Exhibit Dates: September 5-27, 2025
Reception: Friday, September 5 from 7–9pm
Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated to others rather than going into our world’s overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new items at a retail store. It also takes a little effort to offer something no longer needed to others rather than just tossing it in the trash or recycle bin. The Second Time Around art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery focuses on this thought-change concept of sustainable creativity and enhancing the artistic environmental ethos, from the featured artwork utilizing recycled materials to the special workshops and events held during the exhibit.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, September 5 between 7-9pm to meet curator Tracy Wilkerson and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite at second-time.eventbrite.com.
Save the dates for these creative events:
- Cardboard Creatures workshop – September 6, 10am-noon
- Acrylic Paint Pour workshop – September 8, 6:30-8:30pm
- Eco-Chic Jewelry workshop – September 10, 6:30-8pm
- Dime Store Alchemy workshop, September 13, 6-8:30pm
- Jewelry Fix-It Nite – September 18, 6:30-8:30pm
- Playing with Resin workshop – September 22, 6-9pm
- 80s Sing-Along & Dance Party – September 26, 8-11pm
- Movie Nite – September 27, starting at 7:30pm
Register in advance for workshops at delrayartisans.org/workshops. Also, join us for our outdoor HalloWEIRD Art Market on Saturday, September 20, 10am-4pm to shop.
The Second Time Around exhibit runs September 5-27, 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 September 28).
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.
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The “Second Time Around” exhibit (September 5-27) at Del Ray Artisans gallery showcases awesome artwork made with recycled materials and found objects. Register now for fun, earth-conscious workshops and events. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits
Synopsis – 75 words or fewer
The “Second Time Around” exhibit (September 5-27) at Del Ray Artisans gallery features artwork made out of recycled materials. This exhibit focuses on the thought-change concept of sustainable creativity and enhancing artistic environmental ethos, from the art to the earth-conscious workshops and events. View at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. Opening Reception: Friday, September 5, 7-9pm. Gallery hours: Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits