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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
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SUMMARY:Is it Metal?
DESCRIPTION:Using metal and metallics in fiber art
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/is-it-metal/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
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SUMMARY:Multiple Exposures Gallery New Solo Exhibition JUST PASSING THROUGH\, Fred Zafran Photographer
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Exposures Gallery is pleased to present a new solo exhibition of photography\, JUST PASSING THROUGH\, by MEG member artist Fred Zafran.  Please visit us at our new location\, Studio 7\, on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/multiple-exposures-gallery-new-solo-exhibition-just-passing-through-fred-zafran-photographer/
LOCATION:Multiple Exposures Gallery – Studio 7
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
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SUMMARY:40x40 on view at the Target Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The immersive exhibition\, 40 x 40\, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA). A unique repository in the world\, the IAWA’s mission is to preserve women’s records and foster research to repair the historical narrative of architecture. The exhibition’s reflective atmosphere aims to raise the awareness of the mission of the IAWA and encourage the public to contribute to it. \n\n\n\n\n\n40 x 40 participated in the exhibition TIME SPACE EXISTENCE hosted by the European Cultural Center in Venice\, Italy\, throughout the duration of the 2025 Venice Biennale\, May 10 – November 23\, 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more about the exhibit please visit: https://iawacenter.aad.vt.edu/events/40×40-venice.html\nAnd follow it on IG:  iawa_vt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by the City of Alexandria’s Recreation\, Parks\, and Cultural Activities and Virginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity\, Arts\, and Technology.\n 
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/40x40-on-view-at-the-target-gallery/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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SUMMARY:Held by the Sun
DESCRIPTION:“Held by the Sun” captures early summer warmth through sun-washed hues and balanced radiance. Visit the Enamelists Gallery\, Studio 28 in the Torpedo Factory\, Old Town Alexandria\, and bask in the steady light of the season.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/held-by-the-sun/
LOCATION:Studio 28 – Enamelists Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T180000
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SUMMARY:The Color of Fire
DESCRIPTION:Summer begins with heat\, energy\, and transformation. “The Color of Fire” focuses on the diverse firing techniques that define ceramic expression — from the smoky unpredictability of raku to the atmospheric subtleties of reduction and the clean precision of oxidation. Each firing reveals something unique about the clay’s character and the artist’s intention. The exhibition celebrates this collaboration with flame\, where color\, texture\, and surface emerge from controlled chaos. Glazes flash copper\, crackle in silver\, deepen into iron reds or celadon greens. The results are never entirely predictable and that is their beauty. “The Color of Fire” honors both mastery and mystery\, reminding us that in ceramics\, fire is the final artist. With the Kiln Club.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/the-color-of-fire/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
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SUMMARY:Portable and Pint-Sized
DESCRIPTION:Traditional woodfired\, hand-sculpted face jug by Brian Grow of Alexandria\, Va. \nCrystal clear original spring landscape oil painting embellished suspended art by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \nArtists explore undersized artmaking\, presenting small pieces with big personality. \nArt at your fingertips materialize in masterpieces of pottery\, sculpture\, botanical prints\, paintings and kiln formed glass. \nThese treasures want to travel\, offering a slice of Zen to life. Be inspired\, trigger a memory\, or conjure a sense of peace with palm-sized perfection. Potters offer handmade drink ware from miniatures to espresso and demitasse cups to lowball tumblers\, graduating to man mugs. Wearable art ranges from stately statement medallions in glass to demure handpainted porcelain vignette jewelry. \nHandpainted mini pitcher with sculpted rabbit detail by Tracue Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va.. \nAdd original flair to grace a desktop\, populate a cubicle and create a corner sanctuary. Sculpted torsos add classical elegance\, wall tiles offer accents with earth tones. \nEvery piece is travel-sized yet gallery-worthy and gift-ready\, making it a surefire keepsake. Graduates need encouragement that fits in a carry-on. Highly transportable mugs\, mini vases\, prints and demure paintings can attend a graduation celebration or a bridal or baby shower. \nFather’s Day demands thoughtful gifts without demanding trunk space. A hand sculpted woodfire face jug adds folk art expression and elevates a man-cave to an upscale mantuary. Tokens like freeform artisan glass rainbow drops and hearts embody the lively spirit of Pride while tea light holders offers warmth to early summer events. \nSummer travel begs for artistic reminders of home scaled for real life. Downsizing doesn’t mean downgrading when every handcrafted piece is a hand-selected\, functional original. Beach houses showcase simplistic beauty that edge toward elemental. Casual-sized\, highly crafted expressions are built for living large by thinking small. \nHandmade miniature\, shot and espresso cups by Scott Kaye 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 June 10  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Late Night event. The gallery’s “Portable and Pint-Sized” show runs June 1 through 30\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/portable-and-pint-sized/
LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Fire On Studio 22 show,Late Shift
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000
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SUMMARY:2nd Friday: PRIDE
DESCRIPTION: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  \nSafe Space NOVA | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm   \nStop by Safe Space NOVA’s table to learn more about their upcoming programming\, including the 2026 Pride Prom hosted at Torpedo Factory Art Center.  \n  \nMusic by Dumi Right and DJ RBI | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm  \n  \nCollaborative Comic Demo | 7-8 pm in the Grand Hall | 8-9 pm in Studio 331  \nTFAC artist Sierra Barnes will lead participants in a collaborative comic panel with characters of their imagination in this interactive demonstration. Participants will guide the direction of the creation while learning about the process of making a comic page.   \n  \nMake Your Own Pride Cards and Painted Rocks | Grand Hall | 7-9:30 pm   \nJoin TFAC artist Jennifer Brewerstone in creating watercolored greeting cards and painting small trinket rocks in celebration of Pride.   \n  \n3D Printer Pride Demo | Grand Hall | 7-9:30 pm  \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  \nBandana Decorating | Grand Hall | 7-10 pm  \nUsing fabric markers\, decorate and take home a TFAC bandana!  \n 
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/2nd-friday-pride/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
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SUMMARY:Artist’s Inspiration: Antoni Gaudi
DESCRIPTION:Catalan architect and designer. Sagrada Familia\, Parc Geuell and Casa Batllo in Barcelona\, Spain. Organic forms\, curved lines.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/artists-inspiration-antoni-gaudi/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T180000
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SUMMARY:Red\, White\, and Blue
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate summer and Independence Day with handmade works inspired by the colors of the season. The Ceramic Guild artists reimagine the red\, white\, and blue palette through playful interpretations — from patriotic tones and symbolic glazes to inventive sculptural expressions. Whether bold or subtle\, each piece captures a spirit of freedom\, individuality\, and artistic pride. This collection of functional and decorative ceramics invites you to bring a touch of creative celebration to your table\, home\, or garden. With the Ceramics Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/red-white-and-blue-2/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
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SUMMARY:Multiple Exposures Gallery "America 250" Photography Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Exposures Gallery is pleased to share a new group exhibition AMERICA 250 by MEG member artists\, juried by Andy Holtin.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/multiple-exposures-gallery-america-250-photography-exhibition/
LOCATION:Multiple Exposures Gallery – Studio 7
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