Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market

Saturday, September 24 from 10am–4pm (Outside, Rain or Shine)

HalloWEIRDThis Fall, Del Ray Artisans added a new outdoor art market called HalloWEIRD. On Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10am–4pm come see Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth-like. Or, maybe you like art that focuses on the upbeat, fun side of the season (e.g., costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors). You can see that too! The market offers diverse, original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. There is something for everyone!

The artists featured in the market are:

  • Raquel Brueggemann (Just Because Resin)
  • Amy Castine
  • Meredith D’Amore (Rare Bird Press)
  • Danielle Deemer (Gothee)
  • Amanda Fletchersmith (Custom Monster)
  • Erica Hughes & Suzan T. Ok (Fox Arrow Artisans)
  • BWS Johnson (Blooms of Paradise)
  • Betsy Jones (Betsysmallpeople)
  • Mary Katz (Star and Moon Craft Shop)
  • Annemarie Kuhns (Love + Lino)
  • Megan Levanduski (Megan Elaine Designs)
  • Samantha Ludwitzke (Samantha’s Doodles)
  • Liz Martinez
  • Nami Oshiro
  • Joyce Wagner (Reinvented Elegance)

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This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event at the park adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA (corner of Commonwealth and Mount Vernon avenues). The market is FREE to browse and open to the public. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite.

During HalloWEIRD also visit inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see The Big 3-0 art exhibit (Sept 2 – Oct 1, 2022) featuring members’ artwork and celebrating the 30th Anniversary of our nonprofit arts organization. Plus save the date for the annual community festival Art on the Avenue on Saturday, October 1 from 10am-6pm all along Mount Vernon Avenue.

For more information on HalloWEIRD, visit DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits or contact Erica Hughes (Programs Director) at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org.

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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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HalloWEIRD Art Market (Saturday, September 24, 10am–4pm) features a variety of artwork from local artisans that celebrates the spooky and fun sides of the season. Rain or shine outside Del Ray Artisans. DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits

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The HalloWEIRD Art Market (Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10am–4pm) features a variety of artwork from local artisans that celebrates the spooky, creepy and fun sides of the Fall season. Join us for lots of fun at this outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event. It will be held at the park adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA (corner of Commonwealth and Mount Vernon Avenues). DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits