Affiliations

Del Ray Artisans supports and is supported by a larger community through donations, grants, memberships, partnerships and collaborations.

Grants

City of AlexandriaCity of Alexandria

Alexandria is located in Northern Virginia on the west bank of the Potomac River, south of Washington D.C., and nine miles north of Mount Vernon. The city encompasses 15.75 square miles. More about Alexandria | Visit the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts

Alexandria Commission for the ArtsAlexandria Commission for the Arts

From the entertainment offered in the City’s taverns in its earlier days to the internationally renowned Torpedo Factory Art Center of today, the arts have played a significant role in our City’s history. To ensure the continued prominence of these arts, the Alexandria City Council created the Alexandria Commission for the Arts in 1984, to lead and advocate for cultural development within the City of Alexandria and surrounding region, to stimulate artistic excellence and make these arts accessible to all Alexandrians.

Virginia Commission for the ArtsVirginia Commission for the Arts

The Virginia Commission for the Arts supports artistic excellence where it exists, encourages growth in artistic quality, and works to make this artistic excellence available to all Virginians.

Art Works. arts.govNational Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. The NEA awards funds to support artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector.

 

Memberships

Alexandria Arts AllianceAlexandria Arts Alliance

The Alexandria Arts Alliance works to advance the arts in Alexandria because a strong arts community equals an economically strong and vibrant city. The City of Alexandria recently approved a dynamic citywide Arts & Culture Master Plan which affirms the importance of the arts to the city’s economic vitality and quality of life.

Alexandria Arts CalendarAlexandria Arts Calendar

Bookmark Alexandria Arts Calendar and check it regularly. You’ll find our events listed there as well as all the other great art offerings in Alexandria, including performing and visual arts, individual artists, arts venues, non-profit arts organizations and commercial arts-related businesses. This calendar is hosted by Visit Alexandria.

Alexandria Small Business Development CenterAlexandria Small Business Development Center

The Alexandria Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a free community resource that provides confidential one-to-one guidance, as well as workshops, roundtables and training for startups and existing businesses. Del Ray Artisans, as a nonprofit within the City of Alexandria, is automatically qualified to make use of this valuable resource.

Del Ray Business AssociationDel Ray Business Association

The Del Ray Business Association is an organization of business owners and professionals that strive for growth, visibility and success of our members. We serve as an advocate, representative, and educator for businesses within the community of Del Ray in Alexandria, Virginia. In addition, the Association undertakes special programs, neighborhood improvement projects, and promotional events. Many of these events have become neighborhood traditions such as First Thursdays, Art on the Avenue, the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5-mile race, the Halloween Parade, and the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Visit AlexandriaVisit Alexandria

Visit Alexandria is a membership-based 501(c)(6) organization that prides itself on strong ties to the Alexandria business and tourism communities. Visitors to Alexandria, Virginia from at least 50 miles away spend $826 million annually, resulting in over $27 million in local tax revenue.

Our work to support tourism to the City of Alexandria includes marketing, public relations, visitor services, meeting and group sales, the VisitAlexandriaVA.com website, social media, member services, the Official Alexandria Visitor Guide and Map, and tourism research. For information about Alexandria’s arts events and arts educational opportunities, visit the Alexandria Arts Calendar.

 

Partners & Collaborators

DRA has partnered and collaborated with many well-known art organizations, businesses, and local schools to reach common goals. Among these are:

 

Recurring In-kind Donations & Donation Events

Holy Cow Burger JointHoly Cow Burger Joint

We are on Holy Cow Burger Joint and ACT for Alexandria’s non-profit donation list, and receive a 25-cent donation when someone orders a burger at Holy Cow and designates it to Del Ray Artisans (#088). THANK YOU to Holy Cow and everyone who selects Del Ray Artisans for the donation!

Pork Barrel BBQPork Barrel BBQ

THANK YOU to Pork Barrel BBQ for the support and generous discounts for Del Ray Artisans’ special events.

Spring2ACTionSpring2ACTion: An ACT for Alexandria Initiative

Spring2ACTion is Alexandria’s Giving Day (one day every April) where our community comes together to give to local nonprofits in just 24 hours. Since 2011, Spring2ACTion has raised millions for local non-profits. Please consider giving to Del Ray Artisans through the Spring2ACTion event. Every donation counts!