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SUMMARY:Alexandria City High School 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Alexandria City High School 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition\nMay 1–23\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 1 from 7–9pm\nDiscover Alexandria’s next generation of local legends at the Alexandria City High School (ACHS) 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition. In this showcase\, Del Ray Artisans’ gallery offers you to experience student creativity firsthand. Stop by to support and see the creative direction behind the artists of tomorrow. This annual collaboration\, bridging our school and community through the arts\, runs from May 1 through May 23\, 2026\, reflecting the vibrant spirit and diverse perspectives of our youth and featuring curated works spanning a wide range of media\, including drawing\, painting\, ceramics\, mixed media\, digital media\, and photography. \nThe exhibition kicks off with a celebratory opening reception on Fri.\, May 1\, between 7–9 p.m. The community is invited to meet the curators: Del Ray Artisans’ Youth Programs Director (Viki Walchak)\, ACHS Visual Arts Department teachers (Hannah Brownell\, Tabitha Eller\, Anna Huerta\, Pamela Johnson\, Victoria Krieger\, Lauren Pierson\, and Marisa St. Louis)\, and Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers (Maria Ivanova and Taki Sidley). Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite at achs-2026-student-exhibition.eventbrite.com. \nThe evening will be a vibrant celebration of student creativity\, featuring: \n\nMeet the Artists: An opportunity to engage with student creators and some of the ACHS Visual Arts and CTE faculty.\nLive Performances: Chamber music performances led by ACHS Performing Arts teacher\, Kevin Pace.\nFundraising & Fun: The ACHS National Art Honor Society will sell unique student-made items and offer craft activities for all ages to raise funds.  Additionally\, student artists will be on-site offering custom henna tattoos.\nArt Awards: Presentation of the Juror\, ACHS Superintendent Choice\, and Administrator Choice Awards starting at 7:30pm.\n\nThank you to our jurors (Kay Brady\, Courtney Pippin-Mathur\, Ted Reed\, Irby Vinson\, and Diane Waggoner) for their time and dedication to our students. Special shoutout to our Superintendent\, Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt\, and Campus Administrators\, Mr. Lance Harrell and Mr. Ashley Carter Sinclair\, for selecting artwork award winners for the ACHS Superintendent and Administrator Choice Awards. We would like to recognize the students\, Rozalia Finkelstein\, for assisting with the press release\, and Joel Montes and Tess Clarke for designing the exhibition showcard and gallery banner. Thank you to the above-mentioned and all who are participating in and contributing to the exhibition’s success\, providing students with the experience and a platform to engage with the Alexandria community. \nSave the dates for our creative programs and register in advance for our workshops in May: \n\nSewing Machine 101 Workshop – May 2: 6–7:30 p.m.\nMindful Acrylic Pour: A Creative Practice in Letting Go – May 3: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.\nDIY Ukulele Workshop – May 3: 6–8 p.m.\nPlaying with Resin Workshop – May 4: 6–9 p.m.\nShrinky Dink Charms Workshop (Ages 14+) – May 6: 6–8 p.m.\nJunk Journaling Workshop – May 10: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.\nApplique for Mending and Decoration – May 17: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.\nNeurographic Art Workshop – Teen Edition! – May 23: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.\n\nPlus don’t miss Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market on Saturday\, May 9\, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery. \nMade possible with support from the City of Alexandria\nThe Alexandria City High School Titan Student Art Exhibition runs May 1-23\, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thurs. noon–6 p.m. (May 7 noon–9 p.m.)\, Fri. noon–9 p.m.\, Sat. noon–6 p.m.\, and Sun. noon–6 p.m. (closed May 25-June 3). \nThe student exhibition is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria and a generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. For more information\, contact the Director of Youth Programs Victoria Walchak at youth@delrayartisans.org and Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n\nAlexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) serves more than 16\,300 students who hail from more than 118 countries and speak 127 languages. ACPS has 18 schools\, including two middle schools\, two K-8 schools\, one pre-K school and the internationally recognized Alexandria City High School. ACPS is committed to putting racial equity at the heart of all decisions and ensuring that each and every student succeeds. Visit www.acps.k12.va.us. \nDel Ray Artisans\, founded in 1992\, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria\, Alexandria Commission for the Arts\, Virginia Commission for the Arts\, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/achs-exhibit-2026/
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="Viki Walchak%2C Youth Programs Director":MAILTO:youth@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:View the Auction \nThe timeless and inextricable relationship between music and art is clearly evidenced in the Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition concert performance and online art auction. This is a collaborative project between the Del Ray Artisans (DRA)\, the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia (SONOVA)\, and the Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria (SOLA). \nFor this exhibit\, artists created pieces inspired by one or more of the following selections of music: \n\nGrand Canyon Suite\, Ferde Grofé ~ Movement 4 ~ Sunset\nDances of the Knights from Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Ballet\nBilly the Kid Suite\, Aaron Copland ~ Movements 6\, 7\, 8: VI Celebration\, VII Billy’s Death\, VIII The Open Prairie\nMississippi Suite\, Ferde Grofé ~ Movement 3 ~ Mardi Gras\n\nThe artworks selected for the exhibit will be sold at an online auction between May 4–31\, 2026. View the artwork and place your bids on the auctions website. Proceeds benefit each artist\, DRA\, SONOVA\, and SOLA. \nOn May 30 at 3pm\, SONOVA will present a live performance of the four musical compositions that inspired the artwork at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College*\, Alexandria Campus. Selected artworks from the auction will be featured digitally during the concert. Tickets are available on the SONOVA website. \nDRA is proud to partner with the Symphony Orchestra League of Northern Virginia and the Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria in promoting music and visual arts. \n\n*Northern Virginia Community College does not sponsor or endorse this event.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/fundraiser-auction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Fundraising
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery. \nBring gloves\, knee pads (if desired)\, and laughter. Even if you don’t know what a weed is\, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If you have any questions\, please email Jenny at Gardens@DelRayArtisans.org. \nMEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours (record your hours). \nNON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too. \nSave the Dates: During the season (March-October)\, the committee meets once a month on a weekend day from 9am-11am. In July and August\, we’ll meet an hour earlier (8am-10am) to avoid the heat. Our 2026 dates are: \n\nSaturday\, May 16\, 9:00 to 11:00 am\nSaturday\, June 13\, 9:00 to 11:00 am\nSunday\, July 12\, 8:00 to 10:00 am (earlier due to heat)\nSaturday\, August 15\, 8:00 to 10:00 am (earlier due to heat)\nSaturday\, September 19\, 9:00 to 11:00 am (tidy up the garden for Art on the Avenue)\nSaturday\, October 17\, 9:00 to 11:00 am\n\nThank you for your volunteer time! \n\nNOTE: All plantings and transplantings must be approved by the Garden Committee. The Garden Committee approval is important to make sure the plants that get chosen are great for nature\, located properly for the right amount of sun or shade\, don’t conflict with other plants or facility needs\, and fit into the overall garden plan with maintenance in mind.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/garden-volunteers-2026/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Gardens Committee":MAILTO:gardens@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:Radical Sewing Club-ALX
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Radical Sewing Club-ALX! \nStarted in LA by Scout Quiquivix\, the Alexandria chapter is a monthly drop-in style meeting where you can learn clothing repair\, hand and machine sewing\, or bring your own project to work on with the community. \nRadical Sewing Club is about more than sewing–it’s a space to reimagine craft outside of capitalism\, to resist exploitation and oppression\, and to stitch together a world based on care and solidarity. All who share these values are welcome. \nRegistration: Registration is not required\, but you may set a reminder in Eventbrite. \nCost: Recommended donation of $10 or pay what you can. No one turned away for lack of funds! Monetary donations will be split between Del Ray Artisans (our wonderful hosts) and Radical Sewing Club for continued materials. \nHave materials to donate? We welcome fabric (full cuts and scraps alike)\, thread\, needles\, interfacing\, embroidery hoops\, buttons\, pins\, trims\, lace\, and functional zippers. \nContact: radicalsewingclubalx@pm.me or @radicalsewingclub_alx on Instagram \nView All Upcoming Dates
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/radical-sewing-club-2026/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Radical Sewing Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Syd Grossman%2C Radical Sewing Club-ALX":MAILTO:radicalsewingclubalx@pm.me
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