ReelAbilities Short Film Festival

Studio 8 - New Project Studio

Films, art, and discussion that celebrate different abilities. The Torpedo Factory Art Center welcomes the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia to the New Project Studio in September as part of the 5th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: Northern Virginia.

A Dream Within a Dream: Madness

Sites 2 & 3

The Torpedo Factory Artists' Association commissioned Through the 4th Wall for a site-specific, interactive theatrical production. The stage is set for the theatrical production of A Dream Within a Dream in Sites 2 & 3.

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.

Recurring

Workshop: StorySpaces and Visual BioScapes

Post-Graduate resident, Danielle Smith, conducts a series of free writing and painting workshops designed for young girls aged 8-16. The goal is to provide a space for girls to discuss aspects of society that affects their lives directly while channeling their emotions--both positive and negative--into artistic processes.

Film Screening: Imber’s Left Hand

Torpedo Factory Art Center

This documentary traces the life and work of charismatic painter Jon Imber. Despite his ALS, a degenerative condition, adversity only makes him more determined to paint. His undying passion for painting leads him to create more than 200 portraits in four months.

$8 – $12

21st Annual Art Safari

Torpedo Factory Art Center

An Alexandria tradition for more than two decades, Art Safari returns for a day of hands-on activities for kids and families.

2016 Post-Graduate Residency Exhibition

Studio 2 - Target Gallery

Target Gallery presents the 2016 Torpedo Factory Post-Graduate Residents! This group of artists have spent three months each developing new work in Studio 12. This exhibition is a sampling of their best work created during their time here.

Art on Tap

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Art. Beer. Food.

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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
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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.

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