January 28 – June 2, 2019
The Re-Connecting Threads art exhibit takes another look at artists’ traditional and non-traditional ways to manipulate fiber in art by revisiting the November 2018 Connecting Threads Del Ray Artisans gallery exhibit. Re-Connecting Threads features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork through a Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria).
The exhibit runs January 28-June 2, 2019 at VCA Alexandria, 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Patrons may view the artwork at VCA Alexandria during regular business hours and at the discretion of hospital staff. Regular hours are Monday through Friday 8am–8pm, Saturday 8am–3pm, and closed Sunday.
As in the original exhibit, Re-Connecting Threads celebrates fiber in art while highlighting narratives where textiles and fiber trigger nostalgia or comfort. The exhibit features artwork created through a manipulation of fiber (e.g. knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, stitching, mixed media, etc.), as well as fiber’s influence through other mediums, all of which communicates a message, emotion, or meaning that goes beyond the literal definition of the materials.
Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces in an equal split between Del Ray Artisans and the VCA Alexandria’s charity of choice, the Wildlife Rescue League. The Wildlife Rescue League provides care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife with the intent of releasing them back into their native habitat. Del Ray Artisans and Wildlife Rescue League are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
For more information, visit DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits/gww/ or contact the curator, Monica Hokeilen (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org), or Director of Curating, Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
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.
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“Re-Connecting Threads” art exhibit at the VCA Alexandria celebrates fiber in a re-visit to Del Ray Artisans prior “Connecting Threads” exhibit. This Gallery Without Walls show runs January 28 – June 2. DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits/gww/
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“Re-Connecting Threads” art exhibit (January 28 – June 2, 2019) at VCA Alexandria through Gallery Without Walls celebrates fiber in a re-visit to last November’s “Connecting Threads” gallery exhibit. “Re-Connecting Threads” features traditional and non-traditional fiber-related art by Del Ray Artisans members while highlighting narratives that trigger nostalgia or comfort, and in doing so communicate meaning that goes beyond the literal definition of the materials. 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits/gww/