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SUMMARY:The Science of our Surroundings at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Science of our Surroundings Art Exhibit\nAugust 2–31\, 2024\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 2 from 7–9pm\nDel Ray Artisans invites you to join us at The Science of Our Surroundings\, a science-themed art exhibit. A cutaway of a cell. The food chain. The visible light spectrum. A dinosaur skeleton. The layers of the Earth\, from the crust to the core. Each of these scientific concepts immediately conjure vivid\, colorful images in our collective minds\, thanks to the diligent and tireless work of science textbook artists. Come see how our artistic community has explored these concepts of science! Expect to see photography\, experiments\, paintings\, sculptures and media that illustrate the science of our surroundings. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, August 2 between 7-9pm to meet curators Aaron Fletchersmith and Amanda Fletchersmith and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nDuring this exhibit\, Del Ray Artisans is launching a new program of free\, interactive classes about Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts and Math (STEAM)\, taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward kids and teens\, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Each topic will have two sessions: one for youth ages 6-10 and another for ages 10-15 (10 year olds choose which session to attend). Family members are welcome to attend\, listen\, and learn. Register in advance to ensure your child’s spot\, but drop-ins are welcome space permitting. STEAM-tastic activities include: \n\nPaleolithic Archaeology – Cave Painting for Ages 6-10 on Saturday\, August 3\, 10am-11:30am and Ages 10-15 on Sunday\, August 4\, 10am-11:30am\n \nSatellites in Outer Space – Antenna Pointing for Ages 10-15 on Saturday\, August 17\, 5-7pm and Satellite Construction for Ages 6-10 on Sunday\, August 18\, 10am-12pm\n \nFrom Cells to Biomes – Fluid Pours for Ages 6-10 on Saturday\, August 31\, 9am-11am and Ages 10-15 on Saturday\, August 31\, 11am-1pm\n \n\nIn addition\, our Creative Summer Programs schedule continues until August 31. Mark your calendar for the family-friendly Science Scavenger Hunt on First Thursday\, August 1\, 6:30-8pm (free\, drop-in) and get a sneak peek of the art exhibit. Plus review the summer schedule for creative workshops\, life drawing sessions\, book club\, artist support groups\, and more. \nThe Science of our Surroundings exhibit runs August 2–31\, 2024 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm\, Friday 12-9pm\, Saturday 12-6pm\, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed September 1\, 2024). \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact curators Aaron Fletchersmith at aaron.fletchersmith@gmail.com and Amanda Fletchersmith at amanda.fletchersmith@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n\nArtwork credit: Artwork by A & A Fletchersmith
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/surroundings/
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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SUMMARY:Volunteer in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery. \nBring 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\, please email Kurt at Gardens@DelRayArtisans.org. \nMEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours (record your hours). \nNON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too. \nSave the dates: During the season (March-October)\, the committee will meet the third Saturday of every month from 9am-11am. In June and August\, we’ll meet an hour earlier (8am-10am) to avoid the heat. The July 20th session has been cancelled. The September session has been rescheduled to Sunday\, September 22nd to avoid conflict with the HalloWEIRD art market. Thank you for your volunteer time! \n\nNOTE: All plantings and transplantings must be approved by the Garden Committee. The Garden Committee approval is important to make sure the plants that get chosen are great for nature\, located properly for the right amount of sun or shade\, don’t conflict with other plants or facility needs\, and fit into the overall garden plan with maintenance in mind.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/garden-volunteers-2024/2024-08-17/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Gardens Committee":MAILTO:gardens@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:Creative Book Club - "Caravaggio and the Creation of Modernity" by Troy Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Book: “Caravaggio and the Creation of Modernity” by Troy Thomas\nFacilitator: Rusty Lynn\nMeeting Date: Saturday\, August 17 from 10am-12pm\n(Drop-in\, set a reminder in Eventbrite) \n“Considered one of the founders of modern painting\, Caravaggio is famous for defying convention in his radically new realistic art. This book explicitly focuses on his works’ inherent tensions\, contradictions and ambiguities\, key aspects of his modernity.”\n—Reaktion Books Ltd\, Publisher \nThe Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is 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.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/book-club-aug-2024/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Creative Summer Programs,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rusty Lynn":MAILTO:rustylynn@earthlink.net
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SUMMARY:STEAM-tastic: Satellites in Outer Space - Antenna Pointing (Ages 10-15)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor Aaron Fletchersmith\nInstructor: Aaron Fletchersmith\, aaron.fletchersmith@gmail.com\nDate/Time: Saturday\, August 17\, 5pm-7pm\nCost: FREE\, donations appreciated\n(Register by August 16; drop-ins allowed space permitting) \nJoin Aaron Fletchersmith to learn about SATELLITES IN OUTER SPACE! We’ll learn what’s involved in pointing an antenna at a satellite and the concept of orbits. Try out antenna pointing with real professional tools! \nThe hands-on activity is for participants’ ages 10-15. Family members are welcome to attend\, listen\, and learn. Please contact the Youth Programs Director at youth@delrayartisans.org with any questions. \nRegister Now \n\nSTEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for FREE\, interactive classes about Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts and Math (STEAM)\, taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward kids and teens\, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2025 Annual Arts Program Grant.\n \n\nPhoto (top): Model plans provided by Radeus Labs\, Inc. Photos courtesy of Aaron Fletchersmith.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/steam-satellites-ages-10-15/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creative Summer Programs,Program,Workshop,Youth
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