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SUMMARY:Carnival of Curiosities at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Carnival of Curiosities Art Exhibit\nOctober 2–31\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 2 from 7–9pm\n“Killer Clown Quartet” by Tiara Safic-Martin\nWelcome one and all to the Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans where we’ll explore all things carnival and circus related\, from fun foods and silly games to quirky costumes\, haunted attractions\, terrifying oddities\, and magical slights of hand! Step right up! But beware\, not everything is as it seems. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, October 2 between 7-9pm to meet curators Tiara Safic-Martin and Morgan Parr 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. \nCome back for an encore Masquerade Party on Friday\, October 30\, between 7-9pm\, where we’ll reveal the People’s Choice Award! Guests are encouraged to don their most creative mask or carnival-inspired attire for an evening of music\, drinks\, snacks. Mingle with artists one more time before the exhibit closes. \nRegister in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in October: \n\nIntro to Block Printing Workshop – Oct. 4\, 10am-12pm\nPartners in Art – Oct. 5\, 2-4pm\nPlaying with Resin Workshop – Oct. 5\, 6-9pm\nLife Drawing – Oct. 6 & 27\, 7-9pm\nGirl Scout “Art and Design” Brownie Badge Workshop – Oct. 11\, 10am-12pm\nSTEAM-tastic: DIY Masquerade Masks Workshop – Oct. 17\, 10am-12pm\nPartners in Art Evening – Oct. 20\, 7-9pm\nMovie Nite – Oct. 24\, 7:30pm-midnight\nPainting with Natural Pigments Workshop – Oct. 25\, 10am-12pm\nFairy Bookshelf Workshop – Oct. 28\, 7-9pm\n\nVisit the gallery during Art on the Avenue\, the annual arts festival along Mount Vernon Avenue\, on Saturday\, October 3. Del Ray Artisans will be open from 10am-6pm during the festival and will host a STEAM-tastic activity (Make Scratchboard Art) in the Kids’ Art Corner in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields from 10am-3pm. \nThe Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit runs from October 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 on November 1). \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. This art exhibit is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2027 Annual Arts Program Grant. Del Ray Artisans is 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 Director of Curating\, Amy Kitchin Hower\, at curating@delrayartisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/carnival-of-curiosities/
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="Tiara Safic-Martin":MAILTO:tsmartin27@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:STEAM-tastic: Make Scratchboard Art during Art on the Avenue (All Ages; Drop-in)
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Saturday\, October 3\, 10am-3pm\nCost: FREE\, donations appreciated\n(Drop-in\, this is a self-paced activity) \nMake scratchboard art at Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic activity tent in the Kids Art Corner during Art on the Avenue! The Kids Art Corner is located outdoors in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields. Come by any time between 10am-3pm to enjoy this self-paced activity. \nKids will draw designs using the scratching tools on their own butterfly-shaped\, Halloween-themed\, or rectangular scratchboard. Older kids will learn about and utilize stippling\, hatching\, and cross-hatching techniques\, as well as how to create implied texture through mark-making. Plus pick up the handout on making your own stratchboards at home too! \nThe hands-on activity is for kids of all ages while supplies last. Family members are welcome. Please contact the Youth Programs Director at youth@delrayartisans.org with any questions. \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 kids and teens\, each lesson has a hands-on craft project. Del Ray Artisans’ Youth Art Programs are made possible through a generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/steam-scratchboards/
LOCATION:Mount Vernon Recreation Center Athletic Fields\, 2701 Commonwealth Ave\, Alexandria\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Director of Youth Programs":MAILTO:youth@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:Art on the Avenue 2026
DESCRIPTION:Along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 from 10am-6pm\, you’ll find: Art on the Avenue\, a multicultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in Alexandria\, Virginia. There will be entertainment for all ages\, art activities\, food\, and artists displaying and selling their work all along Mount Vernon Avenue. Art on the Avenue is sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association. \nArt Exhibit & Kids Art Corner\nDirectly in front of the gallery during Art on the Avenue\, Del Ray Artisans will present member artwork\, handcrafted greeting cards\, and upcycled tote bags made from exhibit banners (booths W-194 and W-195). Inside the gallery\, you’ll find the Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit featuring art by local artists and our Alcove Gift Shop exclusively featuring work by Del Ray Artisans members. \nAlso visit Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic activity tent in the Kids’ Art Corner (Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields) to make scratchboard art!  The activity is for children of all ages. Drop-in to this self-paced activity between 10am-3pm. \nSupport Del Ray Artisans Members\, Local Artists\nMany Del Ray Artisans members are juried into Art on the Avenue. Be sure to visit their booths: \n\nW 16 – Purple Cardinal Arts LLC\, Miyoung Obenschain (Painting)\nW 49 – Moxie & Magic\, Robin Reid (Glass)\nW 54 – Curious by Nature\, Jordana Adelman (Mixed Media)\nW 75 – Vega Star Ceramics\, Vega Overby (Ceramics & Pottery)\nW 86 – Papazian Design LLC\, Diana Papazian (Jewelry)\nW 109 – Chunky Images\, Corrin Pumphrey (Painting)\nW 128 – Permian Designs\, John T. Allen (Photography)\nW 137 – Victoria Barnes Photography (Photography)\nW 147 – designsinclay\, Diana Manchak (Ceramics & Pottery)\nW 151 – Betsysmallpeople\, Betsy Jones (Mixed Media)\nW 178 – Kara Macek Watercolors (Painting)\nW 179 – FinFurFeathers\, Fin Jullien (Youth)\nW 182 – Reinvented Elegance\, Joyce Wagner (Jewelry)\nW 190 – Walter Gordon Art (Painting)\nW 199 – Tiara Safic-Martin (Painting)\nW 212 – Horrible Darlings by Ginny Loving (Mixed Media)\nW 218 – The Puffin Muffin\, Zoe Foster (Youth)\n\n\nE 20 – Stained Glass by Kib\, Ernest Kib Kibler (Glass)\nE 30 – A Basket Case\, Sheila Bailey (Fiber)\nE 43 – Lucite Carvings\, Susan Pawlukiewicz (Drawing)\nE 61 – Stephen Lally Pottery (Ceramics & Pottery)\nE 103 – Lainemindinventions\, Stacy Laine (Wood)\nE 114 – Ed Colahan Pottery (Ceramics & Pottery)\nE 115 – Kellie Sansone Creates (Painting)\nE 155 – Susan Lefler Studios (Mixed Media)\nE 174 – Love + Lino\, Annemarie Kuhns (Books & Paper)\nE-186 – WiRealm by Tamara\, Tamara Wilkerson (Jewelry)\nE 196 – Exclusively Knott’s Bow Ties\, Donald Harris (Accessories & Bags)\n\nStop by the Nest Academy parking lot (2609 Mt Vernon Ave) to see these demonstrations by member artists: Mary Pike\, Recycled Bag Lady (Accessories & Bags) and Janna Marks (Chainmail\, Scale Mail Jewelry). \nFor more information on Art on the Avenue\, visit: www.artontheavenue.org \n\nPhoto courtesy of Kelly M. MacConomy (2019)
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/art-on-the-avenue-2026/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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