Second Thursday Art Night
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Second Thursday Art Night
The Torpedo Factory Art Center celebrates the legacy of women in the arts during Women’s History Month. Of the 132 resident artists in the Torpedo Factory, more than 100 of them are women. The night also features a host of new exhibitions, live music, button making, and a peek into the life of an Alexandria socialite who became a Confederate spy.
Capital Area Photographers presents Off-Camera Lighting with Procopio Photography
Capital Area Photographers welcome husband and wife guest speakers Cicely Procopio and Jason Miller of Procopio Photography. This event is free and open to the public.
Tom Teasley: Drumming Through the Neighborhoods
Torpedo Factory Art CenterPraised as a “multi-instrumental genius" by the Washington Post, critically-acclaimed musician Tom Teasley brings his unique blend of ancient instruments and digital technology for a one-night engagement. Part of the Torpedo Factory Art Center's Community Partnership program.
Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH: An evening with Paras Kaul and the Boolean Girl Project
The Washington DC chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH is honored to present an evening with Paras Kaul and the Boolean Girl Project - a project designed to give young girls the opportunity to learn basic programming skills and empower them to pursue technology careers.
Art + Architecture Panel Discussion
Torpedo Factory Art CenterFor Virginia Architecture Week, the Torpedo Factory Art Center will co-host a special reception and panel discussion with AIA Northern Virginia. The program focuses on the relationships between art and architecture.
Capital Area Photographers presents Impact with Ken Pak
Capital Area Photographers welcome Ken Pak to talk about how you can provide impact to your images by embracing and collaborating your personality, passion, subject, spontaneity, and essential photographic elements.
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!
ASO Sympatico
Torpedo Factory Art CenterThe Torpedo Factory Art Center welcomes ASO Sympatico for a special night of music. This performance group was developed as a partnership between the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and the Alexandria City Public Schools to provides high-quality music education for local elementary students who are underrepresented minorities or at-risk youth.
Second Thursday Art Night: Art Pride
Torpedo Factory Art CenterIn June, we partner with AGLA and Go Gay DC to celebrate Art Pride.