“Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Technology Director

Photograph by Sam Lally featuring pottery by Stephen Lally

Exhibit Dates: October 7–29, 2022 Opening Reception: Friday, October 7, 7-9pm In Ecclesiastes it is written that “there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry.” The Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment exhibit celebrates the way that food and drink bring people together and bring joy to our lives. The exhibit focuses on art inspired by food—real and metaphorical—that nourishes the viewer, as well as the rituals and places that celebrate t...

Holiday Market 2022 (Applications due 9/18/2022)

Posted on September 1, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market First 3 Weekends in December 2022 Original application deadline: Sunday, September 18, 2022 by midnight; The market and wait list are full. Applications are no longer being accepted. Applications for exhibitors in Del Ray Artisans' 27th annual Holiday Market to be held each weekend from December 2-18, 2022 are now open. Different artists from a variety of media categories will be selected for each weekend. Artists who apply by the deadlin...

Alcove Gift Shop (Application due 9/18/2022)

Posted on September 1, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop October 7 – November 27, 2022 Application deadline: Sunday, September 18, 2022 by midnight Del Ray Artisans has established the Alcove as a gift shop within the gallery, where members may display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D work will be 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 be ...

Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by Technology Director

Saturday, September 24 from 10am–4pm (Outside, Rain or Shine) This Fall, Del Ray Artisans added a new outdoor art market called HalloWEIRD. On Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10am–4pm come see Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth-like. Or, maybe you like art that focuses on the upbeat, fun side of the season (e.g., costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors). You can see that too! The market offers diverse, original handcrafted artwork from talented local ...

“The Big 3-0” Art Exhibit celebrating Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Anniversary

Posted on August 2, 2022August 4, 2022 by Technology Director

The Big 3-0 by Dawn Wyse Hurto (Mixed media collage of members artwork)

Exhibit Dates: September 2 – October 1, 2022 Reception: Saturday, September 3 from 3-6pm Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year with a members art exhibit, anniversary party & reception, and programs that rhyme with THIRTY. The Big 3-0 members showcase features stunning artwork in a variety of media and themes. Member artists share their favorite works, as well as memories of Del Ray Artisans nonprofit in this exhibit. Join us for The Big 3-0 ex...

Playful Creatures (Entries due 9/11/2022)

Posted on July 29, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Playful Creatures at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital September 26, 2022 – January 21, 2023 Deadline extended to Sunday, September 11, 2022 by midnight Seeking artworks that show creatures being lively, spirited, frisky, impish, rollicking, and good natured. The art may be whimsical, imaginative, homespun, or conventional. The art may feature your favorite pet, something wild, or something mythical. Must be a Del Ray Ar...

Del Ray Artisans’ 2023 Wall Calendar (Entries due 8/21/2022)

Posted on July 16, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Entry (Open to Members Only) Del Ray Artisans’ 2023 Wall Calendar Digital entries due Sunday, August 21, 2022 Members: Submit your best work to the 10th annual Del Ray Artisans’ wall calendar! All entries are to be received digitally, and no physical pieces of art will be collected. There is no entry fee, no theme, and work previously shown at Del Ray Artisans is acceptable. Your Del Ray Artisans membership must be up-to-date. The Calendar Selection Committee will choose approxima...

Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment (Non-Ceramic Entries due 9/11/2022)

Posted on July 13, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Entry for Non-Ceramic Art Open to Regional Artists Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment October 7–29, 2022 Digital entries due: Sunday, September 11, 2022 by midnight In Ecclesiastes it is written that “there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry.” This exhibit celebrates the way that food and drink brings people together and joy to our lives. Artwork should be inspired by food, real or metaphorical, that nourishes the viewer. ...

Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment (Ceramic Entries due 9/5/2022)

Posted on July 13, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

National Ceramic Call for Entry Open to All Artists within the United States Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment October 7–29, 2022 Digital entries due: Monday, September 5, 2022 by midnight In Ecclesiastes it is written that “there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry.” This exhibit celebrates the way that food and drink brings people together and joy to our lives. Artwork should be inspired by food, real or metaphorical, that nouris...

The Big 3-0 (Entries due 8/13/2022)

Posted on July 11, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Only The Big 3-0: Del Ray Artisans 30th Anniversary Members Showcase Exhibit Dates: September 2 – October 1, 2022 Entry deadline extended to Saturday, August 13, 2022 by midnight This is an open theme, members only, art exhibit in celebration of Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Anniversary. Make new art or enter three of your past favorites. In addition, please share a fond memory of an experience at Del Ray Artisans. Memories will be posted in the...