“Art in Meditation – the Chakras” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Art in Meditation - The Chakras
Exhibit Dates: June 6–30, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday, June 7 from 7-9pm Summer Solstice Reception: Friday, June 21 from 7-9pm Join us at Del Ray Artisans for Art in Meditation – the Chakras. This art exhibit celebrates the seven energy centers of the body, starting from the base of the spine through to the crown of the head. The seven chakras are associated with vibrations, moods, and colors, and are frequently used in yoga and meditation practices. The exhibit is juried by contemporar...
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“Sacred Feminine” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Jewelry by Wirealm; photograph by Lynn Fernandez
Exhibit Dates: May 3–June 2, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday, May 3 from 7-9pm The Sacred Feminine art exhibit explores the essence of female energy, the power of life and birth; it connects that energy to ideas, expressions, dreams, life and all of existence. We all have masculine and feminine qualities inside of us. The exhibit is at Del Ray Artisans gallery from May 3 through June 2, 2019. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, May 3 from 7-9pm to meet the curators and artists. ...
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Art in Meditation – The Chakras (Entries due 5/12/2019)

Art in Meditation, The Chakras
Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists Art in Meditation - The Chakras June 6–30, 2019 Digital entries due: Sunday, May 12, 2019 by midnight Art in Meditation – The Chakras will celebrate the seven energy centers of the body, or chakras, and the associated meanings, moods, and colors (see chart of the chakras). The curators are seeking artwork interpretations of the chakra energies. The exhibit will be juried by contemporary artist Jeff Erickson. The exhibit is open to all area artists. ...
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2019 Youth Summer Art Camp at Del Ray Artisans!

Art Camp Postcard
Choose Week: July 15-19 or July 22-26 from 9am-3pm daily. For Ages 8-14 years old Register now for the 2019 Del Ray Artisans Youth Summer Art Camp! Youth ages 8-14 years old are invited to spend a week with professional art staff at Del Ray Artisans learning a variety of art skills while creating a multitude of artistic objects! Art Camp is a one-week experience where campers use all kinds of materials and draw inspiration from a myriad of seasoned professionals. Register for week one (J...
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Creative Summer Programs (Proposals due 4/30/2019)

Lynn Fernandez teaches Leatherworking
Call for Instructors for Creative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans June – August 2019 First deadline for proposals: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Seeking instructors for creative classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans during the summer months (June, July, and August 2019). Demonstrations, speaking engagements, free and fee-based programs, hands-on art classes, and more are all welcome! Tailor your program for the experienced artist or the beginner—for adults, children, families, senior...
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Spring Art Market Application (due 4/14/2019)

Spring Art Market 2019
Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market Applications due: April 14, 2019 by midnight Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor art markets! The Spring Art Market gives artists an opportunity to sell their original handmade artwork to the local community. This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 10am to 4pm. Details and Application (PDF)
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Sacred Feminine (Entries due 4/14/2019)

Jewelry by Wirealm; photograph by Lynn Fernandez
Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists Sacred Feminine May 3 – June 2, 2019 Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, April 14, 2019 by midnight Despite all of its progress, our modern world still skews away from honoring the sacred feminine. Society promotes unhealthy body standards to keep women enslaved to an unattainable ideal. Advertising uses the bodies of women to sell products from fast food to luxury cars. Societal ethics sanction the elevation of “God the Father” over “Mother E...
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“(No) Comfort Zone” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Scribble Scrabble by Kelli Sincock
Exhibit Dates: April 5-28, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday April 5 from 7-9pm The (No) Comfort Zone exhibit reflects people, places and things that are in and out of the artists’ comfort zone. The show runs April 5-28, 2019 at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 5 from 7-9pm to meet the curators, Del Ray Artisans members, and local area high school students who have work in the exhibit. The artwork created from within the comfort zone feels comfor...
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(No) Comfort Zone (Entries due 3/17/2019)

Scribble Scrabble by Kelli Sincock
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members and Local Area High School Students (No) Comfort Zone April 5–28, 2019 Digital entries due: Sunday, March 17, 2019 by midnight This exhibit will showcase art that reflects people, places and things that are in and/or out of your comfort zone. (No) Comfort Zone is a Del Ray Artisans exhibit open only to members and local area high school students. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter. Entry Details & F...
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“Re-Connecting Threads” Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Dream Weaver Frida by Dawn Wyse Hurto and Liz Martinez
January 28 - June 2, 2019 "Dream Weaver Frida" by Dawn Wyse Hurto and Liz Martinez The Re-Connecting Threads art exhibit takes another look at artists’ traditional and non-traditional ways to manipulate fiber in art by revisiting the November 2018 Connecting Threads Del Ray Artisans gallery exhibit. Re-Connecting Threads features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork through a Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital ...
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