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2022 Fall Salon

Exhibition Preview: Friday, November 11 6-8PM
Exhibition Dates: November 12 – December 11, 2022
Exhibition Reception: Sunday, November 13, 2-4PM
Jurors: Hannah Barco, Associate Curator and Festival Director at Tephra ICA, Helen Criales, DC-based artist and curator, and Twig Murray, Gallery Director of Athenaeum Gallery

 

View Exhibition & Purchase Online

The Torpedo Factory Art Center welcomes back Target Gallery’s fall art sale this year to support affordable art buying for art lovers and collectors. For this special exhibition, we will have up to 79 original artworks for sale in Target Gallery, the contemporary exhibition space of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, by artists local to the greater DC metropolitan region. Each piece will be priced no more than $500.

There is no theme to this exhibition, instead the Torpedo Factory Art Center asked 3 guest jurors to curate the selection based aesthetic quality. The goal for this exhibition is to encourage art buyers to support local art. 70% of sales proceeds go directly to the artists while the rest will go to support exhibitions and programs at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Artwork will be displayed salon style in the gallery, to give the feeling of an art fair and allow for more work to be displayed in the space.

The Torpedo Factory Art Center welcomes back Target Gallery’s fall art sale this year to support affordable art buying for art lovers and collectors. For this special exhibition, we will have up to 79 original artworks for sale in Target Gallery, the contemporary exhibition space of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, by artists local to the greater DC metropolitan region. Each piece will be priced no more than $500.

There is no theme to this exhibition, instead the Torpedo Factory Art Center asked 3 guest jurors to curate the selection based aesthetic quality. The goal for this exhibition is to encourage art buyers to support local art. 70% of sales proceeds go directly to the artists while the rest will go to support exhibitions and programs at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Artwork will be displayed salon style in the gallery, to give the feeling of an art fair and allow for more work to be displayed in the space.

Participating Artists Include:

John T Allen, Bridget Anthony-Hlioui, Lisa Bernstein, Kathriel Brister, Sue Canuteson, Roya Chadab, Chris Combs, Elena Dorman, Marc D’Shawn, Gregory Logan Dunn, Jaqui Falkenheim, Saad Fansa, Lynn Fellman, Kelly Fisne, Rachel Garcia-Palmer, Jayne Gaskin, Shelia Gotti, Madeleine Greenwald, David-Allen Harris, Brie Hayden, Daniel Horowitz, Sabiha Iqbal, Selena Jackson, Teresa Jarzynski, Taléya “JET” Johnson, Miriam Julianna, Erik Kamenski, Kimberly Keller, Dylan Krinberg, Faith Ku, Liz LaGarde, Anthony Le, Susannah Lynch, Matthew Malone, Sandi Martina, Sarah Matthews, Kendrick Mernitz Smith, Kathryn Mohrman, Javaid Nayyar, Julia O’Bryan, Adam Odomore, L Palladino, Kit Paulsen, Chris Pavlik, Nathan Robbins, Doris Ross, Frank Roth, Cynthia Schoeppel, Robert Schultz, Rachel Crockett Smith, Marsha Staiger, Jan Stovall, Andrew Taylor, Sherry Trachtman, Beth Trainum, Suzanne Updike, Nino Utrugashvili, Samantha Van Heest, Charlie Visconage, Gale Wallar, Karen Waltermire, Lillis Werder, Jessie Whitten, and Carolyn Marshall Wright

View each piece in Target Gallery on view through December 11 and online via our online catalog!

View Exhibition & Purchase Online

 

 

About the Jurors

Hannah Barco is an artist, curator and educator serving as Associate Curator and Festival Director at Tephra ICA.  In February 2022 Barco relocated to Northern Virginia after leaving her position as the Director of Exhibitions and Associate Curator at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she had worked since 2014. In a variety of roles both inside and outside of institutions, she has leveraged her skills as an organizer, maker, administrator, and writer to manifest and present artists’ work since 2005.  Barco has curatorial expertise in performance art, socially engaged art practices, installation, and artist commissions. From 2014-2021 Barco curated and implemented public programs and exhibition engagement at the SAIC Sullivan Galleries and served as the key liaison for community partnerships. Key curatorial achievements include Talking to Action and Safehouse (2017), Envisioning Justice and IMPACT (2019), and The Future of our Plans (2020) in Chicago.

 

Helen Criales is an independent curator, art consultant, and artist based in Washington, D.C. As a curator, Helen is dedicated to supporting the local arts community and to advocating for and centering marginalized artists. She has curated numerous exhibitions of contemporary art and private art collections throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. As an art consultant with Latela Curatorial she also has advised renowned real estate developers on conscious community placemaking in an ever-gentrifying DC. Helen also co-led Latela Curatorial’s annual fall “See Support Collect” campaign to boost collectorship of women and nonbinary artists’ work for three years. As an artist and photographer, she focuses on gender identity via performance and self-portraiture, and has shown in several museum and gallery exhibitions. Most recently, her work was accepted for VAMOCA’s Amplify show in 2021 alongside artists she nominated as curator.

Twig Murray currently serves as the president of the board of the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association and has been Gallery Director (pro bono) curating exhibitions in the Athenaeum Gallery since 2011. She has acted as a juror for The Torpedo Factory Art Association and The Joan Hisoka Healing Arts Gallery’s Alchemical Vessels exhibit. After 15 years in corporate marketing and advertising she started Twig Murray Creative, a graphic design firm which she recently closed. As a member of the Smithsonian Women’s Committee she created and led CraftOptimism an online marketplace of climate-conscious fine craft to benefit the research and education programs of the Smithsonian Institution. Twig lives in Old Town, Alexandria with her husband Harry Mahon.

Art Fest

12PM – 4PM

Free to enter. Shop for affordable art deals on all three floors of the Art Center while enjoying art demos and drinks. Enjoy discounts on selected affordable art (varies on each day). Plus, artist talks and live performances.

New Works on Paper by Mariella Bilitsa, A Galactic Panther Exhibition at Torpedo Factory Art Center free reception, Sunday, 12-2 PM in Site Two Community Gallery. Learn more here.

2022 Fall Salon exhibition free reception, Sunday, 2-4 PM.  An exhibit of up 79 original artworks for sale in Target Gallery. Each piece will be priced no more than $500. Learn more about the Fall Salon here.

 

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When you buy an Art Fest ticket, you get two drink tickets to enjoy at any point over the two days, plus access to several discounts throughout the Art Center.

 

Art Discount Participants (Available to Ticket holders Only)

 

    • 5 Kurt Anderson 10% off 10×10 works
    • 8 Tara Barr 20% off original paintings
    • 18 Hyun Jung Kim 10% off jewelry
    • 22 Tracie Griffith Tso $50 all Tracie Griffith Tso limited-edition matted/unframed prints
    • 22 Sandi Martina 10% off glass work
    • 22 Elke Seefeldt 10% off ceramics and work
    • 22 Bikki Stricker 10% off ceramics and work
    • 22 Brian Grow 10% off ceramics and work
    • 23 Dejan Jovanovic 10% off
    • 31 Michelle Hoben 15-20% off
    • 203 Yoshiko Ratliff 10%off select works
    • 223 Marcos Teixeira 10%off all works
    • 223 Natalie Abrams 10%off all works
    • 224 Rosemary Covey 10% off christmas cards and small prints
    • 225 Judy Heiser 25% off select works
    • 229 Saya Behnam 10% off
    • 320 Jenny Nordstrom 15%off select works
    • 322 Dhamin Jassim 10-30% off select works
    • 322 Donna Lomangino 10-30% off select works
    • 329 Karen Tyler 10% off
    • 331 Ahmed Ansari 10% off orginal paintings
    • 335 Alison Sigethy 20% off paintings digital and lenticular
    • 329 Berit Estabrook 25-40% off
    • 344 Guido Zanni 20% off unframed paintings

 

Demonstrations and Receptions throughout the Art Center (Free to all Attendees)

Saturday, November 12

  • Enamelists Gallery (Studio 28) 12pm
  • Berit Estabrook (Studio 341) Reception 12-4pm
  • Calina Franziosa & Christine Manwiller (Studio 334) Reception 12-4pm
  • Kurt Anderson (Studio 5) 1pm
  • Alison Sigethy (Studio 335) 2pm
  • Claire Meyer (Studio 14) 3pm

 

Sunday, November 13

  • Saya Behnam (Studio 229) 12pm
  • Galactic Panther (Site 2) Reception 12-2pm
  • Gale Wallar (Studio 225) 12:30pm
  • Donna Downing (Studio 19) 1pm
  • Lisa Schumaier (Studio 16) 2pm
  • Target Gallery (Studio 2) Reception 2-3pm
  • Alison Sigethy (Studio 335) Reception 2-4pm
  • Beverly Ryan (Studio 333) Reception 2:30-4pm
  • Guido Zanni (Studio 334) 3pm
  • Fall Salon Talk (Studio 325) 3pm

Special thanks to The Factory Society

The Factory Society began as a young patrons committee of the Torpedo Factory and was launched as a separate and distinct nonprofit in 2017. Since then we have expanded our mission to include collectors of all ages.

 

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Professional Development Series: NYFA Resources & Services Talk

Artists all disciplines are invited to join us for this free NYFA Resources and Services event via zoom. 

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), in partnership with Torpedo Factory Art Center, will present a free public program. This NYFA Resources and Services event will kickstart the upcoming professional development programming series co-presented by the two organizations November – December 2022.

In this session NYFA staff–including representatives from the NYFA Learning and Fiscal Sponsorship teams–will present an overview of our free and low-cost national programs and services. Whether you’re trying to raise money to finish a particular project, seeking feedback on your work, looking for an artistic residency, or trying to find a job, NYFA has resources that you can use to help you sustain and grow your artistic practice. There will be an opportunity for participants to ask NYFA staff questions about all of these topics directly. Registration required, space is limited.

Click here to Register for the Wednesday, November 9 program. 

In addition, information will be provided on upcoming Instagram and Facebook Live series on the topics pictured below taking place on November 15, November 29, and December 12–each at 12pm.

The series includes:

All Professional Development Opportunities

This opportunity is presented in partnership between Torpedo Factory Art Center and New York Foundation for the Arts.

 


New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is a 501(c)(3) service organization that provides artists, emerging arts organizations, arts administrators, and students with critical support, professional development tools, and resources for defining and achieving career success. NYFA was established in 1971 to serve individual artists throughout New York State. Since then, they have extended their programs and services throughout the United States and internationally and expanded our scope to serve additional members of the arts community.

On The Road: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center

Torpedo Factory Art Center On The Road, now on view at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center newly refreshed lobby, located at 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311.  A public reception will take place on November 15, 2022, 5 – 7 pm.

Torpedo Factory Art Center is proud partner with The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center to bring art from the Art Center’s renowned artists to Alexandria’s west end. The exhibition is a collection of 15 artworks by 14 of the Art Center’s Resident Artists and Artists Pro Tem, all selected through a detailed, competitive, jury process.

