Thursday in Old Town Alexandria

The front, Union St. entrance to the Torpedo Factory

The rear, Potomac River dockside entrance

Dockside view with "The Godspeed" out of Jamestown

The main hall looking towards the Target Gallery

                                                                                                    


       

Opposite end of the main hall looking towards the Art League Gallery

      Today I thought I would do something a little different.  I needed to attend some Art League Board Committee meetings and I decided to give you a little tour.  I mention the Art League a lot and if you have been to my website then you know I exhibit there frequently.  This is an organization I am passionate about!  It is located at the end of King St. on Union St. in Old Town Alexandria Virginia.  It is in a World War II torpedo factory that has been converted to an art center.  The Factory is made up of three floors of art studios and galleries.  The largest space is inhabited by the Art League for it's gallery, school, administrative offices and store.  There are additional classrooms in two other buildings, the Duke Street Annex and the Madison Annex.  The Art League is a going concern!  With our mission "To Nurture the Artist" we also nurture the community.  Besides being a tourist attraction and a mecca for artists to study, exhibit and mingle the Art League has an active outreach program in the City of Alexandria.  One notable success is SOHO (a Space of Her Own) working with at risk, low income, 5th grade girls in a year of personal growth centered around art.  Oh... and did I mention the incredible travel workshops and the illustrious faculty?
                                                                                        
     Yes, I am enthusiastic about the Art League. I have made some good friends here and enjoy working with them to hang the monthly shows, paint plein air and now as a Board member to help steer the organization forward.  Read more at http://www.theartleague.org/


The Art League Staff at work at the front desk

The light filled main gallery looking towards the solo room

A front room of the gallery and the Bin Gallery is off to the right



Street life at the end of King St. near the Factory



A favorite stop across from the Factory

One of the popular, Old Town Trolleys stopping at Union and King for the Torpedo Factory