Taste of Del Ray VIP Reception
2025-06-01 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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 16th annual Taste of Del Ray.
The event will take place on Sunday, June 1 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 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.
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Del Ray Artisans is a member of the Del Ray Business Association. The gallery is open to the public until 6pm on Sunday, June 1st.

First Thursday: Create Pop Art featuring Washington Sports Teams 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2025-06-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity. The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome. Plus enjoy the current art exhibit! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.
On the June 5th “Rep Your Team” First Thursday, come to Del Ray Artisans to create pop art featuring Washington sports teams. Choose a template featuring the team logos for the Capitals, Commanders, DC United, Mystics, Nationals, Spirit, or Wizards—or draw your own!
The activity is inspired by renowned pop art artist Andy Warhol, including his piece “The Great One” featuring Wayne Gretzky. Select the Washington Capitals template to honor our own “Great” 8, Alex Ovechkin, and celebrate his recent triumph of surpassing Gretzky as the all-time highest goal scoring player in the NHL.
Drop-in; all ages and skill levels welcome.

Create your own Washington Capitals Pop Art on First Thursday (June 5, 2025)
“The Great One” (Wayne Gretzky) by Andy Warhol
“The Cubist Captain” (Alex Ovechkin) by Kelly MacConomy

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. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

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
September 4, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue

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

First Thursday: Rummage Sale Preview 6:30-8pm
2025-07-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery on the “Red, White, And Bloom” First Thursday (July 3, 6:30-8pm) for our rummage sale preview and check out our selection of red, white, and blooming floral items! The rummage sale is a fundraiser for our nonprofit. Browsing is free of charge and all ages are welcome.
Visit again on Saturday and Sunday, July 5-6, 8am-1pm for the huge rummage sale. Great deals on household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, sports equipment, handheld tools, small appliances, and more. Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you treasures!
Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. In July there will not be an exhibit on display during First Thursday. Save the dates for our Youth Art Camp exhibits: Saturdays, July 19 and July 26, from 1-3pm.

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. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

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
September 4, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue

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

Rummage Sale Fundraiser (8am-1pm, Indoor Yard Sale)
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-06 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you, used treasures from our rummage sale inside the gallery on Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6, 8am-1pm.
Great deals on household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, small appliances, and more. All proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization.
Donate Items
Donated items are welcomed and appreciated. Items must be dropped off no later than July 4th (see dates/times below). Please do not drop off hazardous materials, broken items, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics).
Donation drop off dates/times are:

Monday, June 30, 5-7pm
Wednesday, July 2, 12-9pm
Thursday, July 3, 12-9pm (Preview Sale from 6-9pm)
Friday, July 4, 12-3pm

Volunteer
Help receive and price donations for our annual rummage sale fundraiser during the drop off dates or help during the sale itself, please contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org. English-Spanish bilingual volunteers are especially needed during the sale.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Gran Venta de Verano (8am-1pm, Dentro de la Galería)
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-06 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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¡Por favor comparte!
¡Invitación a una Gran Venta de Verano!
Sábado y Domingo
5 de Julio y 6 de Julio
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
2704 Mt Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Dentro de la Galería de Arte Del Ray Artisans
Grandes ofertas: artículos para el hogar, ropa, joyas, productos para oficina, materiales para arte, juguetes, libros, artículos para deportes, herramientas, electrodomésticos y más.
Todos los ingresos beneficiaran a la fundación sin ánimo de lucro, Del Ray Artisans.
¡No pase inadvertido, encontrara grandes tesoros!

First Thursday: Make art inspired by Andy Goldsworthy 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome.
“I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree” is a line from Joyce Kilmer’s poem “Trees.” Come see the Lovely As A Tree art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery from August 1-30, 2025. View member artwork indeed as lovely as a tree! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.
On First Thursday, August 7 from 6:30-8pm, come make your own collage homage to a tree using found organic materials inspired by the art of the sculptor, photographer, and environmentalist Andy Goldsworthy.

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. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

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
September 4, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue

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

RESCHEDULED: First Thursday: Make a picture frame inspired by Matisse's decoupages 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2025-09-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This neighborhood event has been postponed to Thursday, September 11 due to the weather.
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome.
On the last First Thursday of the year, come make your own picture frame using puzzle pieces. This activity is inspired by mosaic artists and cut paper collages (decoupages) by Matisse.
Plus get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit, Second Time Around. 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 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. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

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

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

First Thursday: Make a picture frame inspired by Matisse's decoupages 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2025-09-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome.
On the last First Thursday of the year, come make your own picture frame using puzzle pieces. This activity is inspired by mosaic artists and cut paper collages (decoupages) by Matisse.
Plus get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit, Second Time Around. 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 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. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

