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SUMMARY:Wild & Free
DESCRIPTION:Sunlit shoreline landscape oil by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \nEmbrace the notion of uninhibited emotion\, encapsulating freedom in artistic works in clay\, glass\, on paper and canvases. \nIndependence Day with an unfiltered twist lets creativity run wild. See unhinged sculptures\, engagingly altered forms and brushstrokes that trail away. Minds will wander with wonder on meanderings of color and splashes of light. \nEmbrace drips\, drops and smears as wabisabi — handmade perfection in imperfection — is the mission statement of the month. Artists are tilting foundations\, ruffling rims and letting loose. They are abstracting the abstract and slathering on impressionism onto expressionism. Shop uncategorized and unlabelled art that is boundless. \nFreeform marbled stoneware figural sculptures by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \nAltered sap0phire oil can woodfired vase by Brian Grow of Temple Hills\, Md. \nFind awesome asymmetry\, edgy forms and concepts. Find figural sculptures of three expressive geometric stones. Raw and earthy woodfired works serve as vases\, tealights and drinkware spattered with ash\, surfaces kissed by fire. Veer from the expected with oval\, off-center platters and casseroles swirled with pattern and attitude. These pieces challenge every tidy assumption about what fine pottery should be or look like. \nKilnformed glass wild “Vibrarion Bowl” gives off seismic vibes by Sandi Martina of Woodbridge\, Va. \nKilnformed glass seems gelatinous as it melts and slumps with a mind of its own offering surprises of transparency tangled mixed with opaque accents. It’s art that was guided\, not controlled and no two pieces emerge the same. \nExpressive brushwork in bold strokes and fluid gestures honor the spirit of Eastern ink painting\, where the mark made in motion spontaneously colors outside the lines. See stalking tigers\, wild horses and birds in flight on stoneware\, porcelain and paper. Canvas meets chaos with oil paintings that celebrate gestural freedom on canvas and copper\, featuring inspired brushwork\, daring color and compositions that trust the instinct over establishment. \nOriginal eco-botanical print by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \nStoneware spiraled off-center oval casserole with flared handles by Scott Kaye of Arlington\, Va. \nWhether seeking a fired vessel with genuine wildness baked in\, a glass piece that surprised even its maker\, or a painting that startles the heart\, Fire On Gallery delivers fiercely original art with nothing held back. \n3-D gallery Fire On Studio 22 offers various treatments of glass\, pottery and more on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center 11  a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday July 10  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s United States 250th Birthday Late Night; “Wild & Free” show runs July 1 through 31\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/wild-free/
LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
CATEGORIES:After-hours,Exhibition,Fire On Studio 22 show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T190000
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday: America250
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th with the Torpedo Factory Art Center! Join us throughout the building\, where our celebration will include opportunities to learn about Alexandria’s history\, a live band\, hands on art-making\, and patriotic treats! Every second Friday of the month through October\, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is open late! June will celebrate Pride with music and a variety of crafting opportunities. All activities are free to the public.  \n  \nCrab Shack Music | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm  \nThe local musicians of Crab Shack Music will enliven the evening with a performance of  The Great American Songbook.   \n  \nMaking a Circuit Map! | Studio 314 | 7 – 10 pm  \nJoin TFAC Post-Graduate resident Tara Youngborg in Studio 314 to look at historic maps from the United States\, and use copper tape\, LED lights\, and batteries to design your own illuminated circuit-powered map\, as well as creating a collaborative illuminated map of Alexandria!  \n  \nOrigami Star Folding | 3rd Floor Landing | 7-9:30 pm  \nIn this workshop\, participants will create origami stars inspired by symbolism of the American flag. Through the art of paper folding\, participants will express their creativity while reflecting on the values of unity\, freedom\, and diversity. Each carefully crafted star will become a meaningful work of art that embodies the spirit and ideals of the United States\, as well as a special keepsake symbolizing community\, connection\, and hope.  \n  \nPrintmaking Demo | Grand Hall | 7- 10 pm  \nTFAC artist Samantha Shelton will demonstrate linocut block printing with an etching press and have various printed works available for purchase.  \n  \nNative Seed Library & Cookie Painting w/ Alexandria Natural Resources | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm  \nJoin Alexandria’s Natural Resources Team in learning about historically native plants to our region. Then\, decorate and enjoy a cookie inspired by local flora!    \n  \nOld Town Loves Mystery Author Meet & Greet  \nAuthor John Wasowicz will be signing and selling books from his Old Town Loves Mystery series including his new work\, Patriots Circle\, a 4th of July thriller set on America’s 250th birthday.  \n  \nTime and Place 00:10:00 (The Declaration of Independence) Highlight \nGrand Hall | 7-10 pm \nTime and Place is periodic\, curated exhibitions of temporary public art projects that examine aspects of the city’s history. For 2026\, Time and Place is part of Alexandria’s efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In this spirit\, Richmond-based artist Sandy Williams IV created a responsive artwork to the time it takes to read the Declaration of Independence\, currently on view at the Alexandria Circuit Court. During 2nd Friday\, learn about this public artwork and listen to the audio portion of the project. To read more about the artwork\, visit alexandriava.gov/public-art/project/time-and-place-001000-the-declaration-of-independence. \n  \nBuried Objects | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm \nObjects hold meaning\, and time capsules are a way to preserve that meaning for the future. Alexandria is home to a few time capsules\, including two with connections to the Torpedo Factory. Learn more about the Alexandria 250th Time Capsule buried in 2000 and\, depending on your generation\, embrace the nostalgia or oddity of obsolete forms of media used to document the past. What would you put in a time capsule of you?
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/2nd-friday-america250/
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Weekend: See where Craft Happens
DESCRIPTION:Select artists are participating in the American Craft Council Open studio weekend July 18-19. \nVisitors can explore a wide range of creative spaces\, from individual artist studios and community workshops to artist collectives and shared studio buildings\, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how craft is made and the people who make it. Check out open artist studios through the American Craft Council nationwide open studio event\, including select participating Torpedo Factory Art Center studios. \nPresented by the nonprofit American Craft Council as part of Craft in America’s Handwork 2026 initiative\, this free public event invites you to step inside hundreds of studios across the country\, meet makers\, explore creative processes\, and discover the stories behind handmade work.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/open-studio-weekend-see-where-craft-happens/
LOCATION:Torpedo Factory Art Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
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SUMMARY:Mixup
DESCRIPTION:Mixed materials and fiber techniques
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/mixup/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Multiple Exposures Gallery "Progression" Collaborative Group Show
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Exposures Gallery is pleased to present “Progression\,” a signature MEG group exhibition.  MEG artists use a collaborative approach to create a\nsequence of images\, each one chosen for its relation to the previous image.  A favorite of our gallery visitors.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/multiple-exposures-gallery-progression-collaborative-group-show/
LOCATION:Multiple Exposures Gallery – Studio 7
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
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SUMMARY:Where Light Lingers
DESCRIPTION:“Where Light Lingers” reflects the golden slowdown of late summer through softened heat and glowing tones. Join us at the Enamelists Gallery\, Studio 28 in the Torpedo Factory\, Old Town Alexandria\, as summer gently begins to fade.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/where-light-lingers/
LOCATION:Studio 28 – Enamelists Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T180000
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SUMMARY:Coastal: A Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Koi longevity bamboo platter by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va. \nFire On Studio 22 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center rides the tide with “Coastal\,” an August exhibition of creations aquatic in color\, form and brushstroke. Whether seasonal to-dos are at the boathouse\, poolside or simply splish-spashy fun\, find art that refreshes a space with the unhurried ease of water. \nFluid forms in glass\, pottery dripping with melding glaze and painted and printed images arrive in cool\, restorative shades. Art echoing gentle waves and sandy banks blends seamlessly with minimalist interiors and alabaster kitchen and dining schemes. Yet the sparkle of turquoise sea punctuates with a pop of pigment to wake a room up without overwhelming it. \nSting ray trail oil on canvas by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \nWaterfront lidded pitcher by Scott Kaye of Arlington\, Va. \nKilnformed glass echoes the rippling ocean in aqua\, forming bowls\, trays and pendants studded with bubbles caught floating. Double-dipped tumblers\, bowls and servers evoke the rhythm of tidal cycles. Handmade ceramic river rocks speak to wading in gentle waterways that produce smooth\, tactile\, and grounding surfaces. \nEarthy vase forms drip with blue hues\, making it unmistakably clear what belongs in the beach house. Their quiet authority anchors a mantle\, sill or entry table welcoming the summer shoreline indoors. \nFire and ice blue woodfire basket by Brian Grow of Temple Hills\, Md. \nBuoyant botanical original eco-print by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \nIndigo eco-print images offer natural depth\, their organic patterns uncannily oceanic. Aquatic landscapes evoke lazy days spent dockside\, where time moves at the pace of a current rather than a calendar. Portal paintings of gliding fish\, affectionate otters and bobbing turtles exude undersea otherworldliness below the surface. \nAugust is the month that belongs entirely to water. Lap it up and bring home a refreshing piece that evokes refreshment long after Labor Day closes the pool and calls everyone back inside. Catch the current\, ride it home. \n3-D gallery Fire On Studio 22 offers various treatments of glass\, pottery and more on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center 11  a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday August 14  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Late Night; “Coastal” show runs August 1 through 31\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/coastal-a-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
CATEGORIES:After-hours,Exhibition,Fire On Studio 22 show,Late Shift
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T180000
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SUMMARY:Creatures: Real and Imagined
DESCRIPTION:Enter a clay menagerie where the real meets the fantastical. The artists of the Kiln Club conjure everything from familiar barnyard residents to mythical beasts — chickens\, dragons\, flying fish\, and more. Each piece brings to life a creature of charm\, humor\, or mystery\, sculpted or painted with vivid personality. Whether naturalistic or whimsical\, these works remind us of our fascination with the animal world and the stories we tell through form. “Creatures: Real and Imagined” is a lively celebration of imagination\, craftsmanship\, and play. With the Kiln Club.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/creatures-real-and-imagined-2/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T220000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20260723T172646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T214016Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday: Dog Days of Summer
DESCRIPTION: “Dog Days of Summer” invites social dogs and their humans (or humans who love dogs!) to come together for an evening of crafts\, acoustic music\, treats\, and community!   \nNote: Please expect that many dogs will be present on this evening. Dogs must be kept on a leash and attended to by their human at all times.  \nEvery second Friday of the month through October\, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is open late. Meet artists\, experience special activations\, and immerse yourself in the vibrant arts community. This event is FREE and open to the public!🎨  \nPaw Prints & Painted Pebbles | Grand Hall | 7-9:30 pm  \nTFAC artist Jennifer Brewer Stone invites participants to create paw print keepsake art using clean-touch ink pads and paint small trinket rocks in celebration of Dog Days of Summer. She will also have prints and cards available for sale.  \n  \nPrintmaking Demo | Grand Hall | 7:30-9:30 pm  \nJoin TFAC artist Samantha Shelton as she demonstrates linocut block printing with an etching press!  \n  \nAnimal Welfare League of Alexandria | Grand Hall | 7-8:30 pm  \nDiscover how the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is making a difference in our community.  AWLA representatives will be on-site to highlight the many ways we support animals and their people and share ways you can get involved through adoption\, foster\, volunteering\, and youth programs.  \n  \nDog Photo Booth | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm  \nStop by our photo booth for a free printed photo with your dog!  \n  \nBandana Decorating | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm  \nUsing fabric markers\, decorate and bring home a TFAC bandana for your furry friend!  \n  \nMobile Art Lab | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm  \nJoin the Mobile Art Lab for fun pup-inspired crafting!  \n  \nAcoustic Guitar with Jarrett Laskey | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm  \n  \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/2nd-friday-dog-days-of-summer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T180000
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SUMMARY:KaleidoSCOPE
DESCRIPTION:Like the shifting patterns of a kaleidoscope\, Scope Gallery is a reflection of ever changing artistic brilliance. This month’s show highlights the diversity and unity of the Kiln Club’s members\, whose individual talents combine to create dazzling variety. From crystalline-glazed platters that shimmer with color to sculptural pieces bursting with character\, “KaleidoSCOPE” celebrates the gallery’s spirit of collaboration and transformation. Each visit offers a new combination of forms\, glazes\, and ideas — an ever evolving portrait of the beauty found in diversity. With the Kiln Club.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/kaleidoscope-2/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20251222T182247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T182247Z
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SUMMARY:The Gold in Going Back
DESCRIPTION:In September\, “The Gold in Going Back” embraces autumn’s return with burnished metals and grounded warmth. Discover the season’s quiet richness at the Enamelist Gallery\, Studio 28 in the Torpedo Factory\, Old Town Alexandria.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/the-gold-in-going-back/
LOCATION:Studio 28 – Enamelists Gallery
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
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SUMMARY:Monochrome
DESCRIPTION:Shades of the same color
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/monochrome/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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SUMMARY:Multiple Exposures Gallery Presents "In Gray\," a Solo Exhibition of Fine Art Photography by Soomin Ham
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Exposures Gallery is pleased to present IN GRAY\, a new solo exhibition of fine art photography by MEG member artist Soomin Ham.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/multiple-exposures-gallery-solo-exhibition-of-fine-art-photography-by-soomin-ham/
LOCATION:Multiple Exposures Gallery – Studio 7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
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SUMMARY:Physicality: Tapping into Tactile
DESCRIPTION:“Late August Light” oil pastel by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \nUnplug and get real with clay\, glass\, paint and paper. In a digitized world\, traditional artists offer physical comfort with pottery\, paintings and glass originals at Fire On Gallery. \nAllow artists to entertain as feelings trend toward concrete rather than abstract. Sensory sensations stimulate with actual original art objects. A mug in the hand speaks volumes and physical a \nrt achieves tactile nirvana with textures and touch. Depth is beyond digital as artists create shady creations with gnarly roots\, playing with culture\, contrast and color. \nBreak away from monitors and dress a wall with handpainted ceramic tiles and lyrical paintings. Metallic underpinnings create a glow in an oil on copper painting. Bring home a personal spirit animal with compositions of pandas\, tigers\, capybaras and opossums. \nWoodfired face jug with porcelain cone detailing by Brian Grow of Temple Hills\, Md. \nNature-inspired kilnformed glass ‘Organic Bowl in Green’ stacked\, striped plate by Sandi Martina of Woodbridge\, Va. \nLimit sceentime and gain wholehearted pleasure from bits and bobs\, cherishing handheld micro masterpieces of classical eve torsos and personal brushpainted ringholders. Encourage emotions instead of emoji by choosing abiding art pieces made by happy hands 🙂 \nGrasp earthy originals over the imaginary. Stoneware dishware is rustic\, reflecting ash and fire from natural wood-fueled firing or sleek and splashy with cross dipped glazes. Kilnformed glass captures a ray of light\, tidal phenomenons and a magical rainbow. Indigo botanical eco prints are made from foliage and native plants. \nReach out and touch something instead of engaging ether by relishing food and drink presented with artisian tableware. Take cooler sips from ceramic tumblers and contemplate fruit in a spectacular server of kiln formed glass or spiraled clay. Find culinary canvases in the form of plates and platters. Starters are stunning on heirloom handpainted trays or elevate a salad in an upgraded bowl\, bringing epicurean dreams to life. \nTake time to trade multimedia for mixed media\, you’ll love the reviews\, virtual or not. \nFrosted verdigris crossdipped stoneware drinkware collection with embellished handles by Scott Kaye of Arlington\, Va. \nHand-carved forest relief brown stoneware hanging tile by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \nDistressed contrast celestial orb vase by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \n3-D gallery Fire On Studio 22 offers various treatments of glass\, pottery and more on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center 11  a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday September 11  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Late Night; “Physicality: Tapping into Tactile” show runs September 1 through 30\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/physicality-tapping-into-tactile/
LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T210000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
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SUMMARY:Creative Development Series: Painting with Sustainable Food Dyes
DESCRIPTION:Free Event \nJoin Yoon Jung Choi PhD\, Virginia Tech Assistant Professor of Industrial Design\, School of Design\, in painting with Sustainable Food Dyes! This event is back by popular demand!  \n\nThe United States wastes nearly 60 million tons of food annually—almost 40% of the entire food supply—with fruits and vegetables making up a significant portion. But what if we could turn this challenge into an opportunity for creativity and innovation? Virginia Tech has developed a unique process to transform fruit and vegetable food waste into vibrant art pigments. In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn how to repurpose discarded food into sustainable materials\, sparking creativity while fostering environmental responsibility. Join us to explore how waste can have new life and purpose\, inspiring sustainable practices both at work and in everyday life. \nCome ready to paint. \n\nThis Workshop is open to anyone 16 and older. Our time has moved to Wednesday evenings starting at 7pm. \n\nRSVP Here \n 
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/creative-development-series-painting-with-sustainable-food-dyes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T180000
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SUMMARY:Clay and Community
DESCRIPTION:September marks a return to connection — to studios\, to collaboration\, to the collective rhythm of making. “Clay and Community” celebrates the relationships that sustain the ceramic world: between artists and mentors\, students and teachers\, makers and collectors. The exhibition features group works\, collaborative projects\, and shared studio practices that highlight the social heart of the craft. Visitors are invited to reflect on how clay brings people together — in the passing of techniques\, the sharing of kilns\, the joy of opening a firing together. “Clay and Community” reminds us that while every piece is made by individual hands\, the art of ceramics thrives in conversation and shared experience. In conjunction with Art Safari. With the Ceramic Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/clay-and-community/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
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SUMMARY:What the Season Keeps
DESCRIPTION:“What the Season Keeps” explores autumn’s layered depth through earthy palettes and textured surfaces. Experience the stories fall holds close at the Enamelists Gallery\, Studio 28 in the Torpedo Factory\, Old Town Alexandria.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/what-the-season-keeps/
LOCATION:Studio 28 – Enamelists Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T180000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
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SUMMARY:Nocturnal: Things that go Bump in the Night
DESCRIPTION:Abstract pitfired sculptural figural forms by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \nMagnetic moth oil on copperplate ainting by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \nJourney to shadowy corners and shady situations as artists embrace the night with pottery\, glass\, painting and prints in a collection of dusky delights. \n\n\nEmbrace an original painted cozy bat or luminous moth\, see phantom botanical silhouettes on cards and prints\, all with eyes watching you from kilnformed glass plates. Find dark and gnarly vase forms and tealight holders. Glance abstract figural sculptural forms and tiptoe around with black cats gracing stoneware pottery. Somber glazing veers toward midnight as forms become more dramatic and stark in the dark.\n\n\n\nBlack cat brushpainted stoneware soap dish by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va. \n\n\nGrope around\, tactile mysteries await. Find artisan-made original jewelry including kilnformed glass necklaces of milky skulls and porcelain pendants of sneaky cats and snooping opossums. Mood lighting reinvents itself with earthy stoneware and ghostly glass tealight holders. Explore art objects steeped in drama with birdseye topographical stoneware tiles\, ebony pitfired dwelling sculptural forms and figural twisting torsos.\n\n\nChoose from a selection of shades from tinted glass transparency to smokey stoneware to expressive inky black brushpainting. See plates layered with glass stripng\, mummy eyes aglow. Find a face jug agape\, thought to ward off evil spirits. Woodfire pottery emerges gnarly and magnificent from the kiln\, their surfaces wearing the night’s own palette: ash and char\, smoke and shadow. Painting turns aggressive\, depicting subjects dramatically with light and dark. See a white piebald deer against the void of midnight\, a prowling tiger\, glowing fireflies. Catch dishware rimmed with midnight and vases echoing dusk.\n\n\nDiscover what intrigues and tingles the spine in the artistic realm.\n\n\nStoneware woodfired face jug with porcelain cone detailing by Brian Grow of Temple Hills\, Md. \n  \n3-D gallery Fire On Studio 22 offers various treatments of glass\, pottery and more on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center 11  a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday October 9  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Late Night; “Nocturnal: Things that go Bump in the Night” show runs October 1 through 31\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features. \n\n  \nStoneware glazed dusky demi-mugs with sinewy handles by Scott Kaye of Arlington\, Va. \nPictured above\, from left: Shadow basket by Brian Grow of Temple Hills\, Md.; “Light Jazz” artist-signed\, limited edition Chinese brushpainting print by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va.; Evening light gourd sculpture by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va.; Feathery light eco-print card by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington Va.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/nocturnal-things-that-go-bump-in-the-dark/
CATEGORIES:After-hours,Fire On Studio 22 show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T222606Z
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SUMMARY:Square
DESCRIPTION:Geometric square\, square root
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/square/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T220000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20260928T161254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T155936Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday: Fall into Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of hands-on art\, live music\, and open studios to celebrate fall. \n 
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/2nd-friday-masquerade/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20260908T204141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T204141Z
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SUMMARY:Multiple Exposures Gallery New Member Photography Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Exposures Gallery is very pleased to present two fine art photography exhibitions by our new member artists: “Living Geometry” by Anice Hoachlander and “What is Left Behind” by Alistair Corden.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/multiple-exposures-gallery-new-member-photography-exhibitions/
LOCATION:Multiple Exposures Gallery – Studio 7
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T180000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20261015T160531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T160701Z
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SUMMARY:Black Magick Short Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Free Event  \nJoin the creators\, Brooke Jay and Chris Farmer\, cast and crew of Black Magick for an intimate screening\, artist talk\, and Q+A at the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s overlook room. Admission is FREE but RSVP is required! \n  \nRSVP Here\n 
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/black-magick-short-film-screening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20260928T161848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T162401Z
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SUMMARY:32nd Annual Art Safari
DESCRIPTION:Art Safari returns for a day of hands-on activities for kids and families. Art Center artists will lead budding art enthusiasts through exciting and creative projects on all three floors of the Art Center.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/32nd-annual-art-safari/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T213000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20261007T211003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T160059Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Development Series: Make Your Halloween Glow!
DESCRIPTION:Create a Halloween costume\, wearable\, or mask that really lights up. We’ll provide the materials and guidance; you bring your imagination. \n\n\n\n\nStart with clothing or an old-fashioned paper-bag mask\, then add lights using easy\, ready-to-go electro-luminescent wire—or take it a step further and learn to wire your own lights using copper tape. We’ll provide the materials and guidance; you bring your imagination. No electronics experience required! \nThe event is free\, but registration is required. Open to everyone ages 16 and up. \nThe Creative Development Series is designed through creativity between the Institute for Creative\, Arts\, and Technology at Virginia Tech\, Expressions at Amazon Arlington\, and the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts. \n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/creative-development-series-make-your-halloween-glow/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20251222T182552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T182851Z
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SUMMARY:The Hearth’s Embrace
DESCRIPTION:In November\, “The Hearth’s Embrace” brings deep amber hues and comforting warmth into focus. Visit the Enamelists Gallery\, Studio 28 in the Torpedo Factory\, Old Town Alexandria\, and step into autumn’s gathered glow.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/the-hearths-embrace/
LOCATION:Studio 28 – Enamelists Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T180000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20261021T014041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T023604Z
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SUMMARY:Wholehearted Harvest
