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Deborah Conn’s “A Sense of Herself”
Watercolorist Deborah Conn celebrates inner resilience and strength through luminous, large-scale portraits of women in her exhibit, “A Sense of Herself.”
9 events,
Pride 2018 Art Studio Displays
At any time during the month of June, stop by the Information Desk on the first floor or any participating studios to pick up your FREE map of Pride 2018 Art Studio Displays. Participating studio artists, galleries, and project spaces will display Pride-related artwork for to celebrate the achievements the Pride movement has achieved over the years, as well as the 30th anniversary of the City of Alexandria's first Pride Month back in 1988.
9 events,
9 events,
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“Celebration” Pride 2018 Photo Exhibition and Reception
In honor of National LGBTQ Pride Month and the 30th anniversary of the City of Alexandria's first Pride Month back in 1988, the Torpedo Factory Art Center celebrates the history of the LGBTQ movement with "Celebration," a photo exhibition of Pride celebrations and marches throughout the years, including rare images from the first New York City Pride March in 1970. Featuring the works of Lester Blum and Peter J. Robinson, Jr.
10 events,
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Michael McSorley: “Collections of Perceptions”
A pocket watch, a palette knife, a matchbox; oil painter Michael McSorley brings together the unexpected, the ordinary, and the unassuming through carefully constructed three-dimensional assemblages in “Collections of Perceptions” on view at The Art League gallery, June 6—July 1, 2018.
12 events,
ALX Pride Mix and Mingle with NOVA Pride
ALX Pride Mix and Mingle with NOVA Pride
The Torpedo Factory Art Center stays open late until 9pm to host a special mingle in honor of the start of Capital Pride in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area and the 30th anniversary of the City of Alexandria's support of Pride Month. Stop by for music in the Grand Hall, drinks and snacks, and open artist studios and projects, including a Pride Selfie Station. Proceeds go to benefit NOVA Pride, Northern Virginia's fastest growing LGBTQ+ organization, with a mission to educate, advocate, and celebrate in service to the LGBTQ+ Community in the area.
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Art on the Vine Art Auction & Wine Tasting Party
Art on the Vine Art Auction & Wine Tasting Party
Art on the Vine – part global wine tour, part fine art tour – features a 7-day online auction of artwork by our esteemed faculty of artists. Join us for the kick-off wine-tasting party and the “Artwork Unveiling & First Bid" on Friday, June 8 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm.
12 events,
In Cultural Conversation: Presented by Duende District & PEN/Faulkner
In Cultural Conversation: Presented by Duende District & PEN/Faulkner
Join a powerful reading & discussion with Rosalie Morales Kearns, Shade Mountain Press founder and author of Kingdom of Women, and Kirsten Imani Kasai, author of The House of Erzulie. They will be in conversation with Duende District owner, Angela Maria Spring.
11 events,
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Torpedo Talks: Comic Book Films
Torpedo Talks: Comic Book Films
Christopher Irving, comic book and popular-culture historian for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, reveals the origins of comic books and how they have translated into film and TV over the decades. It showcases everything from the 1940s movie serials to the current blockbuster movies out today and how both media have helped change one another. Featured are the classic Adventures of Superman TV show, Batman with Adam West from the 1960s, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the current DC Comics shows on network television.
11 events,
The Late Shift: Art Rock City
The Late Shift: Art Rock City
In June, welcome Jurors Jarvis DuBois, Independent Curator and Carolina Mayorga, D.C.-based Artist; for a talk about Caroline Hatfield, the solo artist selected for Target Gallery’s competitive 2018 Open Call for Solo Exhibition. Join Alexis Gomez for a talk looking back on his three months in the Post-Grad Residency studio. Join the American Geosciences Institute for "Rock" related artist demonstrations. Celebrate Pride Month with NOVA Pride and Safe Space NOVA.
The Late Shift is a free monthly after-hours series featuring exhibition receptions, music, live performances, artist talks, and more. Select Fridays, 7 – 11 pm.
10 events,
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10 events,
11 events,
Joey Ponthieux: CGI, NASA, and the art of Visual Communication
Joey Ponthieux: CGI, NASA, and the art of Visual Communication
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 contract artist for NASA.
12 events,
Capital Area Photographers presents “Money Isn’t a Dirty Word” with Susan Stripling
Capital Area Photographers presents “Money Isn’t a Dirty Word” with Susan Stripling
So many creatives shy away from the topic of money : how to make it, what to do with it once you’ve made it, and what to do if you’re NOT making it. Susan Stripling will take you through everything you need to know about the hush-hush topic of MONEY.
11 events,
MONSOON MANSION: A Conversation On Filipino Literature, Food & Culture
MONSOON MANSION: A Conversation On Filipino Literature, Food & Culture
As part of their residency in the New Project Studio, the pop-up bookstore Duende District will host a special conversation on Saturday, June 30, at 3:30 p.m.