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The Art League is located in the landmark Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 North Union Street) on the beautiful Potomac River in historic Old Town Alexandria, VA. We also have classrooms at our nearby Slaters Annex (800 Slaters Lane) and the Studios at Muse (1201 N Royal Street). Our facilities are accessible by car, bus, and Metro.
Bus Service to Slaters Annex:
DASH bus— Take the Yellow or Blue Line to the King Street Station; take the Alexandria Dash Bus #30 or #31, eastbound
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St., Room 216, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Slaters Annex
800 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Studios at Muse
1201 N Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Monday–Saturday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
The school office is located on the second floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, room 216. Classes are held in three locations in historic Old Town Alexandria: the Torpedo Factory, the Slaters Annex and the Studios at Muse. Class locations are posted each term outside the school office.
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St., Studio 21
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Monday-Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-6:00pm
*The Torpedo Factory may close at 5:00 pm for events.
Please check Today’s Hours to see if this affects your visit
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St., Room 217
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Please note that the store may close for lunch, if there is only one staff person on duty. The Art League is closed on Thanksgiving, December 25, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, and July 4.
Monday – Saturday:
9:15 am – 4 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday:
Extra hours 6:30 – 7:30 pm
First two weeks of term:
Extra hours
Monday–Thursday, 6 – 8 pm;
Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm
Monday – Saturday:
10 am – 4 pm
2019-2020 Terms:
September 23 – November 24, 2019
January 13 – March 15, 2020
April 13 – June 14, 2020
June 22 – August 23, 2020
June 15 – August 21, 2020
Take the Yellow or Blue Line to the King Street Station; then take the Alexandria Dash Bus #30 or #31, eastbound.
For the Torpedo Factory, leave the #30 or #31 DASH bus at the King and Fairfax Street intersection; walk 2 blocks east on King Street to North Union Street.
From Union Street the TFAC is to the left 1/2 block on the right.
In addition, the free King Street Trolley runs every 15 minutes from the King Street Station to Union Street; the trolley operates seven days a week from 11:30 am–10:15 pm.
To get to the Muse Studios at 1201 N Royal Street using METRO Bus, take the #34 bus until you reach the Bashford Lane & N Pitt Street intersection. Then, walk one block east on Bashford until it connects with N Royal Street. The Muse Studios will be on your left.
To get to the Slaters Annex at 800 Slaters Lane using METRO Bus, take the #34 bus until you reach the Slaters Ln & Massey Ln intersection. Slaters Annex will be across the street on your left, 1/2 block up.
Questions about parking? You can reach the School office at 703-683-2323 or [email protected].
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Gallery, School office, Store, and some classrooms
105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA
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Metered street parking is available around the Torpedo Factory. Please note that as of July 14, 2014, Alexandria is extending enforcement of parking meters to 9:00 pm.
There is inexpensive evening and weekend parking at the Market Square Garage at 108 N. Fairfax Street.
Madison Annex
Classrooms
305 Madison St., Alexandria, VA
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Street Parking is zoned in two-hour and three-hour spots during 7 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Weekday evenings and weekends, street parking is available without
restrictions. Weekday evenings after 6:30pm and all day on the weekends. The entrance is on Montgomery, down ½ block from the North Fairfax & Montgomery intersection.
A gift card can be used for any purchase at The Art League Gallery, School, or Store, including: classes & workshops, original art, artist membership, travel workshops, and art supplies.