Exhibit Dates: June 7–30, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, June 7 from 7–9pm
Starting on Friday, June 7th, come celebrate visual depictions of love at the All About Love exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. In this exhibit, local artists explore the concept of love in all of its forms: romantic love, love for one’s parents and siblings, love of pets, young love, enduring couples, strong friendships, soulmates, and more.
While the ancient Greeks identified eight major types of love (erotic, affectionate, familial, playful, enduring, obsessive, unconditional, and self-compassionate), humans have an infinite number of ways to love. Love is one of the most important forces in the world—having been the theme of countless works of literature, film, architecture, and even war (i.e., Helen of Troy). As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. noted “…Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” Come see how artists portray what love means to them using a variety of media. All the artwork is available for sale.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, June 7 between 7-9pm to meet curator TJ Feeley and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite at all-about-love-exhibit.eventbrite.com.
In addition, our Creative Summer Programs begin in June. Join us for:
- First Thursday family-friendly activity: Origami Art – Thursday, June 6, 6:30-8pm (drop-in)
- Color Explosion Workshop – Saturday, June 8, 9am-12pm (register by 6/4)
- Del Ray Urban Sketchers – Sunday, June 9, 1-3pm at St Elmo’s in Del Ray (drop-in)
- Soft Pastel Workshop – Saturday, June 15, 6:30-8:30pm (register by 6/12)
- Playing with Resin Workshop – Monday, June 17, 6-9pm (register by 6/14)
- Life Drawing Sessions – Tuesdays, June 18 and June 25, 7-9pm (drop-in)
- Partners in Art Evening – Wednesday, June 19, 7-9pm (RSVP by 6/17)
- Introduction to Stone Carving Workshop – Saturday, June 22, 9am-12pm (register by 6/16)
- Make Your Own Glass Mosaic Lamp Workshop – Saturday, June 22, 6-9pm (register by 6/21)
- Mix and Match Upcycle Earrings Workshop – Sunday, June 23, 10am-12pm (register by 6/20)
- Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, June 29, 10am-12pm (drop-in)
The All About Love exhibit runs June 7-30, 2024 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm. Gallery hours will differ in July.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. For more information, visit DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits.
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.
Short Blurb – 35 words or fewer
The “All About Love” exhibit (June 7-30) at Del Ray Artisans gallery features art that explores love in all of its many forms (affectionate, erotic, familial, playful, enduring, obsessive, unconditional, etc.). Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits
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The “All About Love” exhibit (June 7-30) at Del Ray Artisans gallery features art that explores love broadly: romantic love, love of family, love of pets, strong friendships, etc. Works by dozens of local artists will be on display and available for sale. View at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. Opening Reception: Friday, June 7, 7-9pm. Open Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm. DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits