Art on the Avenue 2022
2022-11-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 10am-5pm, 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.
Artists at Work
Directly in front of the gallery, Del Ray Artisans present artist demonstrations, sell upcycled tote bags (made from exhibit banners) and 2023 wall calendars (featuring art from local artists and community event dates), and share information about our nonprofit arts organization (booths W-192 and W-193). Come visit us and see these demos:

10am-Noon – TBD
Noon-1pm – Ron Reel, Photography
1-3pm – Cheryl Neway, Batiking
3pm-dusk – Erica Hughes, Performance art

Support Del Ray Artisans Members, Local Artists
Many Del Ray Artisans members are juried into Art on the Avenue. Please be sure to visit their booths. Here is the list of 2022 participating members:

Victoria Barnes (Booth W-203; Photography)
Rita Cohen (Booth W-128; Fiber)
Sydney Evans (Booth W-213; Painting)
Patty Figliola (Booth W-66; Photography)
Molly Fitzgerald (Booth W-131; Jewelry)
Alanna Graboyes (Booth E-185; Painting)
Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (Booth E-136; Mixed Media)
Tracy Harris (Booth W-218; Ceramics)
Betsy Jones (Booth W-125; Mixed Media)
Annette Kramer (Booth W-52; Jewelry)
Stephen Lally (Booth E-61; Ceramics)
Jeff Lodge (Booth W-194; Painting)
Diana Manchak (Booth W-46; Ceramics)
Laurel Prucha Moran (Booth E-37; Painting)
Jenny Nicholson (Booth W-191; Other)
Diana Papazian (Booth W-84; Jewelry)
Corrin Pumphrey (Booth E-165; Painting)
Kellie Sansone (Booth E-54; Painting)
Joyce Wagner (Booth W-182; Jewelry)
Tamara Wilkerson (Booth W-34; Jewelry)

For more information on Art on the Avenue, visit: www.artontheavenue.org
Art Exhibit
Inside the gallery, you’ll find the $100 and Under art exhibit, as well as our Alcove Gift Shop, both featuring art by local artists.
The gallery is open until 6pm on Saturdays.
Photo courtesy of Kelly M. MacConomy (2019).

Celebrate the life of Marlin G. Lord, Founding Member and Legend
2022-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Revered and beloved Del Ray Artisans Board Emeritus and Founding Member Marlin G. Lord passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Marlin was 84 years old. Join us on Sunday, November 13 from 6-8pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery to celebrate Marlin’s life.
A gifted, accomplished architect and photographer, Marlin left his mark upon the city in ways seen and unseen. As a former President of the Del Ray Citizens Association as well as past Treasurer, Community/Business Liaison, and Facilities Director of Del Ray Artisans, where he was a founding member along with his loving and longtime dedicated partner Kathryn A. Brown, Marlin left an indelible mark on our community.
You cannot think of Marlin without Kathryn or Kathryn without Marlin. Together their civic activism, community service, philanthropic pursuits, and arts advocacy have made DRA and the ever eclectic yet prosperous Del Ray into what we know today. Their altruistic endeavors have cast a ripple effect upon making Alexandria better and better for over three decades—earning them Alexandria Living Legend induction in 2013.
Born in Michigan and raised in Minnesota, Marlin earned degrees in architecture in 1960 and 1962. He’s best known professionally for the straightening of the Monroe Avenue Bridge along Route 1, a project resulting in the corollary expansion of parkland at Simpson Field. Marlin also was integral in the redevelopment design of Potomac Yard.
Marlin’s curricula vitae of civic engagement reads on and on: the Alexandria Arts Forum; the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission, where he served for 20 years, seven as Chairman; the Chinquapin Organic Gardens; King Street Gardens Park Foundation and countless City committees and task forces. With Kathryn by his side, a tandem partner in all things, there was always time to give, to give back, and give all. Marlin was truly a man for all seasons and is an Alexandria legend for all time.
Photo: Marlin G. Lord (2011)

First Thursday Postponed Until April 13 (Gallery Open 12-6pm)
2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the weather, First Thursday: A Cherry Blossom Celebration will be celebrated on Thursday, April 13 starting at 6pm. The gallery will close at 6pm on April 6, but be open late (until 9pm) on April 13.

Join us at Del Ray Artisans on Thursday, April 13 from 6-8pm for our outdoor activity creating Cherry Blossom Flowers!
Plus get a sneak peek of the A Tale of Two Studios art exhibit inside the gallery! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.

For the first First Thursday of 2023, the Del Ray Business Association presents First Thursday: A Cherry Blossom Celebration. Join the Del Ray community for live music by Mars Rodeo, themed activities, plus the Cherry Blossom Challenge scavenger hunt (March 30-April 15) featuring cherry blossom-inspired art by local artists. Participants are encouraged to bring individually-wrapped children’s snacks and juice boxes for the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club. Donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues.

Every year from April through September Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for these neighborhood themes:

April 13, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration
May is typically Dog Days in Del Ray
June is typically Unmask Your Superhero
July is typically Red, White, and Blue
August is typically Aloha Thursday
September is typically Show Your Spirit

Spring2ACTion 2023
2023-04-12 - 2023-04-26 | Online
Donate April 12–26
Starting Wednesday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 26, 2023 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes!
Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria, Virginia.
During Spring2ACTion 2023, please give your support to Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Buy artwork from local artists during our exhibits or from members’ websites.
Order your BLICK art materials through this link and Del Ray Artisans will receive a donation from BLICK.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation and shout-out.
Register for a Creative Workshop or attend an upcoming Creative Program. Learn something new and have fun!

Please consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Donate April 12–26

First Thursday: Create Cherry Blossoms 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Due to the weather on April 6, First Thursday: A Cherry Blossom Celebration will be celebrated on Thursday, April 13 starting at 6pm.
Join us at Del Ray Artisans from 6-8pm for our outdoor activity creating paper Cherry Blossom Flowers!
Plus see the A Tale of Two Studios art exhibit inside the gallery! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.

For the first First Thursday of 2023, the Del Ray Business Association presents First Thursday: A Cherry Blossom Celebration. Join the Del Ray community for live music by Mars Rodeo, themed activities, plus the Cherry Blossom Challenge scavenger hunt (March 30-April 15) featuring cherry blossom-inspired art by local artists. Participants are encouraged to bring individually-wrapped children’s snacks and juice boxes for the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club. Donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues.

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 us for these neighborhood themes:

April 13, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration
May is typically Dog Days in Del Ray
June is typically Unmask Your Superhero
July is typically Red, White, and Blue
August is typically Aloha Thursday
September is typically Show Your Spirit

First Thursday: Dog Days in Del Ray Activity 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us at Del Ray Artisans on Thursday, May 4 from 6-8pm for our outdoor activity rubber stamping with a canine theme in honor of Dog Days in Del Ray!
Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Prints in May @ DRA art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.

Del Ray, one of the most dog-friendly neighborhoods in the region, highlights “Dog Days in Del Ray” during its May First Thursday. The monthly street festival takes place on Thursday, May 4 from 6 p.m. to dusk along Mount Vernon Avenue. Bring your best four-legged friend out to the Avenue for a variety of canine-themed activities for dogs (and their humans!). Participants are encouraged to bring dry and wet food for dogs and cats for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, located at Mt. Vernon & Oxford Avenues.

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 us for these neighborhood themes:

April 13, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration
May 4, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June is typically Unmask Your Superhero
July is typically Red, White, and Blue
August is typically Aloha Thursday
September is typically Show Your Spirit

Celebrating PRINT DAY in May
2023-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Date: Saturday, May 6 from 1pm-3pm (set a reminder through Eventbrite)
Cost: FREE, donations appreciated
Join us on Saturday, May 6, 2023 for the annual “Print Day in May”, a global celebration of printmaking where people all over the world make a print and then post it to the Print Day in May website (printdayinmay.com). We will join the fun with printmaking demonstrations and printmaking “make and take” activities at Del Ray Artisans gallery.
Print Day in May starts in New Zealand, before we are awake, continues across Asia, Europe, and Africa, and closes out on the West coast of the US and Hawaii. At Del Ray Artisans we will have some printmaking demonstrations and some “make and take” printmaking activities for kids and adults, and our prints will be posted to the PDIM website.
This event will be held outside the gallery weather permitting. Free for the whole family. Drop in, learn about printmaking, make your own prints, and have fun!
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

First Thursday: Black Panther Mask Making 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2023-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Visit the gallery this super(hero) First Thursday for our outdoor activity from 6-8pm: Black Panther mask making! Plus take a picture in front of our superhero photo op backdrop.
Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of American Patchwork, the upcoming art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.

