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SUMMARY:Visual Humor at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Visual Humor Art Exhibit\nJanuary 3 – February 1\, 2025\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 3 from 7–9pm\nHumor is aesthetic to the extent that it arouses the viewers’ imagination\, provides them with insights about human existence\, and provokes them to think more critically and creatively. -M. Gordon 2012 \nThe joy found in comedy delights all. Visual Humor\, a lighthearted exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery\, offered artists the opportunity to provoke their own creativity in search of a chuckle. Visual Humor explores not only how ideas or objects are comical\, but also what properties of a joke give it wings. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, January 3 between 7-9pm to meet curator Dr. Erica Hughes and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nPlus save the date for our Open Mic: Amateur Stand-Up Comedy Night on Friday\, January 10\, 8-10pm. Come on your own or with friends to this entertaining drop-in event. Interested in performing? Overcome stage fright and get feedback on your worst puns! To participate\, sign up for a two-minute slot\, unleash your comedy\, and present your best material to a supportive audience. \nRegister now for creative workshops held in conjunction with this exhibit: \n\nKnit Amigurumi Workshop on Mondays\, January 13 and 20\, 6:30-8:30pm\nCrochet Amigurumi Workshop on Wednesdays\, January 15 and 22\, 6:30-8:30pm\nSilly Suds: Humorous Soapmaking Workshop on Saturday\, January 18\, 9am-12pm\nBeaded Flying Pig Class on Sunday\, January 19\, 6-9pm\n\nFor details on all upcoming creative programs\, visit DelRayArtisans.org/programs. \nThe Visual Humor art exhibit runs from January 3 – February 1\, 2025 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm\, Friday 12-9pm\, Saturday 12-6pm\, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed February 2). \nThe 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 curator Dr. Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n \n\nImage credit: Art by Brando\, Postcard Design by Gordon Frank
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/visual-humor/
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="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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SUMMARY:MeWOW: Fabulous Felines at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:MeWOW: Fabulous Felines Art Exhibit\nFebruary 7 – March 1\, 2025\nOpening Reception: Friday\, February 7 from 7–9pm\n“Birthday Happys” by Guy Jones\n“Lions and Tigers and Tabbies! Oh Meow!” \nLocal artists let their creative cat out of the bag in a diverse array of mediums for the purr-fectly paw-some MeWOW: Fabulous Felines exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Come see the exhibit to marvel at the power and fascination of cat imagery in art. These furry\, mysterious\, independent\, beautiful felines have inundated history\, mythology\, literature\, advertising\, cinema\, pop culture and pet owners for centuries. \nCome see artwork celebrating the slinky beauty and mysterious world of cats. Join us for the opening reception on Friday\, February 7 between 7-9pm to meet the curators Karen Schmitz and Dan Witmeyer. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite at mewow.eventbrite.com. \nTo add to the MeWOW experience\, browse the clowder of handmade kitty greeting cards at the gallery with affordable prices that benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. Plus pounce on these creative workshops and programs during the exhibit: \n\nPop Art Cats for Kids Workshop on Saturday\, February 8\, 10am-12pm (register in advance)\nDel Ray Urban Sketchers at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray on Sunday\, February 9\, 1-3pm\nPlaying with Resin Workshop on Monday\, February 10\, 6-9pm (register in advance)\nSTEAM-tastic: Mandalas and Meows on Sunday\, February 16\, 9-10:30am (Ages 6-10) and 10:30am-noon (Ages 10-15)\nFigure Drawing Sessions on Tuesdays\, February 18 and 25\, 7-9pm\nPartners in Art Evening on Wednesday\, February 19\, 7-9pm (RSVP in advance)\nNature Journaling Club on Saturday\, February 22\, 10am-12pm\nIntro to Mindful Photography Workshop on Saturday\, February 22\, 1-5pm (register in advance)\nVisit delrayartisans.org/programs for additions and updates\n\nThe MeWOW: Fabulous Felines art exhibit runs from February 7 – March 1\, 2025 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm\, Friday 12-9pm\, Saturday 12-6pm\, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed March 2\, 2025). \nThe 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 curators Karen Schmitz at kschmitzart@gmail.com and Dan Witmeyer at dan@witmeyer.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/mewow/
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="Karen Schmitz":MAILTO:kschmitzart@gmail.com
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