Hello, Bright Eyes Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

August 7 – 29, 2020

Hello, Bright Eyes postcard — Postcard features “ICU” by Tracy Wilkerson

The Hello, Bright Eyes art exhibit raises the visibility of healthy vision. This exhibit features artwork focusing on eyes, eyesight, or all the wonders the eyes provide us throughout our years. Some of the artwork in this exhibit reuses old glasses, lenses and eyeglass ‘arms’ donated by the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington®. Come see these upcycled pieces, along with paintings, photographs, sculptures and more. Join us in August to see what artists created for this fun exhibit!

This exhibit will also include special events for our eyes (and other senses)! All events require registering in advance. Check Del Ray Artisans’ website for more information: DelRayArtisans.org/event/hello-bright-eyes

Healthy Aging & Your Vision – Tuesday, August 11, 1-2:30pm – Learn how our eyes and vision change over time, including common eye diseases and problems, prevention and treatments, and Medicare coverage of eye care all from an ophthalmologist (a medical eye doctor).
Playing with Resin – Monday, August 17, 6-9pm – Learn the ins & outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork —as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium. There’s lots of creative time during this 3-hour workshop … no need to rush which is one of the first lessons in using resin!
Children’s Vision Day – Saturday, August 29, 11am-1pm – Free children’s vision screening.
Patching & Beyond: Support for parents of children with Amblyopia & Strabismus – Saturday, August 29, 1 – 2:30pm – Does your child have Amblyopia? Come and learn about the eye problem, how to cope with social aspects of the condition (including questions from strangers or bullying), and ideas for easier patching for your child.

The Hello, Bright Eyes exhibit runs August 7–29, 2020 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursday & Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-4pm. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.

For more information, please contact the curators Stephanie Chan (vangoat.studios@gmail.com) and Tracy Wilkerson (recycledworks@yahoo.com).

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, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.

...All the Better to See You with, My Dear! by E Guerry Mead — “…All the Better to See You with, My Dear!” by E Guerry Mead, acrylic & pen, 18 x 24″, $300

Look Me in the Eye (necklace) by Amy Castine — “Look Me in the Eye” (necklace) by Amy Castine, beadweaving and assorted stitches, 21″ length, $150

Snow Leopard by Jim Halloran — “Snow Leopard” by Jim Halloran, oil on panel, 11 x 11 x 1″, $200

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The “Hello, Bright Eyes” exhibit (August 7-29, 2020) at Del Ray Artisans gallery raises the visibility of healthy vision. Check the website for special events during the exhibit. www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits

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The “Hello, Bright Eyes” exhibit (August 7-29, 2020) raises the visibility of healthy vision. The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington® provided materials to artists for upcycled artworks and will host a screening & talks. Come see artwork focusing on eyes, eyesight, or all the wonders the eyes provide us. Check the website for special events. View the exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. Details: www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits