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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: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-2026/2026-10-17/
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:STEAM-tastic: DIY Masquerade Masks (Ages 8 to Adult; Register by 10/13)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Morgan Parr\nDate/Time: Saturday\, October 17\, 10am-Noon\nCost: $20 Child\, $30 Del Ray Artisans member\, $40 Non-member; Plus $10 Supply Fee\nClass size: 3-15 participants\n(Register by October 13) \nDecorate your own masquerade mask to wear to the masquerade closing reception or anytime! We’ll be using lots of typical decorating supplies like mod podge and glitter\, feathers\, markers and more to decorate a complete mask to take home. \nThis workshop is family-friendly and suitable for adults and children 8+ years old. All supplies are included in the supply fee. \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/steam-masquerade-masks/
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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SUMMARY:STEAM-tastic Activities @ the Spooky Mad Science Expo (All Ages; Drop-in)
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Saturday\, October 17\, 3-7pm\nCost: FREE\n(Drop-in; these are self-paced activities) \nDon’t miss the 11th year of the Spooky Mad Science Expo! This fantastic event brings together hundreds of curious minds for an afternoon of hands-on discovery\, eerie tech\, and Halloween-inspired science. Arrive at 2pm for the costume parade; the activities run from 3-7pm. The Expo is at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave\, Alexandria VA 22304). \nAt the expo Del Ray Artisans is hosting two hands-on activities that explore the history and science of animation: \n\nFlip Books and Hand-drawn Animation (instructor: Steve Botts of Steve’s Art and Cacti)\nThaumatropes and Stop Action Animation (instructor: Victoria Walchak of Blue Hippo Pottery)\n\n\n\nSTEAM-tastic Program – Come join Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts and Math (STEAM)\, taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward youth\, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops and activities are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria and through a generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/spooky-mad-science-expo/
LOCATION:Patrick Henry Recreation Center\, 4653 Taney Ave\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viki Walchak%2C Youth Programs Director":MAILTO:youth@delrayartisans.org
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