Second Thursday Art Night – Pets!

Enjoy an special after-hours event at the Torpedo Factory Art Center every month. Browse open studios and galleries, interact with artists, and enjoy special programming. Stop by on your way to dinner and make an evening of it. In May, join us to celebrate Pets!

Second Thursday Art Night: The Art of the Book

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Bookmaking, a poetry reading, and more to celebrate The Art of the Book. Browse open studios and galleries, interact with artists, and enjoy special programming.

Second Thursday Art Night

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Enjoy an special after-hours event at the Torpedo Factory Art Center every month. Browse open studios and galleries, interact with artists, grab a bronut, and enjoy special programming.

Second Thursday Art Night

Torpedo Factory Art Center

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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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: [email protected]
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Open Daily

Visit Daily10 a.m. - 6 p.m.*

Masks are optional for visitors, artists, and staff, though may be required in some studios and galleries. Check Today’s Hours for expanded information.

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is closed for New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

* Periodic 5 p.m. closure for private events. See dates on Today’s Hours.

Studio and Gallery Hours

Artists maintain their own studio hours. It's best to confirm availability before your visit.

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