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SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Studios at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Artwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne\, Art Enables\nA Tale of Two Studios Art Exhibit\nApril 7–29\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 7 from 7–9pm\nPhoto Album \nDel Ray Artisans partners with DC Gallery and Studio Art Enables to showcase the inspiring and diverse art of these two local community organizations and to forge creative exchange through artist talks\, workshops\, and tours. The A Tale of Two Studios art exhibit (curated by Amy Kitchin and co-juried by Art Enables artist Toni Lane and program manager Aimee Wanner) features favorite works by Del Ray Artisans members and Art Enables resident artists.  Both groups are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, April 7 between 7-9pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia. During the opening reception\, Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (VA-45) will present Del Ray Artisans with Commending House Resolution 797 from the Virginia House of Delegates. The resolution highlights the impact Del Ray Artisans has had promoting the arts and arts education in Alexandria while helping local artists grow and thrive for the past three decades. Please join us for this special presentation. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nIn conjunction with the A Tale of Two Studios exhibit\, these events will be hosted at Art Enables at 2204 Rhode Island Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, DC: \n\nSaturday\, April 8\, 11am-3pm | Monotype Printing Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Eileen M. O’Brien will lead the 2nd Saturday Workshop. Event is free and open to the public. Register to reserve your seat.\nSaturday\, April 22\, 2-5pm | Wine & Cheese Reception at Art Enables – Art Enables invites Del Ray Artisans members to this special reception. Resident artists and staff from Art Enables will be present and provide tours of galleries and studios to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member\, join now.\nWednesday\, April 26\, 11am-12pm | Guy Jones\, Artist Talk & Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Guy Jones will lead an artist talk and workshop to Art Enables resident artists.\nSaturday\, June 10\, 11am-3pm | Wax Crayon Art Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Amy Castine will lead the 2nd Saturday Workshop at Art Enables. Event is free and open to the public.\n\nAlso join us in April for these creative programs hosted at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia) unless otherwise noted: \n\nSunday\, April 9\, 1-3pm | Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St Elmo’s – Bring your art supplies and join us outside St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue) to sketch. This program is drop-in\, free\, and open to the public.\nTuesday\, April 18\, 7-9pm | Life Drawing at Del Ray Artisans – Bring your art supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. The fee for each session is $8 Del Ray Artisans member / $10 non-member.\nSaturday\, April 22\, 10am-12pm | Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans – The book for this discussion is “Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Modern Art” by Nancy G. Heller. The program is drop-in\, free\, and open to the public.\nTuesday\, April 25\, 7-9pm | Partners in Art Evening at Del Ray Artisans – Join our art-support group to share artistic goals\, techniques\, and the local art scene. Bring one or two artworks\, in any medium and at any stage\, for advice and feedback. The program is free; RSVP to the coordinator in advance.\n\nDel Ray Artisans’ gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on April 2 and April 30\, 2023). For a sneak peek of the exhibit\, visit the gallery on First Thursday\, April 6 from 12-9pm. \nThe A Tale of Two Studios exhibit runs April 7–29\, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. \nFor more information\, please contact the curator Amy Kitchin Hower at akitchin@art-enables.org. \n\nAbout Art Enables\nArt Enables helps artists with special needs create and sell their artwork. Only 20% of people with disabilities participate in the workforce. This program counters that by providing both an art studio for people with disabilities to make art and career and vocational training to market and sell their artwork. It helps these artists express themselves creatively\, socialize\, and earn flexible income to increase their independence and build careers. Art Enables is a nonprofit organization based in Washington\, DC and can be found online at art-enables.org \nLearn about the value of Art Enables from artist Toni Lane’s and Executive Director Tony Brunswick’s perspectives: \n \nIn this documentary about Art Enables by Freethink\, hear from more of the artists about their experiences:
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/two-studios/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kitchin%2C Art Enables":MAILTO:akitchin@art-enables.org
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SUMMARY:Spring2ACTion 2023
