Exhibit Dates: September 6–28, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, September 6 from 7–9pm
Fiber art fascinates by taking art outside the frame—it is unique, dimensional, and tactile. Draped, stitched, or embellished fabric sparks creativity and delights the senses, as itself and when depicted in other visual art forms. The Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans focuses on fiber and fabric art but also highlights their influence on other mediums as well. This exhibit showcases art from local area artists. Judy Gula, owner of Artistic Artifacts, selected the artist awards.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, September 6 between 7-9pm to meet curators Liz Martinez and Robyn Seaton McGarry and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite at fiber-fabric.eventbrite.com.
Save the date for our 3rd annual HalloWEIRD Art Market in Colasanto Park just outside the gallery on Saturday, September 21 from 10am-4pm. The market offers diverse, original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists focused around the autumn season. The event is family-friendly and held rain or shine. Also drop-in to our creative programs in September, including:
- First Thursday Family-Friendly Activity – September 5 from 6:30-8pm
- Del Ray Urban Sketchers – Sunday, September 8 from 1-3pm (meet at St Elmo’s Del Ray)
- STEAM-tastic Youth Program: Painting with Virtual Reality – Saturday, September 14, Ages 6-10 from 9am-10:30am and Ages 10-15 from 11am-12:30pm
- Life Drawing Sessions – Tuesdays, September 17 & 24 from 7-9pm
- Partners in Art Evening – Wednesday, September 18 from 7-9pm (RSVP in advance)
- Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, September 28 from 10am-12pm
The Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric exhibit runs September 6–28, 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 (closed on September 1 and September 29).
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 “Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric” exhibit (September 6-28) at Del Ray Artisans gallery features art that is either created with Fiber or Fabric or depicts Fiber or Fabric as its subject. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits
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The “Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric” exhibit (September 6-28) at Del Ray Artisans gallery features art that is either created with Fiber or Fabric or depicts Fiber or Fabric as its subject. View at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, September 6, 7-9pm. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm (Closed on Sunday, September 29). Details at DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits