Torpedo Factory Art Center

Torpedo Factory Art Center Art in Person and in Progress. Our mission: to ignite the creative spirit.
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Located in Old Town Alexandria, Torpedo Factory Art Center is he nation’s largest community of open artists' studios under one roof. Part of City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts, a division of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.

Big congrats to Ed Colahan Pottery, artist at the Scope Gallery at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, for having one of his...
04/22/2025

Big congrats to Ed Colahan Pottery, artist at the Scope Gallery at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, for having one of his teapots selected for the Juried Functional Teapot III show at this year’s NCECA conference in Salt Lake City 🍵✨

Though he couldn’t attend in person, Ed shared how honored he felt to be included among such a diverse and talented group of ceramic artists. We’re raising a (ceramic) cup to you, Ed!

Second photo by Joey Davenport

The 15th annual March150 Special Exhibition and Art Sale is coming to a close on Saturday, April 19! 🖼️ 🎨 View the iconi...
04/16/2025

The 15th annual March150 Special Exhibition and Art Sale is coming to a close on Saturday, April 19! 🖼️ 🎨 View the iconic square artworks one last time and purchase your favorites at a special discount.

The exhibition returned to the Gallery at Canal Center (11 Canal Center Plaza) in March and featured a wide variety of art from local and regional artists—all created on identical 10x10” wood panels.

More photos of what to expect during workshop on paper lotus lanterns 🌸 See you tonight at 7p.m.
04/11/2025

More photos of what to expect during workshop on paper lotus lanterns 🌸 See you tonight at 7p.m.

TONIGHT 7-9 p.m. 🌙 Join us after hours for our 2nd Friday events!🌸 Koto Musical Performance by Yuriko Gandolfo of the Wa...
04/11/2025

TONIGHT 7-9 p.m. 🌙
Join us after hours for our 2nd Friday events!

🌸 Koto Musical Performance by Yuriko Gandolfo of the Washington Toho Koto Society

🌸 Learn origami folding techniques with Michiko Okuma

🌸 Learn how to make ink from Cherry Blossoms with

🌸 Make your own Paper Lotus Lantern with (This workshop will begin at 7 p.m. and the second workshop will begin at 8 p.m.)

🌸 Apply your own temporary flower blossom tattoo in the style of transfer printed ceramics with

🌸 Collaborate in a flower-themed Communal Artwork with the Mobile Art Lab

SELECTED ARTIST SERIES | Alison SigethyAlison’s unique glass sculptures reflect her concerns for fragile environments, h...
04/09/2025

SELECTED ARTIST SERIES | Alison Sigethy

Alison’s unique glass sculptures reflect her concerns for fragile environments, her curiosity about inaccessible places, and her interest in life’s complexities. “I strive to create worlds that look possible but not familiar. Compelled by movement, I infuse my work with rhythm, unpredictability, and a sense of wonder,” she says.

Fun fact: Alison is an expert kayaker, throws a mean harpoon, and rides her bike more than 5,000 miles per year! Welcome back to the Art Center, Alison!



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Big congrats to Torpedo Factory artists Jenny Nordstrom and Sookkyung Park for being selected for Vibe/Vibrance, a group...
04/03/2025

Big congrats to Torpedo Factory artists Jenny Nordstrom and Sookkyung Park for being selected for Vibe/Vibrance, a group exhibit at the Brentwood Arts Exchange!

Vibe/Vibrance showcases the multidisciplinary works of four talented artists from the DMV, including two of our own. Experience Sookkyung and Jenny's colorful works at Brentwood Arts Exchange in Maryland through May 17. 🎨📑

Art by and

Throwback to Jason and Ben's gorgeous wedding at the Art Center! 📸
03/31/2025

Throwback to Jason and Ben's gorgeous wedding at the Art Center!
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Second Fridays are back, and we’re kicking things off with a celebration of cherry blossoms! Join us on Friday, April 11...
03/28/2025

Second Fridays are back, and we’re kicking things off with a celebration of cherry blossoms! Join us on Friday, April 11 as we embrace the spring season with an evening of art, music, and creative energy.

Every second Friday of the month through October, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is open until 10 p.m.! Meet artists, experience special activations, and ignite your creative spirit. 🌸🎨

🎉TOMORROW🎉 Join us for the opening reception the 15th Annual March150 Exhibition! View the iconic square artworks and e...
03/20/2025

🎉TOMORROW🎉 Join us for the opening reception the 15th Annual March150 Exhibition!

