Torpedo Factory Art Center is accepting applications for Resident Artists due by APRIL 16, 2024

 

2024 OPEN CALL

Application due by APRIL 16, 2024, BY 5:00 PM

Torpedo Factory Art Center is accepting applications for Resident Artists — individuals or groups of up to four — who will earn three-year studio leases and Artists Pro Tem — individuals who will earn the ability to sublease and participate in the Art Center programming.

Torpedo Factory Art Center will now be accepting applications for Resident Artists — individuals or groups of up to four — who will earn three-year studio leases and Artists Pro Tem — individuals who will earn the ability to sublease and participate in the Art Center programming.

 

Applicants accepted as Resident Artists shall receive a three (3)-year studio lease with publicly subsidized rent. The partially blind three-phase process allows a team of four expert, independent jurors to review work for quality and merit. The juror panel will also consider artists’ ability to successfully interact with the general public and positively contribute to the overall Art Center community.

 

Applications will be accepted for individual artists who want a studio, or to become an Artist Pro Tem, or groups of up to four (4) artists that wish to share a studio. Each application is scored as a single applicant, be it an individual application or a group application. The application is in three (3) phases.

 

Earning a studio at the Art Center is a competitive process. Industry standards for artist communities around the world call for re-jurying an average of every 3–5 years to maintain competition, quality, and evolving art-world standards.  READ MORE HERE

 For questions, email torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov.

The application fee is $45 per new applicant (or applicant group). If the application fee is a barrier, email torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov for a free link to an application.

 

The Byrne Gallery Announces "HAPPINESS OF COLOR" Exhibition: A Vibrant Celebration of Spring's Renewal

As winter fades and spring's vibrant energy blossoms, The Byrne Gallery is delighted to announce HAPPINESS OF COLOR, a captivating exhibition opening on March 1 and running through March 31, 2024. This immersive showcase features the works of five exceptional artists: Richard Binder, Anne Marchand, Carolyn Marshall Wright, Joe LaMattina, and Sharon Pierce McCullough.

A Symphony of Color and Emotion:

Anne Marchand, "Persephone,"  60" x 48"

HAPPINESS OF COLOR is a journey into the expressive power of color. Through their captivating abstract paintings and sculptures, each artist explores the unique ability of color to evoke emotions, transform moods, and inspire hope. Freed from the constraints of form, these vibrant works pulsate with energy, inviting viewers to engage in a deeply personal and uplifting experience.

Beyond the Gallery Walls:

The exhibition transcends the gallery space, highlighting the profound impact of color in shaping our most intimate environments – our homes. Recognizing the power of color to uplift and inspire joy, the exhibition encourages viewers to "Choose happiness, choose color!" by surrounding themselves with hues that resonate with their individuality.

Experience the Joy of Color: Exhibition Details:

• Dates: March 1st – March 31st, 2024

• Opening Reception: Saturday, March 16th, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Location: The Byrne Gallery, 7 West Washington Street, Middleburg, Virginia

• Admission: Free and open to the public

  Gallery hours: Monday & Tuesday by appointment only, Wednesday-Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM, Sunday Noon - 5 PM. Contact The Byrne Gallery for more information: (540) 687-6986 or byrnegallery @ aol.com.

  Join us at The Byrne Gallery and immerse yourself in HAPPINESS OF COLOR.

  Discover the transformative power of color and celebrate the vibrant spirit of spring! The opening reception on Saturday, March 16th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, provides a perfect opportunity to meet the artists, engage in conversations about their work, and celebrate the spirit of spring.