Del Ray Artisans

"We're All In This Together" Card Swap - SIGN UP NOW
2020-04-15 - 2020-12-31
Call for Entry ~ Open to All Artists with a U.S. Domestic (or Equivalent) Mailing Address
We’re All In This Together
Card Swap starts Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Rolling deadlines; Last day to sign up TBD
Art in The Age Of Social Distance: This is a handcrafted, artful card swap between artists. We have not lived through anything like this before, and this is an opportunity to creatively express this historic, uncertain time and share.
A swap group is formed each time 4 artists apply, then swapping begins immediately for that group. Open to all artists with a U.S. domestic mailing address or an equivalent military address that accepts a standard First-Class stamp.
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Artwork credit: Artful Cards by Theresa Kulstad

Spring Art Market Application Deadline
2020-04-18 00:50 - 00:59 (America/New_York) | Online
Artists must submit their applications via the online form by 11:59pm on Friday, April 17, 2020 to be considered for the market.
Please note: The Spring Art Market event date is Saturday, June 27th.

Creative Summer Programs Proposal Deadline
2020-04-18 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Artists must submit their proposals via the online form by 11:59pm on Friday, April 17, 2020 to be included in the first round of program selection and marketing for Del Ray Artisans’ 2020 Creative Summer Programs.

"Art by Mail" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-05-11 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Art by Mail Online Art Exhibit
May 24 – July 31, 2020
Digital entries due: Sunday, May 10, 2020 by midnight
Watercolor studies by Dawn Wyse Hurto
Submit up to five entries of small (card-sized), mailable art. Each entry may be one piece or a small collection (e.g. a short photo series) that is mailed together. When art sells, you will mail it directly to the purchaser. The art should be deliverable as regular U.S. mail and not require a trip to the post office. Open theme. No entry fee.
Art by Mail is a Del Ray Artisans members only exhibit. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
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Buy Local Art Page (Opt-in Deadline)
2020-05-11 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Opportunity Open to Members Only
Opt-in to Share Your Artwork Sales Website
Deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2020 by midnight
Chris Fedderson, MacroFine Photography
Be a part of the upcoming “Buy Local Art” page on Del Ray Artisans’ website that will advertise the artwork sales websites of our members. There is no fee to participate, but your Del Ray Artisans membership must be current.
This opportunity is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now.
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"Art by Mail" Refresh Call for Entry Deadline
2020-06-11 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
“Refresh” of Art by Mail Online Art Exhibit
May 24 – July 31, 2020
Refresh entries due: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 by midnight
“Tardigrades (Water Bears)” by Amy Kitchin Hower
Submit up to five entries of small, mailable art. Each entry may be one piece or a small collection (e.g. a short photo series) that is mailed together. When art sells, you will mail it directly to the purchaser. The art should be deliverable as regular U.S. mail and not require a trip to the post office. Open theme. No entry fee.
Open to all Del Ray Artisans artist members. If you participated in the first round of submissions, you may also submit again; but only up to 5 pieces of each artist’s work will be on display in the exhibit at a time.
If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
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"Quarantine Creations" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-06-27 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only
Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Quarantine Creations at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
July 6 – October 24, 2020
Digital entries due: Saturday, June 27 by midnight
Del Ray Artisans is pleased to partner with VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital again! We all have been going through some challenging times during this COVID-19 pandemic. Our lives have changed drastically due to the global quarantine, and we have had to make many adjustments in our own unique ways. So, for our next Gallery Without Walls show, we challenge artists to express their quarantine experiences.
Must be a Del Ray Artisans member to enter (join Del Ray Artisans now); 2-dimensional works only. No entry fee; pieces previously shown are welcome.
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Artwork credit: “Flatten the Curve” by Kelly Postula

"Hello, Bright Eyes" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-07-13 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists
Hello, Bright Eyes
Exhibit Dates: August 7-29, 2020
Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, July 12, 2020 by midnight
“ICU” by Tracy Wilkerson
Raise the visibility of healthy vision! Embrace your imagination and create artwork focusing on eyes, eyesight, or all the wonders the eyes have provided us throughout our years. The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan WashingtonÆ has graciously offered artists old glasses, lenses and glasses ëarms’ to use in your artwork.
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Del Ray Artisans 2021 Wall Calendar Entry Deadline
2020-08-11 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Call for Entry (Open to Members Only)Del Ray Artisans’ 2021 Wall Calendar
Digital entries due: Monday, August 10, 2020
Members: Submit your best work to the 8th annual Del Ray Artisans’ calendar! All entries are to be received digitally, and no physical pieces of art will be collected. There is no entry fee, no theme, and work previously shown at Del Ray Artisans is acceptable. Your Del Ray Artisans membership must be up-to-date.
The Calendar Selection Committee will choose approximately 50-60 pieces of art from Del Ray Artisans members to be included in the 2021 Wall Calendar. This calendar is a fundraiser to benefit Del Ray Artisans, but also a fun way to show your support for our arts organization and share your talent with the community.
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"Art in Movement" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-08-18 00:00 - 00:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area Artists
Art in Movement, Journey through Dance
Exhibit Dates: September 4-27, 2020
Deadline extended to Monday, August 17, 2020 by midnight
This art exhibit celebrates the joys of movement through dance and features the art of Belly Dance. Belly Dance is expressed in many styles that communicate different cultures, languages, dress, and musicówhile taking you on a journey around the world. Immerse yourself in one of these dance styles and illustrate your unique interpretation.
This exhibit will have an Art-to-Go Marketplace. Entries for the marketplace are also now due August 17. Details in the Call for Entry.
Entry Details & Form

Online belly dance themed figure drawing sessions
DC Art Model Collective (DCAMC) is offering belly dance themed figure drawing sessions online. Each model organizes and runs their own sessions. Mark your calendar for these Zoom sessions:
Egyptian/Cabaret Belly Dance Theme with Kenyatta
Thursday, July 16 from noon-1pm
For session details and registration, email kn.ali@icloud.com
This will be one long sustained pose in increments of 20 minutes with 5-minute breaks. Kenyatta also has photo options and private sessions available for anyone who is not able to attend this 1-hour lunch-time session.
Tribal Belly Dance Theme with Jalene
Monday, July 20 from 2-4pm
For session details and registration, email jalene99@gmail.com
Jalene will record additional material as movement studies in video form that artists are welcome to purchase from her directly. Jalene also has video/photo options and private sessions available for anyone who is not able to attend this 2-hour session.
Persian Belly Dance Theme with Shadiyah
Tuesday, July 21 from 7-10pm
For session details and registration, email shadiyah@shadiyahdances.com
Shadiyah also has photo options and private sessions available for anyone who is not able to attend this 3-hour session.
Belly Dance: Hands and Arms with Sheba
Wednesday, July 22 from 2-4pm
For session details and registration, email blueriverdream@gmail.com
This will be a live progressive gesture session focusing on close ups of hands and arms. Sheba will record additional material as movement studies in video form that artists are welcome to purchase from her directly. Sheba also has photo options and private sessions available for anyone who is not able to attend this 2-hour session.
Saidi Belly Dance Theme with Gazelle
Saturday, July 25 from 10am-1pm
For session details and registration, email gazellesartspace@gmail.com
This will be a sustained pose session after 2 quick costumed warm up poses. Gazelle will record additional material as movement studies in video form that artists are welcome to purchase from her directly. Gazelle also has video/ photo options and private sessions available for anyone who is not able to attend this 3-hour session.
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Theme with Sarah
Sunday, July 26 from 2-4pm & Thursday, July 30 from 7-9pm
For session details and registration, email indigoafterall@gmail.com
Sarah also has photo options and private sessions available for anyone who is not able to attend either of these 2-hour sessions.
Cabaret/Egyptian Dance Theme with Emily
Wednesday, July 29 from 2-4pm
For session details and registration, email ebutterfield4@gmail.com
Emily also has photo options and private sessions available for anyone who is not able to attend this 2-hour session.
Check the DCAMC Calendar for additional sessions and details

