. Using interdisciplinary practices of visual art\, local research\, and community participation\, Wowsugi’s projects highlight and fortify everyday communal and interpersonal identities. Wowsugi received an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BFA from both the Kansas City Art Institute and Osaka University of Arts in Japan. She is currently a professor at American University in Washington DC. \n 
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/through-these-eyes/
LOCATION:Studio 9
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T220000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220526T163619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T184914Z
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SUMMARY:The Late Shift: ALX Pride
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate PRIDE in all colors with this local celebration along the Potomac. 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. Join us for a night of arts projects along the Waterfront and the Union Street entrances as well as throughout the building in a myriad of styles and celebrations. The Target Gallery Solo Exhibition artist provides a project for visitors as part of their 3-month exhibition through July.  Art Projects by Torpedo Factory Art Center Studio Artists and up-and-coming artists from the area. Live DJ set by DJ Kalo.  \n  \nExhibitions  \nTarget Gallery (Studio 2)\nLE DRIP: The Uncontainable Sauce of Black Essence Opening \nTarget Gallery’s 2022 solo exhibition recipient. The LE DRIP series is a group of mixed media portraits created by 2022 Solo artist Blu Murphy as a tribute to the black community and celebrates the essence\, beauty\, and magic of this resilient and often undervalued group of people. \n\n \nStudio 9\nThrough These Eyes Opening Reception\nArtist Talk:  8 pm\nAs an extension of Target Gallery the Torpedo Factory Art Center is hosting the pop-up video exhibition\, Through These Eyes\, in Studio 9 of the Art Center during the summer of 2022. This exhibition features a series of videos that focuses on perspectives of underrepresented identities\, including BIPOC identity\, LGBTQ+ identity\, and physical or mental disabilities in the form of film shorts\, documentaries\, and animations. \n\nSite 2\nAlexandria Library’s Teen Winter Art Exhibition (Extended through June)\nJuried by two of Torpedo Factory Art Center’s very own resident artists\, Saya Behnam and Jenny Nordstrom\, come to the second floor Site 2 Gallery to enjoy the winner’s of Alexandria Library‘s annual competition for local Alexandria-based artists from local schools. Be the first to see the next generation of artists in our area! \n  \n  \n\n\nALX Pride Activities and Exhibitions\n\n  \nSafe Space NOVA\nLearn more about supporting LGBTQ+ friends and family through the local efforts of Safe Space NoVA. \n  \nSafe Space NOVA is dedicated to providing a safe\, accepting\, and supportive environment to combat social stigmas\, bullying\, and other challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth. \n  \n“I AM ART” Project with Blu Murphy\n\nIn honor of PRIDE\, an interactive art installation will be added to Blu Murphy’s exhibition LE DRIP: The Uncontainable Sauce of Black Essence Opening. \nLGBTQIA+ community members are often placed in social situations where they feel the need to dim their light and hide who they are. This installation was designed by the artist to provide her visitors with an opportunity to celebrate their uniqueness\, individuality and above all the colorful elements that make them a masterpiece. \nParticipants will be instructed to write on a small piece of paper with a graphic image of a picture frame and answer the writing prompt “Why are you a work of art?” The visitors will then boldly place/adhere it to the two large pillars directly in front of the Target Gallery. \n  \nProjects by Torpedo Factory Art Center Studio Artists\n  \nSaya Behnam\nNatural Rainbow Project\nNorth Hall – 1st Floor\nInteractive project to create a rainbow by using natural\, minerals and handmade colors.  The artists will provide paints while visitors color strips of papers with different colors of the rainbow for a community masterpiece! \n\nJennifer Noda\nPronoun Pin Crafting Station\n3rd Floor Smokestack outside Studio 307\nJoin the artist for a pronoun pin crafting station on the 3rd floor outside her studio 307 and offer a 10% discount on her artwork.  One night only! \n  \n  \n  \nTracie Griffith Tso \nRainbow Swirling Twirler\nSouth Hall near Studio 22\nEmbrace pride by creating a hanging twirler! Handmade and painted\, add personal flair to this colorful brightener making a shooting star\, loving heart or anything you can imagine! Start with a paper plate\, leave with a sassy\, kaleidoscopic masterpiece. With Tracie Griffith Tso in Studios 22. \n\n  \n  \n  \nRainbow Glass Project by Alexandria Archaeology Museum \n3rd Floor Landing\n  \nWhy do old glass bottles have a rainbow patina? Staff from Alexandria Archaeology will show how glass weathering and diffraction come together to create colorful bottles! Remember the night by making your own button to take home. \n\n  \nALX Pride Artists Row \n\nSouth Hall\nMeet some of the up-and-coming artists in the community\, and get inspired with works celebrating the DMV’s LGBTQ+ experience. \n  \n\nHan Stokes\nLauren Pierce\nIvan ShaQuille\nLecsi Pillar\nJoseph McCloskey-Caballero\n\n  \n\n  \nLIVE MUSIC: DJ KALO\n7 – 10 P.M.\nKarl-Eric Lerebours aka DJ Kalo was born in Port-au-Prince\, Haiti. As a boy\, he used to listen to the local DJs mixing on the radio\, he was captivated by their abilities to mash 2-3 songs at the same time. Karl-Eric began his DJ dream mixing reggae\, hip hop\, reggaeton and rap for friends that used to come to his house. He has landed various shows in places such as Port-au-Prince\, Washington D.C. & New York City. Aside from DJing at various DC clubs and parties\, he also makes bootlegs and launched a monthly podcast on his Soundcloud account. 
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/the-late-shift-alx-pride/
LOCATION:Torpedo Factory Art Center
CATEGORIES:ALX Pride,Late Shift
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220725
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220602T223753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T223753Z
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SUMMARY:Multiple Exposures Gallery Presents "Cold Warriors\," a Solo Exhibition of Photography by Tom Sliter
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Exposures Gallery is pleased to present a new exhibition of photography by MEG member artist Tom Sliter.  “Cold Warriors” is a portfolio of images that offers an artist’s view of the aircraft that defined the Cold War.  Rather than focusing on the aircraft’s characteristics\, the exhibit delves into the underlying design elements — the grand sweeps\, smooth lines\, sharp angles\, and graceful curves that are a hallmark of pushing boundaries.  Higher.  Faster.  Farther.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/multiple-exposures-gallery-presents-cold-warriors-a-solo-exhibition-of-photography-by-tom-sliter/
LOCATION:Studio 312 – Multiple Exposures Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T220000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220610T211246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T211400Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Applicant Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Hear from the 2022 applicants for studios at Torpedo Factory Art Center who have made it to Phase III. The 2022 application process is an annual competitive process to become a Resident Artist at the Art Center.  This year’s applicants are scored by four highlight qualified jurors. \nThe Phases\n\nPhase I considered artistic merit and was judged blind\, with jurors only viewing the art. Jurors looked for deliberately crafted artwork with an authentic and original point of view that reflects an awareness of current trends and aesthetics in the larger art world. It was worth a maximum 50 points. Applicants needed 33 points to advance.\nPhase II was non-blind and considers applicants’ backgrounds. Jurors looked for artists who can explain their art and who want to engage and interact with the public through their work. They reviewed applicants’ career highlights and how they have marketed themselves or their work. It was worth a maximum of 25 points. Applicants needed a combined 50 points from Phases I and II to advance.\nPhase III gives the jurors an opportunity to meet and interact with the applicants. This is the first time jurors are seeing the art work in-person to review it for quality. Jurors will consider the applicants’ ability to communicate about their artwork\, with an eye toward their desire to positively engage with the public. It is worth a maximum of 25 points. Presentations will be open to the public.\n\nThis year 50 applications moved forward to Phase III.  Presentations to jurors by applicants is open to the public. \nWednesday June 15\, 7 – 10 PM:  Presentations by 17 applicants.  Each applicant presents for five minutes with ability for jurors to ask questions.  Each applicant shares a presentation via slide show and each artist shares two in-person artworks. Audience is not able to ask questions or make comments. \nSaturday June 18 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM: Presentations by 33 applicants.  Each applicant presents for five minutes with ability for jurors to ask questions.  Each applicant shares a presentation via slide show and each artist shares two in-person artworks. Audience is not able to ask questions or make comments. \nLearn about the 2022 Open Call
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/2022-applicant-presentations/2022-06-15/
LOCATION:Studio 325
ORGANIZER;CN="Torpedo%20Factory%20Art%20Center":MAILTO:torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T150000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220413T192046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T032055Z
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SUMMARY:Workshops on the Waterfront: Fluid Art with Guido Zanni
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free workshop or live demo with a Torpedo Factory Art Center artist at the Waterfront entrance of the Art Center. There will be a different project every third Saturday of the month from April – September\, 1 – 3pm. \nJune’s Workshop: Fluid Art with Guido Zanni (Studio 344)\n \nFluid Art (a.k.a.\, pouring acrylics) originated in the 1930s; it’s both a style and technique of painting. Acrylics are mixed with a thinning medium and poured onto a canvas. The flowing paint is then manipulated into the desired design.  Brushes are rarely used; paint is manipulated with forced air\, heat guns\, chains\, strings\, and other non-traditional methods. Fluid art is not a random process; outcome is guided by an understanding of the physics and chemistry of paints including paint density\, viscosity\, reflective properties\, pigmentation\, and texture. Several fluid art techniques will be demonstrated along with an explanation of each technique. \n\nGuido classifies himself as an abstract fluid artist. His training consists of college courses and numerous art workshops. To a large extent\, he is a self-taught artist\, developing his own techniques and style\, working mostly with acrylic paints. He has exhibited in numerous shows and galleries\, and maintains a studio at Torpedo Factory Art Center (Studio 344).
