Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (1/3 - 3/1/2025)
2025-03-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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The 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 January 3 – March 1, 2025.
All 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.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on February 2 and March 2).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Fairy Tales Around the World at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-29
Fairy Tales Around the World Art Exhibit
March 7–29, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7 from 7–9pm
“Tiny Travels” by Courtney Pippin-Mathur
Remember your favorite stories as a child? The faraway lands, perilous journeys with magical characters and fantastic creatures? The Fairy Tales Around the World art exhibit celebrates the stories and fables that shaped us, from local legends to distant tales, from mythical beasts to heroes, villains and everyone in between.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 7 between 7-9pm to meet curator Courtney Pippin-Mathur and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Register now for creative workshops held in conjunction with this exhibit:

Draw your Fairy Home in the Forest (for children ages 6-12 years old) on Saturday, March 8, 10am-12pm
Create a unique 3-D Paper Maché Fairy Tale Character (for teens 16+ years old and adults) on Fridays, March 14 and March 21, 6pm-9pm
Craft a fairy tale inspired Paper Maché Wall Hanging (for children ages 9-15 years old) on Saturdays, March 22 & March 29, 10am-1pm

The Fairy Tales Around the World art exhibit runs from March 7–29, 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 30).
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.
For more information, contact curator Courtney Pippin-Mathur at courtney@pippinmathur.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Synchronous at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-26
Synchronous Art Exhibit
April 4–26, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, April 4 from 7–9pm
“Synchronous Humanity” by Morgan Parr
The Synchronous art exhibit features creative work by Del Ray Artisans’ top 100 volunteers. These members help make Del Ray Artisans a thriving organization that fosters community and acceptance, promotes authentic expression, and encourages artistic creations. Come celebrate the dedication of our volunteers and enjoy their artwork.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 4 between 7-9pm to meet curator and Volunteers Director Morgan Parr and the artists. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Del Ray Artisans members who donated the most volunteer hours from January 2023 through December 2024 were invited to enter pieces. A big thank you to the exceptional volunteers (alphabetized by first name) who qualified for the exhibit: Aaron Fletchersmith, Alexandra Schmeling, Alyssa Pease, Amanda Fletchersmith, Amy Castine, Amy Kitchin Hower, Ann Cameron Siegal, Annemarie Kuhns, Ariane D’Souza, Barbara Cooper, Barbara Smith, Betsy Lederer, Bhavani Arabandi, Bill Cabrera, Brando Gould, Bridget Anthony-Hlioui, Brooke Johnson, Camille Kouyoumdjian, Christian Melgar, Chuck Dervarics, Courtney Pippin-Mathur, Cynthia Schoeppel, Dale Spivey, Dan Witmeyer, Danielle Chan, Dawn Wyse Hurto, Diana Papazian, Dina Wise, Ditas Katague, Donna Gallo, Ellen Kozicki, Ellen Rosenthal, Erica Hughes, Gale Goldfarb, Gordon Thomas Frank, Guy Jones, Jana Bertucci, Jenny Nicholson, Joan Bickelhaupt, Joshua Oliveira-Martin, Joyce Wagner, Karen Feeley, Karen Schmitz, Kate Gibney, Katherine Rand, Kathryn Brown, Kazuko Fuller, KC Hodge, Kellie Sansone, Kelly M. MacConomy, Kelly Postula, Kelly Snyder, Kevin Sherlock, Kitty Russell, Kurt Peterson, Lesley Hall, Linda Elliff, Liz Martinez, Liz Vance, Lori Fredricks, Lori Welch Brown, Lynn Chadwick, Margaret Slipek, Maria Hart, Marshall Carolus, Mary Pike, Maxine Cholmondeley, Meredith D’Amore, Michele Reday Cook, Mila Mateu, Morgan Parr, Nancy Flores, Nancy Galib, Nicole Mahoney, Pamela Day, Peter Michaels, Pinar Artuk-Boegel, Rita Cohen, Rita Schooley, Robin Hunter Reid, Robin Ludt, Robyn Seaton McGarry, Rod Whyte, Ron Reel, Rusty Lynn, Sandra Alami, Scott MacConomy, Sean Crumley, Stephanie Darlene Greenwald, Stephen Lally, Sue Shumate, Sue Stone-Walls, Susan Fitter Harris, Suzan Ok Shumate, Suzanne Tillman, Thom Lowther, Tiara Safic-Martin, TJ Feeley, and Tracy Wilkerson.
The Synchronous art exhibit runs from April 4–26, 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 April 27).
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.
For more information, contact curator Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (3/7 - 4/26/2025)
2025-04-26
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The 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 7 – April 26, 2025.
All 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.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on March 2, March 30 and April 27).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Alexandria City High School 2025 Titan Student Art Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-24
Alexandria City High School 2025 Titan Student Art Exhibition
May 2–24, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, May 2 from 7–9pm
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Ever wished you’d seen Picasso before he became famous? Or was the one to discover Renoir? The trick is to check out the artistry all around you. The Alexandria City High School (ACHS) Titan Student Art Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans gallery shines a spotlight on our city’s flourishing young artists. Stop by to support Alexandria City High School’s best of the best.
Join us for the opening reception on Fri., May 2, 2025 between 7-9 p.m. to meet the curators: Del Ray Artisans’ Youth Programs Director (Sandra Alami), ACHS Visual Art Department teachers (Hannah Brownell, Tabitha Eller, Anna Huerta, Pamela Johnson, Victoria Krieger, Lauren Pierson, and Marisa St. Louis), and Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers (Maria Ivanova and Taylor Welch), as well as some of the artists. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite at achs-2025-titan-art.eventbrite.com.
The reception will feature chamber music performances led by ACHS Performing Arts teacher Kevin Pace, including a string quartet, jazz trio, and vocal quartet. The ACHS National Art Honor Society will sell handmade items to fundraise for the ACHS Visual Art Department, and we will have student artists available for henna tattoos. Refreshments will be provided by Del Ray Artisans and McD Mateos McDonald’s.
Thank you to professional artists Bridget Anthony-Hlioui, Haven Ashley, Tara Barr, and Ted Reed for jurying the artwork award winners, who will be announced at the reception. Special shoutout to the Executive Principal of ACHS, Alexander Duncan, III, and Campus Administrator Ashley Carter Sinclair for selecting artwork award winners for the ACHS Administrator Choice Awards, who will also be announced at the reception. We would like to recognize the students Rozalia Finkelstein for assisting with the press release and Nyasha Stork and Redeate Gashaw for designing the exhibition showcard. Thank you to all of the above-mentioned and everyone who participated and contributed to the exhibition’s success featuring the work of our city’s talented students.
Don’t miss Del Ray Artisans’ creative programs during the exhibition:

First Thursday family-friendly activity and exhibit sneak peek – Thurs., May 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (drop-in)
Spring Art Market – Sat., May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (drop-in, outdoors)
Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St Elmo’s in Del Ray – Sun., May 11, 1-3pm (drop-in)
Introduction to Intuitive Collage Workshop – Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.-noon (register in advance)
STEAM-tastic: Have a Voice – Poster for the Planet – Sun., May 18, 9-10:30 a.m. (participants ages 6-10 years old) and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (participants ages 11-17 years old)
Partners in Art Evening – Wed., May 21, 7-9 p.m. (RSVP)

Made possible with support from the City of Alexandria
The Alexandria City High School 2025 Titan Student Art Exhibition runs May 2-24, 2025 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (April-Sept.) noon-9 p.m., Thurs. noon-6 p.m., Fri. noon-9 p.m., Sat. noon-6 p.m., and Sun. noon-6 p.m. (closed on May 25).
The student exhibition is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY25 Arts Program Grant and a generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. For more information, contact the Director of Youth Programs Sandra Alami at youth@delrayartisans.org and Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) serves more than 16,300 students who hail from more than 118 countries and speak 127 languages. ACPS has 18 schools, including two middle schools, two K-8 schools, one pre-K school and the internationally recognized Alexandria City High School. ACPS is committed to putting racial equity at the heart of all decisions and ensuring that each and every student succeeds. Visit www.acps.k12.va.us.
Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Sing Me a Sea Shanty at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-05-30 - 2025-06-29
Sing Me a Sea Shanty Art Exhibit
May 30 – June 29, 2025
Reception: Friday, June 6 from 7–9pm
“Boats & Ropes – Old Port, Portland Maine” by Tiara Safic-Martin
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Come explore a treasure trove of artwork capturing the beauty of the ocean, the maritime mind-set, and the ever-lasting nautical spirit during the Sing Me a Sea Shanty art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. From lighthouses and stormy seas, to portside pubs and fishing lures, get lost in a pirate’s plunder of creativity. Who knows, you might even come upon a sea monster or two!
Join us for the exhibit reception on Friday, June 6 between 7-9pm to meet curators Tiara Safic-Martin and TJ Feeley and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
The Sing Me a Sea Shanty art exhibit runs from May 30 – June 29, 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 (hours differ in July).
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.
For more information, contact curators Tiara Safic-Martin at tsmartin27@outlook.com and TJ Feeley at tjfeeley@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (5/2 - 6/29/2025)
2025-06-29
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The 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 May 2 – June 29, 2025.
All 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.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on May 25).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Lovely As A Tree at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-30
Lovely As A Tree Art Exhibit
August 1–30, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, August 1 from 7–9pm
“Backyard Beauty” by Robyn Seaton McGarry
Lovely As A Tree is an art exhibit exploring the ways in which trees impact our lives and this earth. Humans and animals benefit from the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and the environmental impact of trees. The talented members of Del Ray Artisans will bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to artistic life through painting, photography, ceramics, items created from wood and other mediums that flow from their prolific imaginations. This art exhibit is a showcase for the creative members of Del Ray Artisans.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 1 between 7-9pm to meet curator Robyn Seaton McGarry and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Also check out Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Summer Programs this month. In this series of workshops exploring the arts, you will learn techniques in collage, drawing, mixed media, photography, bead embroidery, and more from local artists. Delve into creative exploration solo or with friends. For children and/or adults, free and paid programs are offered. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/creative-summer.
The Lovely As A Tree art exhibit runs from August 1–30, 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 on August 31, 2025).
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.
For more information, contact curator Robyn Seaton McGarry at robynmcgarry15@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Second Time Around at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-27
Second Time Around Art Exhibit
September 5–27, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, September 5 from 7–9pm
“Amoeba Series: Party!” by Tracy Wilkerson
Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated to others rather than going into our world’s overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new items at a retail store. It also takes a little effort to offer something no longer needed to others rather than just tossing it in the trash or recycle bin. The Second Time Around art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery focuses on this thought-change concept of sustainable creativity and enhancing the artistic environmental ethos, from the featured artwork utilizing recycled materials to the special workshops and events held during the exhibit.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, September 5 between 7-9pm to meet curator Tracy Wilkerson and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Save the dates for these creative events:

Cardboard Creatures workshop – September 6, 10am-noon
Acrylic Paint Pour workshop – September 8, 6:30-8:30pm
Eco-Chic Jewelry workshop – September 10, 6:30-8pm
Dime Store Alchemy workshop, September 13, 6-8:30pm
Jewelry Fix-It Nite – September 18, 6:30-8:30pm
Playing with Resin workshop – September 22, 6-9pm
80s Sing-Along & Dance Party – September 26, 8-11pm
Movie Nite – September 27, starting at 7:30pm

Register in advance for workshops at delrayartisans.org/workshops. Also, join us for our outdoor HalloWEIRD Art Market on Saturday, September 20, 10am-4pm.
The Second Time Around art exhibit runs from September 5–27, 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 September 28).
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.
For more information, contact curator Tracy Wilkerson at recycledworks@yahoo.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (8/1 - 9/27/2025)
2025-09-27
The 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 August 1 – September 27, 2025.
All 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.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on August 31 and September 28).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Bump in the Night at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-10-03 - 2025-11-01
Bump in the Night Art Exhibit
October 3 – November 1, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, October 3 from 7–9pm
“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, the Bump in the Night art exhibit reveals the source of frightening, unexplainable noises heard at night and the experiences behind “things that go bump in the night.”
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 3 between 7-9pm to meet curator Morgan Parr and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Also join us during Art on the Avenue, the annual arts festival along Mount Vernon Avenue, on Saturday, October 4. Del Ray Artisans will be open from 10am-6pm during the festival and will host one of the Kids Art Corner activities in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields from 10am-3pm.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in October:

Gaudi Mosaic Lizard Workshop – Sunday, October 5, 10am-12pm
Full Hunter’s Moon Sound Bath & Meditation – Sunday, October 5, 6:30-8pm
Figure Drawing (gesture & short poses) – October 7, 21, 28 from 7-9pm
Figure Drawing (costumed) – October 9, 16, 23, 30 from 7-9pm
Creative Book Club – Saturday, October 11, 10am-12pm
Haunted Mansion Workshop – Saturday, October 18, 10am-12pm
Girl Scout “Art & Design” Brownie Badge Workshop – Sunday, October 19, 10am-1pm
Neurographic Art Workshop – Wednesday, October 22, 6-8pm

The Bump in the Night art exhibit runs from October 3 – November 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 November 2).
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.
For more information, contact curator Morgan Parr at rmorganparr@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

The Mini World: Small Works of Art at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-30
The Mini World: Small Works of Art Exhibit
November 7–30, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, November 7 from 7–9pm
Del Ray Artisans presents The Mini World: Small Works of Art, an art exhibit showcasing tiny art by artist members. Step into this miniature world and discover the joy of life’s little things. We invite you to experience the power of small, where each piece tells a story and proves that art knows no size limits.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 7 between 7-9pm to meet curators Betsy Jones, Kellie Sansone, and Mallory Henig and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in November:

STEAM-tastic: Cardboard Creatures Workshop – Nov. 8: 10am-12pm
Tea & Herbs with Area 2 Farms – Nov 8 and Nov 22: 1-2:30pm
Del Ray Urban Sketchers (meet at St. Elmo’s Del Ray) – Nov. 9: 1-3pm
Linocut Block Printing Workshop – Nov. 12: 7-9pm
Figure Drawing Session – Nov. 13 and Nov. 18, 7-9pm
Radical Sewing Club-ALX – Nov. 15: 6-8pm
Playing with Resin Workshop – Nov. 17: 6-9pm
Partners in Art Evening – Nov. 19: 7-9pm
STEAM-tastic: Monet-Inspired Bridge Workshop – Nov. 22: 10-11:30am

For more upcoming events, visit DelRayArtisans.org/programs.
The Mini World: Small Works of Art exhibit runs November 7-30, 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. The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), but will be open for bonus gallery hours on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 12-6pm.
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.
For more information, contact curators Betsy Jones, Kellie Sansone, and Mallory Henig or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: (Left) “Fairy Shelf” by Mallory Rose Henig; (Center) “Bessie Wondered Where Her Niece Had Gone” by Betsy Jones; (Right) “Fluff” by Kellie Sansone

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (10/3 - 11/30/2025)
2025-11-30
The 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 October 3 – November 30, 2025.
All 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.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on November 2 and November 27).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Holiday Market 2025 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-21
Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market
December 5–21, 2025:
Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
Join us for the 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market! The holiday market is open for the first three weekends in December (Dec 5-7, Dec 12-14, and Dec 19-21).
The market offers unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists presenting a variety of media, including fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, polymer clay, ornaments, mosaics, painting, prints, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood, and more. Different artists are featured each weekend! In addition, 2026 wall calendars featuring art by Del Ray Artisans members will be available for purchase with proceeds supporting our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Holiday market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 11am-5pm. The market is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
The gallery is free, open to the public and accessible. For more information, contact the Holiday Market Coordinators: Steve Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com), Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com), and Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com).
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Weekend 1 (Dec 5-7)
Artists include:

Veronica Barker-Barzel
Victoria Barnes (Victoria Barnes Photography)
Linda Gaines (Geeky Girl Gaines Crafts)
Donald Harris Sr. (Exclusively Knott’s Bow Ties)
Audrey Kremer (Audrey K-Designs)
Laine (Lainemindinventions)
Ginny Loving (Horrible Darlings by Ginny Loving)
Janna Marks (Mad Marks Designs)
Vega Overby (Vega Star Ceramics)
Robin Reid (Moxie & Magic)
Sarah Romer (Cactus & Hedgehog)
Cynthia Schoeppel (Cynthia Schoeppel Arts)
Kathy Stoner
Marcia Toepfer
Viki Walchak (Blue Hippo Pottery)
Tracy Wilkerson (Recycled Works)

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Weekend 2 (Dec 12-14)
Artists include:

Courtney Arnold (Lola Earnestine)
Lynn Chadwick (Lynn Chadwick Designs)
Maxine Cholmondeley (Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps)
Patty Moloney Figliola (Aisling Magick Art)
Walter Gordon
Brian Grow (Village Yard Studio)
Sherri Hunt, Colorful Fluid Dynamics Ary by Sherri
Roz Jacobs (Rozzie Jewelry)
Nancy Kline (Nancy Kline Art)
Haddy Kreie (Haddy K Art and Design)
Susan Lefler (Susan Lefler Studios)
Diana Manchak (designsinclay)
Liz Martinez
Patti North (All Fired Up!)
Mary Pike (Recycled Bag Lady)
Ann Cameron Siegal (The Momentary Pause)
Jennifer Van Pernis (Distinctive Fabrications)
Christine Vinh (StitchesnQuilts)

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Weekend 3 (Dec 19-21)
Artists include:

John T Allen (Permian Designs)
Marcel Artes Deolazo (thehornypotter.com)
Sheila Bailey (A Basket Case)
Evelyn Rose Cook
B A Hlioui (B A Hlioui Art)
Amy Kitchin Hower (AKH Studio Designs)
Stephen Lally (Stephen Lally Pottery)
Miyoung Obenschain (Purple Cardinal Arts LLC)
Diana Papazian (Papazian Design, LLC)
Susan Pawlukiewicz (Lucite Carvings)
Madeline Ramsey (Unique Stained Glass)
Raven (Crafty Colanah)
Ken and Sue Reed (Green and Burning Tree)
Mary Turpin
Joyce Wagner (Reinvented Elegance)
Tamara Wilkerson (WiRealm by Tamara)

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Toy Stories at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-01-02 - 2026-01-31
Toy Stories Art Exhibit
January 2–31, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, January 2 from 7–9pm
Celebrating the toys we cherished as kids, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia, admiration, and consumer culture of the toy world across a broad spectrum of media.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, January 2 between 7-9pm to meet curator Gordon Thomas Frank and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in January:

Packing Tape Image Transfers and Collage Workshop – Wednesday, January 7, 6:30-8:30pm
Creative Book Club: “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford – Saturdays, January 10 & April 11, 10am-12pm
Create an Artwork Sales Website with Square Workshop – Sunday, January 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Create an Art Inventory System in Excel Workshop – Monday, January 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Life Drawing Sessions – Tuesdays, January 20 & 27, 7-9pm
Neurographic Art Workshop: Teen edition – Saturday, January 24, 10am-12pm
Playing with Resin Workshop – Sunday, January 25, 6-9pm
Advanced Resin Techniques Lecture – Monday, January 26, 6:30-8:30pm
Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, January 31, 10am-12pm
Plus more! Upcoming programs listed at delrayartisans.org/programs

The Toy Stories art exhibit runs from January 2–31, 2026 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 1).
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.
For more information, contact Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: Detail of “To The Batcave” by Gordon Thomas Frank

Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-28
Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse Art Exhibit
February 6–28, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, February 6 from 7–9pm
“Lunar Fire” by Morgan Parr
Celebrate the Lunar New Year by exploring its traditions, stories, and cultural significance—including the dynamic symbolism of the horse in the zodiac—at Del Ray Artisans’ Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse art exhibit. Representing courage, vitality, speed, and independence, the horse inspires artworks that capture energy, movement, mythology, and heritage. This exhibition also reflects Del Ray Artisans’ commitment to cultural sensitivity, showcasing works that honor the origins of the Lunar New Year with respect and authenticity.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, February 6 between 7-9pm to meet curators Morgan Parr and Annemarie Kuhns and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Register in advance for our workshops in February:

Stretchy Chainmail Bracelet – Monday, February 9, 6-8pm
Dime Store Alchemy: Make a Found Object Poetry Box – Wednesday, February 11, 6-9pm
Lunar New Year Foam Block Printing (Family-friendly) – Tuesday, February 17, 4-6pm
Laurel Burch Inspired Horses – Sunday, February 22, 10am-12pm

