Creative Programs (Call for Instructors)

Posted on November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 by Web Curator

Meditative Art Mandalas Workshop (April 2024)

Call for Instructors for Creative Programs at Del Ray Artisans January – June 2026 Rolling deadlines Seeking proposals for creative classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans to be held in early 2026. In-person and online, demonstrations, speaking engagements, free and fee-based programs, hands-on art classes, and more are all welcome. The event may be for all ages (family-friendly), only for adults, or only for children. Especially seeking STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,...

Creative Partnership – Serenity Gallery/Del Ray Artisans Fundraiser

Posted on November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 by Web Curator

Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4-7pm Serenity Gallery, the in-home gallery of mosaic artist-photographer Nina Tisara, will host an Open House on Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 4-7pm in a creative partnership with Del Ray Artisans. Twenty percent of all sales (in person and online) will be donated to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. The art may be viewed in person at Serenity Gallery, 6408 Hayfield Place, Alexandria, VA or online. Please RSVP to ninat@ninatisara.com to attend the Open House. Se...

Del Ray Artisans 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

Posted on October 27, 2025November 1, 2025 by Web Curator

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market 2025 - 30th Anniversary

First three weekends in December 2025 Join us the first three weekends in December for Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Annual Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Market hours are Fridays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-5pm & Sundays 11am-5pm. The market is free to browse, open to the public, and different artists featured each weekend! The market offers unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists presen...

Toy Stories (Entries due 12/14/2025)

Posted on October 25, 2025November 3, 2025 by Web Curator

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Toy Stories Exhibit Dates: January 2–31, 2026 Digital entry deadline: Sunday, December 14, 2025 by midnight Dive into the cultural, emotional, and imaginative realms of toys. Toys are often the first things we fall in love with - and sometimes the first things we break. We’re open to interpretations that highlight the joy of play, reflect on childhood nostalgia, or turn toys into surprising artistic expressions. We want all kinds of art that capture ...

Alcove Gift Shop (Jan-Feb 2026, RESTOCK)

Posted on October 22, 2025January 25, 2026 by Web Curator

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop January 2 – February 28, 2026 Application deadline: Sunday, December 14, 2025 by midnight (Accepted Artists Only: Use this form for restock) 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...

“The Mini World: Small Works of Art” Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Web Curator

Art by The Mini World curators: Mallory Rose Henig, Betsy Jones, Kellie Sansone

Exhibit Dates: November 7–30, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, November 7 from 7–9pm Del Ray Artisans presents The Mini World: Small Works of Art, an art exhibit showcasing tiny art by artist members. Step into this miniature world and discover the joy of life’s little things. We invite you to experience the power of small, where each piece tells a story and proves that art knows no size limits. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 7 between 7-9pm to meet curators Betsy ...

The Mini World: Small Works of Art (Entries due 10/10/2025)

Posted on August 31, 2025October 7, 2025 by Web Curator

Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members The Mini World: Small Works of Art Exhibit Dates: November 7–30, 2025 Digital entry deadline extended to Friday, October 17, 2025 by midnight Members are invited to enter 1-4 small-scale pieces of art. Each piece should be no more than 8x10 inches, 9x9 inches, or within 80 square inches, in any direction including the framing and mounting. The artwork may represent any subject matter and the following media will be accepted for considerat...

Alcove Gift Shop (Oct-Nov 2025, due 9/14)

Posted on August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 by Web Curator

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop October 3 – November 30, 2025 Application deadline: Sunday, September 14, 2025 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...

Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market 2025

Posted on August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 by Web Curator

HalloWEIRD outdoor art market; Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9am-2pm in the Mt Vernon Rec Center fields next to Del Ray Artisans gallery

Saturday, September 20 from 9am–2pm Come to the 4th annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9am–2pm to browse Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth. Maybe you like the upbeat, fun side of the season, like costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors. You can see art celebrating that too! The market offers diverse, original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists in a wide range of media, including ceramics, fiber, jewel...

“Bump in the Night” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: October 3 – November 1, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, October 3 from 7–9pm Drawing inspiration from Spike Milligan’s poem “Bump” and the old Cornish Litany about ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, the Bump in the Night art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans reveals the source of frightening, unexplainable noises heard at night and the experiences behind “things that go bump in the night.” Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 3 between 7-9pm to mee...