Held by the Sun

Held by the Sun is a June exhibition at the Enamelists Gallery, Studio 28 in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, capturing early summer warmth through sun-washed hues and balanced radiance. The show invites visitors to bask in the steady light of the season while exploring works created by cooperative artists who practice the art of true enamel: glass fired onto metal.

When: June 1 through June 30, 2026.
Venue: Studio 28 – Enamelists Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Hours: 10:00am to 6:00pm, open seven days a week.
Tickets: No pricing information is available; the exhibition may be free to view, as the gallery is a public studio space.
Description: The exhibition presents enamel-on-metal artworks that evoke the radiance and warmth of early summer, with a focus on sun-drenched color and balanced luminosity.
Background: The Enamelists Gallery is a cooperative of artists dedicated to the craft of vitreous enamel, a technique of fusing glass to metal through high heat.
Contact: (703) 836-1561.
Note: The exhibition runs the entire month of June, providing ample opportunity to visit during regular gallery hours.