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SUMMARY:Lovely As A Tree at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Lovely As A Tree Art Exhibit\nAugust 1–30\, 2025\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 1 from 7–9pm\n“Backyard Beauty” by Robyn Seaton McGarry\nLovely As A Tree is an art exhibit exploring the ways in which trees impact our lives and this earth. Humans and animals benefit from the shade\, shelter\, food provided\, the beauty of and the environmental impact of trees. The talented members of Del Ray Artisans will bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to artistic life through painting\, photography\, ceramics\, items created from wood and other mediums that flow from their prolific imaginations. This art exhibit is a showcase for the creative members of Del Ray Artisans. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, August 1 between 7-9pm to meet curator Robyn Seaton McGarry and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nAlso check out Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Summer Programs this month. In this series of workshops exploring the arts\, you will learn techniques in collage\, drawing\, mixed media\, photography\, bead embroidery\, and more from local artists. Delve into creative exploration solo or with friends. For children and/or adults\, free and paid programs are offered. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/creative-summer. \nThe Lovely As A Tree art exhibit runs from August 1–30\, 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 on August 31\, 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 curator Robyn Seaton McGarry at robynmcgarry15@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/lovely-as-a-tree/
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="Robyn Seaton McGarry":MAILTO:robynmcgarry15@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:STEAM-tastic: Squishmallow Adoption & Art 🧠❤️ (All Ages; Register ASAP)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Morgan Parr\nDate/Time: Sunday\, August 17\, 10am-noon\nCost: $30 child / $40 adult; plus a $15 Supply Fee\nClass size: 3-15 participants\n(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome\, space permitting) \nBring curiosity\, creativity\, and compassion to this unique STEAM-centered experience where art\, imagination\, and empathy collide! Select your Squishmallow from a diverse collection—practice choice\, observation\, and categorization as you compare textures\, colors\, and sizes. Proceed to the Adoption Station\, where you’ll complete an Adoption Certificate\, giving your new plush pal a name. \nEngage your spatial and fine motor skills by drawing your Squishmallow—either freehand for extra creativity or with a pre-designed template. This interactive workshop integrates early design thinking\, emotional learning\, and visual arts—perfect for aspiring young makers\, artists\, and engineers. \nTake Home: \n\nYour adopted Squishmallow\nAn official adoption certificate\nYour painted portrait masterpiece\n\nFamily-friendly and all-ages welcome—no prior art experience needed! One adoption per attendee. All materials included in the supply fee. \nRegister Now \n  \n\nSTEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts and Math (STEAM)\, taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward youth\, 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 FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.\n \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/steam-squishmallow/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Parr":MAILTO:rmorganparr@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Sunday\, August 17 starting at 4pm. \nSave the date for the third member meeting of 2025. Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards! To help things run smoothly\, we kindly ask that you limit the number of boxes you bring and drop off your treasures at the start of the art supply swap. Unfortunately\, we won’t be able to accept any treasures after 4:15pm. \nWe’ll begin with a short meeting\, and then select “new to you” art supplies. Looking forward to seeing you at the gallery! \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out the Membership Director\, Kara Macek\, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/member-meeting-aug-2025/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Member Meeting,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kate Gibney%2C Membership Director":MAILTO:membership@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:HalloWEIRD Art Market Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Call for Artists\nDel Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market\nApplication deadline: Sunday\, August 17\, 2025 by midnight\nApply now for the 4th annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market centered around the theme: Halloween. Showcase your spooky\, creepy\, crawly\, disturbing\, goth pieces or focus on the upbeat\, fun side of the season (costumes\, hot cider\, hay rides\, autumn colors\, etc). This is an outdoor\, family-friendly\, rain-or-shine event in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields\, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery\, on Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 from 9am to 2pm. \nDetails and Application
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/halloweird-2025-cfa-deadline/
LOCATION:Mount Vernon Recreation Center Athletic Fields\, 2701 Commonwealth Ave\, Alexandria\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entry Deadline
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Manchak":MAILTO:silicagal@hotmail.com
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