Seeking 2018 Summer Art Camp Administrator

Posted on January 31, 2018February 15, 2018 by Web Curator

Application Deadline: February 16, 2018 Del Ray Artisans (DRA) is excited to announce a vacancy for our 2018 Summer Art Camp Administrator. We are seeking a visionary organizer to plan and manage two, week-long Summer Art Camps this July, geared to students ranging from 3rd to 9th grade. July 16-21 and July 23-28, 9am–3pm daily Gallery shows July 21 and 28 (open to the public from 1-3pm) Compensation: $2,800 base The Camp Administrator role assumes leadership and supervision of the camp...

Atomic Dog (Entries due 4/23/2018)

Posted on January 24, 2018February 24, 2019 by Web Curator

Del Ray Artisans’ Members Only Atomic Dog Call for Entry May 4 – 27, 2018 Digital entries due: Monday, April 23, 2018 by midnight Sponsored by The Dog Store of Del Ray, Del Ray Artisans is accepting submissions for Atomic Dog, a show for dog lovers and artists of all breeds. Artistic expressions of canines and their characteristics of all kinds are welcome, whether realistic or abstract. This show will include, but not be limited to, photography, painting, sculpture, and inventive mixe...

A Touch of Magic (Entries due 3/26/2018)

Posted on January 24, 2018February 24, 2019 by Web Curator

A Touch of Magic by Veronica Barker-Barzel

Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists A Touch of Magic April 6–29, 2018 Digital entries due: Monday, March 26, 2018 by midnight Magic is what we believe it is. We can see it as subtle or bold, complex or simple. Magical inspirations can vary with culture, age, beliefs, experience, physiology, and even pharmacology. We can suspect that magic created that special moment of connection, that fulfilled dream, that rare experience, the unexpected beauty, or that amazing phenomenon others ...

Reinvention (Entries due 2/26/2018)

Posted on January 18, 2018February 24, 2019 by Web Curator

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Reinvention at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital March 4 - June 10, 2018 Digital entries due: Monday, February 26, 2018 by midnight We’re partnering with the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital again! The Animal Hospital has just completed a major renovation, working with the strong bones of their original structure to reinvent the hospital to better serve their clients. So for our next Gallery Without Walls show, we challenge a...

Open Life Drawing Sessions – 2018

Posted on December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 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 in...

“Art Squared” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on December 26, 2017December 28, 2017 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: February 2 - 25, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, February 2 from 7-9pm The Art2 (Art Squared) exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery explores the synergy of art with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This show runs February 2-25, 2018, and overlaps with National Engineering Week and includes workshops to engage STEM-interested public of all ages. Come see how creativity drives the mind to explore and inspires scientists to ask questions and search for un...

Art Squared (Entries due 1/15/2018)

Posted on November 8, 2017February 24, 2019 by Web Curator

Art2 Call for Entry Del Ray Artisans gallery February 2 - 25, 2018 Digital entries due: Monday, January 15, 2018 by midnight Creativity drives the mind to explore: it inspires the scientist to ask questions and search for understanding; it leads the engineer to new solutions and inventions; it pushes the artist to new levels of expression. Mathematics has its own beauty (like Euler’s identity), and principles of symmetry, geometry, and measurement are often used in creating beautiful art...

Sensorium (Entries due 12/20/2017)

Posted on October 27, 2017February 24, 2019 by Web Curator

Sensorium Call for Entry Del Ray Artisans gallery January 5 - 28, 2018 Digital entries due: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 by midnight Our senses and the apparatus in our brain evoke emotional feelings of sympathy, appreciation, or gratitude, or something that is moving, heartwarming, or tender. The connection between our senses and emotions makes contact with our hearts through someone, something, or an event—be it a pat or tap on the head; or the feel of flower petals, hard steel, body p...

Del Ray Artisans’ 22nd Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

Posted on October 26, 2017November 17, 2017 by Web Curator

First 3 Weekends in December 2017 December 1-3, December 8-10, December 15-17 Join us the first three weekends in December as Del Ray Artisans’ 22nd 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! Different arti...

Del Ray Artisans’ 2018 Wall Calendar

Posted on October 26, 2017October 28, 2017 by Web Curator

Pre-order now through early November! Keep track of your 2018 dates with a calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members! The calendar showcases 45 pieces of art from 44 local artists. Three to four artworks are highlighted each month. The wall calendar comes pre-printed with Del Ray Artisans events, community events (from Del Ray Business Association, Del Ray Community Association, and more), national holidays, and major religious holidays. Pre-order the calendar now for just $1...