Del Ray Artisans’ 21st Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

Posted on November 2, 2016November 8, 2023 by Web Curator

First 3 Weekends in December 2016 December 2-4, December 9-11, December 16-18 Join us the first three weekends in December as Del Ray Artisans’ 21st Annual Holiday Market offers unique handcrafted fine arts and crafts from local artists. The artists are presenting a variety of media, including botanical, drawing, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood turning, and more! Different artists are fea...

H2O/WATERWORKS at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on September 22, 2016September 22, 2016 by Web Curator

Little Harbor Campground by Michele Reday Cook

Opening Reception: Friday, November 4 from 7-9pm Exhibit Dates: November 4 - 27, 2016 Water works for us—we love it, hate it, crave it, fear it. Water is beautiful, essential, dangerous and destructive. It can manifest itself as liquid, vapor or solid. Artists have depicted water in many ways for hundreds of years. For this exhibit, Del Ray Artisans member artists were asked to visually explore humankind’s relationship to water, or lack thereof, through any 2D and 3D medium, to show water’s ef...

Del Ray Artisans Presents Vibrant “Local Flavor” Art Exhibit

Posted on September 12, 2016September 14, 2016 by Web Curator

Local Flavor: The Early Bird by Dawn Wyse Hurto

Opening Reception: Friday, October 7 from 7-9pm Exhibit Dates: October 7-30, 2016 This October Del Ray Artisans presents a collection of artwork from member artists that highlight the things they adore, crave, and experience in their unique and beloved neck of the woods. The art exhibit is called Local Flavor and celebrates the special touches found in community. Come to the opening reception on Friday, October 7 from 7-9pm to meet many of the artists, vote for the “Peoples Choice” award winne...

Birdhouses of Del Ray: Del Ray Artisans’ Silent Auction Fundraiser

Posted on August 11, 2016September 11, 2016 by Web Curator

October 7 - October 25, 2016 Del Ray real estate at prices everyone can afford! Del Ray Artisans’ artists have created one-of-a-kind birdhouses for the Birdhouses of Del Ray silent auction fundraiser. Artists used a wide range of materials to create and decorate their birdhouses. From fiber to glass to wood to clay, there is one style that is sure to ‘tweet out’ to you. The silent auction kicks-off at the opening reception of the Local Flavor show on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 7-9pm. Bid o...

RESPECT: Unsung Heroes in Uniform

Posted on April 25, 2016August 11, 2016 by Web Curator

Opening Reception: Friday, June 3 from 7-9pm Show Dates: June 3-26, 2016 When one is in uniform, people tend to see the uniform but not the individual. Let’s take a moment to give respect to ALL unsung heroes in uniform: coaches, teams, nurses, doctors, dentists, vets, food and restaurant workers, janitors, maintenance employees, retail service workers, gym instructors, landscape workers, bus and train drivers, police officers, and security personnel... just to name a few! Visit Del Ray Art...

Developing Willpower for Artists

Posted on April 23, 2016August 11, 2016 by Web Curator

Workshop Date: Monday, May 9 from 6-9pm Springtime means new beginnings. So, as artists, now is a great time to review where you are and where you want to go personally, creatively, and professionally. This special workshop, held at Del Ray Artisans gallery, will provide you with the tools needed to assess yourself and make a plan to achieve your goals and stay the course. The workshop covers: Clarifying your goals Devising a plan to achieve your goals Maintaining a course for implem...

Discover the Many Faces of Art! Spring2ACTion Activities at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on April 13, 2016August 11, 2016 by Web Curator

Del Ray Artisans will have 24 hours of activity in our gallery on Spring2ACTion day, Wednesday, April 20, 2016. These events are for all ages, open to the public and FREE! Stop by, meet our diverse artists, visit our Creatures from the Sea exhibit and participate in these free activities throughout the day and evening: Midnight–5am - Virtual Gallery – Highlights a diverse group of artists; posts profiles on Facebook and Twitter all night long! 6–10am - Breakfast in the Gallery – Serving ...

SPRING ART MARKET at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on April 12, 2016May 9, 2018 by Web Curator

Saturday, May 7 from 10am-4pm, RAIN or SHINE! Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor markets! Our 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 their artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, photography, jewelry, fiber, paper, glass, and more. Shop for Mother's Day, graduation, a teacher's gift, birthdays, or just because! The Spring Art Market will be on Saturday, ...

Call for Entry Archive (May 2010 – July 2016)

Posted on April 1, 2016February 5, 2017 by Web Curator

FUN-derful Digital entries due: Monday, July 18, 2016 The Main Attraction Show is FUN-derful for showcasing your Witty, Punny, Wacky, Schticky, Colorful, Silly, Quirky, Comical, Humorous and just LOL FUN art! Lookie! Lookie! This curated exhibition is open to all area artists for artwork in all mediums—everything that puts a smile on your face. Also check out the SideShow FUN-raiser "Can You Spare a Square?" (details in the FUN-derful call for entry). Drop off for accepted exhibit artwork is ...

Streets Meets Glass Art Exhibit at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter

Posted on March 26, 2016August 20, 2016 by Web Curator

Reception: Friday, May 20 from 7-9pm Show Dates: May 15 – August 15, 2016 Location: Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 What happens when street art and glass art converge? Well, sidewalks sizzle! Puppies fly! Glass pops! Kitties purrrrrrr! Paint explodes! The world comes together dancin’ in the streets on (broken?) glass! Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria have partnered to present Streets Mee...