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/workshops-on-the-waterfront-2-2022-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torpedo%20Factory%20Art%20Center":MAILTO:torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T180000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220601T072413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T151002Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth at the Art Center
DESCRIPTION:America’s second Independence Day is a time to celebrate\, reflect\, and learn about the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a celebration of freedom\, and also an opportunity to deepen our awareness of the nation’s legacy of systemic racism and oppression. Join artists at the Art Center for a shared community space in the Grand Hall to create artistic messages with your loved ones.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/juneteenth-at-the-art-center/
LOCATION:Torpedo Factory Art Center
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torpedo%20Factory%20Art%20Center":MAILTO:torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T130000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220603T162838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T152231Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Artist Talk: Julia O'Bryan
DESCRIPTION:Join us online!\nfacebook.com/torpedofactory \nJoin us on Friday\, June 24  at 12pm on Facebook for a live artist talk with 2022 Post-Grad Resident\, Julia O’Bryan\, as her three-month post-grad residency comes to a close. O’Bryan talks with moderator Leslie Mounaime\, curator of exhibitions\, about her experiences during her time in the Post-Grad Studio #319. \nHear her speak about how his residency inspired his work and process. With a BFA in Ceramics from Southwestern University in Georgetown\, TX\, hear about her recent explorations in different techniques and how her work has evolved over time. \nJulia will be working in Studio #319 for the rest of June. \n  \nAbout Julia: \nJulia O’Bryan is a graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown\, TX. Her work stems from her childhood growing up in southwest Missouri as well as from her struggle with an aggressive auto-immune disease. Her work is an accumulation of her experiences; from her childhood\, from her struggle with an aggressive autoimmune disease\, all of the things that have made her who she is. Based on the destroying and scarring found throughout her lungs and body from her struggle with her autoimmune disease\, the coral is a reflection of the beauty that can be seen through decay. The wide range of color throughout the coral on her work is meant to reflect the passage of time through the “bleaching” effect it creates. Gold accents throughout the work is meant to draw attention to the beauty in the human body over time and the beauty through brokenness that can occur throughout life. \n 
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/virtual-artist-talk-julia-obryan/
CATEGORIES:Post-Graduate Residency,Torpedo Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220702T011923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T190442Z
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SUMMARY:SOAR
DESCRIPTION:The Torpedo Factory Artists Association’s Van Landingham Gallery\, located in 311\, presents “Soar” a membership show featuring artworks by Joyce Zipperer\, Samantha Shelton\, Guido Zanni\, Tom Kelly\, Eileen O’Brien\, Jennifer Brewer Stone\, and Rebecca McNeely.  Additionally the gallery is offering small gifts\, art cards\, block printed totes\, and jewelry.  Artworks include original hand pulled prints\, photography\, paintings\, and sculpture.  Torpedo Factory Artists Associations is a nonprofit organization with more than 200 member visual artists. \n     \n 
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/soar/
LOCATION:Gallery 311 – The Van Landingham Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,TFAA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torpedo%20Factory%20Artists%27%20Association":MAILTO:tfaa@torpedofactoryartists.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T180000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220116T223132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T162034Z
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SUMMARY:Alternate Firings
DESCRIPTION:Explore different firing techniques: wood\, soda\, raku\, and crystalline. Scope artists use a variety of firing techniques to create their ceramic art. Each technique offers its own beauty\, challenges\, and surprises. With the Ceramic Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/alternate-firings/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220815
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20211221T174956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T151212Z
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SUMMARY:Red
