Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Carnival of Curiosities Exhibit Dates: October 2–31, 2026 Digital entry deadline: Thursday, September 10, 2026 by midnight Step right up and enter a carnival of curiosities where all manner of carnival-themed art—silly or dark, from food and lights to games, rides, music, costumes, and more—is welcome to dazzle, delight, and maybe even bite! The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. Entry Deta...

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market Application deadline: Sunday, August 9, 2026 by midnight Apply now for the 5th 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 the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields, adjoining Del Ray Ar...

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Tranquil Nature at Alexandria Myotherapy, Inc. Center August 17, 2026 - August 7, 2027 Entry deadline extended to Thursday, August 6, 2026 by midnight Seeking tranquil and calming 2D art with a nature theme, especially landscapes. The Tranquil Nature art exhibit is at Alexandria Myotherapy, a new venue partner. Must be a Del Ray Artisans member to enter (join Del Ray Artisans now); 2-dimensional works only. No entry f...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals Exhibit Dates: September 4–26, 2026 Digital entry deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026 by midnight Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich culture, traditions, resilience, and artistic contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Share personal and collective stories through your artwork—exploring themes such as heritage, migration, family, cultural pride, and transformation—to co...

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop August 7 – September 26 Application deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 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 be replace...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel Exhibit Dates: August 7–29, 2026 Digital entry deadline extended to Friday, July 17, 2026 by midnight Explore the human fascination with time travel—real or imagined. From ancient civilizations to speculative futures, this show encourages artists to traverse the timelines of human experience, science fiction, memory, mythology, and the unknown. The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artis...

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market Application deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 by midnight Apply now for our 5th annual indoor Summer Art Market! Different artists will be selected for each market day (Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 from 10am-4pm). Seeking a range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, and more. Details and Application