You can’t miss the Torpedo Factory one block away at 105 North Union, a virtual mecca of emerging artists’ studios. The name comes from the fact that it’s housed in a 1918 building that originally manufactured torpedo shell casings and 9920 MK-14 torpedoes. Today, 165 artists work in 84 studios overlooking the Potomac. They pay $8 a square foot annually and keep 100 percent of their profits. As you tour the facility, visit Matthew Harwood, Studio 305, who creates architecture-inspired watercolor assemblages, such as “Ft. St. André, Provence” ($15,000, including studies). Also, peek into Studio 4 at the whimsical world of Larry Morris, whose sculpture ranges from $250 to $13,000.

The Torpedo Factory and Gallery West, 205 South Union, are the old souls of Alexandria’s fine arts scene. Founded in 1979, this cooperative gallery of emerging artists who share the work and expenses to keep prices low ($65–2,000) is a fantastic stop for the beginning collector as well as those in search of new talent. A visit with Director Sharon Mason, who has championed Old Town’s art scene for the past decade, is a fitting finale to your walking tour. In this gallery, which has been so integral to Old Town’s cultural past, you can see glimpses of what makes Alexandria’s future as a fine collectibles powerhouse so bright.

OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA CHECKLIST

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(Area code 703 unless otherwise noted)

GENERAL INFORMATION

► Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association
221 King Street.,
www.funside.com
(703) 838-4200

GALLERIES, ANTIQUE SHOPS & ART EVENTS

► Arts Afire Glass Gallery
102 N. Fayette St. Glass and metal art.
838-9785

► Auburn Fine Arts Gallery
110 S. Columbus St. 
Traditional oil paintings by living American and European masters.
548-1932

► Boxwood Antiques and Fine Art
303 Cameron St.
518-4444

► Broadway Gallery
1219 King St.
549-1162

► Brockett’s Row Antiques and Fine Art
277 N. Washington St.
684-0464

► Century Gallery
919 King St.
Toll free: (887) 854-2230

► Gallerie Michele
113 King St. 
Antiquities, sculpture, pottery, drawings, lacquered boxes, photographs from around the world.
683-1521

► Gallery West
205 S. Union St.
549-7359

► James Wilhoit Antiques
277-B N. Washington St.
683-6595

► Lenore & Daughters Antiques
130 S. Royal St. 
18th- and 19th-century American, British and Continental silver, plates and porcelain.
836-3356

► Lloyd’s Row
119 S. Henry St.
18th-century fine American and English period furniture and accessories. Appointment only
684-1711

► Oceans of Wildlife
201 King St., Second Floor
Works by Wyland and other wildlife artists.
739-3202

► Old Colony Shop
222 S. Washington St. #B
16th- through 19th-century paintings, prints, maps and Revolutionary War/Civil War manuscripts and artifacts.
548-8008

► Old Town Antiques
210 N. Lee St. 
19th- and early 20th-century furniture, art, silver, glass, porcelain and books.
519-0009

► Principle Gallery
208 King St.
739-9326

► Showcase Portfolio
American documents and maps. Appointment only
299-0100

► Spurgen-Lewis Antiques
112 N. Columbus St.
18th- and 19th-century Continental furniture, porcelain and chandeliers, landscape paintings, drawings and reproduction lighting cast from antiques.
548-4917

► Studio Antiques and Fine Art
524 N. Washington St.
548-5188.

► Sumpter Priddy
601 S. Washington St.
299-0800

► The Prince Royal Gallery
204 S. Royal St. 
Paintings and sculpture
548-5151

►The Studio
1314 King St. 836-7736

► The Torpedo Factory
105 N. Union St. 838-4565

Art League Gallery, Studio 21
www.theartleague.org
683-1780

Enamelists Gallery, Studio 28
836-1561

Factory Photoworks Gallery, Studio
344-683-2205

Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery, Studio 18
548-0935

Scope Gallery (ceramics), Studio 19
548-6288

Target Gallery (various exhibitions), Studio 2
549-6877

►Washington Square Antiques
689 S. Washington St.
American and English 18th- and 19th-century formal and country furniture, decorative accessories, prints, oil paintings and porcelain.
836-3214

► Wayne Fisher’s American Design
114 S. Royal St.
836-6043

Art Night is held the second Thursday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. 549-1162