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SUMMARY:Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals Art Exhibit\nSeptember 4–26\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 4 from 7–9pm\nThe Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals exhibition celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich culture\, traditions\, resilience\, and artistic contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Through a diverse range of media and perspectives\, the exhibit explores themes such as heritage\, migration\, family\, cultural pride\, and transformation. Each work contributes to a visual dialogue that connects past and present while highlighting the evolving narratives of Hispanic communities. \nCuban-American artist\, F. Lennox Campello\, will be selecting the artist awards for this exhibition. Mr. Campello is a well-known artist\, curator\, critic and prominent voice in the DMV art scene. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, September 4 between 7-9pm to meet curator Laura Ramirez-Drain and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to Windows Catering and MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception. \nThe Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals art exhibit runs from September 4–26\, 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 September 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. This art exhibit is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2027 Annual Arts Program Grant. \nFor more information\, contact the Director of Curating\, Amy Kitchin Hower\, at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n\n  \n\nArtwork credit: “Frida Kahlo: Guardian of Heritage” by Laura Ramirez Drain
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/voices-through-visuals/
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="Laura Ramirez-Drain":MAILTO:lauraart2024@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
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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-2026/2026-09-19/
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:CANCELED: Junk Journaling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop has been canceled. \nInstructor: Azita R. Houshiar\nDate/Time: Saturday\, September 19\, 10am-1pm\nCost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee\nClass size: 5-12 participants\n(Register by September 15.) \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 learn practical techniques for collage\, layering\, and composition\, and receive guidance on using found paper\, packaging\, tags\, embellishments\, and everyday “junk” to create layered\, expressive journal pages that reflect your personal perspective and storytelling style. \nPlease bring your own journal. If you don’t have one yet\, high-quality paper will be provided so you can experiment and create during class. All other supplies will be included\, such as paper\, ephemera\, stickers\, tape\, glue\, and basic tools. You’re also welcome 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-2026-09/
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:CANCELED: Bead & Wire Jewelry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop has been canceled. \nInstructor: Lisette Bez\nDate/Time: Saturday\, September 19\, 6-8pm\nCost: $60 Del Ray Artisans member / $70 Non-member\, plus a $15 supply fee\nClass size: 5-12 participants\n(Register by September 16) \nLearn the basics of jewelry design\, including types of wire\, how to form metal\, and assembling a wearable piece such as earrings and necklaces. This class serves as an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of jewelry making and teaches the skills to repurpose and recycle broken pieces. Participants will make 1 to 2 items during this workshop. \nAll supplies are included in the supplies fee.\n \n\nImage credit: Lisette Bez \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/bead-and-wire-jewelry-workshop/
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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