Art in Progress
Online Public ProgramA weekly public program series highlighting a different artist along with an interview and a demonstration or hands-on project.
A weekly public program series highlighting a different artist along with an interview and a demonstration or hands-on project.
Artists of all ages and skill levels can buy or trade a variety of used and surplus art supplies in all visual media. From paints and papers to beads and books, discover deals and perhaps some unusual finds you didn’t know you needed.
Catch the action as artists test their mettle and create new work on-the-spot. Discover new spring art on display in various studios and galleries.
In honor of Armed Forces Day, salute our service men and women with an evening line-up of comedy, music, storytelling, poetry, and art.
Weekends are a time for reflection. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and relax with memories of past Art Center events with us.
A weekly public program series highlighting a different artist along with an interview and a demonstration or hands-on project.
Weekends are a time for reflection. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and relax with memories of past Art Center events with us.
A weekly public program series highlighting a different artist along with an interview and a demonstration or hands-on project.
A weekly public program series highlighting a different artist along with an interview and a demonstration or hands-on project.
ALX Pride was developed in 2018 as a community-focused event to celebrate LGBTQ+-identifying creatives in the Alexandria area and beyond. Although this year's in-person Pride Late Shift event is canceled due to COVID-19, the Art Center will host a virtual conversation on the same evening in the comfort of your home.
Tai Hwa Goh creates site-specific kinetic paper sculptures that bloom, but warp over time with repeated human interaction, much like artificial selection compared to the wild. She explores the historical, sociological, and psychological influences that have shaped floristry and human desire to mold the environment.
A weekly public program series highlighting a different artist along with an interview and a demonstration or hands-on project.
Visit Daily | 10 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.
Artists maintain their own studio hours. It's best to confirm availability before your visit.