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Tephra ICA Arts Festival turns 35

Reston Town Center May 16-17

Celebrating 35 years, Tephra ICA Arts Festival invites over 200 contemporary artists from across the country to present original artwork to share with Festival audiences.

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Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art
12001 Market Street #103
Reston, VA 20190

Tephra ICA at Signature
11850 Freedom Drive
Reston, VA 20190

(703) 471-9242
info@tephraica.org
Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 11am–5pm
Free Admission

Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) is a 501c3 non-profit, non-collecting institution committed to promoting innovative contemporary art and thinking. Through exhibitions and programs, Tephra ICA connects Reston and Northern Virginia to contemporary art, artists, and the broader art world.

Filming and recording take place in the gallery during events. Images may be recorded, retained, and reproduced at the discretion of Tephra ICA. By your attendance, you are granting your permission to be recorded for commercial purposes.

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