Opening Reception: Friday, October 7 from 7-9pm
Exhibit Dates: October 7-30, 2016
This October Del Ray Artisans presents a collection of artwork from member artists that highlight the things they adore, crave, and experience in their unique and beloved neck of the woods. The art exhibit is called Local Flavor and celebrates the special touches found in community. Come to the opening reception on Friday, October 7 from 7-9pm to meet many of the artists, vote for the “Peoples Choice” award winner, and enjoy all the warm and welcoming artwork. Special thanks to local businesses Rosemarino d’ Italia, Taqueria el Poblano, Greenstreet Gardens, and Let’s Meat on the Avenue for sponsoring artist awards.
The opening reception will also be your first chance to place your bids in the “Birdhouses of Del Ray” silent auction. Artisan birdhouses are being auctioned from October 7 until October 25 at 9pm. Winners will be notified to pick up their prized birdhouses during regular gallery hours. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit Del Ray Artisans.
The Local Flavor exhibit will run from October 7-30, 2016. The curator, Dawn Wyse Hurto, also invites the public to drop off donated children’s costumes for the neighborhood Halloween Parade. Costumes will be collected at the gallery from October 7-28. The parade is organized by the Del Ray Business Association and will be held on Sunday, October 30 starting at 2pm.
Del Ray Artisans is a nonprofit arts organization in the Del Ray neighborhood located in the City of Alexandria. Del Ray Artisans members fashioned this creative community group using their talent, sweat, and love; host at least 10 art exhibits annually; and organize many ongoing programs and special events. During the month of October mark your calendar for:
- Partners in Art: Monday, October 10, 2-4pm
- Life Drawing Clothed Session: Wednesday, October 12, 2-5pm (Short/Long Poses)
- Life Drawing Regular Sessions: Wednesday, October 12, 6:30-9:30pm (Long Poses); Sunday, October 23, 9:30-11:30am (Gesture); Wednesday, October 26, 2-5pm (Short/Long Poses) and 6:30-9:30pm (Long Poses)
- Annual Member Meeting/Board Elections: Tuesday, October 25, 7-9pm
- Come Play with Collage Cut Ups: Thursday, October 27, 7-9pm
- Cat-urday Toy Making: Saturday, October 29, 10am-12pm
The art exhibit, reception, and events will be at Del Ray Artisans gallery at the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays, 12–6pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 12–9pm; and Sundays, 12–6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public and handicap accessible.
For more information, please visit www.DelRayArtisans.org, or contact the curator Dawn Wyse Hurto at dawn@dawnds.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.
Art Exhibit Short Blurb – 35 words or fewer
“Local Flavor” art exhibit (October 7-30) showcases Del Ray Artisans artists’ artwork that highlight the things they adore, crave, and experience in their beloved neck of the woods. Reception: October 7, 7-9pm. www.DelRayArtisans.org
Art Exhibit Synopsis – 75 words or fewer
“Local Flavor” art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans showcases member artwork that highlight the things they adore, crave, and experience in their beloved neck of the woods—and celebrate the special touches found in community. Show runs October 7-30, 2016. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 7 from 7-9pm. Also on display is the “Birdhouses of Del Ray” silent auction (October 7-25). This artisan birdhouses auction benefits Del Ray Artisans. www.DelRayArtisans.org
“Come Play with Collage Cut Ups” Short Blurb – 35 words or fewer
Come Play with Collage Cut Ups: Thursday, October 27, 7-9pm. Millie Mateu guides you through a fun art activity! Free for Del Ray Artisans members, $10 for non-members. Register in advance: DelRayArtisans.org/event/come-play-collage-cut-ups/
“Come Play with Collage Cut Ups” Synopsis – 75 words or fewer
Come Play with Collage Cut Ups on Thursday, October 27, 7-9pm at Del Ray Artisans. Activity lead Millie Mateu will guide you through a fun art activity evening! She will start by doing some creative exercises to loosen us up, and then we’ll create some simple collages that have high impact, using “Local Flavor” as inspiration. Free for Del Ray Artisans members and $10 for non-members. Register in advance: DelRayArtisans.org/event/come-play-collage-cut-ups/
“Cat-urday Toy Making Workshop” Short Blurb – 35 words or fewer
Cat-urday Toy Making on October 29, 10am-12pm. Celebrate National Cat Day by making toys for your feline! $5 supplies. Instruction free for Del Ray Artisans members, $10 non-members. Register in advance: DelRayArtisans.org/event/cat-toy-making/
“Cat-urday Toy Making Workshop” Synopsis – 75 words or fewer
Cat-urday Toy Making on Saturday, October 29, 10am-12pm at Del Ray Artisans. Celebrate National Cat Day by making toys for your feline! This workshop gives you all the tools you need to make felt mice & birds, wine cork candies, and a classic stick with string taunting toy, as well as an optional T-shirt cat tent. $5 supplies fee. Instruction free for Del Ray Artisans members, $10 for non-members. Register in advance: DelRayArtisans.org/event/cat-toy-making/