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The Friends'
mission is to promote the Torpedo Factory Art Center
as a vital part of the City of Alexandria and of the
greater Washington metropolitan area. We fulfill our
mission by building connections between the Center,
its artists (in partnership with the Torpedo Factory
Artists Association, a separate entity) and the community.
We are a member-based public charity, meaning that,
while we also seek grants and corporate sponsorships,
the primary source of our revenues is membership dues
that are fully tax-deductible to the members.
Join now!
Activities and events the Friends
sponsor both bring art closer to the community and
bring the community closer to art. They include:
- Our mentorship program, which
matches high school art students with Torpedo Factory
artists, an extraordinary opportunity which culminates
in a student art exhibition in the Torpedo Factory
Art Center's Target Gallery;
- Cosponsoring the annual "Young
at Art" show held at the Durant Center along
with the Senior Services of Alexandria and Goodwin
House;
- The Friends' Guest Lecture
& Performance Series, which brings accomplished
speakers to the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Our
next program features the Jane Franklin Dance Company,
on April 22;
- The Friends' Artist of the
Year program, in which the community recognizes
artistic achievements of the Center's artists.
Our collaboration with the Torpedo
Factory Artists' Association means that your membership
gives you additional benefits. Member benefits include:
- Invitations to special preview
openings at the Torpedo Factory's Target Gallery,
the national exhibition space of the Torpedo Factory
Art Center;
- Invitations to all artists'
events at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Friends'
Board members will be on hand at each event to introduce
you to the artists and show thanks for your support
and generosity;
- Certain member packages also
receive a 10% discount on purchases from the Target
Gallery and the Torpedo Factory Information Center
(see membership form for details).
Remember, your membership with
Friends is fully tax-deductible, and the entire community
gains from your generosity. Please review the attached
form that outlines the benefits of our membership
levels. We welcome your involvement.
To become a member of the Friends,
click
here. For further information, contact
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