2022)

Posted on May 10, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market Application deadline: Sunday, June 12, 2022 by midnight Apply now for our first indoor Summer Art Market! Different artists will be selected for each market day (Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 from 10am-4pm). Seeking a range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, and more. Details and Application (PDF)

Proposal for 2023 Art Exhibit (due 7/29/2022)

Posted on May 4, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Proposals 2023 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Proposal Deadline extended to Friday, July 29, 2022 by midnight Del Ray Artisans is seeking exhibit proposals for next year’s calendar. Del Ray Artisans strives to offer exhibits that reach a broad and diverse audience, encourage artistic development, and represent a wide variety of art forms. Experienced and first time curators welcome! The Exhibit Selection Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Boa...

Afros and Abstract (Entries due 5/21/2022)

Posted on April 12, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Dance of the Underwater World by Maria I Hart and Eileen M OBrien

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Afros and Abstract Exhibit Dates: June 3-26, 2022 Digital entry deadline extended to Saturday, May 21, 2022 by midnight Seeking works in all mediums celebrating the abstract and the individuality of hair and body. Art that celebrates the Afro curly-do and culture is highly encouraged, but works that fit a broad range of hair and body experience are also sought. The abstract component of the exhibit will highlight works that provoke interest through t...

Alcove Gift Shop (Application due 4/24/2022)

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

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop May 6 – June 26, 2022 Application deadline: Sunday, April 24, 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 replaced wit...

Spring Art Market 2022

Posted on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 by Technology Director

Saturday, May 7 from 10am-4pm, RAIN or SHINE! Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market is an annual outdoor market, one day each Spring, that gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. The market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Shop original work from local artists—perfect for Mother’s Day, graduation, teacher’s gifts, birthdays, home decor, or treat yourself! The...

“Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

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

Exhibit Dates: May 6–28, 2022 Opening Day: Friday, May 6 from 12-9pm Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School is the May exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, now celebrating 30 years as a non-profit fine arts organization in Alexandria. Both representational and abstract expressions of color, line, movement, and sense of space are explored. The exhibit was inspired by and celebrates the work of Morris Louis, Gene Davis, Jacob Kainen, among other founders...

Wonders of Nature (Entries due 4/24/2022)

Posted on March 2, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Wonders of Nature at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital May 16 – September 17, 2022 Digital entries due: Sunday, April 24, 2022 by midnight Nature can awe, amaze, and fascinate us. From a simple rainbow to the mighty Grand Canyon, nature is marvelous. This exhibit will feature 2D artwork that shines a light on the Wonders of Nature. We want you to reflect on your favorite natural wonder, season, animal, or weather phenomenon...

Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash (Entries due 4/10/2022)

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

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School Exhibit Dates: May 6-28, 2022 Digital entry deadline: Sunday, April 10, 2022 by midnight Seeking artworks that exhibit remarkable use of color, movement, line, and sense of space. This exhibit was inspired by and celebrates the art of the Washington Color School, a group of abstract painters who worked in Washington, DC during the 1950s and 1960s. Barbara Januszkiewicz ...

“Second Life” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

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

Exhibit Dates: April 1–30, 2022 Opening Day: Friday, April 1 from 12-9pm Join us in April for the Second Life art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated rather than going into overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new ones. It also takes a little effort to offer something no longer needed to others rather than tossing it in the trash. The Second L...

Second Life (Entries due 3/10/2022)

Posted on February 2, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Second Life Exhibit Dates: April 1-30, 2022 Digital entry deadline: Thursday, March 10, 2022 by midnight Seeking artwork that includes at least 50% recycled materials. This can be the items included in the piece or by repurposing older pieces you have created and turning them into something new. The Second Life art exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. Entry Details & Form (PDF)