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

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

Art on the Avenue 2025
2025-10-04 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 4, 2025 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.
Art Exhibit & Kids Art Corner
Directly in front of the gallery during Art on the Avenue, Del Ray Artisans will present member artwork, handcrafted greeting cards, and upcycled tote bags made from exhibit banners (booths W-194 and W-195). Inside the gallery, you’ll find the Bump in the Night art exhibit featuring art by local artists and our Alcove Gift Shop exclusively featuring work by Del Ray Artisans members.
Also visit Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic activity tent in the Kids’ Art Corner (Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields) to make scratchboard art! The activity is for children of all ages. Drop-in to this self-paced activity between 10am-3pm.
Support Del Ray Artisans Members, Local Artists
Many Del Ray Artisans members are juried into Art on the Avenue. Be sure to visit their booths:

W 16 – Purple Cardinal Arts LLC, Miyoung Obenschain (Painting)
W 49 – Moxie & Magic, Robin Reid (Glass)
W 57 – Vega Star Ceramics, Vega Overby (Ceramics & Pottery)
W 85 – Papazian Design LLC, Diana Papazian (Jewelry)
W 103 – Blue Hippo Pottery, Victoria Walchak (Ceramics & Pottery)
W 107 – Chunky Images, Corrin Pumphrey (Painting)
W 111 – Samhara Ceramics, Bhavani Arabandi (Ceramics & Pottery)
W 127 – Permian Designs, John T. Allen (Photography)
W 137 – Lola Earnastine, Courtney Arnold (Jewelry)
W 147 – designsinclay, Diana Manchak (Ceramics & Pottery)
W 179 – FinFurFeathers, Fin Jullien (Youth)
W 182 – Reinvented Elegance, Joyce Wagner (Jewelry)
W 201 – Recycled Bag Lady, Mary Pike (Accessories & Bags)
W 219 – Walter Gordon Art (Painting)

E 6 – Megan Elaine Designs, Megan Levanduski (Clothing)
E 14 – Victoria Barnes Photography (Photography)
E 20 – Stained Glass by Kib, Ernest Kibler (Glass)
E 54 – Kellie Sansone Creates (Painting)
E 61 – Stephen Lally Pottery (Ceramics & Pottery)
E 74 – Yellow Dot Shop, Ellen Hamilton (Clothing)
E 103 – Lainemindinventions, Stacy Laine (Wood)
E 158 – Susan Lefler Studios (Mixed Media)
E 167 – Kardo Lab, Olga Kardonova (Candles)
E 174 – Love + Lino, Annemarie Kuhns (Books & Paper)
E 106 – Ed Colahan Pottery (Ceramics & Pottery)
E-186 – WiRealm by Tamara, Tamara Wilkerson (Jewelry)
E 203 – Bead Therapy, Chris Lederman (Jewelry)

Stop by the Nest Academy parking lot (2609 Mt Vernon Ave) to see these demonstrations by member artists: Nicole Gauvin (Iris paper folding), Betsy Jones (3D Miniatures), Janna Marks (Jewelry), and Courtney Pippin-Mathur (Mixed Media).
For more information on Art on the Avenue, visit: www.artontheavenue.org

Photo courtesy of Kelly M. MacConomy (2019)

CANCELLED: Paws in the Park 2025 in Oronoco Bay Park
2025-10-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
UPDATE posted on 10/10: Due to the anticipated weather, including heavy rain, high winds, and flooding in the park, this event has been cancelled.
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 (100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). 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-7pm, Saturday 8am-6pm) to see the Flora, Fauna, Fantastica art exhibit by Del Ray Artisans members.

Artwork credit: “Wagging Woofers I” by Joyce Wagner

Exhibit viewing appointment for At Home in Alexandria
2026-03-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for a special viewing of the Assembly: Together We Grow art exhibit for the nonprofit At Home in Alexandria (AHA).

First Thursday: Photo Scavenger Hunt 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome.
Come to Del Ray Artisans gallery on Thursday, April 2 from 6:30-8pm for a Fast and Fabulous photo scavenger hunt. Solve the clues with your cellphone images as proof. Use the written clues provided or be inspired by the art on exhibit to challenge your phone-tography skills. What makes a car fabulous? What makes a photograph fabulous?
Plus get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit, Fast and Fabulous! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September (except closed on July 2nd).

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

Spring2ACTion 2026
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-22 | Online
Donate April 8–22
Starting Wednesday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (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 8–22

First Thursday: Extended Gallery Hours (Open 12-9pm)
2026-05-07 12:00 - 21:00 | 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. Come check out the exhibit today from 12-9pm! The gallery is free to browse and all ages are welcome.
From May 1–23, 2026, Del Ray Artisans gallery is hosting the Alexandria City High School Titan Student Art Exhibition and shining a spotlight on our city’s flourishing young artists.

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.

First Thursday: Extended Gallery Hours (Open 12-9pm)
2026-06-04 12:00 - 21:00 | 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 | 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 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 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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.

Paws in the Park 2025 in Oronoco Bay Park
2026-10-11 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 (100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). 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-7pm, Saturday 8am-6pm) to see the Flora, Fauna, Fantastica art exhibit by Del Ray Artisans members.

Artwork credit: “Wagging Woofers I” by Joyce Wagner