Plus drop in to our recurring creative programs: Del Ray Urban Sketchers, Life Drawing, Radical Sewing Club-ALX, and Nature Journaling Club; and RSVP to attend our artist support groups: Partners in Art and Live From Your Studio. View all upcoming programs online at delrayartisans.org/programs.
The Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse art exhibit runs from February 6–28, 2026 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 1 and March 1).
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.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (1/2 - 2/28/2026)
2026-02-28
The 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 January 2 – February 28, 2026.
All 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.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on February 1 and March 1).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Assembly: Together We Grow at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-28
Assembly: Together We Grow Art Exhibit
March 6–28, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6 from 7–9pm
“Hear the Call” by Haddy Kreie
From council circles of Indigenous nations to agoras of ancient Greece, and from impromptu storm shelters to reliable weekly spiritual gatherings and intimate family dinners, gathering has shaped how we live and how we imagine better ways of living together. It is one of the essential tools we have for building trust, sharing knowledge, and making meaning across generations.
The Assembly: Together We Grow art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans delves into the fundamental human act of gathering and how it helps us grow, care for one another, and cultivate belonging. This member artist showcase explores gathering not just as a moment in time, but as a powerful mechanism through which we sustain and reimagine the world together.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 6 between 7-9pm to meet curator Haddy Kreie and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in March:

Partnered Paint Party – 3/7, 7-9pm
Acting is Connection – 3/11, 7-8:30pm
Round Robin Paint Party – 3/18, 7-9pm
Theatrical Devising and Improv Workshop – 3/25, 7-9:30pm

The Assembly: Together We Grow art exhibit runs from March 6–28, 2026 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 1 and March 29).
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.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Fast and Fabulous at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-25
Fast and Fabulous Art Exhibit
April 3–25, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, April 3 from 7–9pm
“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. The Fast and the Fabulous exhibit features artwork exploring cars and car culture. Be it Fords, Ferraris, or flying cars, Del Ray Artisans’ interpretations of cars as well as motorcycles, trucks, and other fast/fabulous forms of transportation will impress, amuse, and delight. Visitors of driving age and those visitors still dreaming of their first time behind the wheel will love this exhibit.
“I am an artist, the track is my canvas and the car is my brush.” —Graham Hill, Grand Prix and Indy 500 champion.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 3 between 7-9pm to meet curators Kelly MacConomy and Scott MacConomy and the artists. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Get a sneak peek of the exhibit and have fun with our free, family-friendly, Photo Scavenger Hunt on Thursday, April 2, 6:30-8pm. Gather for an evening of Card Making in memory of Donna Gallo and Rusty Lynn on Saturday, April 4 from 6-9pm to learn and share new art techniques and enjoy the camaraderie. Visit our Upcoming Programs page for more creative offerings and register in advance for our workshops:

Darn It! Mending Clothes with Darning – Saturday, April 4, 10:30am-12pm
Supercars Workshop (Ages 10+ and adults) – Sunday, April 19, 10am-12pm
Lego Cars Workshop (Ages 8+ and adults) – Sunday, April 19, 6-8pm

Every April Alexandria comes together to support the amazing work of local nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists. From April 8 through April 22, please donate to our nonprofit at delrayartisans.org/spring2action.
From April 1 through May 5, Del Ray Artisans gallery is also hosting the display of two artful chairs which are a part of the “Take a Seat for Alexandria Library” community art project. The chairs are by Del Ray Artisans member Joyce Wagner and local artist Mal Jones. The chairs are featured in an online auction (April 1-May 17) to benefit the Alexandria Library Foundation.
The Fast and Fabulous art exhibit runs from April 3–25, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm (First Thursday 12-9pm), Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed April 26).
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.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (3/6 - 4/25/2026)
2026-04-25
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The 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 6 – April 25, 2026.
All 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.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on March 1, March 29, and April 26).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Alexandria City High School 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-23
Alexandria City High School 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition
May 1–23, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, May 1 from 7–9pm
Discover Alexandria’s next generation of local legends at the Alexandria City High School (ACHS) 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition. In this showcase, Del Ray Artisans’ gallery offers you to experience student creativity firsthand. Stop by to support and see the creative direction behind the artists of tomorrow. This annual collaboration, bridging our school and community through the arts, runs from May 1 through May 23, 2026, reflecting the vibrant spirit and diverse perspectives of our youth and featuring curated works spanning a wide range of media, including drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, digital media, and photography.
The exhibition kicks off with a celebratory opening reception on Fri., May 1, between 7–9 p.m. The community is invited to meet the curators: Del Ray Artisans’ Youth Programs Director (Viki Walchak), ACHS Visual Arts Department teachers (Hannah Brownell, Tabitha Eller, Anna Huerta, Pamela Johnson, Victoria Krieger, Lauren Pierson, and Marisa St. Louis), and Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers (Maria Ivanova and Taki Sidley). Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite at achs-2026-student-exhibition.eventbrite.com.
The evening will be a vibrant celebration of student creativity, featuring:

Meet the Artists: An opportunity to engage with student creators and some of the ACHS Visual Arts and CTE faculty.
Live Performances: Chamber music performances led by ACHS Performing Arts teacher, Kevin Pace.
Fundraising & Fun: The ACHS National Art Honor Society will sell unique student-made items and offer craft activities for all ages to raise funds. Additionally, student artists will be on-site offering custom henna tattoos.
Art Awards: Presentation of the Juror, ACHS Superintendent Choice, and Administrator Choice Awards starting at 7:30pm.

Thank you to our jurors (Kay Brady, Courtney Pippin-Mathur, Ted Reed, Irby Vinson, and Diane Waggoner) for their time and dedication to our students. Special shoutout to our Superintendent, Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt, and Campus Administrators, Mr. Lance Harrell and Mr. Ashley Carter Sinclair, for selecting artwork award winners for the ACHS Superintendent and Administrator Choice Awards. We would like to recognize the students, Rozalia Finkelstein, for assisting with the press release, and Joel Montes and Tess Clarke for designing the exhibition showcard and gallery banner. Thank you to the above-mentioned and all who are participating in and contributing to the exhibition’s success, providing students with the experience and a platform to engage with the Alexandria community.
Save the dates for our creative programs and register in advance for our workshops in May:

Sewing Machine 101 Workshop – May 2: 6–7:30 p.m.
Mindful Acrylic Pour: A Creative Practice in Letting Go – May 3: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
DIY Ukulele Workshop – May 3: 6–8 p.m.
Playing with Resin Workshop – May 4: 6–9 p.m.
Shrinky Dink Charms Workshop (Ages 14+) – May 6: 6–8 p.m.
Junk Journaling Workshop – May 10: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Applique for Mending and Decoration – May 17: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Neurographic Art Workshop – Teen Edition! – May 23: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Plus don’t miss Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market on Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery.
Made possible with support from the City of Alexandria
The Alexandria City High School Titan Student Art Exhibition runs May 1-23, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thurs. noon–6 p.m. (May 7 noon–9 p.m.), Fri. noon–9 p.m., Sat. noon–6 p.m., and Sun. noon–6 p.m. (closed May 25-June 3).
The student exhibition is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria and a generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. For more information, contact the Director of Youth Programs Victoria Walchak at youth@delrayartisans.org and Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) serves more than 16,300 students who hail from more than 118 countries and speak 127 languages. ACPS has 18 schools, including two middle schools, two K-8 schools, one pre-K school and the internationally recognized Alexandria City High School. ACPS is committed to putting racial equity at the heart of all decisions and ensuring that each and every student succeeds. Visit www.acps.k12.va.us.
Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.

USA at 250 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-28
USA at 250 Art Exhibit
June 5–28, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, June 5 from 7–9pm
“The Many Faces of Washington” by Karen Feeley
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Del Ray Artisans invites you to join its celebration of the country’s 250th birthday at an art exhibition that focuses on where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. USA at 250 challenged local artists to capture the spirit of our nation, its past, present, or future. This exhibit includes artworks that focus on the positive, highlighting the splendor of our landscapes, people, history, creativity, resilience or other aspects that shape the American experience. Come see how local artists have chosen to capture their view of the “USA at 250”.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, June 5 between 7-9pm to meet curators TJ Feeley and Karen Feeley and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in June:

Junk Journaling Workshop – Saturday, June 6 • 10AM – 1PM
Mirror & Clay Mosaic Art Workshop – Saturday, June 6 • 6PM – 8PM
Social Media for Artists Workshop – Wednesday, June 10 • 6PM – 9PM
Bead & Wire Jewelry Workshop – Thursday, June 11 • 6PM – 8PM
Persian Mulberry Sweets Workshop – Saturday, June 13 • 10AM – NOON
STEAM-tastic: Lego Cars Workshop (ages 8+ & adults) – Sunday, June 14 • 10AM – NOON
Del Ray Urban Sketchers – Sunday, June 14 at St. Elmo’s • 1PM – 3PM
Del Ray Urban Sketchers – Thursday, June 18 at Del Ray Pizzeria • 7PM – 9PM
Playing with Resin Workshop – Sunday, June 21 • 6PM – 9PM
Life Drawing Session – Tuesday, June 23 & 30 • 7PM – 9PM
Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, June 27 • 10AM – NOON
For More Programs: delrayartisans.org/programs

The USA at 250 art exhibit runs from June 5–28, 2026 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 (hours differ in July).
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.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (5/1 - 6/28/2026)
2026-06-28
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The 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 May 1 – June 28, 2026.
All 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.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed the week of Memorial Day: May 24-31).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-29
ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel Art Exhibit
August 7–29, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, August 7 from 7–9pm
ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel is a curated visual arts exhibition at Del Ray Artisans gallery that explores the human fascination with time travel—both real and imagined. From ancient civilizations to speculative futures, this show encourages artists to traverse the timelines of human experience, science fiction, memory, mythology, and the unknown.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 7 between 7-9pm to meet curator Suzan Ok Shumate and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
Time travel is a powerful narrative device and philosophical idea. It asks us to examine who we are, where we’ve come from, and where we might be going. This exhibit features diverse interpretations of time travel. Pair your art exhibit viewing with one of our creative programs. Register in advance for workshops and save the dates for our programs in August:

Creative Book Club – Saturday, August 8, 10am-12pm
Partners in Art – Monday, August 10, 2-4pm
Radical Sewing Club-ALX – Saturday, August 15, 10am-12pm
Live From Your Studio (members only, easy to join!) – Sunday, August 16, 2-3:30pm
Steampunk Jewelry Workshop – Saturday, August 16, 10am-12pm
Life Drawing Session – Tuesdays, August 18 and August 25, 7-9pm
Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, August 29, 10am-12pm

The ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel art exhibit runs from August 7–29, 2026 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 on August 2 and August 30).
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.
For more information, contact the curator, Suzan Ok Shumate, at suzan.ok@gmail.com or Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork (top) credit: “Divergent Dan” by Ginny Loving

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-26
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals Art Exhibit
September 4–26, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, September 4 from 7–9pm
The Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals exhibition celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich culture, traditions, resilience, and artistic contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Through a diverse range of media and perspectives, the exhibit explores themes such as heritage, migration, family, cultural pride, and transformation. Each work contributes to a visual dialogue that connects past and present while highlighting the evolving narratives of Hispanic communities.
Cuban-American artist, F. Lennox Campello, will be selecting the artist awards for this exhibition. Mr. Campello is a well-known artist, curator, critic and prominent voice in the DMV art scene.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, September 4 between 7-9pm to meet curator Laura Ramirez-Drain and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
The Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals art exhibit runs from September 4–26, 2026 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 on September 27).
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.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: “Frida Kahlo: Guardian of Heritage” by Laura Ramirez Drain

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (8/7 - 9/26/2026)
2026-09-26
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The 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 August 7 – September 26, 2026.
All 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.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed the last Sunday of the month).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Carnival of Curiosities at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-31
Carnival of Curiosities Art Exhibit
October 2–31, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 7–9pm
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 2 between 7-9pm to meet curators Tiara Safic-Martin and Morgan Parr and the exhibiting artists. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
The Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit runs from October 2–31, 2026 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 on November 1).
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.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

$125 and Under at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-11-06 - 2026-11-29
$125 and Under Art Exhibit
November 6–29, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 7–9pm
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 6 between 7-9pm to meet curators Dale Spivey and Liz Martinez and the exhibiting artists. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
The $125 and Under art exhibit runs from November 6–29, 2026 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 on Thanksgiving Day).
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.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (10/2 - 11/29/2026)
2026-11-29
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The 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 October 2 – November 29, 2026.
All 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.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on November 1 and Thanksgiving Day: November 26).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Holiday Market 2026 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-20
Del Ray Artisans’ 31th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market
December 4–20, 2026:
Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
Join us for the 31th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market! The holiday market is open for the first three weekends in December (Dec 4-6, Dec 11-13, and Dec 18-20).
The market offers unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists presenting a variety of media, including fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, polymer clay, ornaments, mosaics, painting, prints, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood, and more. Different artists are featured each weekend! In addition, 2027 wall calendars featuring art by Del Ray Artisans members will be available for purchase with proceeds supporting our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Holiday market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 11am-5pm. The market is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
The gallery is free, open to the public and accessible. For more information, contact the Holiday Market Coordinators: Steve Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com), Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com), and Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com).
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