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Ephemera
The newest exhibition in Target Gallery, the contemporary exhibition space for the Torpedo Factory Art Center, presents work that is fleeting and impermanent. Ephemera features the work of 22 national and international artists who contemplate themes of nature, time, memory, and brevity.
Post-Graduate Resident Samantha Sethi
Meet artist Samantha Sethi (American University MFA '16), our spring resident in the Post-Graduate Studio (Studio 12) from April 2 - July 1.
Friends Mentorship Program
Visit the New Project Studio from April 17-May 1 for a special two-week exhibition of works created by high school art students during their mentorship with professional artists from the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Ice Carving in April with Tatyana Schremko
Ice Carving in April with Tatyana Schremko
Join us for a Sunday afternoon ice carving demonstration and talk with Torpedo Factory sculptor Tatyana Schremko (Studio 32).
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Fundred Dollar Bill Project
So far nearly half a million people have created and shared their unique Fundred Dollar Bills. Visit the New Project Studio (Studio 8) to create your own and display it on the wall with other Fundreds from the community.
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Lesa Cook: Gods, Heroes, and Fools
Cook explores include man’s impact on the environment and his inseparable relationship with nature.
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Second Thursday Art Night
Second Thursday Art Night
In May, we celebrate the theme “Everyone Has a Story”. Meet George Washington University's Art Therapy 2017 graduating class and take part in a creative storytelling workshop. Explore the Fundred Dollar Bill Project as they bring their ongoing project to the New Project Studio. Meet your local Alexandria Library and hear about their Alexandra Reads project. Welcome Story District, the critically-acclaimed DC storytelling program, to Northern Virginia in anticipation of their first-ever Virginia event here at the Torpedo Factory on June 23. Visit our friends in the Alexandria Archaeology Museum all night as they share stories about artifacts from Alexandria's past. As always, EatsPlace has the beer and victuals.
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The 3D Art of NASA
The 3D Art of NASA
The Washington DC Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH and the Torpedo Factory Art Center present Joey Ponthieux, EMMY award winning professional 3D animator and concept visualization artist at NASA.
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Veterans Comedy Show with Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP)
Veterans Comedy Show with Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP)
The Torpedo Factory Art Center welcomes back Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) to host a special comedy show featuring veterans, service members, and military family members from the DC Metro Area.
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ASO Sympatico: Music for a Saturday Afternoon
ASO Sympatico: Music for a Saturday Afternoon
The Torpedo Factory Art Center welcomes back ASO Sympatico for a special Saturday afternoon of music. ASO Sympatico seeks to create safe spaces within which students can take risks and make strong choices, promote student ownership of their role in an interdependent ensemble.
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Mel Chin: Fundred Dollar Bill Project
Mel Chin: Fundred Dollar Bill Project
The Torpedo Factory Art Center's New Project Studio (Studio #8) will be hosting the Fundred Dollar Bill Project in May and June. Join us for a talk with creator Mel Chin about how Hurricane Katrina inspired this project and how it has evolved since 2006.
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Art on the Vine: Art Auction & Wine Tasting Party
A 10-day online art auction that culminates in a festive, global wine tasting party.
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Meet the Artist: Samantha Sethi
As Samantha Sethi begins her final month at the Torpedo Factory, we encourage you to stop by her studio on the first floor and meet the artist in person.