Name of Trip:  Torpedo Factory Arts Center

Date:  Sunday, December  11th

Time and place:  At 10:00 a.m. we will carpool and depart the Giant parking lot at 8750 Arliss St., Silver Spring, or meet at Torpedo Factory Art Center at 10:45 a.m. in the lobby – your choice.

Location/Address: 

Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA

Street parking is free on Sunday, or there are garages nearby.

http://torpedofactory.org/visit/
Telephone: 703-838-4565
Email: info@torpedofactory.org

Directions:

• Take inner loop of the Beltway south, cross into Virginia at the Wilson Bridge, and get into right lane and take exit 177B to merge onto US-1 N (S Patrick St) toward Alexandria
• Continue on US-1 N  S Patrick St.
• Turn right onto Prince St.
• Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto George Washington Memorial Pkwy/S Washington St.
• Turn right onto Cameron St., Cameron ends at North Union Street at the site.
• Look for parking anywhere nearby.

Overview:  Come visit a unique historical and artistic site in nearby old-town Alexandria. This former naval torpedo factory is now an art center, filled with interesting sights.  We are free to take pictures in the main hall, and we can ask permission at the individual galleries.  In between shooting you could shop at the many galleries or storefronts (hey, the holiday season is approaching).  The back area abuts to the Potomac River so there are water and boating options to photograph too. I think we could spend an hour or so there and then head out for lunch nearby. Did I mention street parking is free on Sunday?

Info from Wikipedia:   The Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to the largest number of publicly accessible working artist studios in the U.S.  Each year, more than a half-million national and international visitors meet and interact with the community of artists.  It houses more than 82 artists’ studios, 7 galleries and two workshops, with some 165 professional visual artists who produce a diversity of artwork, ranging from painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, stained glass, fiber, printmaking, and sculpture.

Leader:  Andrew Rein

Cost:  No admission charge to the Center. Field trips are free for members, and $10 for non-members, payable in advance at our Thursday meetings, or at the trip site.

Ideas on lunch: There are several places within walking distance, we can all vote on a selection at the site.

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SSCC monthly field trips:   SSCC monthly field trips are a benefit of membership.  Club members meet at interesting photogenic sites in the area ranging from DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware.  You can shoot on your own or team up with a helpful Club member for tips and inspiration.

Club membership is a reasonable $45/year for individuals.  Guests are always welcome to participate. The fee for non-member guests is $10.00 payable in cash or check to SSCC.