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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.

Sebastian and Shai from Maps of You

Second Thursday featuring Maps of You

Maps of You is an electronic duo based in Boston and Washington, DC. Their music is a concoction of electronic pop, soulful bass lines and funk driven beats.

Sebastian and Shai met through the Berklee College of Music’s network and hit it off musically right away. Shai focuses on the lyrics and songwriting while Sebastian is the wizard that gives the songs life through his production.

The name Maps of You is derived from the idea that everyone has an internal map guiding them through this pilgrimage called life. As you embark on your life’s journey, you will realize that music is intricately entwined into the ebb and flow.

We all have that album or song that colors our memories of that one rebellious summer, the loss of a loved one, the celebration of a new season of growth and of course love and heartbreak. And so, Maps of You seeks to create music that is a positive backdrop to your life. Music that will harmonize discordant moments, songs that will unravel your twists and turns and melodies that will ease dissonance in your journey.

40th Anniversary Celebration

We’ve come a long way since 1974! Join us to celebrate our Ruby Anniversary with a mural unveiling, new exhibition, and cake!

It’s Time to Unveil the Mural!

You’ve seen Torpedo Factory artist Rachel Kerwin diligently drawing and painting on the walls in the riverside entryway for several weeks now. Rachel’s mural is part of the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s 40th anniversary year. Come to June’s Second Thursday Art Night as we celebrate its completion!

6 pm: Remarks will begin by the riverfront entrance. Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille and other community leaders will join us to mark the momentous occasion. Birthday cake to follow.

Target Gallery Public Reception: The Alexandria Community Art Library

In 1974, a bunch of savvy artists embarked on what was supposed to be a three year trial run. They created what’s become an Alexandria landmark. As part of its 40th anniversary year, the Torpedo Factory Art Center has a special exhibition on view in the Target Gallery to honor the center’s long history as part of the Alexandria community. The Alexandria Community Art Library is an interactive community exhibition that encourages visitors to explore, discover, and even contribute content.

7 pm: Hear Curator Roman Petruniak’s presentation on the many treasures to be found in this site-specific installation.

The Alexandria Community Art Library is on view through Sunday, July 13.

Torpedo Talks @ 2nd Thursday Art Night

Every second Thursday, visit until 9 pm and browse open studios and galleries, get to know the artists, and enjoy special programming throughout the building.

Don’t miss the monthly lecture series, Torpedo Talks, at 8 pm in the Main Hall. This series features some of the contemporary art world’s best-known artists, art curators, and art professionals.