Second Thursday Art Night: Sharpen your pencils

A blank notebook is full of creative potential waiting to be explored. Whether you’re in school or just love all of the back-to-school stationary, the September Second Thursday Art Night is for you.

Second Thursday Art Night

October's Second Thursday Art Night at the Torpedo Factory Art Center will feature the fantastic and the macabre.

Second Thursday Art Night

Gallery openings, poetry reading, new archaeology discoveries, and a thankful tree during this month's Second Thursday Art Night.

Second Thursday Art Night: Chocolate, Art & Dance

Torpedo Factory Art Center

December's Art Night will be full of art, chocolate, and dance. Snack on chocolaty treats, see Jane Franklin Dance, and shop for handmade gifts of art.

Second Thursday Art Night

Emma Green, made famous by PBS's Mercy Street series, was a real woman who lived in Alexandria. Learn more about her, build your wishlist for Patron's Show, add to our community collage, and more.

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.

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 Center

The 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.

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