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Best is Yet to Come” oil on canvas sprouting oak by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \n“Passel Opossums” Chinese brushpainted opossum and joeys among grapes by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va. \nFire On Studio 22 artists arrive at the most generous season of the year with “Wholehearted Harvest\,” an exhibition bringing a gracious cornucopia of one-of-a-kind delights in pottery\, glass and painting. Heartfelt and handmade\, every piece is an invitation to gather and celebrate. \nFind originals to spice up a table\, frame a culinary masterpiece and add homespun festive touches. Spiraled splatters and handpainted servers upgrade a tablescape from ordinary to occasion. Earthy\, rustic forms feel as at home on a Thanksgiving spread as they do on an everyday shelf\, mantle or entry table\, because beautiful things should be lived with and used. \nTraditional woodfired\, hand-sculpted face jug by Brian Grow of Alexandria\, Va. \nStart the holiday season with a toast in handmade drinkware. Sculpted face jugs\, mugs and tumblers offer a warm welcome to the season of gathering. Sips from a handcrafted mug or teacup on a cool November morning is its own small celebration. \nOffer fruit in vivid kilnformed glass vibration bowls that glow with seasonal color. Shimmering glass or ceramic tealight holders that cast a warm amber glow on the shortest evenings of the year. A distinctive ikebana vase invites a creative arrangement of late-season stems\, seed pods or the branches from the garden. \nAn oil-on-canvas masterpiece sharing the season’s palette with rich color and quiet\, lasting beauty evokes tableside elegance. A natural eco-print brings the outdoors in with silhouetted and shadowy plants set in indigo\, offered as greeting cards and wall-hung compositions. Add touches of whimsy with brushpainted pandas on a powder room soap dish\, rabbits napping on a vanity tray or cardinals flitting among foliage on a platter or print. \nSeed pod of possibilities handbuilt in stoneware by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \nThe table is set\, so savor a harvest in the perfect artistic arrangement in every room. Come discover the pieces that make a home feel like a lingering celebration and continual feast for the eyes. \n3-D gallery Fire On Studio 22 offers various treatments of glass\, pottery and more on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center 11  a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday November 13  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Late Night; “Wholehearted Harvest” show runs November 1 through 30\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/wholehearted-harvest/
CATEGORIES:After-hours,Fire On Studio 22 show
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T180000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20251217T000227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T000227Z
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SUMMARY:Gather Round
DESCRIPTION:Bring warmth and artistry to your Thanksgiving table with serving pieces crafted by local ceramic artists. From deep bowls perfect for mashed potatoes to graceful platters for roasted turkey\, each piece is made with both function and festivity in mind. The Kiln Club presents work that reflects the spirit of gathering — handmade creations meant to be shared\, passed\, and cherished. “Gather Round” is an invitation to celebrate gratitude\, tradition\, and the handmade touch that transforms every meal into an occasion. With the Kiln Club.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/gather-round-2/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20260519T152716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T195423Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate
DESCRIPTION:Seasonal holidays
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/celebrate-2/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T180000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20251217T000318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T000318Z
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SUMMARY:Eat\, Drink\, and Be Merry
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season of joy and giving with handcrafted ceramics that brighten the table and the tree. The Ceramic Guild artists present festive pieces perfect for entertaining\, gift-giving\, or collecting — from elegant serving ware to whimsical ornaments and table décor. “Eat\, Drink\, and Be Merry” captures the sparkle of the holidays through clay\, glaze\, and imagination. Discover one-of-a-kind treasures for those you love — or for yourself — and let handmade artistry become part of your seasonal tradition. With the Ceramics Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/eat-drink-and-be-merry-2/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20261021T210735
CREATED:20251222T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T182949Z
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SUMMARY:Festive Luminescence
DESCRIPTION:“Festive Luminescence” closes the year with holiday sparkle\, warm metallics\, and radiant cheer. Celebrate the season at the Enamelists Gallery\, Studio 28 in the Torpedo Factory\, Old Town Alexandria\, surrounded by light and joy.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/festive-luminescence/
LOCATION:Studio 28 – Enamelists Gallery
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