“For The Artist” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: March 1-31, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday March 1 from 7-9pm “Blue Green” by Jeff Lodge The For The Artist art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery features works that the artists have always wanted to create. Curators Jeff Lodge and Jenny Nicholson challenged Del Ray Artisans members to reach into that wish list and create the special piece they’ve dreamed of doing. Two and three-dimensional works, paintings, mixed media, and photography are on exhibit. The creativity and ...

Del Ray Artisans Open Life Drawing Sessions – 2019

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 by Web Curator

Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Both nude and clothed models are featured. These sessions operate on a drop-in basis so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint from our live models. We don't supply easels but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. Please no acrylics or oils. Pastels, watercolor and ink ...

For the Artist (Entries due 2/16/2019)

Posted on January 17, 2019February 10, 2020 by Web Curator

Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members For the Artist March 1–31, 2019 Digital entries due: Saturday, February 16, 2019 by midnight This show will feature works that the artist has always wanted to create—complete that piece that has been bugging you, calling to you, and has been on your New Year’s resolution list several years running. Although this can be considered a thematically open show, we challenge artists to reach into that wish list and create the special piece you’v...

Re-Connecting Threads (Entries due 1/16/2019)

Posted on January 10, 2019February 24, 2019 by Web Curator

Dream Weaver Frida by Dawn Wyse Hurto and Liz Martinez

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Re-Connecting Threads at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital January 28 - June 2, 2019 Digital entries due: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 by midnight This Gallery Without Walls exhibit revisits Connecting Threads, the Del Ray Artisans gallery exhibit from November 2018 that celebrated fiber and how it connects us to the stories of our lives. Member artists from the original Connecting Threads exhibit, as well as other Del Ray A...

“New Beginnings” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on January 7, 2019January 28, 2019 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: February 1-24, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday February 1 from 7-9pm "Flower Gears" by Tracy Wilkerson The EPA estimates that 75% of the American waste stream is recyclable, but we only recycle about 30% of it. People have taken to eBay and CraigsList for years to rehome their used goods in exchange for cash, and now many are utilizing give-away sites like Freecycle.org and BuyNothing too. Artists are often among the most conscientious recyclers, by reusing others’ di...

New Beginnings (Entries due 1/14/2019)

Posted on December 5, 2018February 24, 2019 by Web Curator

Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists New Beginnings February 1–24, 2019 Digital entries due: Monday, January 14, 2019 by midnight The EPA estimates that 75% of the American waste stream is recyclable, but we only recycle about 30% of it. Some people are being more conscientious about recycling, and also about reusing. Sellers have taken to eBay and CraigsList for years, but now many are utilizing give-away sites like Freecycle.org and BuyNothing. Artwork submitted to this exhibit sh...

Faces Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on December 2, 2018December 2, 2018 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: January 4-27, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday, January 4 from 7-9pm Join us at Del Ray Artisans from January 4-27, 2019 for the Faces art exhibit. Portraits show the life a person has lived, the joy a person emanates, the wisdom gained through years of living, and focuses on the soul of the person. This exhibit celebrates the fresh face of a two-year old toddler or the lived-in face of an octogenarian and all those living in-between. Faces and bodies are as the artist portray...

“A Christmas Carol” Theater Night at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Posted on November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 by Web Curator

Reception: Tuesday, December 11, 6:30-8pm Performance: Tuesday, December 11, 8-9:30pm Don’t be a Scrooge! Join us all for an evening of Holiday Cheer at The Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) for their legendary performance of “A Christmas Carol” on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Del Ray Artisans (DRA) partners with LTA for an exclusive evening of food, drink, and performance. Tickets are $45 each, with all proceeds benefiting DRA to support our shows and programs. This is a special evening yo...

Del Ray Artisans 23rd Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

Posted on November 3, 2018November 8, 2018 by Web Curator

First 3 Weekends in December 2018 November 30-December 2, December 7-9, December 14-16 Join us the first three weekends in December as Del Ray Artisans 23rd Annual Holiday Market offers unique handcrafted fine arts and crafts from local artists. As always, the artists are presenting a variety of media, including botanical drawings, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood turning, and more! Differ...

Faces (Entries due 12/16/2018)

Posted on October 23, 2018February 24, 2019 by Web Curator

Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists Faces January 4–27, 2019 Digital entries due: Sunday, December 16, 2018 by midnight Portraits show the life a person has lived, the joy a person emanates, the wisdom gained through years of living, and focuses on the soul of the person. This exhibit is for the fresh face of a two-year old toddler or the lived-in face of an octogenarian, and all living in between. Full length portraits are encouraged, but this exhibit centers on faces, however the...