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SUMMARY:ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel Art Exhibit\nAugust 7–29\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 7 from 7–9pm\nChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel is a curated visual arts exhibition at Del Ray Artisans gallery that explores the human fascination with time travel—both real and imagined. From ancient civilizations to speculative futures\, this show encourages artists to traverse the timelines of human experience\, science fiction\, memory\, mythology\, and the unknown. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, August 7 between 7-9pm to meet curator Suzan Ok Shumate and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception. \nTime travel is a powerful narrative device and philosophical idea. It asks us to examine who we are\, where we’ve come from\, and where we might be going. This exhibit features diverse interpretations of time travel. Pair your art exhibit viewing with one of our creative programs. Register in advance for workshops and save the dates for our programs in August: \n\nCreative Book Club – Saturday\, August 8\, 10am-12pm\nPartners in Art – Monday\, August 10\, 2-4pm\nRadical Sewing Club-ALX – Saturday\, August 15\, 10am-12pm\nLive From Your Studio (members only\, easy to join!) – Sunday\, August 16\, 2-3:30pm\nSteampunk Jewelry Workshop – Saturday\, August 16\, 10am-12pm\nLife Drawing Session – Tuesdays\, August 18 and August 25\, 7-9pm\nNature Journaling Club – Saturday\, August 29\, 10am-12pm\n\n\nThe ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel art exhibit runs from August 7–29\, 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 on August 2 and August 30). \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 the curator\, Suzan Ok Shumate\, at suzan.ok@gmail.com or  Director of Curating\, Amy Kitchin Hower\, at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n\n  \n\n\nArtwork (top) credit: “Divergent Dan” by Ginny Loving
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/chronoscape/
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="Suzan Ok Shumate":MAILTO:suzan.ok@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:love in action: Community Card & Letter Writing Circle (Register by 8/6)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dimple Dhabalia\nDate/Time: Sunday\, August 9\, 10am – Noon\nCost: free; donations appreciated\nClass size: 3-16 participants\n(Register before midnight on August 6) \nWe were never meant to navigate the seasons of life alone. \nJoin Dimple Dhabalia\, writer\, author\, and founder of love in action empathy cards for a two-hour\, in-person community gathering — a small\, intentional space to slow down\, drop in\, and write to the people in our lives. \nRitual is how humans have always marked time. The crossing of a threshold. The arrival of grief\, or joy\, or wonder\, or rest. \nIn a world where loneliness has become an epidemic and speed has been prioritized over intimacy\, we don’t need more efficiency in how we care for each other. We need more ritual. Writing to someone by hand is a ritual of return. Sealing an envelope is a ritual of commitment. Sending a card when there is no occasion except the memory of someone’s loss\, or a desire to honor their joy. \nEach session opens with a brief grounding practice. We write together\, and those who wish to share are invited to—though sharing is always optional. This is not a writing workshop. It is a guided space for presence\, reflection\, and connection. Bring your own cards or purchase a set at the gathering. You don’t need to be a writer. You don’t need to prepare. You will never be required to share. \nAll are welcome. \nRegister Now
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/love-in-action/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creative Summer Programs,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy Wilkerson%2C Programs Director":MAILTO:programs@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Junk Journaling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop has been canceled. \nInstructor: Azita R. Houshiar\nDate/Time: Sunday\, August 9\, 6-9pm\nCost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee\nClass size: 5-12 participants\n(Register by August 5) \nCome to play and experiment freely\, and leave with pages started and ideas you can continue exploring long after the class ends. Junk Journaling blends the art of collage with the practice of journaling\, offering a playful\, low-pressure way to explore creativity without worrying about perfection. The emphasis is on curiosity\, intuition\, experimentation\, and discovering your own expressive style. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll handcraft a journal using everyday “junk” and receive guidance on using found paper\, packaging\, tags\, embellishments\, to create layered\, expressive journal pages that reflect your personal perspective and storytelling style. \nAll supplies will be included\, such as paper\, ephemera\, stickers\, tape\, glue\, and basic tools. You’re also encouraged to bring old photographs\, mementos\, or personal collage materials you enjoy using\, especially items that hold meaning for you. \nThis beginner-friendly class is open to teenagers and adults of all skill levels. \n \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/junk-journaling-2026-08/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creative Summer Programs,Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy Wilkerson%2C Programs Director":MAILTO:programs@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T235900
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SUMMARY:HalloWEIRD Art Market Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Call for Artists\nDel Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market\nApplication deadline: Sunday\, August 9\, 2026 by midnight\nApply now for the 5th 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 12\, 2026 from 10am to 4pm. \nDetails and Application
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/halloweird-2026-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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