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It's That Time of The Hare

StHop by the Torpedo Factory Art Center for some frolicking fun with artists and long-eared seasonal celebrities

Tracie Griffith Tso, Neighbor
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Clockwise from left: Painting by Tara Barr, Brushpainted dish by Tracie Griffith Tso, Friends of Rabbits volunteer, ‘Bulu’ by Sierra Barnes, Fabric collage by Barbara Dove and felt brooch by Joanne Bast, Raku sculpture and bottlecap art by Lisa Schumaier (Courtesy of artists)
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Raku sculptural ceramic by Lisa Schumaier, Studio 16. (Courtesy of artist)
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BunnyFest 2023 visitors coloring paperart hands-on activity.
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Glass hoppy bunny magnet by Sandi Martina, Fire On-Studio 22. (Courtesy of Artist)
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'Bunny Yoga' linocut prints by Samantha Shelton, Studio 333. (Courtesy of Artist)
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'Jackalope' relief print by Veronica Barker-Barzel, Studio 309. (Courtesy of Artist)
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Crochet Easter bunny composition by Susan Fitter Harris, Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery. (Courtesy of Artist)
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BunnyFest button by Sierra Barnes, Studio 331. (Courtesy of Artist)
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Bunny blossom brushpainted mini pitcher with sculpted detail by Tracie Griffith Tso, Fire On-Studio 22, Scope Gallery.

Visit an annual rabbit habitat and heart some art at BunnyFest, the bash ‘bout bunnies! Tour bunderful artwork in progress, visit with long-eared lapins and embrace creative hip-hop activities.

Make BunnyFest buttons, create BunnyCrafts, don bunny ears and huddle with those who give a whisker about stuff with fluff at the iconic Torpedo Factory on the Old Town Alexandria waterfront. Mug with Bugs and visit with adoptable rabbits from the Friends of Rabbit Rescue and Sanctuary of the Washington D.C./Baltimore area https://www.friendsofrabbits.org.

More than a dozen artists will hoppily herald in springy hares, show and sell cuddle-centric creations. Hands-on free activities include printing, buttonmaking, fabric painting, shrinky dinks, origami and a rabid rabbit ‘Goodnight Moon’ selfie station!

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BunnyFest is from Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA. 22314. Street parking is free on Sundays.

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