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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:Intro to Block Printing (Age 12 to Adult; Register ASAP)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Morgan Parr\nDate/Time: Sunday\, October 4\, 10am-Noon\nCost: $15 Child\, $25 Del Ray Artisans member\, $35 Non-member; Plus $5 Supply Fee\nClass size: 3-15 participants\n(Register in advance to guarantee a spot; walk-ins welcome\, space permitting.) \nCelebrate the season with playful\, hands-on printmaking inspired by the spirit of October. Participants will design and carve soft foam printing plates inspired by folklore creatures\, harvest moons\, and other eerie autumn imagery\, then ink and hand-print their designs using brayers and water-based inks. Create multiple prints to take home and share. \nParticipants will explore introductory printmaking\, focusing on pattern-making\, symbolism\, and visual storytelling. You will leave with original prints and a deeper understanding of the printmaking process. \nNo experience needed. This hands-on workshop is open to adults and children ages 12+ with an adult — families welcome! All materials are provided. \nRegister Now\n\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. The discount ticket price per child is made possible through a generous donation supporting youth art programs from Genesis Inspiration Foundation.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/intro-to-block-printing/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Parr":MAILTO:rmorganparr@gmail.com
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