An Evening with Daniel Taye – Koyeta ke Ethiopianin Seali Daniel Taye gar

Torpedo Factory Art Center

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.

Anne Smith: Post-Graduate Resident Talk

Studio 12 - MFA Post-Grad Residents 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA

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.

Generations: Space History in Art

Studio 306

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.

Post-Graduate Resident Danielle Smith

Studio 12 - MFA Post-Grad Residents 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA

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.

Recurring

Artist Demonstrations

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Throughout the summer, see artist demonstrations every Saturday at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.

Not a Box

Studio 21 - The Art League Gallery

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Heated Up

Studio 28 - Enamelists Gallery

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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
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