DESCRIPTION:Donate April 12–26 \nStarting Wednesday\, April 12 through Wednesday\, April 26\, 2023 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion\, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes! \nDel Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria\, Virginia. \nDuring Spring2ACTion 2023\, please give your support to Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits\, programs\, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists. \nIf you are in a position to do so\, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support: \n\nBuy artwork from local artists during our exhibits or from members’ websites.\nOrder your BLICK art materials through this link and Del Ray Artisans will receive a donation from BLICK.\nShare our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up\, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation and shout-out.\nRegister for a Creative Workshop or attend an upcoming Creative Program. Learn something new and have fun!\n\nPlease consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts! \nDonate April 12–26
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/spring2action-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraising,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maria I. Hart%2C Fundraising Director":MAILTO:fundraising@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:Hygge at VCA Alexandria (1/30/2023 - 4/22/2023)
DESCRIPTION:Hygge Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\nJanuary 30 – April 22\, 2023\nPhoto Album | Online Store \n“Hygge” is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a mood of coziness and “comfortable conviviality” with feelings of wellness and contentment. The Hygge exhibit\, featuring 2D artwork exploring this theme\, is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital. \nThe exhibit opened on January 30\, 2023 at VCA Alexandria (2660 Duke Street\, Alexandria\, VA 22314) and runs through April 22\, 2023 (extended from April 1). View the artwork Monday-Friday 10am-6pm\, Saturday 12-6pm. Due to client needs\, some areas may not be available for immediate viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit. \nAll the artwork on display is by Del Ray Artisans members. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces to Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. \nFor more information\, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (Stephanie.Frederick@vca.com). \n\nArtwork credit: “A Quick Nap” by Sunny Chen
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/hygge/
LOCATION:VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\, 2660 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Gallery Without Walls
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SUMMARY:Creative Book Club - “Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Modern Art” by Nancy G. Heller
DESCRIPTION:Book: “Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Modern Art” by Nancy G. Heller\nFacilitator: Rusty Lynn\nMeeting Date: Saturday\, April 22 from 10am-12pm\n(Drop-in\, set a reminder in Eventbrite) \nThe book for our April 22nd discussion is Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Modern Art by Nancy G. Heller. \n“How is a painting like a pizza? Both depend on visual balance for much of their overall appeal and\, though both can be judged by a set of established standards pizzas and paintings must ultimately be evaluated in terms of individual taste. By using such commonsense examples and making unexpected connections\, this book helps even the most skeptical viewers feel comfortable around contemporary art and see aspects of it they would otherwise miss.” —Princeton University Press (Publisher) \nThe Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is drop-in\, free\, and open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance. \nIf you have questions\, please contact our book club leader Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \n.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/creative-book-club-april-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rusty Lynn":MAILTO:rustylynn@earthlink.net
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SUMMARY:Reception for Del Ray Artisans members at Art Enables
DESCRIPTION:Del Ray Artisans members are invited to a special wine and cheese reception at Art Enables\nJoin us at Art Enables—DC’s only art studio and gallery dedicated to amplifying the creative careers of artists with disabilities—to learn more about their program and partnership with DRA\, meet the resident artists\, tour the gallery\, and chat with Art Enables’ staff. \nSaturday\, April 22 | 2-5 p.m. \nArt Enables | 2204 Rhode Island Ave NE \nRSVP \nArt Enables is dedicated to providing access to everyone. If you require accommodation during your visit\, please contact Amy Kitchin\, Operations Manager\, akitchin@art-enables.org with your request. \nNot a Del Ray Artisans member? Membership rates starts at $30 for student artists and $40 for supporter members. Join now! \n\nThis special event is being held in conjunction with the “A Tale of Two Studios” art exhibit. The exhibit runs April 7–29\, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. \n\nArtwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne\, Art Enables \nTickets: https://secure.givelively.org/event/art-enables/support-art-enables/a-tale-of-two-studios-reception-at-art-enables.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/reception-at-art-enables/
LOCATION:Art Enables\, 2204 Rhode Island Ave NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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