Holiday Market 2020 (Now Full)

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market
The Holiday Market and the wait list are now full.  No new applications will be accepted. Applications for exhibitors in Del Ray Artisans' 25th annual Holiday Market to be held each weekend from December 4-20, 2020 are now open. Different artists from a variety of media categories will be selected for each weekend. Artists who apply by the deadline will be notified of acceptance by September 25. Del Ray Artisans members and non-members are eligible, so apply now! Members receive priority a...
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“Art in Movement, Journey through Dance” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

Portrait of my Mother by Corrin Pumphrey
Update posted 7/22/2020: The curator’s email address has been revised. Exhibit Dates: September 4–26, 2020 The Art in Movement, Journey through Dance art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery celebrates the joys of movement through dance and features the art of belly dance. To kick off the exhibit the first week of September, belly dancer FranzMarie will be performing inside the gallery. The performance will be filmed and shared on social media through Del Ray Artisans. Belly Dance is exp...
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Living in a Mini World (Entries due 9/13/2020 by Noon)

The Bouquet Toss by Betsy Jones
Call for Entry ~ Del Ray Artisans Members Only Living in a Mini World Exhibit Dates: October 2–31, 2020 Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, September 13, 2020 by 12-noon This art exhibit challenges artists to think small. Embrace the tiny. Imagine you have drunk Alice in Wonderland’s magic (BIG) potion, or are in “The Borrowers”, “Stewart Little”, or “Gulliver’s Travels”. Use your eyes as a magnifying glass to the world of the small. 2-D artwork should be 6"x6" or 5"x7" or smaller...
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Hello, Bright Eyes Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

Hello, Bright Eyes postcard
August 7 – 29, 2020 The Hello, Bright Eyes art exhibit raises the visibility of healthy vision. This exhibit features artwork focusing on eyes, eyesight, or all the wonders the eyes provide us throughout our years. Some of the artwork in this exhibit reuses old glasses, lenses and eyeglass 'arms' donated by the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington®. Come see these upcycled pieces, along with paintings, photographs, sculptures and more. Join us in August to see what art...
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“Quarantine Creations” Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Flattening the Curve by Suzanne Tillman
Exhibit Dates: July 6 – October 24, 2020 The Quarantine Creations exhibit at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features artwork based on our quarantine experiences. We all have been going through some challenging times during this COVID-19 pandemic. Our lives have changed drastically due to the global quarantine, and we have had to make many adjustments in our own unique ways. Quarantine Creations is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhib...
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Art by Mail II (Entries due 8/20/2020)

Stitch Meditation #3 by Christine Vinh
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Art by Mail II Online Art Exhibit September 1 – November 1, 2020 Digital entries due: Thursday, August 20, 2020 by midnight Enter your original small 2D and 3D mailable art. Each entry may be one piece or a small collection that is mailed together. When art sells, you will mail it directly to the purchaser. The art should be deliverable as regular U.S. mail or similar service. Open theme. No entry fee. Art by Mail II is a Del Ray Artis...
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Art in Movement (Entries due 8/17/2020)

Art in Movement, Journey through Dance
Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists Art in Movement, Journey through Dance Exhibit Dates: September 4–27, 2020 Deadline extended to Monday, August 17, 2020 by midnight This art exhibit celebrates the joys of movement through dance and features the art of Belly Dance. Belly Dance is expressed in many styles that communicate different cultures, languages, dress, and music—while taking you on a journey around the world. Immerse yourself in one of these dance styles and illustrate your uni...
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Take Away Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

Take Away Art exhibit
Exhibit Dates: June 18 – July 31, 2020 Come to Del Ray Artisans gallery for some creative take out! The Take Away Art exhibit will be on display from June 18 through July 31, 2020. All artwork purchased from this exhibit may go home with you immediately. This exhibit features the work of Del Ray Artisans members, fundraising artworks which benefit our nonprofit directly, and a special section from Spring Art Market artists! Come to enjoy the experience of the collection; and, if you purc...
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Quarantine Creations (Entries due 6/27/2020)

Flatten the Curve by Kelly Postula
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Quarantine Creations at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital July 6 – October 24, 2020 Digital entries due: Saturday, June 27 by midnight Del Ray Artisans is pleased to partner with VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital again! We all have been going through some challenging times during this COVID-19 pandemic. Our lives have changed drastically due to the global quarantine, and we have had to make many adjustments in our own unique w...
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Hello, Bright Eyes (Entries due 7/12/2020)

ICU by Tracy Wilkerson
Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists Hello, Bright Eyes Exhibit Dates: August 7–29, 2020 Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, July 12, 2020 by midnight Raise the visibility of healthy vision! Embrace your imagination and create artwork focusing on eyes, eyesight, or all the wonders the eyes have provided us throughout our years. The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington® has graciously offered artists old glasses, lenses and glasses 'arms' to use in your a...
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