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SUMMARY:Spring2ACTion 2025
DESCRIPTION:Donate March 26–April 9 \nStarting Wednesday\, March 26 through Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025 (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\, please show your support for 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.\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 March 26–April 9
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/spring2action-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraising,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dawn Wyse Hurto%2C President":MAILTO:president@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:Synchronous at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Synchronous Art Exhibit\nApril 4–26\, 2025\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 4 from 7–9pm\n“Synchronous Humanity” by Morgan Parr\nThe Synchronous art exhibit features creative work by Del Ray Artisans’ top 100 volunteers. These members help make Del Ray Artisans a thriving organization that fosters community and acceptance\, promotes authentic expression\, and encourages artistic creations. Come celebrate the dedication of our volunteers and enjoy their artwork. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, April 4 between 7-9pm to meet curator and Volunteers Director Morgan Parr and the artists. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nDel Ray Artisans members who donated the most volunteer hours from January 2023 through December 2024 were invited to enter pieces. A big thank you to the exceptional volunteers (alphabetized by first name) who qualified for the exhibit: Aaron Fletchersmith\, Alexandra Schmeling\, Alyssa Pease\, Amanda Fletchersmith\, Amy Castine\, Amy Kitchin Hower\, Ann Cameron Siegal\, Annemarie Kuhns\, Ariane D’Souza\, Barbara Cooper\, Barbara Smith\, Betsy Lederer\, Bhavani Arabandi\, Bill Cabrera\, Brando Gould\, Bridget Anthony-Hlioui\, Brooke Johnson\, Camille Kouyoumdjian\, Christian Melgar\, Chuck Dervarics\, Courtney Pippin-Mathur\, Cynthia Schoeppel\, Dale Spivey\, Dan Witmeyer\, Danielle Chan\, Dawn Wyse Hurto\, Diana Papazian\, Dina Wise\, Ditas Katague\, Donna Gallo\, Ellen Kozicki\, Ellen Rosenthal\, Erica Hughes\, Gale Goldfarb\, Gordon Thomas Frank\, Guy Jones\, Jana Bertucci\, Jenny Nicholson\, Joan Bickelhaupt\, Joshua Oliveira-Martin\, Joyce Wagner\, Karen Feeley\, Karen Schmitz\, Kate Gibney\, Katherine Rand\, Kathryn Brown\, Kazuko Fuller\, KC Hodge\, Kellie Sansone\, Kelly M. MacConomy\, Kelly Postula\, Kelly Snyder\, Kevin Sherlock\, Kitty Russell\, Kurt Peterson\, Lesley Hall\, Linda Elliff\, Liz Martinez\, Liz Vance\, Lori Fredricks\, Lori Welch Brown\, Lynn Chadwick\, Margaret Slipek\, Maria Hart\, Marshall Carolus\, Mary Pike\, Maxine Cholmondeley\, Meredith D’Amore\, Michele Reday Cook\, Mila Mateu\, Morgan Parr\, Nancy Flores\, Nancy Galib\, Nicole Mahoney\, Pamela Day\, Peter Michaels\, Pinar Artuk-Boegel\, Rita Cohen\, Rita Schooley\, Robin Hunter Reid\, Robin Ludt\, Robyn Seaton McGarry\, Rod Whyte\, Ron Reel\, Rusty Lynn\, Sandra Alami\, Scott MacConomy\, Sean Crumley\, Stephanie Darlene Greenwald\, Stephen Lally\, Sue Shumate\, Sue Stone-Walls\, Susan Fitter Harris\, Suzan Ok Shumate\, Suzanne Tillman\, Thom Lowther\, Tiara Safic-Martin\, TJ Feeley\, and Tracy Wilkerson. \nThe Synchronous art exhibit runs from April 4–26\, 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 April 27). \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 Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/synchronous/
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="Morgan Parr%2C Director of Volunteers":MAILTO:volunteers@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:Unleash Your Creativity: Acrylic Painting Class (Register ASAP)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Edom Alagaw\, E21edomgeta@gmail.com\nDate/Time: Wednesday\, April 9\, 6-8pm\nCost: $32 Del Ray Artisans member / $42 Non-member; participants bring own supplies\nClass size: 6-12 participants\n(Register in advance; walk-ins welcome only if space permits) \nJoin our acrylic painting class and unleash your creativity! This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. You’ll learn essential techniques\, such as color mixing\, brushwork\, and layering\, while creating your own vibrant masterpiece. Our step-by-step instruction ensures a fun and supportive environment where you can explore your artistic potential. Bring your own acrylic paints and brushes and enjoy a relaxing\, inspiring experience. \nMaterials you must bring to class: \n\nAcrylic Paints: A basic set of primary colors (red\, blue\, yellow)\, plus black and white. You may expand with secondary colors (green\, orange\, purple) and some earth tones (brown\, sienna).\nBrushes: A variety of brush sizes and shapes\, including flat\, round\, and detail brushes. Synthetic brushes are suitable for acrylics.\nPalette: A palette for mixing your paints. A plastic or glass palette is ideal\, but a disposable paper palette also works.\nCanvas or Painting Surface: Stretched canvas\, canvas boards\, or canvas paper. For beginners\, canvas boards or paper are usually more economical.\nPalette Knife: For mixing paints and creating texture on your painting.\nWater Container: A container for rinsing your brushes.\nCloths/Paper Towels: For cleaning brushes and wiping up spills.\nApron/Old Clothes: Acrylic paint can be hard to remove from fabric once dry\, so wear something you don’t mind getting messy.\nSpray Bottle: To keep your paints moist on the palette.\nPencil and Eraser: For sketching your initial design on the canvas.\nStorage Box/Bag: To keep all your supplies organized and easy to transport.\n\nOptional materials: \n\nEasel: A tabletop easel if you prefer to paint at an angle\, though this is optional and depends on your comfort.\nMixing Mediums: Optional\, but you might want to have some acrylic mediums like gloss medium\, matte medium\, or modeling paste to experiment with different textures and finishes.\n\nRegister Now \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/unleash-your-creativity-acrylic-painting-class/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy Wilkerson%2C Programs Director":MAILTO:programs@delrayartisans.org
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