The Visiting Artist Program is a professional development opportunity for emerging and experienced visual artists. Visiting artists become part of the network of artists at the Torpedo Factory Art Center for the summer. Hear them speak about their work and inspirations before the end of their visits.
Once named by CNN as the “Van Gogh of Africa,” Daniel Taye traveled from Ethiopia to participate in this month-long residency. The public is invited to meet him during an after-hours reception. A speaker from the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art will offer comments. The evening will also feature a sampling of Ethiopian foods and music.
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Capital Area Photographers welcomes Aaron Arce Stark to explain how to best handle copyright, contracts and consent as a professional photographer.
Anne Smith has focused on the Potomac River as it flows beyond the building’s walls. She's created a series of screen prints based on her observations and research. Hear her speak about how the Potomac has inspired her work, her process, and what she's learned over the course of her time at the Torpedo Factory.
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It will soon be 47 years since humans first set foot on the moon. To commemorate, realist artists James Dean and Kara Hammond bring together their space related works to celebrate the early days of space travel and exploration, in a small, targeted retrospective.
Danielle Smith’s work is fueled by her personal experiences as an African-American woman. Her figurative paintings tell stories surrounding pivotal life moments leading to identity fragmentation from childhood to adulthood. Check out her work and meet the artist during her Post-Graduate Studio residency from July 2 - October 1.
Throughout the summer, see artist demonstrations every Saturday at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
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