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FotoWeekDC at the Torpedo Factory Art Center

Images (from left): Construction Worker, Havana, by Karen Keating (Multiple Exposures Gallery);
Premonition, by Lisa DiLillo; Untitled, by Sascha Hughes-Caley

FotoWeekDC
The Torpedo Factory celebrates the 5th annual FotoWeekDC Festival, with a series of FREE events, exhibitions, and workshops!

Special Events

Thursday, November 8, 6-9pm Free
2nd Thursday Art Night – Shutter: FotoWeekDC

Browse open studios, engage with artists, and enjoy refreshments and live music at this free monthly event. This month’s photo-themed Art Night includes the reception for
Upheaval in Target Gallery and Andrew Zimmermann: Cold River in The Art League Gallery, photocentric DIY button making, and a Fotobooth generously supported by Old Town Editions and The Art League. Click here for more information about 2nd Thursday Art Night.

Before the Echo by Lisa DiLillo

"Before the Echo" by Lisa DiLillo, from Target Gallery's Upheaval exhibition

Saturday, November 10, 1pm The Art League Gallery Free
Special Lecture with Photographer Andrew Zimmermann

Photographer Andrew Zimmermann reveals his inspiration and techniques for creating the imagery appearing in his solo show, Cold River. No reservations required.

"Untitled 1" by Andrew Zimmermann

Thursday, November 15, 7pm Torpedo Factory Main Hall Free
Panel Discussion - Blurring the Line: Fine Art vs. Commercial Photography

Target Gallery and The Art League Gallery present a panel discussion examining the similarities and differences between fine art and commercial photography. Moderated by artist and art critic F. Lennox Campello, the panel includes Allen Beland, Jesse Cohen, Lindsay Harris, Greg Knott, and Pamela Viola.
Blurring the Line

Exhibitions

October 23 - November 25 • Multiple Exposures Gallery (Studio 312) Free
Reception: Sunday, November 11, 2-4pm

Fotographers at the Factory Invitational Exhibit

Juried by Brooks Jensen, nationally-recognized founder and editor of LensWork Publishing, this exhibit features 29 outstanding photographic works from 19 photographers associated with the Torpedo Factory Art Center and includes diverse subjects, genres, and techniques.
November 3 - December 2 Target Gallery Free
Reception: November 8, 6-8pm during 2nd Thursday Art Night
Upheaval

This juried photography exhibition explores the theme of upheaval in our personal lives and throughout the world. The juror is Brie Castell, owner and operator of Castell Photography Salon and Gallery in Asheville, NC.
Upheaval
November 8 - December 3 The Art League Gallery Free
Reception: November 8, 6:30-8pm during 2nd Thursday Art Night
Andrew Zimmermann: Cold River

Andrew Zimmermann's solo exhibition of large-format black and white photographs captures the "character of blankness."

Colorado Winter #1 by Andrew Zimmermann

"Colorado Winter #1" silver gelatin photograph by Andrew Zimmermann

November 8 - 25 Site 2 & 3 Galleries Free
Blurring the Line
To complement the panel discussion on November 15, this exhibition features artwork by the panelists.
Blurring the Line

Workshops

Tuesday, November 13, 1-4pm The Art League Gallery Free
Photoshop for Artists

Photographer John Burgess' popular lecture and demo--appropriate for beginners--includes how to create CDs for digital entries and how to size images for digital exhibit submissions. To register, contact: 703.683.1780 or gallery@theartleague.org.
The Art League
Wednesday, November 14, 1-4pm The Art League Gallery Free
Exhibition Prints

John Burgess demonstrates how to calibrate monitors and printers to create accurate color photographic prints.
To register, contact: 703.683.1780 or gallery@theartleague.org.
The Art League
Sunday, November 25, 10:30am-12pm Multiple Exposures Gallery (Studio 312) Free
Coffee + Critique + Conversation

Looking for others who have a sincere interest in discussing and sharing photographs? Photographers and art enthusiasts of all levels are invited to engage in friendly dialogue and share their portfolios, projects, ideas, and questions. No reservations needed.
Multiple Exposure Gallery

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