Exhibit Dates: August 1-30, 2025
Reception: Friday, August 1 from 7–9pm
Lovely As A Tree is an art exhibit exploring the ways in which trees impact our lives and this earth. Humans and animals benefit from the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and the environmental impact of trees. The talented members of Del Ray Artisans will bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to artistic life through painting, photography, ceramics, items created from wood and other mediums that flow from their prolific imaginations. This art exhibit is a showcase for the creative members of Del Ray Artisans.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 1 between 7-9pm to meet curator Robyn Seaton McGarry and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite at lovely-as-a-tree.eventbrite.com.
Also check out Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Summer Programs this month. In this series of workshops exploring the arts, you will learn techniques in collage, drawing, mixed media, photography, bead embroidery, and more from local artists. Delve into creative exploration solo or with friends. For children and/or adults, free and paid programs are offered. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/creative-summer
The Lovely As A Tree exhibit runs August 1-30, 2025 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on August 31, 2025).
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
Trees impact human and animal lives in so many ways. The “Lovely As A Tree” art exhibit (August 1-30) showcases in creative ways how art can deepen appreciation of these wonders. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits
Synopsis – 75 words or fewer
In the “Lovely As A Tree” art exhibit (August 1-30) Del Ray Artisans members explore all the ways in which trees impact our lives and the earth and bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to artistic life. View at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, August 1, 7-9pm. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits