2025)

Posted on June 6, 2025July 10, 2025 by Web Curator

Detail of Backyard Beauty by Robyn Seaton McGarry

Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Lovely As A Tree Exhibit Dates: August 1–30, 2025 Digital entry deadline extended to Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by midnight Members are invited to explore all the ways in which trees impact our lives and the earth. Humans and animals depend on the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and environmental impact of trees. Bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to life through paintings, photography, ceramics, items created from wood and...

Creative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by Web Curator

June 1 – August 31, 2025 Find your muse this summer! Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Summer Programs is a series of workshops and events exploring the arts from June 1 through August 31. Sign up for the programs that inspire you and make your own “stay-cation” art experience. Register now for the upcoming events—and check back throughout the summer because more will be added. Programs are offered for all skill levels and experience. Learn new techniques from local artists, such as how to create a...

Second Time Around (Entries due 8/10/2025)

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by Web Curator

Detail of "Amoeba Series: Party!" by Tracy Wilkerson

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Second Time Around Exhibit Dates: September 5–27, 2025 Digital entry deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025 by midnight Seeking art that focuses on sustainable creativity and enhancing the artistic environmental ethos. Artists are encouraged to use recycled materials, found objects, old canvases or panels and more to repurpose them into a new piece of art. This call for entry requires that your submitted art pieces utilize at least 50% recycled materials....

Summer Art Market Application (due 6/14/2025)

Posted on May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by Web Curator

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market Application deadline: Saturday, June 14, 2025 by midnight Apply now for our 4th annual indoor Summer Art Market! Different artists will be selected for each market day (Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 from 10am-4pm). Seeking a range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, and more. Details and Application

Proposal for 2026 Art Exhibit (due 8/3/2025)

Posted on May 12, 2025July 22, 2025 by Web Curator

Visible Touch art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans (Feb 2024)

Call for Proposals 2026 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Proposal deadline extended to Sunday, August 3, 2025 by midnight Del Ray Artisans is seeking exhibit 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. Experienced and first time curators welcome! The Exhibit Selection Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Bo...

“Sing Me a Sea Shanty” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by Web Curator

Detail of Boats & Ropes - Old Port, Portland Maine by Tiara Safic-Martin

Exhibit Dates: May 30–June 29, 2025 Reception: Friday, June 6 from 7–9pm Come explore a treasure trove of artwork capturing the beauty of the ocean, the maritime mind-set, and the ever-lasting nautical spirit during the Sing Me a Sea Shanty art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. From lighthouses and stormy seas, to portside pubs and fishing lures, get lost in a pirate’s plunder of creativity. Who knows, you might even come upon a sea monster or two! Join us for the exhibit reception on Fr...

Creative Summer Programs (Call for Instructors)

Posted on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Web Curator

Meditative Art Mandalas Workshop (April 2024)

Call for Instructors for Creative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans June – August 2025 Rolling deadlines; submit ASAP Seeking proposals for creative classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans to be held in June, July, and August 2025. In-person and online, demonstrations, speaking engagements, free and fee-based programs, hands-on art classes, and more are all welcome. Tailor your program for the experienced artist or the beginner—for adults, children, families, seniors, or all age gr...

Spring Art Market 2025

Posted on May 6, 2025May 8, 2025 by Web Curator

Saturday, May 10 from 10am-4pm, rain or shine Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market is an annual outdoor market, one day each Spring, that gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. The market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Shop original work from local artists—perfect for Mother’s Day, graduation, teacher’s gifts, birthdays, home decor, or treat yourself! The...

Energy of the Season (Entries due 5/14/2025)

Posted on April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Web Curator

Bubble Gum Bloom by Stephanie Darlene Greenwald

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Energy of the Season at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital June 9, 2025 – May 30, 2026 Entry deadline: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by midnight Seeking 2D artwork that exemplifies the spirit, passion, exuberance, and pizzazz of something from your favorite season or your favorite season itself. NOTE: The Energy of the Season art exhibit is at VCA Old Town (not VCA Alexandria). Due to new guidelines for a fear-free space, we cann...

Sing Me a Sea Shanty (Entries due 5/11/2025)

Posted on April 15, 2025April 16, 2025 by Web Curator

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Sing Me a Sea Shanty Exhibit Dates: May 30 – June 29, 2025 Digital entry deadline: Sunday, May 11, 2025 by midnight The sea is awe-inspiring and man’s relationship with it has been tumultuous. For centuries the sea has inspired stories, lore, myth, legends, and songs. Explore all things nautical. The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. Entry Details & Form