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SUMMARY:MeWOW: Fabulous Felines at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:MeWOW: Fabulous Felines Art Exhibit\nFebruary 7 – March 1\, 2025\nOpening Reception: Friday\, February 7 from 7–9pm\n“Birthday Happys” by Guy Jones\n“Lions and Tigers and Tabbies! Oh Meow!” \nLocal artists let their creative cat out of the bag in a diverse array of mediums for the purr-fectly paw-some MeWOW: Fabulous Felines exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Come see the exhibit to marvel at the power and fascination of cat imagery in art. These furry\, mysterious\, independent\, beautiful felines have inundated history\, mythology\, literature\, advertising\, cinema\, pop culture and pet owners for centuries. \nCome see artwork celebrating the slinky beauty and mysterious world of cats. Join us for the opening reception on Friday\, February 7 between 7-9pm to meet the curators Karen Schmitz and Dan Witmeyer. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite at mewow.eventbrite.com. \nTo add to the MeWOW experience\, browse the clowder of handmade kitty greeting cards at the gallery with affordable prices that benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. Plus pounce on these creative workshops and programs during the exhibit: \n\nPop Art Cats for Kids Workshop on Saturday\, February 8\, 10am-12pm (register in advance)\nDel Ray Urban Sketchers at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray on Sunday\, February 9\, 1-3pm\nPlaying with Resin Workshop on Monday\, February 10\, 6-9pm (register in advance)\nSTEAM-tastic: Mandalas and Meows on Sunday\, February 16\, 9-10:30am (Ages 6-10) and 10:30am-noon (Ages 10-15)\nFigure Drawing Sessions on Tuesdays\, February 18 and 25\, 7-9pm\nPartners in Art Evening on Wednesday\, February 19\, 7-9pm (RSVP in advance)\nNature Journaling Club on Saturday\, February 22\, 10am-12pm\nIntro to Mindful Photography Workshop on Saturday\, February 22\, 1-5pm (register in advance)\nVisit delrayartisans.org/programs for additions and updates\n\nThe MeWOW: Fabulous Felines art exhibit runs from February 7 – March 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 March 2\, 2025). \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 Karen Schmitz at kschmitzart@gmail.com and Dan Witmeyer at dan@witmeyer.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/mewow/
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="Karen Schmitz":MAILTO:kschmitzart@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Internal Board Retreat and Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This time is reserved for a meeting of the members of Del Ray Artisans 2025 Board of Directors. \nPlease contact Lesley Hall\, Vice President at vp@delrayartisans.org with any questions.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/internal-board-retreat-and-orientation/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Hall%2C Vice President":MAILTO:vp@delrayartisans.org
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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-2025/2025-02-09/
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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