Fast and Fabulous Art Exhibit
April 3–25, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, April 3 from 7–9pm
From the first blueprints for the Model T to Warhol and Dali to the Ferrari 250, legally a work of art in Italy, cars have inspired and embodied art. The Fast and the Fabulous exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery features art exploring cars and car culture. Be it Fords, Ferraris, or flying cars, local artists’ interpretations of cars as well as motorcycles, trucks, and other fast/fabulous forms of transportation will impress, amuse, and delight. Visitors of driving age and those visitors still dreaming of their first time behind the wheel will love this exhibit.
“I am an artist, the track is my canvas and the car is my brush.” – Graham Hill, Grand Prix and Indy 500 champion.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 3, between 7-9pm to meet curators Kelly and Scott MacConomy and exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite at fast-and-fabulous.eventbrite.com.
Get a sneak peek of the exhibit and have fun with our free, family-friendly, Photo Scavenger Hunt on Thursday, April 2 from 6:30-8pm. Gather for an evening of Card Making in memory of Donna Gallo and Rusty Lynn on Saturday, April 4 from 6-9pm to learn and share new art techniques and enjoy the camaraderie. Visit our Upcoming Programs page for more creative offerings and register in advance for our workshops:
- Darn It! Mending Clothes with Darning – Saturday, April 4, 10:30am-12pm
- Supercars Workshop (Ages 10+ and adults) – Sunday, April 19, 10am-12pm
- Lego Cars Workshop (Ages 8+ and adults) – Sunday, April 19, 6-8pm
Every April Alexandria comes together to support the amazing work of local nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists. From April 8 through April 22, please donate to our nonprofit at delrayartisans.org/spring2action.
From April 1 through May 5, Del Ray Artisans gallery is also hosting the display of two artful chairs which are a part of the “Take a Seat for Alexandria Library” community art project. The chairs are by Del Ray Artisans member Joyce Wagner and local artist Mal Jones. The chairs are featured in an online auction (April 1-May 17) to benefit the Alexandria Library Foundation.
The Fast and Fabulous art exhibit runs April 3-25, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm (First Thursday 12-9pm), Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed April 26).
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, and Virginia Commission for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Short Blurb – 35 words or fewer
The “Fast and Fabulous” art exhibit (April 3-25, 2026) at Del Ray Artisans gallery will show our artists’ interpretations of cars and car culture whether they be Fords, Ferraris, or flying cars. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits
Synopsis – 75 words or fewer
The “Fast and Fabulous” art exhibit (April 3-25, 2026) will impress and delight visitors of driving age and those dreaming of getting behind the wheel. Whether Fords, Ferraris, or flying cars, these interpretations of cars and other fast/fabulous forms of transportation can’t be missed. View at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. Opening Reception: Friday, April 3, from 7-9pm. Hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits