2019)

Posted on April 30, 2019May 29, 2021 by Web Curator

Detail of Fresh Popped Cherry by Kurt Peterson

Call for Entry ~ New Members Invitational Exhibit Fresh Meat August 2–September 1, 2019 Digital entries due: Monday, June 17, 2019 by midnight Each new Del Ray Artisans member who joined between January 2018 and May 2019 is invited to enter 3 pieces of artwork for FREE! Plus any current member who recruits a new member between February and May 2019 is invited to enter 1 piece of artwork for FREE. Fresh Meat does not have a theme and is the perfect opportunity to showcase any and all styl...

Uncommon Alexandria (Entries due 5/21/2019)

Posted on April 30, 2019May 29, 2021 by Web Curator

Potomac From Old Town in Winter by Monica Hokeilen

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Uncommon Alexandria at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital June 2 – September 29, 2019 Digital entries due: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 by midnight This one is for the locals! Del Ray Artisans’ next Gallery Without Walls exhibit, Uncommon Alexandria, will feature artwork inspired by common scenes of our daily lives. Artists are encouraged to share two-dimensional works with an uncommon or every-day approach that reflect our neighbo...

Spring Art Market 2019

Posted on April 21, 2019April 20, 2021 by Web Curator

Saturday, May 11 from 10am-4pm, RAIN or SHINE! Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market is a one-day event 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, photography, jewelry, fiber, paper, and more. Shop for Mother’s Day, graduation, a teacher’s gift, birthdays, home decor, or just because! The Spring Art Market is on Saturday, May 11 from 10am-4pm, RAIN or SHINE, in Colasanto ...

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

Posted on April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 by Web Curator

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...

“Sacred Feminine” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on April 8, 2019April 11, 2019 by Web Curator

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. ...

Art in Meditation – The Chakras (Entries due 5/12/2019)

Posted on April 2, 2019May 29, 2021 by Web Curator

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. ...

2019 Youth Summer Art Camp at Del Ray Artisans!

Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by Web Curator

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...

Creative Summer Programs (Proposals due 4/30/2019)

Posted on March 20, 2019February 10, 2020 by Web Curator

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...

Spring Art Market Application (due 4/14/2019)

Posted on March 14, 2019May 29, 2021 by Web Curator

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)

Sacred Feminine (Entries due 4/14/2019)

Posted on March 9, 2019February 10, 2020 by Web Curator

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...