Torpedo Factory Art Center

Category: Art center

Address: 105 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Phone: +17037464570

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–6PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Chatterboxlove

Oct 5, 2022

What a phenomenal establishment. So many artists housed under one roof. We could easily have spent most of the day here looking at all the studios. Think diverse art museum with the ability to talk to the artists and purchase pieces directly from them. There are THREE floors of studios. Don't ruin your opportunity to find a golden nugget in the 2nd or 3rd floors. It was also inspiring to see some of the artists actively working on new pieces in the spaces.

Joanne Woo

Oct 5, 2022

Deri is so sweet and talented. Absolutely loved working a wedding here. The venue is so easy to work with and so extremely volatile. Deri is knowledgeable beyond reason and passionate about making the couple's day as smooth as possible.

Chris Friedemann

Oct 4, 2022

Fun to browse through Free admission About 100 individual galleries - a mix of quality from artist to artist (a bit lower overall than I was expecting, though there are a handful of shining stars) Note that many stalls shut on Tuesday & Wednesday, when maybe 50% are open (though one can still see in to the closed shops) Worth visiting if in the area, but doesn’t warrant a special trip in and of itself.

Tammy Hillman

Oct 3, 2022

It was nice. Very expensive but the artist do need to make a living. Unique items!

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Questions & Answers

Do you have a list of potters?

Ed Village | Oct 6, 2020
Stephanie G | Oct 6, 2020

You should be able to check the website for an updated list of vendors and exhibition artists.

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What aid does it receive...is it subsidized?

minia braña gomez | Oct 7, 2019
Torpedo Factory Art Center | Oct 7, 2019

Torpedo Factory Art Center is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria. It is a special revenue fund and all staff salaries, janitorial services, exhibitions, programs, etc. are self-funded within the City's budget. The City provides capital upkeep of the building. More information can be found in the FAQ here: http://torpedofactory.org/faq.

Names of galleries? There was one I wanted to see but I can't remember the name. Very provocative name 3 words

Helene Dujardin | Oct 7, 2017
DConHeels Editor | Oct 7, 2017

There are probably 25. You can find the list on the website.

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Is the free trolley still working to come from King Street metro?

Catherine Pierce | Aug 7, 2022
Jane Mills | Aug 7, 2022

Yes

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how we can do an painting exhibit in your gallery

Exotica Florist | Aug 7, 2022
Sharon Allen (SDALLEN) | Aug 7, 2022

Contact the administrative office at the location; lots of the artists display collectively in the galleries.

What are the hours for the supplies store?

Kirsten Adams | Oct 7, 2019
Torpedo Factory Art Center | Oct 7, 2019

The supply store is managed by The Art League, which is a lease-holding nonprofit tenant of the Art Center. You can find current information their store and its hours via https://www.theartleague.org/about/location-hours/.

Do you have a miling list?

Mae Art of the Needle Overman | Oct 7, 2019
Torpedo Factory Art Center | Oct 7, 2019

Yes. http://torpedofactory.org/subscribe.

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Hows the parking?

t Holmes | Oct 7, 2019
Torpedo Factory Art Center | Oct 7, 2019

There are no lots associated with the Art Center. You can find information about parking via our website here: http://torpedofactory.org/visit/parking-accomodations/.

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Where to park. Is there any free parking??? Around

g kaur | Oct 7, 2019
Jon F | Oct 7, 2019

There is free, 2 hour street parking adjacent to founders park, however, these spots fill up quickly. The Torpedo Factory itself has no parking associated with it. There is limited free parking in nearby residential areas but it is limited to 2 hours.

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Can u take metro to torpedo factory

Rebecca Sauceda | Oct 7, 2019
Anup Rao | Oct 7, 2019

The nearest metro would be King St-Old Town Metro. From there you can take the Old Town Trolly (FREE RIDE) to Torpedo Factory.

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Are you open Jan2

l keene | Oct 7, 2019
Torpedo Factory Art Center | Oct 7, 2019

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is closed for New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. All other days the Art Center is open. Check for today's hours for early closures or for weather-related hours. http://torpedofactory.org/todays-hours/

Does the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria have dog urns

Gail Taylor | Oct 7, 2019
Meganoosh Avakian | Oct 7, 2019

People can walk their dogs through there. If that's what you mean.

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Hi im an artist from Sri Lanka living in Virginia. Can I showcase and sell my paintings at your art center? How is the cost of showcasing or is it a percentage of sales which goes to the center?

Sharmila Samaranayake | Oct 7, 2018
Torpedo Factory Art Center | Oct 7, 2019

All current opportunities to show work are posted on the Art Opps page. http://torpedofactory.org/artopps.

Who is the man upstairs that has the jewelry studio all to himself?

Genie Asmuth | Oct 7, 2018
Jurgen Ziesmann | Oct 7, 2018

All artists are listed online. You should be able to look that up easily.

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Is there an Art O Mat at the Torpedo Factory?

David Sywalski | Oct 7, 2018
Torpedo Factory Art Center | Oct 7, 2018

No there isn't. The closest Art-O-Mat in Old Town is at District Taco on Washington Street.

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how much does admission cost

Dianne Delich | Oct 7, 2018
Valerie | Oct 7, 2018

Free.

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Want to do artists illustations sits of nudes and portrists with the local artists group at the studio do you have listings

De'Thaw Cot'man Jr | Oct 7, 2018
Scott Collins | Oct 7, 2018

I would recommend either the website or visit and talk to other artists.

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Are any of the galleries own today?

Robert Martel | Oct 7, 2018
Pam Smith | Oct 7, 2018

There are usually some galleries open daily.

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