Call for Entry Speak Your Mind at Del Ray Artisans Gallery May 5 - 28, 2017 Digital entries due: Monday, April 17, 2017 by midnight They say “a picture is worth a thousand words”-- the theme of this show celebrates the relationship between art and the human mind through the use of art as a form of nonverbal communication. For some, visual images are a platform for advocacy, to share raised awareness of a social cause, or to express a political message.  Art is a means of self-expression...

Call for Entry Breaking the Glass Ceiling - The Sky's the Limit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery March 31 - April 30, 2017 Digital entries due: Sunday, March 19, 2017 by midnight This exhibit reflects on the metaphor “breaking the glass ceiling”, pushing through a tough, not quite invisible barrier that keeps many from reaching their full potential, their dreams beyond a certain level in a hierarchy or in society.  Breaking glass, breaking barriers, reaching beyond traditional boundaries, st...

Del Ray Artisans' Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry A New Beginning at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital January 29 - May 21, 2017 Digital entries due: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 by midnight Happy New Year!  What images come to mind when you think of a new start or a new beginning?  Here at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, we are giving our building more than just a fresh coat of paint and are thrilled to see how Del Ray Artisans (DRA) artists interpret this theme. As with our prior two co...

Del Ray Artisans' Exhibit Call for Entry Lovers at Del Ray Artisans Gallery February 3-26, 2017 Digital entries due: Friday, January 20, 2017 by midnight Broken hearts, far apart, still together, despite the weather.  “Lovers” will celebrate the spirit of Valentines Day throughout the month of February.  This show features Del Ray Artisans members’ interpretations of affectionate pairings of diverse types. DRA Fundraiser: Artists’ are also asked to contribute handmade cards to be availabl...

Del Ray Artisans' Exhibit Call for Entry Simply Abstract at Del Ray Artisans Gallery January 6–29, 2017 Digital entries due: Friday, December 23, 2016 Toss your colors and media in the air and let them fall where they may!  Release your inner energy to create and share your abstract art!  Abstract art continues to evolve and comes in many different flavors.  Compositions use a visual language of shape, form, color, and line.  Some have no representational content whatsoever, while others...

Del Ray Artisans' Members Exhibit Call for Entry H2O/WATERWORKS at Del Ray Artisans Gallery November 4–27, 2016 Digital entries due: Friday, October 21, 2016 Water works for us:  we may love it or hate it, crave it or fear it, but we all need it.  Our bodies are made up of  60% water and 71% of the earth’s surface is water. Water is beautiful, essential, dangerous and destructive.  It can manifest itself in so many forms: liquid, vapor, solid.   Artists have depicted water in many ways, ...