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...

Open Life Drawing at Del Ray Artisans (Spring 2016)

Posted on March 17, 2016August 21, 2016 by Web Curator

Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans (DRA) 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 ...

Surrealism: A Photography Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on March 14, 2016August 17, 2016 by Web Curator

Opening Reception: Friday, May 6 from 7-9pm Show Dates: May 6-29, 2016 Del Ray Artisans and Union 206 Studio present Surrealism: A Photography Exhibition. This exhibit pushes beyond accepted conventions of reality by representing – in photographs – irrational imagery of dreams and the unconscious mind… disorienting realist imagery often based on fantasy, nightmares, hallucination, and the imagination. The work’s disassociated nature leads to stunning compositions requiring the artist to see pa...

Creatures from the Sea Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on March 8, 2016August 20, 2016 by Web Curator

Opening Reception: Friday, April 1 from 7-9pm Show Dates: April 1 - May 1, 2016 Del Ray Artisans interpret real and imagined Creatures from the Sea in our springtime April 2016 exhibit! Artists bring to life the aquatic worlds’ frolicking, fanciful, sensual, beautiful, and beastly creatures. Prepare to “swim” with Sirens, Tritons, and Naiads, or their fellow aquatic travelers from oceans, rivers, or lakes. Imagine a world of watery creatures of all kinds ready for you to explore and observe! ...

Around the Next Corner Art Exhibit at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter

Posted on January 28, 2016August 17, 2016 by Web Curator

Reception: Friday, February 12 from 7-9pm Show Dates: January 31 – May 15, 2016 Location: Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 Del Ray Artisans’ (DRA) Gallery Without Walls program and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria have partnered to present Around the Next Corner, a family-friendly art exhibit at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, located at 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. The exhibit opens on January 31, 2016 and runs through May 15. ...

March Melee – an Art Bash

Posted on January 20, 2016August 21, 2016 by Web Curator

Opening Reception: Friday, March 4 from 7-9pm Show Dates: March 4–27, 2016 March Melee – an Art Bash exhibit runs from March 4-27, 2016 at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 4 from 7-9pm. The curators present creatively aggressive artwork in this no-holds-barred show. This open call exhibit is a bold show with art of great diversity competing for your attention. Melee implies a brawl and malarkey means nonsense, so let those terms guide your expectatio...