Torpedo Factory Art Center Encourages Shoppers to Buy Locally Made Art for the Holidays

From the Torpedo Factory Artists’ Association:

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Torpedo Factory Art Center celebrates Alexandria’s biggest holiday weekend with a return of the annual Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 3. Festivities run 2 – 6 pm, but the doors stay open until 9 pm to welcome visitors in from the waterfront.

The Torpedo Factory will be the afternoon destination for visitors after the 46th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Parade and before the 17th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, which floats past the Torpedo Factory’s riverfront entrance.

The Torpedo Factory Artists invite shoppers into their studios to find original gifts of art. Handmade jewelry and ornaments, original ceramics, couture finds, objet d'art, and other fine works will be available to browse and buy. Special holiday promotions and discounts will be available from dozens of artists and galleries.

The afternoon will also feature a children’s scavenger hunt, live music with the Alexandria Choral Society and Braddock Brass, and a visit from Santa.

Admission to the Holiday Festival is free. More information can be found at torpedofactory.org.

Schedule of events:

• 2 – 6 pm: Children’s scavenger hunt across three floors of artists’ studios.
• 2:30 pm: Alexandria Choral Society performs
• 3 pm: Santa Claus arrives on the City Marina pier via Alexandria’s fire boat, the Vigilant.
• 3:15 – 6 pm: Santa is available for visits and photos with visitors of all ages on the 3rd floor landing.
• 3:15 pm: Braddock Brass performs
• 4 pm: Alexandria Choral Society performs
• 5 pm: Braddock Brass performs
• 9 pm: Doors close

Image via the Torpedo Factory Artists’ Association.