Spring Art Market at Del Ray Artisans

Spring Art Market
Saturday, May 6 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 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, May...
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Speak Your Mind (Entries due 4/17/2017)

Cassandra by Kathy Turner
Call for Entry Speak Your Mind at Del Ray Artisans Gallery May 5 - 28, 2017 Digital entries due: Monday, April 17, 2017 by midnight They say “a picture is worth a thousand words”-- the theme of this show celebrates the relationship between art and the human mind through the use of art as a form of nonverbal communication. For some, visual images are a platform for advocacy, to share raised awareness of a social cause, or to express a political message.  Art is a means of self-expression...
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Spring Art Market Application (due 4/15/2017)

Spring Art Market
Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans' Spring Art Market Applications due: April 15, 2017 by midnight Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor art markets! The Spring Art Market gives artists an opportunity to sell their original handmade artwork to the local community. This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event at Nicholas A. Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, May 6, 2016 from 10am to 4pm. Application Form (PDF)   Save ...
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“Breaking the Glass Ceiling – The Sky’s the Limit” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

The Sky is the Limit by Heike Gramckow
Exhibit Dates: March 31 – April 30, 2017 Opening Reception: Friday, March 31 from 7-9pm "Breaking the Glass Ceiling - The Sky’s the Limit" reflects on the metaphor “breaking the glass ceiling”, pushing through a tough, not quite invisible barrier that keeps many from reaching their full potential or their dreams beyond a certain level in a hierarchy or in society. Breaking glass, breaking barriers, reaching beyond traditional boundaries, stretching beyond one’s own and society’s current limits...
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling – The Sky’s the Limit (Entries due 3/19/2017)

The Sky is the Limit by Heike Gramckow
Call for Entry Breaking the Glass Ceiling - The Sky's the Limit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery March 31 - April 30, 2017 Digital entries due: Sunday, March 19, 2017 by midnight This exhibit reflects on the metaphor “breaking the glass ceiling”, pushing through a tough, not quite invisible barrier that keeps many from reaching their full potential, their dreams beyond a certain level in a hierarchy or in society.  Breaking glass, breaking barriers, reaching beyond traditional boundaries, st...
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Through the Looking Glass (Entries due 2/20/2017)

Through the Looking Glass
Call for Entry Through the Looking Glass at Del Ray Artisans Gallery March 3-26, 2017 Digital entries due: Monday, February 20, 2017 by midnight Del Ray Artisans welcomes the strange, odd, and out of perspective: fish eye lens, mirror images, strange colors, impossible structures, pigs that fly, animals that dance. Through The Looking Glass is to be an ode to the childhood cult classic with a personal twist. Bring us your personal story of tumbling down the rabbit hole and the journey tr...
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“Through the Looking Glass” Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Through the Looking Glass
Opening Reception: Friday, March 3 from 7-9pm Exhibit Dates: March 3-26, 2017 Del Ray Artisans welcomes the strange, odd, and out of perspective: fish eye lens, mirror images, strange colors, impossible structures, pigs that fly, animals that dance. "Through The Looking Glass" is an ode to the childhood cult classic with a personal twist. Artists bring their personal story of tumbling down the rabbit hole and the journey traveled. Summoned forth are the most elegant and colorful Jabberwockies,...
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“A New Beginning” at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

New Beginnings by Eileen O'Brien
Exhibit Dates: January 29-May 21, 2017 "A New Beginning" art exhibit at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) presents Del Ray Artisans members’ interpretations of a new start or starting over. The exhibit is a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls program in partnership with VCA Alexandria and features paintings, photography, and mixed media works of art to delight and awe. The artwork will be displayed on the walls of the VCA Alexandria Ani...
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A New Beginning (Entries due 1/24/2017)

New Beginnings by Eileen O'Brien
Del Ray Artisans' Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry A New Beginning at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital January 29 - May 21, 2017 Digital entries due: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 by midnight Happy New Year!  What images come to mind when you think of a new start or a new beginning?  Here at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, we are giving our building more than just a fresh coat of paint and are thrilled to see how Del Ray Artisans (DRA) artists interpret this theme. As with our prior two co...
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“Lovers” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Lovers Art Exhibit
Opening Reception: Friday, February 3 from 7-9pm Exhibit Dates:  February 3 - 26, 2017 Broken hearts, far apart, still together, despite the weather.  Lovers will celebrate the spirit of Valentines Day throughout the month of February.  This show features Del Ray Artisans (DRA) members’ interpretations of affectionate pairings in 2D and 3D mediums. Artists’ new handmade cards will also be available during this exhibit. Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, February 3 from 7-9pm. ...
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