USA at 250 Art Exhibit
June 5–28, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, June 5 from 7–9pm
Del Ray Artisans invites you to join its celebration of the country’s 250th birthday at an art exhibition that focuses on where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. “USA at 250” challenged local artists to capture the spirit of our nation, its past, present, or future. This exhibit includes artworks that focus on the positive, highlighting the splendor of our landscapes, people, history, creativity, resilience or other aspects that shape the American experience. Come see how local artists have chosen to capture their view of the “USA at 250”.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, June 5, between 7-9pm to meet curators TJ and Karen Feeley and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite at usa-at-250.eventbrite.com.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in June:
- Junk Journaling Workshop – Saturday, June 6 • 10AM – 1PM
- Mirror & Clay Mosaic Art Workshop – Saturday, June 6 • 6PM – 8PM
- Social Media for Artists Workshop – Wednesday, June 10 • 6PM – 9PM
- Bead & Wire Jewelry Workshop – Thursday, June 11 • 6PM – 8PM
- Persian Mulberry Sweets Workshop – Saturday, June 13 • 10AM – NOON
- STEAM-tastic: Lego Cars Workshop (ages 8+ & adults) – Sunday, June 14 • 10AM – NOON
- Del Ray Urban Sketchers – Sunday, June 14 at St. Elmo’s • 1PM – 3PM
- Del Ray Urban Sketchers – Thursday, June 18 at Del Ray Pizzeria • 7PM – 9PM
- Playing with Resin Workshop – Sunday, June 21 • 6PM – 9PM
- Life Drawing Session – Tuesday, June 23 & 30 • 7PM – 9PM
- Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, June 27 • 10AM – NOON
- For More Programs: delrayartisans.org/programs
The USA at 250 art exhibit runs June 5–28, 2026 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 (hours differ in July).
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 “USA at 250” art exhibit (June 5-28, 2026) at Del Ray Artisans celebrates the spirit of our nation from the splendor of our landscapes to the resilience of our people. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits
Synopsis – 75 words or fewer
The “USA at 250” art exhibit (June 5-28, 2026) celebrates our country’s 250th birthday and captures the spirit of our nation, its past, present, and future, with artworks that highlight the splendor of our landscapes, people and history. View at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. Opening Reception: Friday, June 5, from 7-9pm. Hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12-6pm. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits