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Salon: An Artful Conversation

Judith HeartSong’s Salon: An Artful Conversation is a monthly meeting of artists, writers, and arts professionals who come together to bond, network, and get out of their heads for a little while. It is a conversation, a support group, sometimes a counseling session, always a networking extravaganza, an experimental lab for new ideas, and a place to learn and grow by leaps and bounds as an artist and professional.

Salon has been running successfully in Maryland for more than three years and is now a monthly Third Thursday event at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Bring a store-bought dish to pass or beverage to share, and come be a part of the conversation!

We feature amazing speakers from the metro area and beyond who come to share their wisdom and expertise. Speakers have included:

  • Lisa Gold, Washington Project for the Arts
  • Isabel Manalo, The Studio Visit
  • Carolyn Edlund, Artsy Shark blog and Arts Business Institute
  • Seth Apter, The Pulse of Mixed Media
  • Jodi Walsh, the 12 Step Program for Artists
  • Maire McArdle, Bethesda and Arlington Magazine

For more information about this month’s and future speakers, visit salonartfulconversation.com

Second Thursday Art Night

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 December, don’t miss the public reception for 5×5(x5) in the Target Gallery. Meet some of the local artists whose work is on view in the exhibition and hear juror Kayleigh Bryant-Greenwell’s presentation at 7 pm.

Also, 2nd Independence will be performing jazz standards, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Second Thursday Art Night

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!

6 pm: Join us for the public reception of Post-Photography: Beyond the Print in the Target Gallery.

7 pm: Meet juror Scott Hazard and hear his gallery talk about the work on view in Post Photography.

8 pm: Jane Franklin Dance will perform in the nooks and hidden corners of the three floors of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. For a donation, visitors can see an intimate dance performances, choreographed to respond and react to the art and architecture of the building. Proceeds from the evening benefit Jane Franklin Dance.

Sara Margrethe Oskal: The Whole Caboodle

Part of Hacking Objects of Desire in the Target Gallery.

Norwegian Sámi actress Sara Margrethe Oskal’s one-woman performance, The Whole Caboodle, uses storytelling and yoiks (indigenous chanting unique to the Sámi) to tell three traditional tales in a mix of Sámi and English. Oskal draws from her indigenous roots to create a dialogue with the audience through a lighthearted show that pokes fun at taboos.

The Sámi are the indigenous people of Scandinavia, who live in the Arctic area of Sápmi, which encompasses far northern regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.

Oskal, who holds a doctorate in performing arts, researched humorous traditional Sámi stories as part of her studies and create The Whole Caboodle. Her performance is divided into three sections: “The Maidie” is about a young girl, a runaway reindeer tries to escape the butcher’s knife in “Reindeer Snoop Deer,” and “Granny” features a spry 106-year-old lady.

The performance is about 70 minutes, with an intermission and is suitable for youths and adults.

This project is in partnership with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Washington.

About Sara Margrethe Oskal

Sara Margrethe Oskal was raised in a reindeer-herding family in Northern Norway. She is an actress and holds a doctorate in performing arts at Oslo National Academy of the Arts. She has performed in festivals in Europe, Russia, and Australia. Oskal has written scripts for TV and theater and has published poetry books. She is now working on her first short film, Aurora Keeps an Eye on You.

 

Second Thursday Art Night

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!

Second Thursday Art Night

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!

This month, the new 40th Anniversary book on the history of the Torpedo Factory Art Center is released. Purchase your copy and visit artists’ studios for them to sign it.

Second Thursday Art Night

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!

This month, don’t miss these special programs:

  • 6 – 8 pm: Public reception for Steven Walls: Transient States in the Target Gallery
  • 7 pm: Artist Talk with Steven Walls
  • 6 – 8 pm: Classical guitar with David Toves. Watch a video of a recent performance at the Torpedo Factory.

Lecture on US Copyright Law & Visual Artists Rights

ACM-SIGGRAPH logoDC SIGGRAPH is organizing a presentation from John Saint Amour, copyright information specialist at United States Copyright Office. He will be talking about the fundamentals of copyright law and how it relates to visual artists. This talk is intended for all Artists of all stripes, from 2D/3D animators, graphic designers to traditional artists interested in learning more about their rights under US law.

WHO IS ACM SIGGRAPH:
Since its beginning in 1974, as a small group of specialists in a previously unknown discipline, ACM SIGGRAPH has evolved to become an international community of researchers, artists, developers, filmmakers, scientists, and business professionals who share an interest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. Learn more about the DC chapter.

This program is presented as part of the TFAC’s Community Partnerships program.

RSVP online now. 

ArtsFEST – Year of Extraordinary Anniversaries

Extraordinary Alexandria Summer2014 marks the Year of Extraordinary Anniversaries in Alexandria, with a staggering number of sites and art organizations reaching major milestones. With special seasons, events and exhibits happening all year long, the celebration will culminate into an art festival at the Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair in collaboration with ArtsFEST.

At Market Square and in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, visitors will enjoy live performances by Alexandria organizations celebrating anniversaries like the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, plus dance performances, live music and theater from local groups. Also happening throughout the day, visitors can enjoy interactive art activities, food vendors and craft booths, all joining together to recognize the city’s artistic achievements.

Schedule for the Torpedo Factory Stage

2:00-2:45 pm Ambassador Theater, Scenes from Dyskolos, Interactive with Masks and Studio Class with Kids Greek Myths

3:30 -4:15 pm Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Chamber/Small Group

4:15-5:00 pm Nuclear Ice Aces, High School Youth Band, Del Ray Performing Arts Center

Learn more and see the full performance schedule.

Yelp Gets Lucky Party

Yelp Gets Lucky logoAre ya feelin’ lucky, punk?

On Friday the 13th, challenge the fates and get lucky with Yelp! It’s time for Northern Virginia’s FIRST-EVER Yelper Party — the biggest, baddest, boldest shindig that Yelp throws! This night of deliciousness and debauchery happens just once a year, so mark that calendar and start getting excited!

Enjoy vittles, sips, entertainment, and a whole lotta fun from tons of amazing local businesses! Pile on the luck! Wear your lucky color, rep your lucky number, get creative with it! The best part? This awesome affair is completely FREE to attend, but you have to RSVP.

Sorry kiddos, but this event is 21+.

HOW TO RSVP (deadline, Thursday, June 12):
1) Create/sign into your free Yelp account. (You must have your real name listed on your account)
2) Click the RSVP button via the Yelp listing.
3) Wait for your confirmation email from [email protected] with additional instructions and to ensure entry.
4) That’s it!

PLEASE NOTE: Any friends, family, or guests that you would like to bring must RSVP on their own Yelp account as well. Non-RSVP’d guests will not be admitted at the door.

NOSH:

+ To Your Taste Catering (yelp.com/biz/to-your-tas…)
+ Fish Market Restaurant (yelp.com/biz/fish-market…)
+ Landini Brothers (yelp.com/biz/landini-bro…)
+ TropQ Creamery (yelp.com/biz/tropq-cream…)
+ Blackfinn Ameripub (yelp.com/biz/blackfinn-a…)
+ Glory Days Grill (yelp.com/biz/glory-days-…)
+ FANFARE Eatery (yelp.com/biz/fanfare-eat…)
+ sweetgreen (yelp.com/biz/sweetgreen-…)
+ Krave Jerkey (kravejerky.com)
+ Coyote Grille (yelp.com/biz/coyote-gril…)

SIP:
+ Tito’s Handmade Vodka (titosvodka.com)
+ Bai (drinkbai.com)
+ Natrona Bottling Company (natronabottlingcompany.c…)
+ Capital Teas (yelp.com/biz/capital-tea…)
+ Bloomery Sweetshine (yelp.com/biz/bloomery-pl…)
+ Mad Fox Brewing Co (yelp.com/biz/mad-fox-bre…)
+ Sugar Rim Bar (sugarrimbar.com)

EXPERIENCE:
+ Yelp’s Get Lucky Lounge, Lighting, and DJ from Electric Entertainment (electricdj.com)
+ Slow Motion Video Booth from Ben Powell Photography (benpowellphotography.com)
+ Digital caricatures from Sketch Faces DC (sketchfacesdc.com)
+ Photobooth from Photo in a Box (photoinabox.com)
+ Event photography from David Dang (daviddangdesigns.com)

ENJOY:
+ Hairstyling & Eyebrow Threading from Salon Simis (yelp.com/biz/salon-simis…)
+ Chair Massages from VIP Mobile Day Spa (yelp.com/biz/vip-mobile-…)
+ Body diagnostics, fitness games, and shake samples from The Worx by Maia (theworxbymaia.com)
+ Activities and giveaways from Sassy Tall Girls (sassytallgirls.com)
+ Activity from Ten Thousand Villages (yelp.com/biz/ten-thousan…)
+ Interactive jewelry bar and color matching from Origami Owl (owlriffic.origamiowl.com)
+ The acoustic rock stylings of KWIII (facebook.com/KWIIIRocks)
+ Rock your socks off with Classified Frequency (classifiedfrequency.com)
+ Tarot card readings from Elite Tarot (yelp.com/biz/elite-tarot…)

UBER: New users can redeem one free ride up to $30! Just use discount code: YELPLUCK (code will be active on June 6th, valid until September 6th.)

NOTES:
– MUST be 21+ to attend with proper ID.
– Please drink responsibly.
– Bring cash for donation + tipping.
– Street + paid garage parking available.