“Symmetry – Balance in an Asymmetrical World” Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

Symmetry art exhibit postcard
Exhibit Dates: October 5 – 28, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, October 5 from 7-9pm Del Ray Artisans and Union 206 Studio present fine art photography that showcases artists’ visions of Symmetry. Symmetry implies a sense of aesthetically pleasing proportionality that implies balance. Balanced composition can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radical where the various elements that make up the image – shapes, colors, texture, and space – are arranged with care to create a harmonious result. This...
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Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: National Ceramic Show and Regional Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry art exhibit postcard
Exhibit Dates: September 7–30, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, September 7 from 7-9pm In Ecclesiastes it is written that “there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry.” The Eat, Drink, and Be Merry exhibit celebrates the way that food and drink bring people together and joy to our lives. Art exhibited is inspired by food, real or metaphorical, that nourishes the viewer. In addition, the rituals and places that celebrate the social gathering around su...
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Connecting Threads (Entries due 10/13/2018)

Violet Mystique Mandala by Liz Martinez
Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists Connecting Threads November 2–25, 2018 Digital entries due: Saturday, October 13, 2018 by midnight Fiber art communicates some sort of message, emotion, or meaning and goes beyond the literal definition of the materials. This art exhibit focuses on fiber art, but is open to all mediums. The curators are seeking artwork that features fiber and textiles as a major component in construction and/or as a part of the subject matter. This exhibit celebr...
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Del Ray Artisans’ 2019 Wall Calendar (Entries due 9/22/2018)

2019 Calendar Coming Soon
Call for Entry (Open to Members Only) Del Ray Artisans’ 2019 Wall Calendar Digital entries due:  Saturday, September 22, 2018 by midnight Members: Submit your best work to the 6th annual Del Ray Artisans’ calendar! All entries are to be received digitally, and no physical pieces of art will be collected. There is no entry fee, no theme, and work previously shown at Del Ray Artisans is acceptable. Your Del Ray Artisans membership must be up-to-date. The Calendar Selection Committee will cho...
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“Atomic Dog and Consequential Cat” Exhibit at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Cuddle by Suzan Ok
Exhibit Dates: June 11 – September 30, 2018 The Atomic Dog and Consequential Cat art exhibit at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork of our furry friends. The exhibit is part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with VCA Alexandria and includes a selection of canine artwork from this past May’s Atomic Dog exhibit, plus hand-picked artwork honoring our feline companions. The...
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Proposal for 2019 Art Exhibit (due 8/1/2018)

Game of Thrones (detail) by Kathy Turner
Call for Proposals 2019 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Gallery Proposals deadline extended to Wednesday, August 1, 2018 by midnight Del Ray Artisans is currently soliciting show proposals for next year’s calendar. Del Ray Artisans strives to offer exhibits that reach a broad and diverse audience, encourage artistic development, and represent a wide variety of art forms. The Show Selection Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval. Quest...
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Symmetry (Entries due 8/26/2018)

Symmetry art exhibit postcard
Call for Entry ~ Open to All Artists Symmetry October 5-28, 2018 Digital entries due:  Sunday, August 26, 2018 by midnight Del Ray Artisans and Union 206 Studio are seeking fine art photography that showcases artists’ visions of symmetry. Symmetry implies a sense of aesthetically pleasing proportionality that implies balance. Balanced composition can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radical where the various elements that make up the image – shapes, colors, texture, and space – are arran...
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“Ancestry” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Exhibit Dates: August 3 - September 2, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, August 3 from 7-9pm Many of us have taken a DNA test to find out more about our ancestors and visited the places we are from and our ancestors lived. As we did, many are finding new insights into how these cultural heritages and backgrounds combined to make us who we are. The Ancestry exhibit runs from August 3 through September 2, 2018, with the opening reception Friday, August 3 from 7-9pm at the gallery. The motto...
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2018 Youth Summer Art Camp at Del Ray Artisans

Art Camp Show
Choose Week: July 16-20 or July 23-27 from 9am-3pm daily. For Ages 8-14 years old Register now for the 2018 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. Choose either week one (...
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Grown-Ups Art Camp at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Mosaics workshop (Grown-Ups Art Camp 2017) with instructor Nancy Kline
June 30 – July 13, 2018 Have you dreamed of going off to summer camp like you once did as a child, or as your own child does now? Maybe you never got to experience one at all, and now feel left out as an adult. Do you want a chance to attend a summer “camp” tailored for grown-ups to be creative in a welcoming environment with beginner and experienced artists? If so, then join us at the Del Ray Artisans gallery in Alexandria for a “stay-cation” art experience this summer where you can custom...
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