“Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans” at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center

Exhibit Dates: May 3 – September 21, 2025

UPDATE: The exhibit has been extended to October 27, 2025.

Hubcap Hipster by Joyce Wagner
“Hubcap Hipster” by Joyce Wagner

Del Ray Artisans through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center presents Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans. The exhibit features the work of seven (7) member artists in glass cases in the lobby of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311) from May 3, 2025 through September 21, 2025.

Come see the work of Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (digital drawing), Lesley Hall-Runner (acrylic, mixed media), Morgan Parr (mixed media), Karen Schmitz (collage, mixed media), Anastasia Travieso-Diaz (abstract painting), Joyce Wagner (mosaics), and Rod Whyte (digital painting), as they explore and reveal how they are influenced by color. The hotel lobby is open 24/7 to view the art. If you wish to pair the viewing with refreshments, the VINO Lobby bar is open 5-11pm daily.

All artwork is available for purchase, but must remain on display through the exhibit. Purchased artwork may be picked up at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA) on Thursday, September 25 and Friday, September 26 between 12-6pm or by appointment. Contact Liz Martinez at gww@delrayartisans.org to make arrangements.

Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans is organized through Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls program in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.

The exhibit is open to the public and accessible, and an online photo album is available as well. For more information, please visit DelRayArtisans.org/GWW.


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, and Virginia Commission for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.


Experiencing Color at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5/3/2025 – 9/21/2025)
“Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans” exhibit at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5/3/2025 – 9/21/2025)


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“Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans” exhibit features work from seven artists in the lobby of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria VA) from May 3-September 21. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/GWW

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Del Ray Artisans through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center presents the “Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans” art exhibit featuring the work of seven artists in glass cases in the lobby of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria VA) from May 3-September 21, 2025. View the art 24/7; the lobby bar is open 5-11pm daily. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/GWW