December 20, 2014 – Open Life Drawing Sessions 2015 Schedule
Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Just drop-in for the session and bring your supplies to draw or paint our live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA.
December 14, 2014 – “Elements” Art Exhibit, Del Ray Artisans’ Board of Directors Showcase
Featuring art by John Bordner, Kathryn Brown, Michele Reday Cook, Linda Elliff, Kim S. Joy, Marlin Lord, and Tamara Wilkerson. Artworks incorporate elements of earth, water, air, and fire in materials, media, and subject matter. Opening Reception: Friday, February 6, 7-9pm.
November 20, 2014 – “The Color Pink” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans
Warm up in the New Year with “The Color Pink” art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery (January 2 – February 1, 2015). Artists explore shades of the color pink. During the opening reception (Friday, January 2, 7-9pm) take a chance to win the raffle prize: a lighted, pink, glass gingerbread house!
November 13, 2014 – “Beyond the Board” Art Exhibit at Prudential PenFed Realty
Del Ray Artisans and Prudential PenFed Realty present the artwork of John Hiller, Lesley Hall, Stacy Rausch, Eileen O’Brien, Pamela Underhill, Liz Martinez, and Gale Goldfarb in the group show: “Beyond the Board”. The exhibit runs from October 27 through February 22, 2015 at Prudential PenFed Realty (300 N Washington Street, Suite 100, Alexandria VA).
October 20, 2014 – Del Ray Artisans’ Holiday Market 2014
Del Ray Artisans 19th Annual Holiday Market features handcrafted work from local artists; handmade ornaments to benefit Del Ray Artisans; plus a Bake Sale to benefit Alexandria Tutoring Consortium. Different artists are featured each weekend! The first three weekends in December: December 5-7, December 12-14, December 19-21.
October 20, 2014 – Rescue Me, a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls Art Exhibit at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter
Del Ray Artisans and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria teamed up to present this animal-themed, fund-raising exhibit. Both nonprofit organizations receive a percentage of each sale. Art and animal lovers will enjoy this exhibit! Reception: Friday, November 14, 7-9pm.
September 27, 2014 – Nourish & Flourish: The Food Show
“Nourish & Flourish: The Food Show” art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans. Art inspired by food. From hunters in cave paintings to soup cans and cakes, artists have focused on the food that sustains us. This member show reflects and illuminates the ways food influences us all. Show runs November 7-30, 2014. Reception: Friday, November 7, 7-9pm.
September 25, 2014 – Art and Story, a Del Ray Artisans Art Exhibit at the Shirlington Public Library
“Art and Story” art exhibit at Shirlington Library (4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington VA) runs October 5 through November 30, 2014. Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls program presents artworks illustrating the power of art and story, with a portion of each sale benefiting the Friends of Shirlington Library and Del Ray Artisans.
August 28, 2014 – All Creatures Great and Small, a Del Ray Artisans Art Exhibit at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter
Del Ray Artisans and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria present this animal-themed, fund-raising exhibit through October 26, 2014 at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter (4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria VA). Both nonprofit organizations receive a percentage of each sale. Art and animal lovers will enjoy this exhibit!
August 28, 2014 – “Three Artists, Three Visions” Art Exhibit at Prudential PenFed Realty
Del Ray Artisans and Prudential PenFed Realty present the artwork of Wendy Band, Sharon Frey, and Linda Lowery in the small group show: “Three Artists, Three Visions”. The exhibit runs from June 29 through October 31, 2014 at Prudential PenFed Realty (300 N Washington Street, Suite 100, Alexandria VA).
August 13, 2014 – “Metamorphosis!” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans
“Metamorphosis!” opens on Friday, October 3, with an artists’ reception from 7-9 pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery. This art exhibit is a juried art exhibit featuring work by local artists. The juror is Elizabeth Ann Coleman, retired director and curator emeritus of textiles and fashion at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Show runs October 3 – November 2, 2014.
July 7, 2014 – “Board and Beyond” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans
“Board and Beyond” art exhibit opens Friday, August 1 (opening reception 7-9pm) at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Featuring the artwork of John Hiller, Lesley Hall, Stacy Rausch, Eileen O’Brien, Pamela Underhill, Liz Martinez, and Gale Goldfarb. Their styles are unique expressions of individuals committed to their pursuit of lives as artists. Show runs August 1-31, 2014.
June 28, 2014 – “Make a Bird of It!” Workshop at Del Ray Artisans on September 6, 2014
The “Make a Bird of It!” mixed-media sculpture workshop with artist Laura Hummel is on Saturday, September 6, 9am-1pm. Spend a morning repurposing new or vintage metals and other found objects to create a unique bird sculpture. Various cold connection techniques will be taught. Age 18+. Workshop Fee: Del Ray Artisans members $50/$60 non-members. Supply Fee: $5. More details, supply list and registration at: TheDelRayArtisans.org/BirdWorkshop
June 28, 2014 – “Put a Bird on It!” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans
Embellishment can be art. “Put a Bird on It!” juried art exhibit opens Friday, September 5 (opening reception 7-9pm) at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Artists in all media were challenged to repurpose everyday objects or artworks to transform them into soaring new works, each incorporating a ‘bird’. Show runs September 5-28, 2014.
June 13, 2014 – Grown-Ups Art Camp at Del Ray Artisans
Ever notice all the fun summer activities and camps for kids each year? Have you ever wanted to go yourself? Welcome to Del Ray Artisans’ version of summer camp for grown-ups! We have 24 workshops and 4 events scheduled over 11 days – morning, afternoon and evening. Workshop details and registration at: TheDelRayArtisans.org/GUAC
May 2, 2014 – "SUITES: Scandalous, Uproarious, Intriguing Titillating Entanglements & Seductions"
SUITES Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans (June 6-29) – Experience the intriguing sights and images from area artists. This show could make you laugh, blush… or both! Reception: Friday, June 6, 7-9pm. Up for more intrigues? Join us for Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite and Threatre Reception at Little Theatre of Alexandria on June 13. The tickets available only through Del Ray Artisans; and includes hors d’oeuvres, an art auction, and the Plaza Suite show!
April 21, 2014 – "Eyes On The Border" Art Exhibit
Eyes On The Border is a collaborative art exhibit between Del Ray Artisans and Art Latin American Collective Project. The exhibit is both a celebration of Latin American culture and a look at how we are influenced by places borders and boundaries. Show runs May 16-June 1 at Del Ray Artisans. Opening Reception: Friday, May 16, 7-9pm.
April 14, 2014 – T.C. Williams Student Exhibit Showcases Alexandria’s Artists of the Future
Del Ray Artisans and the T.C. Williams High School Art Department jointly present the 17th Annual Student Art Show at Del Ray Artisans gallery. The exhibit will feature the work of members of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS).
March 24, 2014 – Spring2ACTion: Give to Del Ray Artisans on April 9
Spring2ACTion (Wednesday, April 9) is an online giving event to help nonprofits reach fundraising goals. In this 24-hour period, how much can we raise? Every donation counts! To support Del Ray Artisans, please visit: spring2action.razoo.com/story/Del-Ray-Artisans
March 3, 2014 – The Alexandria Art Market
Your monthly dose of art in the heart of Del Ray. Grand Opening of the 5th season is on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Shop from local artists from 10-4pm, rain or shine; enjoy live multicultural music from 12-2pm. Additional dates on the 2nd Saturday of June (6/14), July (7/12), August (8/9), September (9/13), and October (10/11) 2014.
February 20, 2014 – “REVOLUTION: Art & Technology” Art Exhibit
“REVOLUTION: Art & Technology” art exhibit opens Friday, April 4 (reception 7-10pm) at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Artists explore their relationship with technology in computer-created art, digitally manipulated art, art made from electronic parts, mixed-media pieces expressing feelings about technology, and more. Show runs April 4-27, 2014.
February 8, 2014 – Speed Dating, Del Ray Artisans’ Style!
Join us for Speed Dating, Del Ray Artisans’ Style! Friday, February 14 at 8pm. This will be an amazing evening of art viewing, fun conversations, munchies, and nostalgic Valentine’s Day goodie bags. Only $5 per person. Must be over 21 years old and single to participate. RSVP by 2/14 at 5pm.
February 3, 2014 – “Portraits of Pop Culture” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans
Come see artists’ interpretations of pop culture, featuring compelling cartoons, lampoons and caricatures of celebrities, politicians, pundits and other pop figures. Also featured: “Heads Up” silent auction artwork created from dress form heads; proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans exhibits. Opening reception: Friday, March 7, 7-10pm. Show runs March 7-30, 2014.
January 1, 2014 – “From Board Game to Book” workshop at Del Ray Artisans on January 19, 2014
Spend an afternoon creating a hand-bound notebook or art journal using a board game as the cover. You will learn how to recycle any (cardboard) board game into a one-of-a-kind art book using traditional bookbinding methods and materials. Details and registration at www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/bookmaking