Let your creative side play at the 5th annual Art Activated, taking place during the Alexandria Festival of the Arts! Studios and galleries will be open for art enthusiasts to check out local artwork and meet the artists, and visitors are invited to become a part of the creative process with artist demonstrations, hands-on projects, and special activities taking place throughout the afternoon.
Art Lounge:
Festival-goers can make their way to the Torpedo Factory’s Art Lounge to cool off from the street fair and rejuvenate with refreshments.
Artist Demonstrations & Hands-On Projects:
Artists will demonstrate pottery on the wheel, fiber art, sculpture, and much more. Visitors are also invited to try their hand at different art techniques including clay throwing and fiber art at special "Try Me" stations.
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Guests will get creative with hands-on projects including the popular Bubble Gum Painting, a Create-Your-Own Button activity, and a large-scale collaborative Mystery Sculpture. The Art League and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum will offer their own special activities.
Q-ART Code Scavenger Hunt:
Smart phone users will have a blast on this unique scavenger hunt which begins at the Alexandria Art Experience booth near Market Square. From there, clues will lead participants through the art festival and end at the Torpedo Factory. Those that complete the scavenger hunt will be able to enter to win a special prize.
