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Closed to the Public Today; Artist Appointments 10am-1pm
Closed to the Public Today; Artist Appointments 10am-1pm
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time (10am-1pm) is reserved for Del Ray Artisans artists to pick up unsold artwork. Contact the outgoing curator with any questions (contact info in the call for entry). Unsold Artwork Pick Up Time for artists to pick up their unsold […]
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First Thursday: Make art inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
First Thursday: Make art inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
April showers bring May Day flowers at Del Ray Artisans. Join us for a free, artful, family-friendly activity from 6:30-8:00pm on First Thursday, May 1. Artist Morgan Parr will be exploring the floral expressions of iconic American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Make your own pretty-in-pastel picture for your home art gallery. To celebrate this Dog Days […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Alexandria City High School 2025 Titan Student Art Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
Alexandria City High School 2025 Titan Student Art Exhibition May 2–24, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, May 2 from 7–9pm Ever wished you’d seen Picasso before he became famous? Or was the one to discover Renoir? The trick is to check out the artistry all around you. The Alexandria City High School (ACHS) Titan Student Art […]
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Alexandria City High School 2025 Titan Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Alexandria City High School 2025 Titan Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Alexandria City High School 2025 Titan Student Art Exhibition May 2–24, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, May 2 from 7–9pm Ever wished you’d seen Picasso before he became famous? Or was the one to discover Renoir? The trick is to check out the artistry all around you. The Alexandria City High School (ACHS) Titan Student Art […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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STEAM-tastic: Analogous Watercolor Leaves (Ages 6-12)
STEAM-tastic: Analogous Watercolor Leaves (Ages 6-12)
Instructor Morgan Parr Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 10am-12pm Cost: $25/child Class size: 3-15 participants (Register in advance; walk-ins allowed, space permitting.) Georgia O'Keeffe's style of large-scale flowers, trees, and leaves that used distortion were inspired by her summer vacations to New Mexico. These beautifully colored leaves are sure to brighten up your […]
$25
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Partners in Art (FULL)
Partners in Art (FULL)
The afternoon program is FULL. If you would like to join the evening program, contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information and registration. Need support reaching your art related goals? Join this collegial group of artists to share your goals and get feedback on artwork. Monthly meetings include discussions on exhibit opportunities, the creative process […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Figure Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
Figure Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
$8 – $10
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Spring Art Market 2025
Spring Art Market 2025
Photo Album Del Ray Artisans' Spring Art Market is on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10am-4pm in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA). This market that gives you the chance to purchase original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists in a wide range of […]
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Del Ray Urban Sketchers
Del Ray Urban Sketchers
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets the second Sunday of most months at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub in Del Ray. (Del Ray Urban Sketchers does not meet in July, August, and December.) <!--Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.--> Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Playing with Resin Workshop (Register by 5/8)
Playing with Resin Workshop (Register by 5/8)
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Sunday, May 11, 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by May 8) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or the main […]
$50 – $60
“Sing Me a Sea Shanty” Call for Entry Deadline
“Sing Me a Sea Shanty” Call for Entry Deadline
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 "Boats & Ropes - Old Port, Portland Maine" by Tiara Safic-Martin The sea is awe-inspiring and man’s relationship with it has been tumultuous. For centuries […]
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Board of Directors Meeting (ONLINE)
Board of Directors Meeting (ONLINE)
This Board meeting will an online meeting through Zoom. Active members are welcome to attend any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least four days in advance of the meeting to be included on […]
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“Energy of the Season” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
“Energy of the Season” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
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 “Bubble Gum Bloom” by Stephanie Darlene Greenwald Seeking 2D artwork that exemplifies the spirit, passion, exuberance, and pizzazz of […]
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Volunteer in the Gardens
Volunteer in the Gardens
Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery. Bring gloves, knee pads (if desired), and laughter. Even if you don't know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If you have any questions, […]
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CANCELED: STEAM-tastic: Have a Voice – Poster for the Planet! (Ages 6-10, Register by 5/14)
CANCELED: STEAM-tastic: Have a Voice – Poster for the Planet! (Ages 6-10, Register by 5/14)
Instructor Ruth Furpahs Instructor: Ruth Furpahs Date/Time: Sunday, May 18, 9-10:30am Cost: $20/child Class size: 1-15 participants (Register by May 14) Create a poster with a Punch! To honor the earth, create a poster emphasizing an environmental problem and/or solution. These may be from personal experience or from any background knowledge you may have. Also […]
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CANCELED: STEAM-tastic: Have a Voice – Poster for the Planet! (Ages 11-17, Register by 5/14)
CANCELED: STEAM-tastic: Have a Voice – Poster for the Planet! (Ages 11-17, Register by 5/14)
Instructor Ruth Furpahs Instructor: Ruth Furpahs Date/Time: Sunday, May 18, 11am-12:30pm Cost: $20/child Class size: 1-15 participants (Register by May 14) Create a poster with a Punch! To honor the earth, create a poster emphasizing an environmental problem and/or solution. These may be from personal experience or from any background knowledge you may have. Also […]
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Spring Member Meeting & Benefit Program: Prepping Your Artwork for Success
Spring Member Meeting & Benefit Program: Prepping Your Artwork for Success
On Sunday, May 18 starting at 4pm, join your fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the spring member meeting and this FREE member benefit program to find out how you can prepare to show your work successfully at Del Ray Artisans and beyond. Many art galleries will refuse to accept artwork that is poorly wired, […]
FREE; Open only to members
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Figure Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
Figure Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
$8 – $10
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Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
Calling fellow artists, beginners to professionals, you are invited to join our art-support group, to share artistic goals, techniques, and the local art scene. Participants may show one or two artworks, any medium, in any stage, for advice and feedback. To join our small, friendly, and supportive artists’ group, contact Michele Reday Cook at mredaycook@gmail.com […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Closed to the Public Today; Artist Appointments 3-6pm
Closed to the Public Today; Artist Appointments 3-6pm
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time (3pm-6pm) is reserved for Del Ray Artisans artists to drop off accepted artwork for the incoming exhibit. Contact the curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry). Unsold Artwork Pick Up The outgoing exhibit is the […]
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Sing Me a Sea Shanty at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
Sing Me a Sea Shanty Art Exhibit May 30 – June 29, 2025 Reception: Friday, June 6 from 7–9pm "Boats & Ropes - Old Port, Portland Maine" by Tiara Safic-Martin 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 […]
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Tumbling Through the Seasons at VCA Old Town (10/28/2024 – 5/31/2025)
Tumbling Through the Seasons Art Exhibit at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital October 28, 2024 – May 31, 2025 Photo Album | Online Store The Tumbling Through the Seasons exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital. This exhibit features artwork celebrating the seasons, from April Showers Bring […]
Nature Journaling Club
Nature Journaling Club
Practiced by artists and naturalists alike, nature journaling is a centuries-old exercise in refining our powers of observation, appreciation for nature, drawing skills, and mindful presence. This group is open to all experience levels as we meet to sketch, connect, and learn together! Del Ray Artisans' Nature Journaling Club meets at 10am in front of […]
FREE, donations appreciated