Buy Local Art Page (Opt-in Form)

Posted on April 13, 2020May 29, 2021 by Web Curator

Opportunity Open to Members Only Opt-in to Share Your Artwork Sales Website Deadline to be included in press release: Sunday, May 10, 2020 by midnight Be a part of the upcoming “Buy Local Art” page on Del Ray Artisans’ website that will advertise the artwork sales websites of our members. There is no fee to participate, but your Del Ray Artisans membership must be current. This opportunity is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans ...

The Story of “Tell Me a Story” (Art Exhibit Now Online)

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by Web Curator

Online Exhibit runs March 30–June 10, 2020 This is the story of curating an art exhibit at an unusual time. The Tell Me a Story exhibit opened on March 6, 2020 at Del Ray Artisans gallery with a busy reception and high praise. The walls are packed with artwork: 189 pieces in the exhibit and 134 pieces in the art-to-go marketplace. This is nearly double the size of a typical exhibit in this space—with work from 95 artists on display. As safety guidelines changed, this exhibit was extended ...

Program & Exhibit Schedule Changes at Del Ray Artisans Gallery (March-April 2020)

Posted on March 19, 2020April 1, 2020 by Web Curator

Schedule Update posted 3/30/2020: The gallery is closed until further notice. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter to stay in touch. . View Tell Me a Story Online . To purchase artwork, please email the artwork title, artist’s name, or description to Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org to make arrangements. Tell Me a Story art exhibit extended to April 26, 2020; 19th Amendment, The War of the Roses art exhibit rescheduled to November 2020 The City of Alexandria public health o...

Hello, Bright Eyes (Entries due 7/12/2020)

Posted on March 11, 2020May 29, 2021 by Web Curator

Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists Hello, Bright Eyes Exhibit Dates: August 7–29, 2020 Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, July 12, 2020 by midnight Note: This exhibit was rescheduled from June to August. Raise the visibility of healthy vision! Embrace your imagination and create artwork focusing on eyes, eyesight, or all the wonders the eyes have provided us throughout our years. The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington® has graciously offered arti...

“19th Amendment, The War of the Roses” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on March 6, 2020March 15, 2020 by Web Curator

Schedule Update posted 3/15/2020: In compliance with the Governor’s directive to avoid large events and consideration of Alexandria City Public Schools’ schedule (closed March 16 - April 13), Del Ray Artisans has rescheduled this members and high school students’ exhibit from April 3-26, 2020 to November 6-29, 2020 and extended the invitation to enter to 2020 high school graduates. The information below is out of date. Please see the Exhibits page for the most current information. Ex...

“Looking Up” Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: January 27 – May 31, 2020 The Looking Up exhibit at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features artwork of objects seen above our horizon, such as sunsets, clouds, birds, trees, starry nights, and more; as well as artwork that creates an optimistic or uplifting response, conveys an inspiring message, or represents an aspirational goal or standard. Looking Up is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) members-only exhibit that...

Creative Summer Programs (Proposals due 4/17/2020)

Posted on February 10, 2020May 29, 2021 by Web Curator

Call for Instructors for Creative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans June – August 2020 First deadline for proposals extended to Friday, April 17, 2020 Seeking proposals for creative classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans during the summer months (June, July, and August 2020). 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...

Spring Art Market Application (due 4/17/2020)

Posted on February 2, 2020May 29, 2021 by Web Curator

This special event has been cancelled; however, you will find artwork by Del Ray Artisans members juried into the Spring Art Market in the Take Away Art exhibit. Come to the gallery for some creative take-out! Open on Saturday, June 27 from 12-4pm. Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market Application deadline extended to Friday, April 17, 2020 by midnight Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor art markets! The Spring Art Market gives artists an opportunity to sell...

19th Amendment, The War of the Roses (Entries due 10/10/2020)

Posted on February 1, 2020September 2, 2020 by Web Curator

Suffragists demonstrating against Woodrow Wilson in Chicago, 1916

Schedule Update: In compliance with the Governor’s directive to avoid large events and consideration of Alexandria City Public Schools’ schedule, Del Ray Artisans has rescheduled this members and high school students’ exhibit from April to November 2020 and extended the invitation to enter to 2020 high school graduates. The original exhibit title was 19th Amendment, War of the Roses. Since the postponement, the exhibit has been revised to be inclusive of current events. The new exhibit ti...

The Art of Nature (Rescheduled to 2021)

Posted on February 1, 2020March 25, 2020 by Web Curator

Schedule Update: This exhibit has been rescheduled to May 2021. Artists who have already entered will be contacted and refunded. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate the City, state, and federal recommendations for events during this period. Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists The Art of Nature May 1–31, 2020 Digital entry deadline: Friday, April 10, 2020 by midnight Nature has served as a creative muse for centuries for many artists. The beauty of the oce...