2022)

Posted on November 1, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Putting A Face To A Name Exhibit Dates: January 6–28, 2023 Entry deadline extended to Sunday, December 18, 2022 by midnight Reimagine your favorite fictional character. Mr. Darcy as a robot? Daenerys Targaryen as a Smurf? Scarlett O’Hara as a Vampire? Hannibal Lecter as a Disney Princess? Nothing is too outrageous! Artists may also select characters from folklore and fairy tales, such as King Arthur or Rapunzel. This exhibit is open to all mediums. U...

“$100 & Under” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 by Technology Director

I feel like a hundred bucks by Dale Spivey

Exhibit Dates: November 4–27, 2022 Opening Reception: Friday, November 4, 7-9pm Del Ray Artisans is bringing back our popular $100 & Under exhibit concept from 2015, 2017, and 2019 showcasing members’ original artwork, all priced at $100 and under. The art will be sold on an art-to-go basis, with buyers taking art home when purchased during the exhibit from November 4–27, 2022. Join us at the opening reception on Friday, November 4 from 7-9pm to meet the curator and artists and sele...

Local Artisan Showcase 2022-2023 (Entries due 11/6/2022)

Posted on September 29, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Local Artisan Showcase 2022-2023 at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital November 21, 2022 – November 11, 2023 Entry deadline extended to Sunday, November 6, 2022 by midnight This is a year-long Gallery Without Walls exhibit at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital that will showcase Del Ray Artisans members artwork in the hospital exam rooms. Most subjects are welcome, with pieces featuring animals preferred. Must be a Del Ray A...

$100 & Under (Entries due 10/10/2022)

Posted on September 15, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Only $100 & Under Exhibit Dates: November 4 – 27, 2022 Entry Deadline: Monday, October 10, 2022 by midnight Del Ray Artisans invites members to submit up to 4 artworks priced at $100 or less. All media and all themes are welcome. The art will be sold on an art-to-go basis, with buyers taking art home when purchased. The $100 & Under call for entry is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join D...

“Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Technology Director

Photograph by Sam Lally featuring pottery by Stephen Lally

Exhibit Dates: October 7–29, 2022 Opening Reception: Friday, October 7, 7-9pm In Ecclesiastes it is written that “there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry.” The Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment exhibit celebrates the way that food and drink bring people together and bring joy to our lives. The exhibit focuses on art inspired by food—real and metaphorical—that nourishes the viewer, as well as the rituals and places that celebrate t...

Holiday Market 2022 (Applications due 9/18/2022)

Posted on September 1, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market First 3 Weekends in December 2022 Original application deadline: Sunday, September 18, 2022 by midnight; The market and wait list are full. Applications are no longer being accepted. Applications for exhibitors in Del Ray Artisans' 27th annual Holiday Market to be held each weekend from December 2-18, 2022 are now open. Different artists from a variety of media categories will be selected for each weekend. Artists who apply by the deadlin...

Alcove Gift Shop (Application due 9/18/2022)

Posted on September 1, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop October 7 – November 27, 2022 Application deadline: Sunday, September 18, 2022 by midnight Del Ray Artisans has established the Alcove as a gift shop within the gallery, where members may display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D work will be available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be ...

Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market

Posted on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by Technology Director

Saturday, September 24 from 10am–4pm (Outside, Rain or Shine) This Fall, Del Ray Artisans added a new outdoor art market called HalloWEIRD. On Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10am–4pm come see Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth-like. Or, maybe you like art that focuses on the upbeat, fun side of the season (e.g., costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors). You can see that too! The market offers diverse, original handcrafted artwork from talented local ...

“The Big 3-0” Art Exhibit celebrating Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Anniversary

Posted on August 2, 2022August 4, 2022 by Technology Director

The Big 3-0 by Dawn Wyse Hurto (Mixed media collage of members artwork)

Exhibit Dates: September 2 – October 1, 2022 Reception: Saturday, September 3 from 3-6pm Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year with a members art exhibit, anniversary party & reception, and programs that rhyme with THIRTY. The Big 3-0 members showcase features stunning artwork in a variety of media and themes. Member artists share their favorite works, as well as memories of Del Ray Artisans nonprofit in this exhibit. Join us for The Big 3-0 ex...

Playful Creatures (Entries due 9/11/2022)

Posted on July 29, 2022September 23, 2023 by Technology Director

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Playful Creatures at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital September 26, 2022 – January 21, 2023 Deadline extended to Sunday, September 11, 2022 by midnight Seeking artworks that show creatures being lively, spirited, frisky, impish, rollicking, and good natured. The art may be whimsical, imaginative, homespun, or conventional. The art may feature your favorite pet, something wild, or something mythical. Must be a Del Ray Ar...