The Torpedo Factory Art Center is a beloved workplace for many of Alexandria’s artists. This former ammunition plant was converted into an art center in 1974 and now contains 82 artists’ studios, two workshop spaces, seven galleries as well as the Alexandria Archaeology Museum.

Here, The Art League School offers art classes, artists create and exhibit their work, and locals and tourists stop by to see and feel the artistic soul of their city, buy a unique souvenir, and have a cup of coffee at Bread & Chocolate. All art spaces are open to the public, and you are more than welcome to stroll in and see the artists at work.

You will meet painters, sculptors, glass makers, photographers, printers and jewelry makers and they will be happy to chat with you and share with you their inspiration, hopes and dreams.

105 N. Union St., Alexandria, Virginia, Phone: 703-838-4565

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