Artists include:

  • Sierra Barnes (Artist Pro Tem)
  • Tara Barr (Studio 8)
  • Saya Behnam (Studio 229)
  • Rashad Ali Muhammad (Studio 222)
  • Charlene Nield (Studio 316)
  • Jenny Nordstrom (Studio 320)
  • Jacelyn Orellana (Artist Pro Tem)
  • Yoshiko Ratliff (Studio 203)
  • Alanna Rivera (Artist Pro Tem)
  • Beverly Ryan (Studio 333)
  • Alison Sigethy (Studio 335)
  • Mike Stevens (Artist Pro Tem)
  • Jessica Valoris (Artist Pro Tem)
  • Sally Veach (Studio 342)

All art is two dimensional, and includes wood, oil and acrylic paint, natural pigments, found objects, collage, and photography. Tara Barr, and Sierra Barnes’s work includes fun and whimsical depictions and styles of carousel horses. Charlene Nield and Jacelyn Orellana both explore figurative painting, abstracted through process. Photographers Jenny Nordstrom and Mike Stevens find narrative and composition through the lens of their cameras, while artists such as Beverly Ryan, Alison Sigethy, and Sally Veach use varied process to develop abstract forms rotating between flat plain and dimensional space.

“Our partnership with the Torpedo Factory Art Center is incredibly special, as celebrating Alexandria’s local culture is placed at the forefront of what Hilton Alexandria Mark Center represents. Along with guests being able to enjoy products and treats sourced from local businesses, which we just debuted at our new Marketplace, they can now experience the talents of Alexandria’s best artists,” said Greg Langweg, General Manager of Hilton Alexandria Mark Center.

“We were grateful for the invitation from Hilton Alexandria Mark Center to bring art to the west end of Alexandria. This partnership helps grow new audiences and helps expand our mission of igniting the creative spirit in all Alexandria.” Brett John Johnson, Director, Torpedo Factory Art Center.

More exhibitions to follow!

 

Artwork includes a selection of the following:

Tara Barr, Carousel Horses, Oil on Canvas, 2022

 

Jacelyn Orellana, Sanctuary, Acrylic on Canvas, 2022

 

Mike Stevens, Where Water Once Was, Photographic Print on Metal, 2021

Charlene Nield, I Am Enough, Acrylic on wood panel, 2022

 

Rashad Ali Muhammad, Floating in Stillness, Faux flower petal collage, 2021

 

Beverly Ryan, Circuitous Route, Oil on Canvas, 2020

Post-Grad Artist Talk: Daniel Varillas

Live Artist Talk: facebook.com/torpedofactory

Join us on Friday, December 17  at 7pm on Facebook for a live artist talk with 2021 Post-Grad Resident, Daniel “Danny” Varillas , as his three-month post-grad residency comes to a close. Varillas talks with moderator Leslie Mounaime, curator of exhibitions, about his experiences during his time in the Post-Grad Studio #319.

Hear him speak about how his residency inspired his work and process. With a BFA in Graphic Design from MICA, hear about his recent explorations have gone into new mediums such as fiber and weaving on a loom as well as his interest in identity and family history.

Danny will be working in Studio #319 for the rest of the year.

In My Head, In My Body

Virtual Reception:
Friday, November 13, 2020 | 7 p.m.
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In My Head, In My Body Catalog

In this all-media group exhibition, the artwork delves into the human psyche to explore themes surrounding mental health and its relationship to your physical health. This exhibition will challenge common misconceptions about the topic as well as allow space for the selected artists to express their experiences, struggles, and triumphs through their work.

Featured artists: 

Brandin Baron, San Francisco
Clara Bolle, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Jeffery Byrd, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Anna Cyan, Ontario, Canada*
Timothy DeVenney, Washington
Jeremy Diamond, Athens, Ga.
Stephanie Dyke, Reisertown, Md.
Kathleen Greco, Southhampton, Pa.
Megan Hildebrandt, Austin, Texas
Rebecca Hofmann, Annapolis, Md.
Lauren Levato Coyne, Ferndale, Mich.
Tanner Mothershead, Smithville, Mo.
Mary Murphy, Philadelphia, Pa.
Karen Olson, Hope, Maine
Alice Q, Springfield, Va.
Rania Razek, McLean, Va.
Sydney Paige Richardson, Round Rock, Texas
Lauren Schiller, Middletown, N.J.
Francesca Schwartz, New York
Alexandra Sherman, Bethesda, Md.
Crystal Sim, Kallang, Singapore
Shannon Soldner, Columbia, Mo.

*Artwork on view online only. Digital Catalog available Saturday, November 14.

About the Juror

Shanti Norris is chief curator for the Integrated Arts and Healing program at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fairfax, Va.  The project includes a permanent art collection of over 500 works of art, an onsite permanent art gallery and an artist-in-residence program with 16 artists working with patients on a daily basis. Shanti is Co-Founder and Executive Director emeritus of Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, where she founded the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery, one of the first of its kind in the country.  She initiated Smith Center’s hospital Artist-in-Residence programs at area hospitals and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Shanti is a former board member of the Society for the Arts in Healthcare and Chaired their Annual Conference in 2004. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the Alliance for Arts and Health. She is a frequent speaker on the healing power of the arts nationally and internationally, including lectures at NYU and the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.

Shanti has an extensive background in complementary medicine and mind-body approaches to healing. She has taught meditation, yoga philosophy and stress reduction for over 35 years and underwent a formal ten-year mentorship with a renowned yoga master.  For over 20 years, she has guided creativity sessions for adults with cancer.

Shanti is an alumnus of NYU and The Cooper Union in New York City.  She authored a chapter on providing arts for adults with cancer in the 2016 Managing Arts Programs in Healthcare published by Routledge.  She is a member of ArtTable, the mother of three adult children, and is a painter, sculptor and curator.

Image Credit: Jeremy Diamond, Graellsia, 2019. Photography, nylon, silver, paint.

Mythos

Virtual Reception:
Friday, October 9, 2020 | 7 pm
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This all- visual media group exhibition presents work by artists who illustrate contemporary interpretations of mythology, folklore, and legends. This exhibition takes the symbolism and allegory of mythology and recontextualizes them in terms of current perspectives. The juror for this exhibition was Dr. Michele Greet.

Featured artists: 

Florence Alfano McEwin, Green River, WY
Petra Barth, Castleton, VA
Ken Beerbohm, Columbia, MD
Saya Behnam, Leesburg, VA
K. Johnson Bowles, Raleigh, NC
Nico Gozal, Suitland, MD
Alice Kresse, Bethesda, MD
Kristi Kuder, Battle Lake, MN
Rosemary Luckett, Wilmington, DE
Virginia Maksymowicz, Philadelphia, PA
Cindy Packard Richmond, Annandale, VA
M.A. Papanek-Miller, Chicago, IL
Katherine Pedrick, Washington, DC
Kenneth Reed, Falls Church, VA
Alessandra Ricci, Reston, VA
Annie Rochelle, Knoxville, TN
Jon-Joseph Russo, Washington, DC
Michelle Simoneau, Reston, VA
Judy Tallwing-McCarthy, Baltimore, MD
Judith Thompson, Purcellville, VA

Available for Virtual Viewing:

Mythos Exhibition Catalog

 

About the Juror
Dr. Michele Greet is Professor of modern Latin American art at George Mason University and Director of the Art History program. She is also president of the Association for Latin American Art. She is the author of Transatlantic Encounters: Latin American Artists in Paris between the Wars, 1918-1939 (Yale University Press: 2018) and Beyond National Identity: Pictorial Indigenism as a Modernist Strategy in Andean Art, 1920-1960 (Penn State University Press: 2009). She is co-editor, with Gina McDaniel Tarver, of the anthology Art Museums of Latin America: Structuring Representation (Routledge: 2018). She has lectured widely on modern Latin American art and published articles in national and international journals including Papers of Surrealism, Journal for Surrealism and the Americas, Artelogie, and Journal of Curatorial Studies. She has also written exhibition catalogue essays for MoMA (New York), Museu de Arte de São Paulo, El Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes (Mexico City), Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and El Museo del Barrio.

 

Image Credit: Virginia Maksymowicz, Panis Angelicus, 2012. Fiberglass resin, hydrostone.