View the iconic square artworks and enjoy free food, drinks, and music as you explore the gallery.

➡️ Friday, March 21 from 6:30-9 p.m.
➡️ Gallery at Canal Center (11 Canal Center Plaza) located on the river, a five minute drive north of the Torpedo Factory Art Center
➡️ Free to attend!

Celebrate the opening of the 2025 March150 Special Exhibition+Art Sale with a reception and art party! View the iconic s...
03/19/2025

Celebrate the opening of the 2025 March150 Special Exhibition+Art Sale with a reception and art party!

View the iconic square artworks, enjoy food and music while you mingle, and shop your favorite artworks.

➡️ Friday, March 21 from 6:30-9 p.m.
➡️ Gallery at Canal Center
➡️ Free to attend

Check out Andrea and Chris's stunning wedding in our Overlook room- it's hard to pull focus from the amazing waterfront ...
02/24/2025

Check out Andrea and Chris's stunning wedding in our Overlook room- it's hard to pull focus from the amazing waterfront views but we couldn't take our eyes off the beautiful couple 💘

Learn more & get your RSVP Ticket at torpedofactory.org
02/24/2025

Learn more & get your RSVP Ticket at torpedofactory.org

✨ March150 Panel Sales have been extended till Tuesday, February 25 ✨ Panels are on short supply so get them Quickly! Ma...
02/20/2025

✨ March150 Panel Sales have been extended till Tuesday, February 25 ✨

Panels are on short supply so get them Quickly! March150, Torpedo Factory Art Center's annual special exhibition and art sale, returns with all proceeds going to support events and programming. This year, we are celebrating March150 at Canal Center's premiere gallery (11 Canal Center Plaza) located on the river, north of the Art Center.

Visit our link in bio to learn more and join us in making this year's March150 exhibition the best one yet!

LESS THAN 40 BLANK PANELS LEFT!March150, Torpedo Factory Art Center's annual special exhibition and art sale, returns wi...
02/19/2025

LESS THAN 40 BLANK PANELS LEFT!

March150, Torpedo Factory Art Center's annual special exhibition and art sale, returns with all proceeds going to support events and programming. This year, we are celebrating March150 at Canal Center's premiere gallery (11 Canal Center Plaza) located on the river, north of the Art Center.

Visit our link in bio to learn more and join us in making this year's March150 exhibition the best one yet!

SELECTED ARTIST SERIES | Karen FitzgeraldWe’re excited to welcome Karen back to the Art Center! “I make art out of the s...
02/17/2025

SELECTED ARTIST SERIES | Karen Fitzgerald

We’re excited to welcome Karen back to the Art Center! “I make art out of the stuff of our lives,” she says. “From books to discarded clothing, I create layered, cellular, highly textural pieces that address what we value and how this plays out in the world around us. Finished with a non-toxic resin, my work takes on a jewel-like, reflective finish, provoking a closer look at what lies below the surface.

📍 Studio 317
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Join us TOMORROW for a panel discussion with our 2024 post-graduate cohort of artists: , , and , and moderated by .e.mur...
02/15/2025

Join us TOMORROW for a panel discussion with our 2024 post-graduate cohort of artists: , , and , and moderated by .e.murphy.

➡️ Common Threads: A 2024 Post-Grad Residency in Review.
📅 Feb 16 @ 1pm
📍 Torpedo Factory Art Center Overlook Room
🎟️ Free & open to all

The Art Center is closed today due to the snow. Stay safe and warm!!
02/12/2025

The Art Center is closed today due to the snow.

Stay safe and warm!!

The Art Center will close early today at 3pm due to inclement weather. Stay safe!
02/11/2025

The Art Center will close early today at 3pm due to inclement weather. Stay safe!

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105 N. Union Street
Alexandria, VA
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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
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Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to the nation’s largest number of publicly accessible working-artist studios under one roof. Just south of Washington, D.C., the Art Center overlooks the Potomac River in Old Town Alexandria. It is the creative engine that drives Northern Virginia’s cultural scene.

Opened in 1919 as the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station in Alexandria, the City of Alexandria repurposed the building in 1974 as one of the country’s first examples of creative placemaking.

Now with more than 165 resident artists in 82 studios on three floors, there is always something new to see and experience. Observe artists at work, ask about their creative processes, learn what inspires them, and discover what inspires you! Shop and bring home original art for your collection.

Find artists working in: Ceramics, Collage & Mixed Media, Fiber, Glass & Enamel, Jewelry, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture