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SUMMARY:Fun With One at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Fun With One Art Exhibit\nMarch 3–April 1\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, March 3\, 7–9pm\nThe Fun With One art exhibit showcases 2D and 3D monochromatic artwork by Del Ray Artisans members—revealing a fascinating variety even using only one color. Join us for the opening reception on Friday\, March 3 between 7-9pm to meet the curators and artists. Come to the reception dressed all in one color for fun and a chance to win a free 30th Anniversary T-shirt. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nThe reception is also your last chance to purchase raffle tickets to win two beautiful outdoor statues of the Chinese Buddhist Deities of Compassion (Guan Yin) and Longevity (Shou Lao). The raffle benefits Del Ray Artisans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the winner will be drawn during the reception. \nThe artists awards are juried by Robin Croft\, an artist from Manassas\, VA whose works include painting and sculpture. Many of his sculptures are created from found materials in nature\, created to be left outdoors\, and not glued or nailed together in any way so the natural materials can then be redistributed by the natural elements of wind and sea water. He has taught a variety of courses in drawing\, painting\, and collage at the Lorton Workhouse Art Center. View Robin’s art on Instagram @shipwreckartist. \nIn the spirit of the color theme\, curator Rusty Lynn is facilitating Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Book Club on Saturday\, February 11 from 10am-12pm with a discussion of “The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair. This book is organized around the color groups and full of very interesting research about all the colors imaginable. Book club is a drop-in program. For more details on book club and all upcoming programs\, visit delrayartisans.org/programs. \nThe Fun With One exhibit runs March 3–April 1\, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm\, Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm. Typically the gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month\, but the gallery will be open on Sunday\, March 26 and closed on Sunday\, April 2\, 2023. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact the curators Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net and Kelly Postula at creativekmp20@gmail.com. \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “Mt Gamboge” by Rusty Lynn
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/fun-with-one/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Postula":MAILTO:creativekmp20@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Studios at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Artwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne\, Art Enables\nA Tale of Two Studios Art Exhibit\nApril 7–29\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 7 from 7–9pm\nPhoto Album \nDel Ray Artisans partners with DC Gallery and Studio Art Enables to showcase the inspiring and diverse art of these two local community organizations and to forge creative exchange through artist talks\, workshops\, and tours. The A Tale of Two Studios art exhibit (curated by Amy Kitchin and co-juried by Art Enables artist Toni Lane and program manager Aimee Wanner) features favorite works by Del Ray Artisans members and Art Enables resident artists.  Both groups are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, April 7 between 7-9pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia. During the opening reception\, Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (VA-45) will present Del Ray Artisans with Commending House Resolution 797 from the Virginia House of Delegates. The resolution highlights the impact Del Ray Artisans has had promoting the arts and arts education in Alexandria while helping local artists grow and thrive for the past three decades. Please join us for this special presentation. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nIn conjunction with the A Tale of Two Studios exhibit\, these events will be hosted at Art Enables at 2204 Rhode Island Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, DC: \n\nSaturday\, April 8\, 11am-3pm | Monotype Printing Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Eileen M. O’Brien will lead the 2nd Saturday Workshop. Event is free and open to the public. Register to reserve your seat.\nSaturday\, April 22\, 2-5pm | Wine & Cheese Reception at Art Enables – Art Enables invites Del Ray Artisans members to this special reception. Resident artists and staff from Art Enables will be present and provide tours of galleries and studios to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member\, join now.\nWednesday\, April 26\, 11am-12pm | Guy Jones\, Artist Talk & Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Guy Jones will lead an artist talk and workshop to Art Enables resident artists.\nSaturday\, June 10\, 11am-3pm | Wax Crayon Art Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Amy Castine will lead the 2nd Saturday Workshop at Art Enables. Event is free and open to the public.\n\nAlso join us in April for these creative programs hosted at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia) unless otherwise noted: \n\nSunday\, April 9\, 1-3pm | Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St Elmo’s – Bring your art supplies and join us outside St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue) to sketch. This program is drop-in\, free\, and open to the public.\nTuesday\, April 18\, 7-9pm | Life Drawing at Del Ray Artisans – Bring your art supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. The fee for each session is $8 Del Ray Artisans member / $10 non-member.\nSaturday\, April 22\, 10am-12pm | Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans – The book for this discussion is “Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Modern Art” by Nancy G. Heller. The program is drop-in\, free\, and open to the public.\nTuesday\, April 25\, 7-9pm | Partners in Art Evening at Del Ray Artisans – Join our art-support group to share artistic goals\, techniques\, and the local art scene. Bring one or two artworks\, in any medium and at any stage\, for advice and feedback. The program is free; RSVP to the coordinator in advance.\n\nDel Ray Artisans’ gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on April 2 and April 30\, 2023). For a sneak peek of the exhibit\, visit the gallery on First Thursday\, April 6 from 12-9pm. \nThe A Tale of Two Studios exhibit runs April 7–29\, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. \nFor more information\, please contact the curator Amy Kitchin Hower at akitchin@art-enables.org. \n\nAbout Art Enables\nArt Enables helps artists with special needs create and sell their artwork. Only 20% of people with disabilities participate in the workforce. This program counters that by providing both an art studio for people with disabilities to make art and career and vocational training to market and sell their artwork. It helps these artists express themselves creatively\, socialize\, and earn flexible income to increase their independence and build careers. Art Enables is a nonprofit organization based in Washington\, DC and can be found online at art-enables.org \nLearn about the value of Art Enables from artist Toni Lane’s and Executive Director Tony Brunswick’s perspectives: \n \nIn this documentary about Art Enables by Freethink\, hear from more of the artists about their experiences:
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/two-studios/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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SUMMARY:Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (3/3 - 4/29/2023)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Album \nThe Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week\, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs March 3 – April 29\, 2023. \nAll work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry\, fiber art\, wood craft\, ceramics\, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nGallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm (typically closed the last Sunday of the month). The gallery has different hours in July and December. \nFor more information\, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/alcove-mar-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
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