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/red/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220716T150000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220413T192046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220716T112800Z
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SUMMARY:Workshops on the Waterfront: Art & Language with Hyun Jung Kim
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free workshop or live demo with a Torpedo Factory Art Center artist at the Waterfront entrance of the Art Center. There will be a different project every third Saturday of the month from April – September\, 1 – 3pm. \n  \nJuly’s Workshop: Art & Language with Hyun Jung Kim (Studio 18)\nLearn about the power of language in art and create mini-masterpieces with Kim. Combine letters based on the word “LOVE” and create a new language of your own. \n\nHyun Jung Kim Kim studied sculpture for her BFA (1998) and MFA (2000) at Seoul National University. After graduation\, she had her first solo exhibition at the Kum San Gallery in 2001. Kim has had exhibited in numerous group exhibitions in Korea\, including the Young Eun Contemporary Art Museum and WooDuck Gallery. In 2002\, Kim moved to the United States and studied studio art at Montclair State University for her second MFA. Kim won the prestigious “Dean’s Artist/Scholar Graduate Award” of the College of Arts upon graduation. Kim has showed her work in United States\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, Korea and Europe. Recently Kim introduced her work at Athens\, Greece and participated in international art fairs such as Art Palm Springs\, SOFA Chicago\, and SCOPE Miami Beach/ New York.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/workshops-on-the-waterfront-2-2022-06-18-2022-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220717T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220717T170000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220527T173619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220717T062248Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of Art
DESCRIPTION:Art\, a la mode.\n\n\nCelebrate National Ice Cream Day with a special celebration in Torpedo Factory Art Center. Cool off inside and celebrate food as art. Surprise yourself with masterpieces from local culinary arts partners as we pair studio artists with culinary artistry. \nPart of the Art Center’s Vibrancy Initiative. \nBuy Tickets Now\n  \nTicket Options\n  \nSelect from a variety of ticket levels\, providing you with different options for your Taste of Art visit. Choose from drink tickets\, studio/gallery discounts\, special prizes\, and more! Make a whole afternoon of your Taste of Art experience. \n  \n  \nTier 1: Bronze Tickets – $15\n\n2 Drink tickets\n\n  \nTier 2: Silver Tickets – $30\n\n2 Drink tickets\n1 Treats ticket\nDiscounts at participating studios and galleries\n\n  \nTier 3: Gold Tickets – $50\n\n3 Drink tickets\n3 Treats tickets\nDiscounts at participating studios and galleries\n\n  \n\n\n  \nArt Discount Participants (Silver and Gold Ticket holders)\n\nTara Barr (Studio 8) – 20% on original artworks\nDejan Jovanovic (Studio 23) – 10% off\nEnamelists Gallery (Studio 28) – 10% discount up to $250\, 5% – $250 & up\nYoshiko Ratliff (Studio 203) – 10% off select works\nSaya Behnam (Studio 229) – 10% off\nYoon Sun Lim (Studio 302) – 10% off\nZoya Gutina (Studio 318) – $20 off\nSermin Ciddi (Studio 328) – 10% off originals artworks\nKaren Tyler (Studio 329) – 15% off paper originals ($500-700)\nAhmed Ansari (Studio 331) – 10% off original artworks\nGuido Zanni (Studio 344) – 20% off\n\n\nDemonstrations/Installations or Culinary Art Pairings throughout the Art Center\n\nLecsi Pillar (North Hall)\nKurt Anderson (Studio 5)\nPrintmakers Inc (Studio 14)\nLisa Schumaier (Studio 16)\nScope Gallery (Studio 19)\nEnamelists Gallery (Studio 28)\nGale Waller (Studio 225)\nSaya Behnam (Studio 229)\nAlison Sigethy (Studio 335)\nGuido Zanni (Studio 344)\n\nParticipating Culinary Artists\n\nA&B Soft Serve Ice Cream\nLe Petit Ananas Shaved Ice\nChiboo Bakery\nTogether We Bake\nBalducci’s\nGoodies Frozen Custard and Treats\n\n\n\nAbout the Torpedo Factory Art Center\nFounded in 1974 in a former navy munitions plant\, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to the nation’s largest number of publicly accessible working artist studios under one roof. The Art Center is part of the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts\, a division of the Department of Recreation\, Parks and Cultural Activities. Just south of Washington\, D.C.\, the Torpedo Factory Art Center overlooks the Potomac River in the Old-Town section of Alexandria\, Virginia. Each year\, more than a half million national and international visitors meet and interact with more than 165 resident artists in 82 studios and seven galleries. The Torpedo Factory Art Center is also home to The Art League headquarters and gallery\, and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. For more information\, visit torpedofactory.org or follow the Torpedo Factory on Twitter\, Facebook\, Instagram\, and Pinterest via @torpedofactory \nAbout the Vibrancy Initiative\nThe Vibrancy Initiative is the implementation of the Action Plan which demonstrates the City’s long-term commitment to the arts and maintaining the building as an Art Center with the highest quality artists. It provides direction for Torpedo Factory Art Center to become a 21st century\, leading arts institution with a broad and deep connection to visitors\, artists\, and Alexandria residents\, built on equity and high performance with a curated building of artists at its heart. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to\nThe Factory Society\nThe Factory Society began as a young patrons committee of the Torpedo Factory and was launched as a separate and distinct nonprofit in 2017. Since then we have expanded our mission to include collectors of all ages. \nWe want to open collectors’ eyes to avenues of discovering affordable\, original and local art. We hope this will empower them to feel more confident while buying it\, and break down the barriers that prevent them from engaging with artists at galleries or shows. \nOur vision is a more down to earth art world! \n________________________________________ \nMusic all afternoon by DJ One Luv\n 
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/the-taste-of-art/
LOCATION:Torpedo Factory Art Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torpedo%20Factory%20Art%20Center":MAILTO:torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220912
DTSTAMP:20261021T210709
CREATED:20220529T183034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T194536Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Tides
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: July 23 – September 11\, 2022\nExhibition Reception: Friday\, August 12\, 2022\, 7-9PM \n  \nBrowse the Exhibition\nThe Torpedo Factory Art Center presents Turning Tides\, a group exhibition that explores the impact of climate change on view in Target Gallery. This exhibition discusses the issue through a variety of artworks represented by different styles and mediums coming together in a dialogue. \nParticipating Artists:\nRachel Cole\, Brooklyn\, NY\nChris Combs\, Washington\, DC\nKatie Ione Craney\, Haines\, AK\nPam Eichner\, Silver Spring\, MD\nJohnny Everyman\, Philadelphia\, PA\nMaggie Golightly Haslam\, Alexandria\, VA\nCaroline Hatfield\, Starkville\, MS\nSusan Hoffman-Fishman\, West Hartford\, CT\nKatie Kehoe\, Richmond\, VA\nIvy Kim\, Crested Butte\, CO\nSyd Lewin\, Richmond\, VA\nDavid Mann\, Leesburg\, VA\nIsabella Merlos\, Arlington\, VA\nSarah Nance\, Dallas\, TX\nRegina Quinn\, Gilboa\, NY\nEric Rivera-Barbeito\, Richmond\, VA\nMichaelAngelo Rodriguez\, Washington\, DC\nJeff Schofield\, Pontiac\, MI\nMeredith Starr\, Plainview\, NY\nAnn Stoddard\, Adelphi\, MD \nImage Credit: Susan Hoffman-Fishman\, The Earth Is Breaking Beautifully #5\, 2021. Acrylic\, oil pigment stick\, mixed media on paper. \n\nAbout the Juror:\nDiane Burko works at the intersection of art\, science and the environment with an artistic practice that is devoted to bringing the challenges of climate change to light through her artistic practice as well as her public engagement activity. Having spent over four decades exploring monumental and geological phenomena in a wide range of works from painting to photography to video\, in 2006 she decidedly began devoting herself exclusively to the exploration of environmental issues. Her artworks integrate experiences of on-location explorations\, interactions with scientists in their labs and research data all resolved into captivating climate-conscious works that encourage critical thinking about the role humans are having on the environment. Her most recent museum show\, SEEING CLIMATE CHANGE\, clearly demonstrates this.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/turning-tides/
LOCATION:Studio 2 – Target Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Multiple Exposures Gallery Collaborative Exhibition 2022
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Exposures Gallery is pleased to present our annual Collaborative Exhibition of work by MEG member artists.  MEG photographers use a collaborative approach to create a sequence of images\, each one chosen for its relation to the previous image. These relationships may be based on composition\, color\, shape or texture\, illumination or shadow\, things depicted or implied or any other characteristic the artists choose.  This popular MEG exhibition is always a favorite of visitors to the gallery.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/multiple-exposures-gallery-collaborative-exhibition-2022/
LOCATION:Studio 312 – Multiple Exposures Gallery
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SUMMARY:It has been A colorful Summer
DESCRIPTION:Carry the saturated colors of summer all year. Visit us in August before the color palette changes
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/it-has-been-a-colorful-summer/
LOCATION:Studio 28 – Enamelists Gallery
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