Exhibit Dates: November 7–30, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, November 7 from 7–9pm
Del Ray Artisans presents The Mini World: Small Works of Art, an art exhibit showcasing tiny art by artist members. Step into this miniature world and discover the joy of life’s little things. We invite you to experience the power of small, where each piece tells a story and proves that art knows no size limits.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 7 between 7-9pm to meet curators Betsy Jones, Kellie Sansone and Mallory Henig and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite at the-mini-world.eventbrite.com.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in November:
- STEAM-tastic: Cardboard Creatures Workshop – Nov. 8: 10am-12pm
- Tea & Herbs with Area 2 Farms – Nov 8 and Nov 22: 1-2:30pm
- Del Ray Urban Sketchers (meet at St. Elmo’s Del Ray) – Nov. 9: 1-3pm
- Linocut Block Printing Workshop – Nov. 12: 7-9pm
- Figure Drawing Session – Nov. 13 and Nov. 18, 7-9pm
- Radical Sewing Club-ALX – Nov. 15: 6-8pm
- Playing with Resin Workshop – Nov. 17: 6-9pm
- Partners in Art Evening – Nov. 19: 7-9pm
- STEAM-tastic: Monet-Inspired Bridge Workshop – Nov. 22: 10-11:30am
For more upcoming events, visit DelRayArtisans.org/programs.
The Mini World: Small Works of Art exhibit runs November 7-30, 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. The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), but will be open for bonus gallery hours on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 12-6pm.
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 Mini World: Small Works of Art” exhibit (November 7-30) at Del Ray Artisans gallery showcases tiny creations by members in a variety of media and styles. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits
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“The Mini World: Small Works of Art” (November 7-30) showcases tiny creations by Del Ray Artisans members in a variety of media and styles. Step into this miniature world and discover the joy of life’s little things. View at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, November 7, 7-9pm. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits