“Creature Comforts” Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

September 30, 2019 through January 26, 2020

Boxer Blues by Monica Hokeilen
“Boxer Blues” by Monica Hokeilen

Creature Comforts is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) exhibit at Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) that honors the animals we bring into our lives as valuable members of our families. Showcasing the animals that lift and fill our hearts is a popular theme at VCA Alexandria and coincides with the winter holiday season when creature comforts of all types are especially appreciated.

Creature Comforts runs September 30, 2019 through January 26, 2020 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.

All the artwork on display is by Del Ray Artisans members. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces to Del Ray Artisans, who is splitting the donation with VCA Alexandria’s charity of choice, the Wildlife Rescue League. The Wildlife Rescue League cares for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife with the intent of releasing them back into their native habitat. Del Ray Artisans and the Wildlife Rescue League are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

For more information, please 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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“Creature Comforts” art exhibit at VCA Alexandria features artwork honoring  the animals in our lives that lift and fill our hearts. This exhibit runs September 30, 2019 – January 26, 2020. DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits/gww

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The “Creature Comforts” art exhibit (September 30, 2019 – January 26, 2020) at VCA Alexandria through the Gallery Without Walls program features artwork of the animals in our lives by Del Ray Artisans members. Showcasing animals that lift and fill our hearts is a popular theme at VCA Alexandria and coincides with the winter holiday season in which creature comforts of all types are appreciated. 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits/gww