“Clowning Around” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on July 11, 2017July 22, 2017 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: August 4 - 27, 2017 Opening Reception: Friday, August 4 from 7-9pm Clowns have been the subjects of paintings and graphics for centuries. Clowning Around is an exhibit that reveals local artists’ inner clowns through art in fun, playful, sadistic, comedic, and tragic ways. Clowns have always evoked a variety of emotions from people. Many people are happy clown believers, drawn towards fanciful circus graphics or sympathetic weeping hobo clowns. Others prefer their clowns to be s...

Del Ray Artisans’ Grown-Ups Art Camp

Posted on June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 by Web Curator

June 26 - July 14, 2017 Dip into some GUAC – Grown-Ups Art Camp, that is! Del Ray Artisans is pleased to present this year’s smorgasbord of classes. The variety of workshops offered will be for all skill levels and art experience. We have workshops for you to discover and inspire your creative side. You can start with drawing, painting and sculpture. Or, do you like jewelry, or working with fabric? We offer classes that give you the opportunity to make something to wear that you can take home. ...

Childhood Passions (Entries due 8/21/2017)

Posted on June 5, 2017September 19, 2017 by Web Curator

Childhood Passions by Karen Laurie Thomas and Pat Stacy

Childhood Passions Call for Entry at Del Ray Artisans gallery September 1 - October 1, 2017 Digital entries due: Monday, August 21, 2017 by midnight We’ve all had childhood dreams and passions; things that we did that brought us complete joy without anyone telling us to do it. We did it instinctively because it was playful, fun, and made us feel alive. As we grow up, we tend to lose touch with the ability to play like a child and the experience of doing things for the sheer joy of doing ...

Proposal for 2018 Art Exhibit (due 7/31/2017)

Posted on May 28, 2017September 19, 2017 by Web Curator

Call for Proposals 2018 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Gallery Proposals deadline extended to Monday, July 31, 2017 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 proposal committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval. Questions ...

2017 Youth Summer Art Camp at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on May 8, 2017May 8, 2017 by Web Curator

Choose Week: July 17-21 or July 24-28 from 9am-4pm daily For Ages: 8-14 years old Register now for the 2017 Del Ray Artisans Youth Summer Art Camp! Youth ages 8-14 years old are invited to spend a week with professional educational staff at Del Ray Artisans creating art and architecture, learning a range of creative techniques. Art Camp is a one-week experience for campers of “Building BIG” using all kinds of materials and inspiration. To build big, we will be investigating different architect...

Determination (Entries due 5/13/2017)

Posted on May 2, 2017September 19, 2017 by Web Curator

Del Ray Artisans' Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Determination (What's Your Goal?) at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital May 21 - Sept 17, 2017 Digital entries due: Saturday, May 13, 2017 by midnight From Gallery Without Walls partner, VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital: Our clients arrive with determination to keep their pets healthy and happy. We can’t wait to see how Del Ray Artisans artists visualize their ideas about their determination to work as artists or in any part of their lives...

“Thanks For All The Fish” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on April 28, 2017May 20, 2017 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: June 2-25, 2017 Opening Reception: Saturday, June 3 from 7-9pm Thanks For All The Fish is a very special exhibit of artwork by Del Ray Artisans members who have made exceptional volunteer contributions to support Del Ray Artisans within the past two years. This exhibit highlights the best work by our most giving artists. Please join us at the opening reception on Saturday, June 3 from 7-9pm to meet the artists, celebrate their dedication, and enjoy the art they share. Fifty i...

Thanks For All The Fish (Entries due 5/22/2017)

Posted on April 27, 2017September 19, 2017 by Web Curator

Members Invitational Exhibit - Call for Entry Thanks For All The Fish at Del Ray Artisans Gallery June 2 - 25, 2017 Digital entries due: Monday, May 22, 2017 by 11:59pm Thanks For All The Fish is a very special exhibit to honor Del Ray Artisans (DRA) members who have made exceptional volunteer hour contributions to support DRA. The organization is very grateful to its members who have gone above and beyond, working tirelessly to make our little corner of the art world successful, and we wan...

Del Ray Artisans presents a Special Theater Night at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Posted on April 16, 2017April 16, 2017 by Web Curator

Red, White and Tuna at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Something’s Fishy! Friday, June 2 from 6:30-10pm As we’re celebrating Del Ray Artisans’ 25th Anniversary, join us for an evening at The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s “Red, White and Tuna” comedy production, complete with opening reception and champagne intermission, plus a “fish art” exhibit and raffle! Tickets: $45/ticket includes reception, show, and champagne celebration intermission. Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or online at DelRayArtisans.org/LTA. All proceeds go directly ...

Grown-Ups Art Camp (Proposals due 5/20/2017)

Posted on April 10, 2017September 19, 2017 by Web Curator

Theresa and Dawn during a Grown-Ups Art Camp 2016 workshop

Call for Instructors Grown-Ups Art Camp at Del Ray Artisans Gallery June 27 - July 15, 2017 Proposals deadline extended to: Saturday, May 20, 2017 by midnight Seeking instructors for classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans gallery during Grown-Ups Art Camp (June 27-July 15). Curriculum includes visual arts, crafts, performing arts, artistic development, and more—for the experienced artist and the beginner, and all those who want to engage in and explore the arts. What would you like ...