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SUMMARY:Visual Humor at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Visual Humor Art Exhibit\nJanuary 3 – February 1\, 2025\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 3 from 7–9pm\nHumor is aesthetic to the extent that it arouses the viewers’ imagination\, provides them with insights about human existence\, and provokes them to think more critically and creatively. -M. Gordon 2012 \nThe joy found in comedy delights all. Visual Humor\, a lighthearted exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery\, offered artists the opportunity to provoke their own creativity in search of a chuckle. Visual Humor explores not only how ideas or objects are comical\, but also what properties of a joke give it wings. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, January 3 between 7-9pm to meet curator Dr. Erica Hughes and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nPlus save the date for our Open Mic: Amateur Stand-Up Comedy Night on Friday\, January 10\, 8-10pm. Come on your own or with friends to this entertaining drop-in event. Interested in performing? Overcome stage fright and get feedback on your worst puns! To participate\, sign up for a two-minute slot\, unleash your comedy\, and present your best material to a supportive audience. \nRegister now for creative workshops held in conjunction with this exhibit: \n\nKnit Amigurumi Workshop on Mondays\, January 13 and 20\, 6:30-8:30pm\nCrochet Amigurumi Workshop on Wednesdays\, January 15 and 22\, 6:30-8:30pm\nSilly Suds: Humorous Soapmaking Workshop on Saturday\, January 18\, 9am-12pm\nBeaded Flying Pig Class on Sunday\, January 19\, 6-9pm\n\nFor details on all upcoming creative programs\, visit DelRayArtisans.org/programs. \nThe Visual Humor art exhibit runs from January 3 – February 1\, 2025 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 February 2). \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 curator Dr. Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n \n\nImage credit: Art by Brando\, Postcard Design by Gordon Frank
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/visual-humor/
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="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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SUMMARY:Del Ray Urban Sketchers 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.)  \nUrban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. \nBring your supplies and join us outside at the cafe to produce still life\, figure\, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time putting their skills into practice and then reconvene for a review of finished works. \nThis program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Meet outside at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA 22301). Contact the organizer\, Joan Bickelhaupt (joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com)\, with any questions. \nRSVP via Eventbrite | View Upcoming Dates \n\nPhoto courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/urban-sketchers-2025/2025-01-12/
LOCATION:St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub\, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Urban Sketchers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joan Bickelhaupt":MAILTO:joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com
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