Del Ray Artisans

“Second Time Around” Call for Entry Deadline
2025-08-10 23:59 (America/New_York) | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Second Time Around
Exhibit Dates: September 5–27, 2025
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025 by midnight
“Amoeba Series: Party!” by Tracy Wilkerson
Seeking art that focuses on sustainable creativity and enhancing the artistic environmental ethos. Artists are encouraged to use recycled materials, found objects, old canvases or panels and more to repurpose them into a new piece of art. This call for entry requires that your submitted art pieces utilize at least 50% recycled materials.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

HalloWEIRD Art Market Application Deadline
2025-08-17 23:59 | Mount Vernon Recreation Center Athletic Fields, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, 22301, United States
Call for Artists
Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market
Application deadline: Sunday, August 17, 2025 by midnight
Apply now for the 4th annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market centered around the theme: Halloween. Showcase your spooky, creepy, crawly, disturbing, goth pieces or focus on the upbeat, fun side of the season (costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors, etc). This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9am to 2pm.
Details and Application

2026 Wall Calendar Call for Entry Deadline
2025-08-18 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry (Open to Members Only)
Del Ray Artisans’ 2026 Wall Calendar
Digital entries due Monday, August 18, 2025
Members: Submit your best work to the 13th annual Del Ray Artisans’ wall 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 2026 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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“Flora, Fauna, Fantastica” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
2025-08-20 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only
Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Flora, Fauna, Fantastica at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
September 22, 2025–September 5, 2026
Entry deadline: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 by midnight
“Persephone” by Morgan Parr
Seeking a variety of 2D art, from the traditional to the surreal, showcasing nature. The curators prefer art that helps soothe in a stressful environment. Due to guidelines for a fear-free environment, we cannot accept realistic depictions of dogs, cats, or birds.
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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“Bump in the Night” Call for Entry Deadline
2025-09-10 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Bump in the Night
Exhibit Dates: October 3 – November 1, 2025
Digital entry deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 by midnight
“Synergy” by Morgan Parr
Drawing inspiration from Spike Milligan’s poem “Bump” and the old Cornish Litany about ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, reveal the source of frightening, unexplainable noises heard at night and the experiences behind “things that go bump in the night.”
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

Holiday Market 2025 Applications Due
2025-09-10 23:59 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Call for Artists
Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market
December 5–21, 2025
Application deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 by midnight
Applications for exhibitors in Del Ray Artisans’ 30th annual Holiday Market are now open. Different artists from a variety of media categories will be selected for each weekend. Preference is given to Del Ray Artisans members.
The market will be the first three weekends of December (Dec 5-7, 12-14, and 19-21) and will be open each Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 11am-5pm.
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.
Read the application carefully; if you have any questions, please ask one of the coordinators.
Application Details & Form

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2025-09-14 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop
October 3 – November 30, 2025
Application deadline: Sunday, September 14, 2025 by midnight
Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items.
The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be replaced with similar work for no additional fee. This opportunity is independent of the monthly exhibits and is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Application Details & Form

“The Mini World: Small Works of Art” Call for Entry Deadline
2025-10-17 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
The Mini World: Small Works of Art
Exhibit Dates: November 7–30, 2025
Digital entry deadline extended to Friday, October 17, 2025 by midnight
“Fairy Shelf” by Mallory Rose Henig; “Bessie Wondered Where Her Niece Had Gone“ by Betsy Jones; “Fluff” by Kellie Sansone
Members are invited to enter 1-4 small-scale pieces of art. Each piece should be no more than 8×10 inches, 9×9 inches, or within 80 square inches, in any direction including the framing and mounting. The artwork may represent any subject matter and the following media will be accepted for consideration to the exhibit: oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, sculptures in any medium, mosaics, collage, printmaking, photography, and mixed media.
The exhibit is open only to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans and then enter.
Entry Details & Form

"Toy Stories" Call for Entry Deadline
2025-12-14 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Toy Stories
Exhibit Dates: January 2–31, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, December 14, 2025 by midnight
“To The Batcave” by Gordon Thomas Frank
Dive into the cultural, emotional, and imaginative realms of toys. Toys are often the first things we fall in love with – and sometimes the first things we break. We’re open to interpretations that highlight the joy of play, reflect on childhood nostalgia, or turn toys into surprising artistic expressions. We want all kinds of art that capture the playful, nostalgic spirit of toys. This could also include more conceptual ideas, like trees crafted from toy blocks, classic board games reimagined in a new light, or collages that showcase a cherished doll or character from your own toy collection.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2025-12-14 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop
January 2 – February 28, 2026
Application deadline: Sunday, December 14, 2025 by midnight
Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items.
The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be replaced with similar work for no additional fee. This opportunity is independent of the monthly exhibits and is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Application Details & Form

"Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-01-15 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
The Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse
Exhibit Dates: February 6–28, 2026
Entry deadline extended to Thursday, January 15, 2026 by midnight
“Lunar Fire” by Morgan Parr
Del Ray Artisans invites artists to submit artwork celebrating the dynamic energy, symbolism, and beauty of the horse–an enduring emblem of strength, vitality, and freedom. This exhibition honors the cultural significance of the Lunar New Year and its traditions across Asian and Asian diaspora communities. Artists are encouraged to approach the theme with respect, authenticity, and cultural awareness.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

"Assembly: Together We Grow" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-02-15 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Assembly: Together We Grow
Exhibit Dates: March 6–28, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026 by midnight
“Hear the Call” by Haddy Kreie
MEMBERS: Submit works that explore the fundamental human act of gathering as a catalyst for growth and belonging, whether expressed through ritual, resistance, celebration, community, ecology, cultural tradition, or something else entirely.
The exhibit is open only to Del Ray Artisans members.
Entry Details & Form

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2026-02-15 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop
March 6 – April 25, 2026
Application deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026 by midnight
Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items.
The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be replaced with similar work for no additional fee. This opportunity is independent of the monthly exhibits and is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Application Details & Form

"Fast and Fabulous" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-03-17 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Fast and Fabulous
Exhibit Dates: April 3–25, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 by midnight
“Fast and Fabulous” by Scott MacConomy
From the first blueprints for the Model T to Warhol and Dali to the Ferrari 250, legally a work of art in Italy, cars have inspired and embodied art. Enter your car-inspired work—your “car-twork”, as it will be known. Be it Ford, Ferrari, or futuristic wheels, your interpretations of motorcycles, trucks, and other fast/fabulous forms of surface transportation are also welcome.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

"Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-04-04 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition
Online Auction: May 4–31, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Saturday, April 4, 2026 by midnight
“Classical Aire” by Barbara Januszkiewicz
Del Ray Artisans, the Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria, and the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia present Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition, an online art auction fundraising event and concert performance.
Artists are asked to draw inspiration from five select pieces of music for their creativity. You may submit one to four pieces of art and must identify which one of the five musical selections is your muse for each artwork submitted.
The call is open to all area artists. There is no entry fee and no size limits on entries. Carefully read the call for entry details and accepted artist requirements, especially noting information on variable pricing due to the auction format.
Entry Details & Form

Spring Art Market Application Deadline
2026-04-05 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists
Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market

Application deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 by midnight
Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor art markets and sell your original handmade artwork to the local community. This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9am to 3pm.
Details and Application

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2026-04-18 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop
May 1 – June 28, 2026
Application deadline: Saturday, April 18, 2026 by midnight
Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items.
The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be replaced with similar work for no additional fee. This opportunity is independent of the monthly exhibits and is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Application Details & Form

"USA at 250" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-05-10 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
USA at 250
Exhibit Dates: June 5–28, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2026 by midnight
“The Many Faces of Washington” by Karen Feeley
Capture the spirit of our nation: its past, present, and its promise for the future. In an era where it may be easy to focus on the negative, we encourage artists to create works that focus on the positive, highlighting pivotal moments, progress, resilience, or the richness that continues to shape the American experience.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

“Paws and Kinship” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
2026-05-14 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only
Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Paws and Kinship at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital
June 8, 2026 – May 29, 2027
Entry deadline: Thursday, May 14, 2026 by midnight
“Opal” by Rod Whyte
Seeking 2D artwork that explores the emotional bond between ourselves and animals. Come celebrate the creatures you share your life with!
NOTE: The Paws and Kinship art exhibit is at VCA Old Town (not VCA Alexandria). Due to new guidelines for a fear-free space, we cannot accept artwork that has realistic depictions of dogs, cats, and/or birds. Stylized or abstract pieces with these subjects are allowed.
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

"ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-07-10 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel
Exhibit Dates: August 7–29, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026 by midnight
Explore the human fascination with time travel—real or imagined—through works that traverse ancient civilizations, speculative futures, science fiction, memory, mythology, and the unknown.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry form coming soon.

"Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-08-10 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals
Exhibit Dates: September 4–26, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026 by midnight
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15), honor the rich culture, traditions, resilience, and artistic contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities through a diverse collection of works by emerging and established artists across various mediums.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry form coming soon.

"Carnival of Curiosities" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-09-10 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Carnival of Curiosities
Exhibit Dates: October 2–31, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Thursday, September 10, 2026 by midnight
Step right up and enter a carnival of curiosities where all manner of carnival-themed art—silly or dark, from food and lights to games, rides, music, costumes, and more—is welcome to dazzle, delight, and maybe even bite!
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry form coming soon.

"$125 and Under" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-10-10 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
$125 and Under
Exhibit Dates: November 6–29, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Saturday, October 10, 2026 by midnight
MEMBERS: Submit works that are priced at $125 or less.
The exhibit is open only to Del Ray Artisans members.
Entry form coming soon.
