Torpedo Factory Art Center
The Torpedo Factory Art Center is the highlight of Alexandria's waterfront, attracting 500,000+ visitors annually. Visit 82 artists' studios, 6 galleries and 2 workshops housing more than 165 visual artists who produce original artwork in a wide variety of media. The Torpedo Factory's Target Gallery promotes high standards of art by continuously exploring new ideas through the visual media in a schedule of juried exhibitions, open to all artists both nationally and internationally.
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Contact: Tracy Baetz 703.838.4565 x3
105 North Street , Alexandria 22314
www.torpedofactory.org
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Fotographers at the Factory Invitational Exhibit
Exhibitions
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 Juried by Brooks Jensen, nationally-recognized founder and editor of LensWork Publishing, this exhibition in the Multiple Exposures Gallery features 29 photographs from 19 artists associated with the Torpedo Factory Art Center and includes diverse subjects, genres and techniques. Reception on November 11, 2-4pm October 23 2012 10:00 AM - November 25 2012 06:00 PMAdmission : http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/multiple_exposures.htm  Torpedo Factory Art Center , 105 North Union Street Alexandria, VA , Northwest 703-683-2205 LOCATION MAP |
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upheaval
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 This juried photography exhibition in Target Gallery explores the theme of upheaval in our personal lives and throughout the world. Reception on November 8, 6-8pm, during 2nd Thursday Art Night November 03 2012 10:00 AM - December 02 2012 06:00 PMAdmission : http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/target.htm Target Gallery (Studio 2) , 105 North Union Street Alexandria, VA , Northwest 703-683-2205 LOCATION MAP |
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Blurring the Line
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 In collaboration with the “Blurring the Line” panel discussion on November 15, this exhibition in Site 2 & 3 Galleries features photography by the panelists. November 08 2012 10:00 AM - November 25 2012 06:00 PMAdmission : http://www.torpedofactory.org/fotoweek.htm Torpedo Factory Art Center , 105 North Union Street Alexandria, VA , Northwest 703-683-2205 LOCATION MAP |
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2nd Thursday Art Night – Shutter: FotoWeekDC
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 Browse open studios, engage with artists, and enjoy refreshments and live music at this month’s photo-themed Art Night. Highlights include exhibition receptions for Target Gallery’s “Upheaval”, The Art League Gallery’s “Andrew Zimmermann: Cold River”, DIY button making, and a Fotobooth. November 08 2012 06:00 PM - November 08 2012 09:00 PMAdmission : http://www.torpedofactory.org/thursday.htm Torpedo Factory Art Center , 105 North Union Street Alexandria, VA , Northwest 703-683-2205 LOCATION MAP |
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Panel Discussion – Blurring the Line: Fine Art vs. Commercial Photography
Lectures
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The Art League and Target Gallery present a panel discussion examining the similarities and differences between fine art and commercial photography. Moderated by Torpedo Factory artist Craig Sterling, panelists include Allen Beland, Jesse Cohen, Lindsay Harris, Greg Knott, and Pamela Viola. November 15 2012 07:00 PM - November 15 2012 09:00 PMAdmission : http://www.torpedofactory.org/fotoweek.htm Torpedo Factory Art Center Main Hall , 105 North Union Street Alexandria, VA , Northwest 703-683-2205 LOCATION MAP |