Del Ray Artisans

First Thursday: Extended Gallery Hours (Open 12-9pm)
2026-06-04 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
In 2026, Del Ray Artisans will have special extended gallery hours on the First Thursday of the month from April through June.
From June 5–28, Del Ray Artisans gallery is hosting the USA at 250 art exhibit in celebration of the country’s 250th birthday. Come get a sneak peek today (Thursday, June 4) from 12–9pm! The gallery is free to browse and all ages are welcome.

First Thursday was a former program of the Del Ray Business Association, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk.
Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.

Taste of Del Ray VIP Reception
2026-06-07 11:30 - 13:00
Taste of Del Ray is one of Virginia Living Magazine‘s top food festivals in the state. Visit the Del Ray Business Association website for details on the 17th annual Taste of Del Ray.
The event will take place on Sunday, June 7 from 1-3pm at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields next to the gallery. Purchase tickets in advance on Eventbrite (link will be added once available). Only 500 general admission and 100 VIP tickets will be sold.
VIP benefits include a wine tasting at Del Ray Artisans gallery from 11:30am-1pm and early admission to the food festival starting at 12pm. Note: The wine tasting is only for individuals 21 and older (IDs will be checked) who have Taste of Del Ray VIP tickets.
Tickets are not yet available.

Del Ray Artisans is a member of the Del Ray Business Association. The gallery is open to the public until 6pm on Sunday, June 7th.

First Thursday (Gallery Closed)
2026-07-02 18:30 - 20:00
The gallery is closed on First Thursday, July 2, 2025.
Join the fun at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square:
Every year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month.
Join the Del Ray community each First Thursday for themed activities, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit, and live music. The theme and nonprofit will be announced in advance, and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. The 2025 neighborhood themes were:

April 3, 2025 – Music & Dance on the Avenue
May 1, 2025 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 5, 2025 – Rep Your Team
July 3, 2025 – Red, White, And Bloom
August 7, 2025 – Surf’s Up
Rescheduled to September 11, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue

The 2026 themes are coming soon! Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
