Juror Talk with M. Stephen Doherty

October juror Stephen Doherty will join us to discuss his work as a writer, editor, artist, and teacher.

Free

Torpedo Talks: Marisela Rumberg

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Marisela Rumberg is a Fiber-Artist, Award-Winning Quilter and Certified Zentangle Teacher. She is a member of the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery in Studio 29 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Marisela finds inspiration for her art in nature and the history, legends, traditions and stories of her native Mexico. Find out more about the "Dia de los Muertos" tradition in this talk about legends, stories, traditions, and quilts.

The HRCHY presents “Connecting the Dots”: Creative Artist Panel

Torpedo Factory Art Center

In celebration of the opening of the Connecting the Dots 2 exhibition in the New Project Studio (Studio 8) and in conjunction with Howard Universitys Homecoming Week, the HRCHY, an all-women DC creative agency (and Howard Alumni), partners with the Torpedo Factory Art Center to extend the “Dots” exhibition beyond its four walls for one night to display additional works of art in the Art Center halls.

Frontline Art & Warrior Writers

Studio 208 - Riverview Room

Poetry reading and presentation of art made by veterans and active-duty members using paper made from uniforms. In partnership with USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore and Community Building Art Works. 

Doggy Trick or Treat at the Art Center

Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Dog Park in Old Town Alexandria celebrates its annual Doggy Trick-or-Treat, and this time, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is getting involved in the four-legged fun!

Community Writing Workshop with Susanna Sonnenberg

Studio 208 - Riverview Room

Community Building Art Works returns to the Riverview Room for the next Community Writing Workshop. No creative writing experience required! October's workshop will be led by Susanna Sonnenberg, who is the author of two NYT best-selling memoirs, HER LAST DEATH and SHE MATTERS: A LIFE IN FRIENDSHIPS. Her work has appeared in many magazines, newspapers and anthologies, and she regularly teaches writing workshops in Missoula and elsewhere.

Mini Makers in the Gallery

Join The Art League Gallery Staff for an exciting art activity for children, 5 years and under, with an adult care taker.

Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Costumes are encouraged for our first meeting! Spaces are limited, Please RSVP!

Sparkle and Glow

Studio 29 - Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery

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105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
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