“Fire and Earth” National Ceramic Cup and Regional 2-D Art Exhibit

Opening Reception: Friday, September 2 from 7-9pm
Exhibit Dates: September 2–October 2, 2016

“Fire and Earth” are two of the four classical elements. This exhibit celebrates these elements in a hybrid show that combines a National ceramic cup exhibit with a regional 2-D exhibit. This exhibit honors how fire in the kiln transforms earth (clay) into functional drinking vessels. The exhibit is juried by Dan Finnegan, a nationally and internationally recognized potter. Local Del Ray businesses St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, Junction Bakery & Bistro, Evening Star Café, and Artifacts, Inc. Custom Framing are sponsoring awards for the best cups and 2-D work. Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, September 2 from 7-9pm. Come enjoy the artwork and mingle with artists and art appreciators during this unveiling of the exhibit.

In conjunction with the exhibit, the juror is conducting a workshop, “The Mighty Mug,” that will be hosted by the Clay Queen in Del Ray on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Event details and registration are at: DelRayArtisans.org/event/mug-workshop

The Fire and Earth exhibit is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, First Thursdays (April-September) 12-9pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public and handicap accessible. For more information, please visit DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits or contact the curator, Stephen Lally at 703-819-9990 or slallypottery@gmail.com.

 

Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art
for the benefit of artists and the community.

Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.


Calendar Entry Blurb – 35 words or fewer:

“Fire and Earth” National ceramic cup and regional 2-D exhibit runs September 2-October 2, 2016 at Del Ray Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. Opening: Friday, September 2, 2016, 7-9pm. DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits

Synopsis Blurb – 75 words or fewer:

“Fire and Earth” exhibit celebrates these classical elements in a hybrid show combining a National ceramic cup exhibit with a regional 2-D show, exploring how fire transforms earth. The exhibit is juried by Dan Finnegan, an internationally recognized potter. Awards for the best cups and 2-D work. Opening Reception: Friday, September 2, 2016, 7-9pm. View exhibit September 2-October 2, 2016 at Del Ray Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits