Lovely As A Tree at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Lovely As A Tree Art Exhibit
August 1–30, 2025
Opening 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.

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 art exhibit runs from 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. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.

For more information, contact curator Robyn Seaton McGarry at robynmcgarry15@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.