Target Gallery at The Torpedo Factory Art Center presents “Día de los Muertos: The Art of Remembrance,” an exhibition of artist-made Altar installations and Day of the Dead inspired artwork made by local and regional artists, which will adorn the main hall of the art center from Oct. 29 through Nov. 4. Gabe and Scarlett Pons of PONSHOP served as the jurors for this exhibition, which was open to local and regional artists. First, second, and third place awards will be announced at our festive Costume & Dance Party on Friday, Nov. 2 from 8-11 p.m.
Selected artists include last year's Best in Show winner Blair Dobbins, as well as last year's 2nd place winner Torpedo Factory Artist Lisa Schumaier. Other selected artists include Jennifer Beinhacker, Monica Escamilla, Sara Frank, Christine K. Harris, Sue Henderson, Maria Teresa Frescas Illingworth, Steve Johnson, Melanie Kehoss, William J. Mertens, Marla McLean, Allison Nance, Heidi Phelps, Carol Quint, Rose Richey, Rahul Saha, Chuck von Schmidt, Wendy Sittner, Miracle Snyder, Kaitlyn Ward, and Andrew Watson.
Join in the celebration on Friday, Nov. 2 from 8 to 11 p.m. with a festive Costume & Dance Party featuring live music by The Torches, a costume contest, DIY mini-altars and more. Costume contest judges are Eric Nelson from Artfully Chocolate, Louise Kraft from the Alexandria Gazette, and the Art League's Assistant Gallery Director Megan Fox.
Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door; $10 for students with student IDs. Purchase five advance tickets or more and get them each for $10. Call 703-838-4565, ext. 2 or email events@torpedofactory.org to purchase tickets. Torpedo Factory Art Center is located at 105 N. Union St. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/dayofthedead