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 us for these neighborhood themes:

April 13, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration
May 4, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 1, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!
July is typically Red, White, and Blue
August is typically Aloha Thursday
September is typically Show Your Spirit

First Thursday (Gallery Closed)
2023-07-06 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans gallery is closed in early July to prepare for the Summer Art Market (July 8-9, 2023 from 10am-4pm each day). Join us this Saturday and Sunday (different artist each day) and check out original art in a wide range of media from talented local artists.
PLUS register children ages 8-12 now for our week-long Art Camp (Choose July 17–21 or July 24–28)!
The neighborhood First Thursday festival is still happening in Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (located at Mount Vernon & Oxford Avenues) and all along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on July 6, 2023.

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 us for these neighborhood themes:

April 13, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration
May 4, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 1, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!
July 6, 2023 – Red, White, & Brews (Gallery is closed; no outdoor activity)
August 3, 2023 – A Country Music Showdown
September 7, 2023 – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far, Far Away

First Thursday: Luau Selfie Station 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2023-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans on Visit Del Ray’s First Thursday (theme Del Ray’s Country Music Showdown, formerly Aloha Thursday) with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station from 6-8pm on Thursday, August 3!
Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Treasures of the DMV art exhibit exploring the famed, overlooked, natural, and abstract highlights from the region. The gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays (April through September).

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 us for these neighborhood themes:

April 13, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration
May 4, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 1, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!
July 6, 2023 – Red, White, & Brews (Gallery is closed; no outdoor activity)
August 3, 2023 – A Country Music Showdown
September 7, 2023 – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far, Far Away

First Thursday RESCHEDULED to October 5
2023-09-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Due to the projected thunderstorms, the last First Thursday of 2023 has been rescheduled from September 7 to October 5.
The gallery will still be open late on September 7 from 12-9pm.
Come inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see the Farther Afield art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.

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 us for these neighborhood themes:

April 13, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration
May 4, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 1, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!
July 6, 2023 – Red, White, & Brews (Gallery is closed; no outdoor activity)
August 3, 2023 – A Country Music Showdown
October 5, 2023 (rescheduled from Sept 7 due to thunderstorms) – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far, Far Away

First Thursday Activity 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2023-10-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us on Thursday, October 5 from 6-8pm outside the gallery for a Star Wars photo opt, droid masks for kids, and themed coloring sheets. Costumes encouraged! The neighborhood theme for this last First Thursday of 2023 is Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far, Far Away.
Come inside Del Ray Artisans gallery for a sneak peek at the Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery will be open 12-9pm on First Thursday, October 5, 2023.

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 us for these neighborhood themes:

April 13, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration
May 4, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 1, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!
July 6, 2023 – Red, White, & Brews (Gallery is closed; no outdoor activity)
August 3, 2023 – A Country Music Showdown
October 5, 2023 (rescheduled from Sept 7 due to thunderstorms) – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far, Far Away

Art on the Avenue 2023
2023-10-07 10:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on Saturday, October 7, 2023 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.
Artist Demos, Activities, and Art Exhibit
Directly in front of the gallery during Art on the Avenue, Del Ray Artisans will present artist demonstrations, sell handcrafted greeting cards and art by local artists, and share information about our nonprofit organization (booths W-193 and W-194). Come visit our tent for these activities:

10-11am – Foam “swords” check-in for CHALLENGE ROYALE
11am-2pm – Mosaic making demo by Nina Tisara
2-5:30pm – Batik silk painting demo by Cheryl VanderMolen Neway

Come in costume with a pool noodle ‘sword’ to the Curses! Foiled Again! CHALLENGE ROYALE during Art on the Avenue. Meet at 10am in front of the gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA) and present your pool noodle ‘sword’ for inspection and registration. The challenge begins at 11am on the playing fields of the Mount Vernon Rec Center next to the gallery. When challenged by another costumed participant, you may yield or duel! Inflatable ‘swords’ are also allowed. No other foam, wood, rubber or metal allowed. This is a KID-FRIENDLY event for ages 6+.
Inside the gallery, you’ll find the Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery art exhibit, as well as our Alcove Gift Shop, both featuring art by local artists.
Support Del Ray Artisans Members, Local Artists
Many Del Ray Artisans members are juried into Art on the Avenue. Please be sure to visit their booths:

Bridget Anthony-Hlioui (Booth E-50; Ceramics & Pottery)
Bhavani Arabandi (Booth E-34; Ceramics & Pottery)
Victoria Barnes (Booth W-12; Photography)
Tara Barr (Booth W-164; Painting)
Lynn Chadwick (Booth W-163; Jewelry)
Rita Cohen (Booth E-79; Fiber)
Patti Durbin (Booth W-192; Mixed Media)
Ellen Hamilton, Yellow Dot Shop (Booth E-49; Accessories & Bags)
Daniel Horowitz (Booth W-53; Photography)
Betsy Jones (Booth W-137; Mixed Media)
Annette Kramer (Booth W-52; Jewelry)
Annemarie Kuhns (Booth E-173; Books & Paper)
Stacy Laine (Booth E-103; Jewelry)
Stephen Lally (Booth E-61; Ceramics & Pottery)
Diana Manchak (Booth W-47; Ceramics & Pottery)
Laurel Prucha Moran (Booth E-51; Painting)
Jenny Nicholson (Booth W-190; Mixed Media)
Diana Papazian (Booth W-84; Jewelry)
Mary Pike (Booth W-215; Accessories & Bags)
Corrin Pumphrey (Booth W-214; Painting)
Robin Reid (Booth W-49; Glass)
Edith Sanabria (Booth E-126; Painting)
Kellie Sansone (Booth E-54; Painting)
Alexandra Schmeling (Booth W-124; Painting)
Joyce Wagner (Booth W-182; Jewelry)
Tamara Wilkerson (Booth W-14; Jewelry)

For more information on Art on the Avenue, visit: www.artontheavenue.org

Photo courtesy of Kelly M. MacConomy (2019)

Paws in the Park 2023
2023-10-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Join us at the Paws in the Park outdoor festival! This event is fun for the whole family, featuring entertainment, activities, animal-themed vendors, and, of course, a whole lot of adorable adoptables.
Del Ray Artisans will have a tent with pet-inspired artwork from member Joyce Wagner (Reinvented Elegance), as well as information about current and upcoming events. Please stop by and say hello!
The block party is in the Oronoco Bay Park. This free event is open to the community; well-behaved leashed pets are welcome to attend (no Flexi leashes please).
Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls partner VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital is a sponsor of Paws in the Park. Stop by the animal hospital (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314) during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 8am-6pm) to see the new 12 Elements of Nature art exhibit by Del Ray Artisans members.
Artwork credit: “Wagging Woofers I ” by Joyce Wagner

Meet and Greet: King Street Cats
2023-11-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Thinking of adding a cat as a housemate? Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery on Saturday, November 4 between noon and 4pm to meet the volunteers from King Street Cats and learn about the adoption process. You’ll also get to meet some of the wonderful potential housemates for whom they diligently work to place in Forever Homes.
In addition, you may drop off donations for this nonprofit in the designated box in the entryway of Del Ray Artisans gallery during the Housemates exhibit from November 3–26, 2023. King Street Cats is asking for:

Washable cat toys
Washcloths
Paper towels
Large trash bags
Litter (Fresh Step Clay or Feline Pine only, please)
Funds (online through their website)

Thank you for your support!
This event is held in conjunction with the Housemates art exhibit.

Meet and Greet: Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic
2023-11-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Considering adding a dog as a housemate? Please join us on Saturday, November 18 from 1–4pm to meet the volunteers from Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic. This Del Ray based organization can help you decide if the smart, exuberant, eager to please Australian Shepherd is your perfect housemate.
In addition, you may drop off donations for this rescue group in the designated box in the entryway of Del Ray Artisans gallery during the Housemates exhibit from November 3–26, 2023. Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic is asking for:

Dog toys
Leashes
Collars
Harnesses
Funds (online through their website)

Thank you for your support!
This event is held in conjunction with the Housemates art exhibit.

First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-9pm) - Activity Rescheduled to 4/11
2024-04-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Due to the weather: First Thursday activities have been rescheduled to Thursday, April 11. The gallery will still be open until 9pm today!
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm for our family-friendly activity. We are decorating upcycled flower containers! Each person will receive a container to decorate at the gallery and a small bag of potting soil & seeds to take-home for planting and watering.
This First Thursday also get a sneak peek of the Same But Different art exhibit that officially opens with a reception on Friday, April 5 from 7-9pm. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.
From March 20–April 14, check out Del Ray Artisans’ gallery exterior decorations for the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival: Petal Porches. Our theme is Cherry Bomb!

For the first First Thursday of 2024 on April 4th, the Del Ray Business Association has chosen the theme: Del Ray in Bloom to celebrate National Gardening Month. Join the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. Donations to this First Thursday’s selected nonprofit, the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club, will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues).

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. Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

April 11, 2024 (Postponed from April 4 due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 6, 2024 – Jump into Summer
July 11, 2024 – Red, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp; no First Thursday activity)
August 1, 2024 – Olympics or Carnival (TBD)
September 5, 2024 – Saddle Up

Spring2ACTion 2024
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-24 | Online
Donate April 10–24
Starting Wednesday, April 10 through Wednesday, April 24, 2024 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes!
Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria, Virginia.
During Spring2ACTion, please show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Buy artwork from local artists during our exhibits or from members’ websites.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation and shout-out.
Register for a Creative Workshop or attend an upcoming Creative Program. Learn something new and have fun!

Please consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Donate April 10–24

Gallery Open 12-9pm; First Thursday Activity Cancelled
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This event has been cancelled due to the weather.
Join us outside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm for our family-friendly activity. We are decorating upcycled flower containers! Each person will receive a container to decorate at the gallery and a small bag of potting soil & seeds to take home for planting and watering.
Also pop into the gallery to see the Same But Different art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. Please be considerate of the workshop that is happening tonight.
From March 20–April 14, check out Del Ray Artisans’ gallery exterior decorations for the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival: Petal Porches. Our theme is Cherry Bomb!

For the first First Thursday of 2024 on April 11th (rain date), the Del Ray Business Association has chosen the theme: Del Ray in Bloom to celebrate National Gardening Month. Join the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. Donations to this First Thursday’s selected nonprofit, the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club, will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues).

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. Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

April 11, 2024 (Postponed, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 6, 2024 – Jump into Summer
July 11, 2024 – Red, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp; no First Thursday activity)
August 1, 2024 – Olympics or Carnival (TBD)
September 5, 2024 – Saddle Up

Party for the Arts at Canal Center
2024-04-27 11:00 - 19:00 | Canal Center Gallery, 11 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
The City of Alexandria is celebrating its 275th anniversary this year. The Alexandria Arts Alliance commemorates the occasion during the 2nd annual Party for the Arts—a celebration showcasing all artists in Alexandria on Saturday, April 27, 11am-7pm at Canal Center, Alexandria’s waterfront venue in the Old Town North Arts District. The party will feature an art market, games for children, local music groups, singers, dancers, poetry readings, food, and other live performances.
Del Ray Artisans is pleased to have its members featured in Alexandria Arts Alliance’s 2024 Party for the Arts exhibit as a part of our Gallery Without Walls program. This juried visual arts exhibition at the Canal Center Gallery features all local visual artists—and their love for Alexandria expressed through art! The exhibit opens during the Party for the Arts and runs through June 30, 2024. Gallery hours are:

Saturday, April 27, 11am-7pm during Party for the Arts
Saturday, May 18 (hours TBD)
Saturday, June 8 (hours TBD)
Saturday, June 15 (hours TBD)

The Alexandria Arts Alliance is a coalition of arts organizations, artists and arts advocates that works to advance the arts in Alexandria through advocacy, collaboration, education, and marketing. Del Ray Artisans is a member of Alexandria Arts Alliance.

First Thursday Activity: Dog Mask Making 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2024-05-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Channel your inner hound dog at Del Ray Artisans during the Dog Days of Del Ray First Thursday event! Want to look more like your best friend? From 6:30-8pm on May 2 come by the gallery to color your own dog mask during our family-friendly activity! Then try your hand at a game of outdoor lawn darts FETCH games using soft and safe dartboard balls.
Be sure to bring along your four-legged BFF and family for photo opp fun and games! Pups can be art aficionados too. Dog treats provided while supplies last.
Plus get a sneak peek of The Art of Tea art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.

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 for live music and themed activities. The selected nonprofit for each date 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. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

April 11, 2024 (Postponed, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 6, 2024 – Jump into Summer
July 11, 2024 – Red, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp)
August 1, 2024 – Olympics or Carnival (TBD)
September 5, 2024 – Saddle Up

Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.

Early Morning Gallery Hours during Bike to Work Day
2024-05-17 06:30 - 09:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans gallery has early morning hours, 6:30am to 9:30am, on Friday, May 17 to help support Bike to Work Day 2024. Stop by and see The Art of Tea exhibit now through June 2, 2024.
Fellow Del Ray Business Association member Vélocity Bicycle Cooperative is hosting the Bike to Work Day 2024 Del Ray pit stop in Colasanto Park, next to Del Ray Artisans gallery.

Author Talk: "Get the Picture" with Bianca Bosker
2024-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us for an enlightening author talk and book signing at Del Ray Artisans gallery, featuring Bianca Bosker. In Get the Picture, Bosker immerses herself in the nerve center of art and the people who live for it: gallerists, collectors, curators, and, of course, artists themselves—the kind who work multiple jobs to afford their studios while scrabbling to get eyes on their art. Bosker stretches canvases until her fingers blister, talks her way into A-list parties for billionaire collectors, sells art as a gallerist, and has her face sat on by a nearly-naked performance artist. As a museum security guard, she forces herself to stare at a single sculpture for hours on end. Bosker discovers not only the inner workings of the art machine but also a more expansive way of living. Probing everything from cave paintings to Instagram, from the science of sight to the importance of beauty, Get the Picture examines art’s role in our culture, our economy, and our hearts.
Please register in advance through the Alexandria Library website. This event is organized by the Friends of the Duncan Library, a neighbor volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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Taste of Del Ray VIP Reception
2024-06-02 11:30 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 15th annual Taste of Del Ray.
The event will take place on Sunday, June 2 from 1-3pm at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields next to the gallery. Purchase tickets in advance on eventbrite. 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. Note: The wine tasting is only for individuals 21 and older (IDs will be checked) who have Taste of Del Ray VIP tickets.

Del Ray Artisans is a member of the Del Ray Business Association. The gallery is open to the public until 4pm on Sunday, June 2nd.

First Thursday Activity: Origami Art 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2024-06-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
On First Thursday, June 6th, enjoy a sneak preview of the All About Love art exhibit and jump into a summer of love at Del Ray Artisans.
Visit the gallery between 6:30-8pm to make some groovy origami art with tie-dyed paper. All are welcome. This artful activity is family-friendly and free! Be sure to check out the one-of-a-kind Del Ray Artisans’ 30th anniversary t-shirts hand-dyed by artist Lesley Hall for sale too.
Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September (except not in July).

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 for live music and themed activities. The selected nonprofit for each date 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. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

April 11, 2024 (Postponed, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 6, 2024 – Jump into Summer
July 11, 2024 – Red, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp)
August 1, 2024 – Del Ray Olympics
September 5, 2024 – Saddle Up

Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.

Party for the Arts #ALX275 at Canal Center Gallery (4/27-6/28/2024)
2024-06-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Canal Center Gallery, 11 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Photo Album
The Alexandria Arts Alliance commemorates the City of Alexandria’s 275th anniversary during the 2nd annual Party for the Arts—a celebration showcasing all artists in Alexandria on Saturday, April 27, 11am-7pm at Canal Center, Alexandria’s waterfront venue in the Old Town North Arts District. The party will feature an art market, games for children, local music groups, singers, dancers, poetry readings, food, and other live performances.
Del Ray Artisans is pleased to have its members featured in Alexandria Arts Alliance’s Party for the Arts #ALX275 art exhibit as a part of our Gallery Without Walls program. This juried visual arts exhibition at the Canal Center Gallery features all local visual artists—and their love for Alexandria expressed through art! The exhibit opens during the Party for the Arts and runs through June 28, 2024. Gallery hours are:

Saturday, April 27, 11am-7pm during Party for the Arts
CANCELLED: Saturday, May 18, 11am-4pm during A Vintage Affair on the Plaza
Wednesday, June 5, 10am-1pm during Coffee Break
Saturday, June 8, 11am-2pm during the ACT for Alexandria’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, June 15, 1-6pm during Art Mart
Friday, June 28, 5-9pm for the Closing Reception

The Alexandria Arts Alliance is a coalition of arts organizations, artists and arts advocates that works to advance the arts in Alexandria through advocacy, collaboration, education, and marketing. Del Ray Artisans is a member of Alexandria Arts Alliance.

Artwork credit: Detail of “Fireworks” by TJ Feeley featured in the exhibit. This photograph captures a moment from the fireworks display on Alexandria’s birthday during the annual celebration with the symphony performing in the park.

First Thursday (Gallery Closed)
2024-07-11 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans gallery is closed to the public from July 8-12 in order to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp. Register for bootcamp to enhance or kickstart your daily drawing routine. Each day features not one, but two unique models, ensuring an engaging experience.
Join us this Saturday and Sunday for the Summer Art Market (July 13-14, 2024 from 10am-4pm each day) and check out original art in a wide range of media from talented local artists. Different artists are featured each day!
The neighborhood First Thursday festival is still happening in Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (located at Mount Vernon & Oxford Avenues) and all along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on July 11, 2024.

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 us for the neighborhood themes – TBD for 2024:

April 4, 2024 – A Cherry Blossom Celebration?
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray?
June 6, 2024 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts?
July 11, 2024 – Red, White, and Brews? (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp; no outdoor activity)
August 1, 2024 – A Country Music Showdown?
September 5, 2024 – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far, Far Away?

Rummage Sale Fundraiser (Indoor Yard Sale)
2024-07-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-21 08:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Extended one day! Also on Sunday, July 21, 8am-1pm!
Please share the flyer! (English Version)
¡Por favor comparte! (Versión en español)
Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you, used treasures from our rummage sale on Saturday, July 20 AND Sunday, July 21 from 8am-1pm inside the gallery.
All proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization.
Donated items for the sale (dropped off in advance) are welcomed and appreciated! Drop off times at the gallery for donations are: July 14 (5-8pm), July 15 (5-7pm), July 16 (1-5pm), July 18 (12-8pm), and July 19 (12-8pm).
Donations may include household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, sports equipment, handheld tools, small appliances, and more.
Please do not drop off hazardous materials, broken items, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics).
If you have questions about donations, contact Margaret Slipek at fundraising@delrayartisans.org. Thank you!
Volunteer
To help during the drop off dates and/or sale, please contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

First Thursday Activity: Science Scavenger Hunt 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2024-08-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Feeling Olympic? Stop by Del Ray Artisans during the First Thursday in Del Ray this August between 6:30 and 8pm. Enjoy a sneak peek at The Science of our Surroundings art exhibit and participate in a family-friendly Science Scavenger Hunt.
Use clues to discover up to five items found in the artwork in the gallery, and then:

draw and color what you have uncovered in the Olympic Ring coloring page provided.
OR
take a phone pic of the solved clues displayed in the art of science.
OR
take a selfie with the artwork!

There will also be an Olympic photo station in the gallery so feel free to stop by for your Olympic selfie! All the activities are free of charge.
Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.

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 for live music and themed activities. The selected nonprofit for each date 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. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

April 11, 2024 (Postponed, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 6, 2024 – Jump into Summer
July 11, 2024 – Red, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp)
August 15, 2024 (Rescheduled from August 1 due to the weather) – Del Ray Olympics
September 5, 2024 – Saddle Up

Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
