Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists The Power of Two Exhibit Dates: March 1–30, 2024 Digital entry deadline: Saturday, February 10, 2024 by midnight Artists are invited to enter works that feature any two related items in one piece of art. For example, artwork could focus on two of a kind, two complementary items, duos, twins, parents and children, lovers or any other combination of two. All media are welcome. The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a d...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Visible Touch: A Look at Texture Exhibit Dates: February 2–24, 2024 Digital entry deadline: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 by midnight Artists are invited to enter 2D or 3D works that explore visual or physical texture. All subject matters, including abstract works, are welcome. Texture is one of the fundamental elements of art and refers to the perceived surface quality of the artwork. All media are welcome. The exhibit is open to all area artists. ...

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop January 5 – February 24, 2024 Application deadline: Sunday, December 17, 2023 by midnight Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can b...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists & high school students Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice Exhibit Dates: January 5–27, 2024 Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, December 17, 2023 by midnight Through your art raise awareness about climate change and its impact on marginalized communities. This exhibit is in partnership with the Changing Planet Justice Foundation. All media are welcome. The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a d...

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital November 20, 2023 – November 16, 2024 Entry deadline: Sunday, October 29, 2023 by midnight Seeking 2-dimensional artwork for Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls annual exhibit in the exam rooms at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital. Most subjects are welcome, with pieces featuring animals preferred. Must be a Del Ray Artisans member to enter (join Del Ray Artisa...

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market Application deadline: Sunday, October 1, 2023 by midnight Apply now for the 2nd annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market centered around the theme: Halloween. Showcase your spooky, creepy, crawly, disturbing, goth pieces or focus on the upbeat, fun side of the season (costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors, etc). This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Sunday,...

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop October 6 – November 26, 2023 Application deadline: Saturday, September 23, 2023 by midnight Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they ca...