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Summer Social: Second Thursday Art Night

Torpedo Factory Art Center

In June, we invite you to cool off from the heat and join our “Summer Social”! Featuring receptions in Target Gallery, Art League Gallery, and The Associate Gallery, as well as new projects and artists in the Post Grad Studio and the New Project Studio.

Story District Favorites

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Second Show Added! Story District hosts first-ever Virginia event on June 23 at the Torpedo Factory.

$20

How to Develop an Online Audience

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The Torpedo Factory Art Center partners with the Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to present a special workshop on the secrets of building your social media audience. Get ready to be internet famous! Part of Northern Virginia Retail Week (June 19 to June 23).

Samantha Sethi: Post-Graduate Resident Talk

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Samantha Sethi sees our world as a landscape that is both inhabited and studied by humankind, altered even as it is observed. It’s both the location and the material of our pursuit of meaning. Join us for a reception and artist talk to celebrate her residency. Talk moderated by Lisa Dillin.

Second Thursday Art Night: Pride and Joy

Torpedo Factory Art Center

Enjoy a 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! Featuring ASO Sympatico, a juror talk with Adriel Luis in the Target Gallery, Story District, Fundred Dollar Bills, and bronuts!

Meet the Artist: Samantha Sethi

Torpedo Factory Art Center

As Samantha Sethi begins her final month at the Torpedo Factory, we encourage you to stop by her studio on the first floor and meet the artist in person.

Summer Demos

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Mel Chin: Fundred Dollar Bill Project

Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Torpedo Factory Art Center's New Project Studio (Studio #8) will be hosting the Fundred Dollar Bill Project in May and June. Join us for a talk with creator Mel Chin about how Hurricane Katrina inspired this project and how it has evolved since 2006.

ASO Sympatico: Music for a Saturday Afternoon

Torpedo Factory Art Center

The Torpedo Factory Art Center welcomes back ASO Sympatico for a special Saturday afternoon of music. ASO Sympatico seeks to create safe spaces within which students can take risks and make strong choices, promote student ownership of their role in an interdependent ensemble.

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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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