“Live where you are.” Maureen Minehan lets that practical mantra guide her photography—yet visitors to “Threesomes,” her new show at Multiple Exposures Gallery, are certain to notice a dreamlike quality to her work, with lone subjects set off in the distance or lines that guide Read More …
For more than 30 years, the talented members of Printmakers, Inc., have shared their facilities, materials, and ideas while educating the public about a time-honored art. You can meet these artists at the Torpedo Factory, and their work is readily found worldwide, from the Library Read More …
Shenandoah National Park, 2 April 27, 2014, was Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day, an annual celebration of the weird and wonderful things that develop when people make simple cameras and share the results. The WPPD website is accepting this year’s submissions through the end of May, Read More …
At the Torpedo Factory, artists frequently inspire each other to experiment with new techniques and different media, but “Printed, Painted, Potted,” a new exhibition of works by Avis Fleming, sets a high standard for artistic versatility. Fleming is a member of Printmakers, Inc., the only Read More …
Six weeks ago, our annual jury reviewed the artwork of 65 applicants and welcomed 20 new artists to the fold. All of them are noteworthy, but one stands out for her sheer youth: Amanda Marie Harner, whose career as a professional artist began almost by Read More …
Fans of America’s national parks love the vintage posters that inspired countless families to make travel and exploration a way of life. A new exhibition at the Department of the Interior, “POSTERity: WPA’s Art Legacy and America’s Public Lands,” honors pre-World War II posters that Read More …
From tulips to cherry blossoms, an eye-popping array of color is finally abloom here along the Potomac! Spring is a time for inspiration and renewal—and naturally, our artists are as busy as ever. * * * Known for her evocative Sea Core Bubble Tubes, Alison Read More …
photo by Guido Krüger To celebrate the Torpedo Factory’s tenth anniversary in May 1984, several artists decorated the spiral staircase that runs from the first floor to the second. Combining personal reflections with intriguing allusions to the building’s past, the resulting works nicely camouflage a Read More …
Candace Edgerley and Tamryn McDermott As you stroll along King Street or daydream by the Potomac in the early evening, keep in mind that on the second Thursday of every month, the Torpedo Factory is open late. We’re here to chat, share our work, and Read More …
The professionals at Fiberworks are experts at creating wearable art, but with her latest solo show, Annemarie Feld reminds us that artists who make functional items also go through as deeply personal a creative process as any sculptor or painter. On display in studio 14 Read More …