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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:Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
DESCRIPTION:Calling fellow artists\, beginners to professionals\, you are invited to join our art-support group\, to share artistic goals\, techniques\, and the local art scene. Participants may show one or two artworks\, any medium\, in any stage\, for advice and feedback. \nTo join our small\, friendly\, and supportive artists’ group\, contact Michele Reday Cook at mredaycook@gmail.com for details and registration BEFORE the day of the meeting. \nThis program is free. Donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions. \nView Upcoming Meetings
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/partners-in-art-evening-2026/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partners in Art,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Reday Cook":MAILTO:mredaycook@gmail.com
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