More information on some of the styles of Belly Dance
Egyptian/Cabaret Style
In Egyptian style the movements tend to be more internalized and small than in other styles of belly dance. Even the smallest movement in Egyptian raqs sharqi, if performed well, is quite dramatic. Egyptian raqs include some ballet and ballroom dance influences, such as in footwork (for example the use of arabesque) and in stance and arm positions, although adapted to an oriental style. Watch Video of Egyptian/Cabaret Style
Balkan/Gypsy Style
Gypsy style belly dance is a broad interpretation of the dance style of Romani people. It uses core belly dance moves with Roma and Middle Eastern folkloric steps. It is high energy and very passionate with zills and skirts are often used. It also uses Roma and Balkan music. Gypsy belly dancers wear many fabrics to create volume, harem pants, vests, blouses, ethnic jewelry, and fringed shawls. Watch Video of Balkan/Gypsy Style
Folkloric Style
Saidi is a folkloric dance from Sa’id, a rural area in Upper Egypt that features bouncy horse-styled steps and large chest and shoulder movements. It frequently incorporates a stick or cane, called an Assaya, which is twirled in various ways and used to frame and accent movements. Watch Video of Folkloric Style
Tribal Style
Tribal Fusion belly dance combines belly dance with many different style of dance. The more common fusion styles are Flamenco, Bollywood, Hip-Hop, and Ballet. It uses all styles of music from traditional to modern. Costume varies greatly and depends on what style the belly dance is being fused with. Watch Video of Tribal Style
Persian Style
Classical Persian dance is a style of concert dance that evolved from courtroom dance. Dancers performed artistic dances in the court of the Shah for entertainment purposes such as coronations, marriage celebrations, and Norouz celebrations (Iranian new year). Watch Video of Persian Style
Odissi Style
Odissi also referred to as Orissi in older literature, is a major ancient Indian classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of Odisha – an eastern coastal state of India. Odissi, in its history, was performed predominantly by women, and expressed religious stories and spiritual ideas. Watch Video of Odissi Style
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"Art by Mail II" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-08-21 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Art by Mail II Online Art Exhibit
September 1 – November 1, 2020
Digital entries due: Thursday, August 20, 2020 by midnight
“Stitch Meditation #3” by Christine Vinh
Enter your original small 2D and 3D mailable art. Each entry may be one piece or a small collection that is mailed together. When art sells, you will mail it directly to the purchaser. The art should be deliverable as regular U.S. mail or similar service. Open theme. No entry fee.
Art by Mail II is a Del Ray Artisans members only exhibit. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Entry Details & Form

2021 Art Exhibit Proposal Deadline
2020-08-21 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Call for Proposals2021 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans
Proposal deadline extended to Thursday, August 20, 2020 by midnight
“Tell Me a Story” exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, March 2020
Del Ray Artisans is seeking exhibit proposals for next year’s calendar. Del Ray Artisans strives to offer exhibits that reach a broad and diverse audience, encourage artistic development, and represent a wide variety of art forms. The Exhibit Selection Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval.
Proposal Form

"Living in a Mini World" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-09-13 12:50 - 13:00 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Del Ray Artisans Members Only
Living in a Mini World
Exhibit Dates: October 2-31, 2020
Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, September 13, 2020 by 12-noon
“The Bouquet Toss” by Betsy Jones
This art exhibit challenges artists to think small. Embrace the tiny. Imagine you have drunk Alice in Wonderland’s magic (BIG) potion, or are in “The Borrowers”, “Stewart Little”, or “Gulliver’s Travels”. Use your eyes as a magnifying glass to the world of the small. 2-D artwork should be 6″x6″ or 5″x7″ or smaller (frame not included). 3-D artwork should be 5″x7″x7″ or smaller. The smaller the better.
Living in a Mini World is a Del Ray Artisans members-only exhibit. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now.
This exhibit will have an Art-to-Go Marketplace. Entries for the marketplace are also due September 10 and must fit the mini size requirements. Details in the Call for Entry.
Entry Details & Form

Holiday Market Application Deadline
2020-09-14 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Application deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2020 by midnight
Applications for exhibitors in Del Ray Artisans’ 25th annual Holiday Market to be held each weekend from December 4-20, 2020 are now open. Different artists from a variety of media categories will be selected for each weekend. Artists who apply by the deadline will be notified of acceptance by September 25. Del Ray Artisans members and non-members are eligible, so apply now! Members receive priority and a discount.
All work sold at the Holiday Market must be handmade by the artist selling the work and originals need to have been made within the last 3 years. Reproductions are acceptable as long as the original was made by the artist within the last 3 years.
Due to Covid-19 our procedures will be different than in prior years. Please read all information in the application carefully and contact the coordinators with any questions.
Application Details & Form

"Women's Right to Vote: 100 Years Since the 19th Amendment" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-10-23 00:50 - 00:59 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members, Area High School Students & 2020 Graduates
Women’s Right to Vote: 100 Years Since the 19th Amendment
November 6-28, 2020
Digital entry deadline extended to Thursday, October 22, 2020 by midnight
“A Hooded Intellect #2” by Amy Kitchin Hower
This exhibit celebrates the achievements of women in the U.S. over the past 100 years, since the historic ratification of the 19th Amendment, which ensured that the right to vote could not be denied based on sex. This amendment also led the way to more social equality and social reform. Explore the suffrage movement beginning in the 1850s, the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 60s, or the struggle that continues into present day. Progress is achieved in incremental steps, and the movement towards total equality in America continues. Lift your voice, make art, and vote.
Over $1,000 in cash Artist Awards will be presented by Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Vice Mayor of Alexandria, in both the high school and members categories. Special contributions towards the awards provided by the Kiwanis Club of Alexandria, Community Partner McD Mateos, and exhibit curators.

Women’s Right to Vote: 100 Years Since the 19th Amendment is a Del Ray Artisans exhibit open only to members, area high school students, and 2020 high school graduates. If you are not a member (or a student), you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
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Holiday Market Application (Now Full)
2020-11-01 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
The Holiday Market and wait list are now full. No new applications will be accepted.
Application Details & Form
Applications for exhibitors in Del Ray Artisans’ 25th annual Holiday Market to be held each weekend from December 4-20, 2020 are now open. Different artists from a variety of media categories will be selected for each weekend. Artists who apply by the deadline will be notified of acceptance by September 25. Del Ray Artisans members and non-members are eligible, so apply now! Members receive priority and a discount.
All work sold at the Holiday Market must be handmade by the artist selling the work and originals need to have been made within the last 3 years. Reproductions are acceptable as long as the original was made by the artist within the last 3 years.
Due to Covid-19 our procedures will be different than in prior years. Please read all information in the application carefully and contact the coordinators with any questions.
Application Details & Form

"Hidden World" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-12-14 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to All Area ArtistsHidden World
Exhibit Dates: January 8-30, 2021
Digital entry deadline: Monday, December 14, 2020 by midnight
“The Eye of the Abyss” by Nancy M. Galib
Entry Details & Form
We have all been affected – in one way or another – by an unseen and mysterious virus. But even these pathogens, when revealed under a microscope, have their own hidden, but awful, beauty. It challenges us to look at our world more deeply and with new eyes.
Whether it is the mysteries of the universe, or just something in your own backyard, the world is rife with surprises waiting to be uncovered. This exhibit challenges you to look deeply into the world, into your emotions, or just into your imagination and uncover some part of the Hidden World.
This exhibit will have an Art-to-Go Marketplace. Entries for the marketplace are also due December 14 and must fit the theme.
Entry Details & Form

“After Edward Hopper” Call for Entry Deadline
2021-01-17 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans MembersAfter Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation
Exhibit Dates: February 5–27, 2021
Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, January 17, 2021 by midnight
“COVID Nighthawks reimagined” by Kelly MacConomy
Entry Details & Form
Life in the time of COVID-19 this past year has created an inorganic state of a nearly lost humanity. The pervasive experiences of solitude, isolation, loneliness, longing, and reverie are a common thread in the paintings of Edward Hopper. Hopper’s iconic emblem of Post-Depression-era America and a world at war, “Nighthawks,” recalls not only the dire times of economic uncertainty but a world lost. Artists are invited to enter their own existential explorations and expressions in response to COVID-19. Make it personal—or make it Hopperesque!
After Edward Hopper: Themes of Isolation and Solitude is a Del Ray Artisans members-only exhibit. Membership has its privileges! However, if you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now.
This exhibit will have an Art-to-Go Marketplace. Entries for the marketplace are also due January 17 and DO NOT have to fit the theme.
Entry Details & Form

“Unfinished/Finished” Random Pair Sign Up Deadline
2021-02-03 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Sign up to be randomly paired with another artist(s) to complete works for the Unfinished/Finished art exhibit.
Sign Up Deadline: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 by midnight
“Beauty and the Background” by Michael Green (left, starting artist) and Eileen M. O’Brien (right, finishing artist)
Sign Up for Random Pairing
As artists, most of us have unfinished pieces hidden in our workspaces. This exhibit challenges us to share those pieces with other artists and see how the “start” inspires a “finish” by someone else. We hope the show will provide a fun and safe way to collaborate, given the isolation we have all experienced due to the pandemic. Artists may self-pair with someone they know -OR- sign up (by February 3) to be randomly paired.
Unfinished/Finished is open to all area artists and area high school students. High school students are invited to participate for free (no entry fee). The deadline to enter finished artwork is Sunday, March 14, 2021 by midnight. The exhibit runs April 2 – May 1, 2021.
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“Unfinished/Finished” Random Pair Sign Up Deadline
2021-02-12 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Sign up to be randomly paired with another artist(s) to complete works for the Unfinished/Finished art exhibit.
Second Round of Pairing Sign Up Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2021 by midnight
“Beauty and the Background” by Michael Green (left, starting artist) and Eileen M. O’Brien (right, finishing artist)
Sign Up for Random Pairing
As artists, most of us have unfinished pieces hidden in our workspaces. This exhibit challenges us to share those pieces with other artists and see how the “start” inspires a “finish” by someone else. We hope the show will provide a fun and safe way to collaborate, given the isolation we have all experienced due to the pandemic. Artists may self-pair with someone they know -OR- sign up (by February 12) to be randomly paired.
Unfinished/Finished is open to all area artists and area high school students. High school students are invited to participate for free (no entry fee). The deadline to enter finished artwork is Sunday, March 14, 2021 by midnight. The exhibit runs April 2 – May 1, 2021.
Sign Up for Random Pairing

“Give Me Shelter” Call for Entry Deadline
2021-02-20 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artistsGive Me Shelter
Exhibit Dates: March 5–27, 2021
Digital entry deadline extended to Saturday, February 20, 2021 by midnight
“Beach Shelter” by Pamela Day
During the pandemic we all have learned what it means to shelter in place. Shelters are often structures, yet sometimes just a state of where one is. For many it is a way to connect to our dwellings, and for others it merely means finding refuge. Some people even choose to shelter from the facts of the virus and its spread. The current crisis has nearly 40 million American renters at risk of homelessness. Explore shelter as both a noun and verb.
This exhibit will have an Art-to-Go Marketplace that does NOT have to fit the theme. The entry deadline for the marketplace has also been extended to February 20.
Entry Details & Form

“Unfinished/Finished” Call for Entry Deadline
2021-03-14 23:45 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to all area artists and area high school studentsUnfinished / Finished
Exhibit Dates: April 2 – May 1, 2021
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, March 14, 2021 by midnight
“Beauty and the Background” by Michael Green (left, starting artist) and Eileen M. O’Brien (right, finishing artist)
Entry Details & Form
As artists, most of us have unfinished pieces hidden in our workspaces. This exhibit challenges us to share those pieces with other artists and see how the “start” inspires a “finish” by someone else. We hope the show will provide a fun and safe way to collaborate, given the isolation we have all experienced due to the pandemic. Artists may self-pair with someone they know -OR- sign up (by February 12) to be randomly paired.
Unfinished/Finished is open to all area artists and area high school students. High school students are invited to participate for free (no entry fee).
This exhibit will have an Art-to-Go Marketplace. Entries for the marketplace are also due March 14 and DO NOT have to fit the theme.
Entry Details & Form

“Unfinished/Finished” Call for Entry Extension
2021-03-18 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to all area artists and area high school studentsUnfinished / Finished
Exhibit Dates: April 2 – May 1, 2021
“Beauty and the Background” by Michael Green (left, starting artist) and Eileen M. O’Brien (right, finishing artist)
Didn’t get your entry submitted before the Sunday, March 14 deadline?
Late entries from March 15-18 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Fill out the entry form and email the curator ASAP.
Entry Details & Form
As artists, most of us have unfinished pieces hidden in our workspaces. This exhibit challenges us to share those pieces with other artists and see how the “start” inspires a “finish” by someone else. We hope the show will provide a fun and safe way to collaborate, given the isolation we have all experienced due to the pandemic.
Unfinished/Finished is open to all area artists and area high school students. High school students are invited to participate for free (no entry fee).
This exhibit will have an Art-to-Go Marketplace. A prerequisite of entering the marketplace is also entering the exhibit. Entries for the marketplace DO NOT have to fit the theme.

Entry Details & Form

Spring Art Market Application Deadline
2021-03-27 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for ArtistsDel Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market
Application deadline: Saturday, March 27, 2021 by midnight
Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor art markets!

The Spring Art Market gives artists an opportunity to sell their original handmade artwork to the local community. This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 10am to 4pm.
Please read all information in the application carefully and especially note the section on pandemic safety procedures.
Details and Application

“The Art of Nature” Call for Entry Deadline
2021-04-10 23:45 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
The Art of Nature
Exhibit Dates: May 7–29, 2021
Digital entry deadline: Saturday, April 10, 2021 by midnight
“Under the Green” by Jonathan Ottke
Nature has served as a creative muse for centuries for many artists. The beauty of the ocean, a mountain landscape, an ocean seashore, or wildlife has moved many artists and art lovers to a sense of calm and wonder for the environment. This exhibition will celebrate the beauty of art in nature, whether animals, plein air or other natural scenes.
This exhibit will have an Art-to-Go Marketplace. Entries for the marketplace are also due April 10 and should also fit the theme.
Entry Details & Form

Creative Summer Programs Proposal Deadline
2021-04-30 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Instructors forCreative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans
June – August 2021
First deadline for proposals: Friday, April 30, 2021
Dawn Wyse Hurto taking the Gel Plate Printing Workshop at Del Ray Artisans, August 2020
Seeking proposals for creative classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans during the summer months (June, July, and August 2021). In-person and online, demonstrations, speaking engagements, free and fee-based programs, hands-on art classes, and more are all welcome. Tailor your program for the experienced artist or the beginner—for adults, children, families, seniors, or all age groups. We are filling the schedule with awesome, artful programs all summer long.
Submit your proposal by midnight on Friday, April 30 to be included in the first round of program selection and marketing for Del Ray Artisans’ 2021 Creative Summer Programs. Contact Programs@DelRayArtisans.org with any questions.
Proposal Form

“The Naked and the Newt” Call for Entry Deadline
2021-05-15 23:45 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to all area artistsThe Naked and the Newt
Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy
Exhibit Dates: June 4-26, 2021
Digital entry deadline extended to Saturday, May 15, 2021 by midnight
“Sunbaaaathing” by Guy Jones
What is it like to be in a body? Can you sing the texture of a frog’s skin? Explore the experience of embodied humanity, your engagement with reptiles and amphibians, or even the intersection of the two! Our lifeways overlap with those of our cold-blooded co-habitants as we navigate paths through the world. This exhibition investigates conceptions of anatomy, texture, and conservation with our partners, the Virginia Herpetological Society.
This exhibit will have an Art-to-Go Marketplace. Entries for the marketplace are also due May 15. Priority will be given to entries that fit the theme.
Entry Details & Form

“Quarantine Creations” Refresh Call for Entry Deadline
2021-05-15 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only
Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Additional Entries for the Quarantine Creations at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
June 1 – September 25, 2021
Digital entries due: Saturday, May 15, 2021 by midnight
This call for entry is for additional artworks to be selected and added to the Quarantine Creations exhibit. VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital is reopening the facility to clients on June 1, 2021.
We all have been going through some challenging times this past year. Our lives have changed due to the pandemic, and we have made many adjustments. Express your quarantine experience.
Must be a Del Ray Artisans member to enter (join Del Ray Artisans now); 2-dimensional works only. No entry fee; pieces previously shown are welcome.
Entry Details & Form

Artwork credit: “Flatten the Curve” by Kelly Postula

Creative Summer Programs Proposal Deadline
2021-06-19 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Instructors forCreative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans
July – August 2021
Second deadline for proposals: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Pastel Painting Workshop at Del Ray Artisans, May 2021
Seeking proposals for creative classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans to be held in July and August 2021. In-person and online, demonstrations, speaking engagements, free and fee-based programs, hands-on art classes, and more are all welcome. Tailor your program for the experienced artist or the beginner—for adults, children, families, seniors, or all age groups. We are filling the schedule with awesome, artful programs all summer long.
Submit your proposal by midnight on Saturday, June 19 to be included in the second round of program selection and marketing for Del Ray Artisans’ 2021 Creative Summer Programs. Contact Programs@DelRayArtisans.org with any questions.
Proposal Form

“Together” Invitational Call for Entry Deadline
2021-07-17 23:45 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open by invitation only to outstanding member volunteersTogether
Exhibit Dates: August 6-28, 2021
Digital entry deadline extended to Saturday, July 17, 2021 by midnight
“Endangered” by Amy Kitchin
Together is a special exhibit to honor Del Ray Artisans members who have made exceptional volunteer hour contributions to support our nonprofit. The organization is grateful to members who have worked tirelessly to make our little corner of the art world successful. We want to give back to them by offering this opportunity to showcase their artworks. There is no theme restriction for this show. The entry deadline for the Art-to-Go Marketplace has also been extended to July 17.
Honored artists will receive a special invitation to participate in this exhibit by email. You must be invited, and your membership must be current to enter. If your membership has expired, you may renew now.
Entry Details & Form
