Buy Local Art (Online!) to Support The Arts in Your Community

Posted on May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by Web Curator

Purchase incredible, creative work from local artists online! Del Ray Artisans, a nonprofit arts organization, has many talented member artists, and some of our members have websites where you can see their artwork and place online orders. Browse their offerings today to buy art from the comfort of your home. View the list at www.DelRayArtisans.org/buy-local Choose from a wide range of mediums, including collage, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, photography, and pot...

Proposal for 2021 Art Exhibit (due 8/20/2020)

Posted on April 23, 2020May 29, 2021 by Web Curator

Call for Proposals 2021 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Proposal deadline extended to Thursday, August 20, 2020 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. The Exhibit Selection Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval. Proposal Form (PDF...

Art by Mail (Entries due 5/10/2020)

Posted on April 22, 2020May 29, 2021 by Web Curator

Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Art by Mail Online Art Exhibit May 24 – July 31, 2020 Digital entries due: Sunday, May 10, 2020 by midnight Submit up to five entries of small (card-sized), mailable art. Each entry may be one piece or a small collection (e.g. a short photo series) that is mailed together. When art sells, you will mail it directly to the purchaser. The art should be deliverable as regular U.S. mail and not require a trip to the post office. Open theme. No...

We’re All In This Together Card Swap (Starts 4/15/2020)

Posted on April 14, 2020March 3, 2021 by Web Curator

Call for Entry ~ Open to All Artists with a U.S. Domestic (or Equivalent) Mailing Address We’re All In This Together Card Swap starts Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Rolling deadlines; Last day to sign up TBD Art in The Age Of Social Distance: This is a handcrafted, artful card swap between artists. We have not lived through anything like this before, and this is an opportunity to creatively express this historic, uncertain time and share. A swap group is formed each time 4 artists apply, t...

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...