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SUMMARY:Toy Stories at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Toy Stories Art Exhibit\nJanuary 2–31\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 2 from 7–9pm\nCelebrating the toys we cherished as kids\, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun\, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia\, admiration\, and consumer culture of the toy world across a broad spectrum of media. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, January 2 between 7-9pm to meet curator Gordon Thomas Frank and the artists. Mark your calendar now or  set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nRegister in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in January: \n\nPacking Tape Image Transfers and Collage Workshop – Wednesday\, January 7\, 6:30-8:30pm\nCreative Book Club: “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford – Saturdays\, January 10 & April 11\, 10am-12pm\nCreate an Artwork Sales Website with Square Workshop – Sunday\, January 11\, 6:30-8:30pm\nCreate an Art Inventory System in Excel Workshop – Monday\, January 12\, 6:30-8:30pm\nLife Drawing Sessions – Tuesdays\, January 20 & 27\, 7-9pm\nNeurographic Art Workshop: Teen edition – Saturday\, January 24\, 10am-12pm\nPlaying with Resin Workshop – Sunday\, January 25\, 6-9pm\nAdvanced Resin Techniques Lecture – Monday\, January 26\, 6:30-8:30pm\nNature Journaling Club – Saturday\, January 31\, 10am-12pm\nPlus more! Upcoming programs listed at delrayartisans.org/programs\n\n\nThe Toy Stories art exhibit runs from January 2–31\, 2026 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 1). \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 Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n\n \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “To The Batcave” by Gordon Thomas Frank
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/toy-stories/
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="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
DESCRIPTION:Urban 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 St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA 22301) 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. \nDel Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets on the third Sunday of the month (except not in July\, August\, and December) at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray\, as well as on the third Thursday of most months at a time and location that is varied (view upcoming dates). \nThis program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Contact the organizer\, KC Hodge (email coming soon)\, with any questions. \nRSVP via Eventbrite | View Upcoming Dates \n\nPhoto courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/urban-sketchers-2026-01-15/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Program,Urban Sketchers
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SUMMARY:Tortured Poets Workshop (Register by 1/12)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Suzanne Fine\, suzanne.fine@gmail.com\nDate/Time: Thursday\, January 15\, 6-7:30pm\nCost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member\nClass size: 3-10 participants\n(Register by January 12) \nWe’ll walk through a brief history of ‘tortured poets’ – Sylvia Plath\, Virginia Woolf\, Ernest Hemingway\, L.M. Montgomery\, etc. and link them to the lyricism of pop culture musicians. Then attendees will have time to construct and write\, and maybe even share their own diaristic excerpts. \nParticipants will gain understanding of writing techniques and the importance of journaling consistently. Journals are provided – just bring yourself! \nRegister Now \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/tortured-poets-01-2026/
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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SUMMARY:"Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse" Call for Entry Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists\nThe Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse\nExhibit Dates: February 6–28\, 2026\nEntry deadline extended to Thursday\, January 15\, 2026 by midnight\n“Lunar Fire” by Morgan Parr\nDel Ray Artisans invites artists to submit artwork celebrating the dynamic energy\, symbolism\, and beauty of the horse–an enduring emblem of strength\, vitality\, and freedom. This exhibition honors the cultural significance of the Lunar New Year and its traditions across Asian and Asian diaspora communities. Artists are encouraged to approach the theme with respect\, authenticity\, and cultural awareness.  \nThe exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. \nEntry Details & Form
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/lunar-new-year-cfe-deadline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Entry Deadline
ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Parr":MAILTO:rmorganparr@gmail.com
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