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Torpedo Factory Art Center

A bride and groom share a romantic first dance on an empty, dimly lit dance floor, surrounded by purple and orange uplighting, with a live band playing in the background.
An older woman wearing glasses and gloves carefully creates jewelry at a workbench, surrounded by colorful necklaces and crafting materials, with a mirror and display wall in the background.
A modern indoor wedding reception hall decorated with string lights and white drapery, featuring long tables with white linens, floral centerpieces, and wooden chairs arranged for guests.
Two long banquet tables are set for an event, adorned with white chairs, candles, and floral centerpieces. Warm lighting creates an elegant, inviting atmosphere in a spacious indoor venue.
A three-tiered white wedding cake with decorative brown patterns and pink flowers sits on a table in an elegant, softly lit reception hall with tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces in the background.
A woman wearing a pink shirt and sunglasses on her head stands in an art gallery, closely viewing various paintings and sculptures displayed on the walls and easels around her.
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The Torpedo Factory, a 1974 munitions factory converted into an art center, is home to 72 studios and 10 galleries where guests can experience art in person and in progress.

FOR VISITORS

Visit three floors of studios for ceramics, collage, fiber, glass, enamel, jewelry, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Meet some of the 150 artists and learn about what inspires them, ask about their creative process, and purchase original work for your collection.
The Torpedo Factory is also home to The Art League and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum.

FOR PRIVATE EVENTS

Ornamented with one-of-a-kind artwork, the center provides a unique and industrial backdrop to your private event. The outdoor brick patio also offers a spectacular view of the Potomac River and is a breathtaking place to host your event under the stars.

Main Hall: Seated: 220, Theater style seating: 350, Standing: 450

Mezzanine: Commonly used in addition to the main hall functioning as space for cocktail hour or overflow

Third Floor: Seated: 25-50, Theater style seating: 60, Standing: 200

Outdoor patio: Seated: 200, Theater style seating: 300, Standing: 350