Del Ray Artisans

Groovy Movies (11/5-11/28)
2021-11-05 - 2021-11-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Groovy Movies: Artwork Inspired by Motion Pictures
Art Exhibit runs November 5 – 28, 2021
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Lights! Camera! Art Action! The Film-Fun Groovy Movies: Artwork Inspired by Motion Pictures exhibit features artwork influenced by the movies—from American Film Institute (AFI) classics to cult films like “Abbott & Costello Meets Frankenstein”, “Barbarella” to “Yellow Submarine” and “Zorba the Greek”. This is a curated exhibit showcasing artwork by local artists interpreting the movies and presented in partnership with the Alexandria Film Festival.
Reserve tickets for a half-hour viewing on opening day: Friday, November 5 between 12-9pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Curator Karen Schmitz presents Rosebud Awards, the Alexandria Film Festival presents All Fest Passes (November 11-14) Awards, and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents tickets to their “Homegrown: American Stories in Music and Film” concert to select artists for outstanding and groovy artworks. The word “groovy” can mean excellent, exciting, fashionable, wonderful, cool, funky, hip and happening. Artworks are influenced by movie titles, actors, characters, catch phrases, costumes, locations and genres in any medium—ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, photography, sculpture and more. Represented film genres range from action and adventure, comedy, musical, rom-com to horror, science fiction, and beyond.
Register in advance for these special events:

Fantasy & Adventure Soap-making workshop on Saturday, November 6 (10am-1pm) – Make your own unicorns, dinosaurs, spaceships, and more! Handcrafted shea butter soaps with premium fragrance oils.
A Feat of Feet – Free Zoom Talk by Sean MacQuinor on Tuesday, November 16 at 7pm examines Quentin Tarantino’s characterizations in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
That Shrieking Shrinking – Free Zoom Talk by Dr. Toni Tileva on Thursday, November 18 at 7pm explores the role of psychologists in The Films Suspiria and Midsommar.
“Saturday Night Fever” Cardmaking Party Benefit on Saturday, November 20 (7-9pm) – A free social disco evening making art cards. “Cardie Host” Karen Schmitz shows art techniques, and all supplies are provided. Cards replenish the gallery card display or may be purchased. Registration required; registration fee is refunded upon attendance. 12-person event limit.
The Many Faces of Hammer – Free Zoom Talk by Tom Birkhead on Tuesday, November 23 at 7pm covers a variety of work from the classic era of the British studio Hammer Film Productions.
Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show – Free Zoom Talk by Dr. Erica Hughes on Tuesday, November 30 at 7pm unpacks how the Rocky Horror Picture Show can be considered a modern reworking of an Ancient Greek tragedy.

The exhibit also features a special display of John W. Hiller’s artwork. Proceeds support the new John W. Hiller Photography and Film Scholarship for high school students for photography or film excellence. John W. Hiller (1935-2020) was a longtime Del Ray Artisans member, cinematographer, producer, and an Oscar and Emmy winner. Donations are appreciated to help fund this new scholarship.
Groovy Movies: Artwork Inspired by Motion Pictures runs November 5 – 28, 2021 at 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. Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving day (Thursday, November 25). Typically the gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month, but this exhibit is extended through and open on Sunday, November 28 from 12-6pm.
For more information, contact the curator Karen Schmitz (kschmitzart@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “Technicolor 1977” by John W Hiller

Local Artisan Showcase (11/11/2019-11/6/2021)
2021-11-06 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
November 11, 2019 – November 6, 2021
Clockwise from upper-left: “Tropical Realm” by Nancy Ramsey, “Happy Kitty” by Sunny Chen, “Saturday in the Park” by Martin de Alteriis, and “Channeling Beatrix Potter” by Linda S Lowery
The Local Artisan Showcase at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork. The exhibit is a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with VCA Alexandria and features paintings, photography, and mixed media works of art.
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The artwork is viewable online and by appointment only (Monday-Saturday 8am-4pm) because this exhibit is in the exam rooms. Please contact Stephanie Frederick at VCAGWW2020@gmail.com to schedule an on-site viewing appointment. The concurrent Quarantine Creations exhibit in the lobby and side hallways is available for walk-in viewing. Visitors MUST wear a mask and let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
View the online store! Artwork may also be purchased from the online store, and then picked up curbside by appointment by contacting Stephanie Frederick at VCAGWW2020@gmail.com.
All artwork is available for purchase through Del Ray Artisans. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces to Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
This exhibit opened on November 11, 2019 in the exam rooms at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital. The closing date has been extended from November 8, 2020 to November 6, 2021. VCA Alexandria is located at 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
For more information, please contact Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (VCAGWW2020@gmail.com).

Artwork credit: (TOP) “Saturday in the Park” by Martin de Alteriis

Alcove Gift Shop (10/1 - 11/28/2021)
2021-11-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Alcove Gift Shop runs October 1 – November 28, 2021
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The Alcove Gift Shop runs October 1 – November 28, 2021 at 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. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on Halloween (Sunday, October 31) and Thanksgiving day (Thursday, November 25).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Holiday Market 2021 (First 3 Weekends in December)
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-19 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ 26th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

First 3 Weekends in December:
Fridays 6-9pm,
Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm

Join us for the 26th annual Holiday Market! The Holiday Market is open for the first 3 weekends in December: December 3-5, December 10-12, and December 17-19. Different artists are featured each weekend!
Thank you to the 2022 Calendar Sponsors: Homes of Alexandria Team of Compass (Ellen, Bobi and Daniela), Cooley LLP, Community Partner McD Mateos, and Cosmopolitan Boat Club!
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, mosaics, painting, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood turning, and more! In addition, 2022 wall calendars featuring artworks by Del Ray Artisans members will be available for purchase. Artists are donating a percentage of their sales to help support Del Ray Artisans’ mission to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
Hours are Fridays 6-9pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm. The Holiday Market will be at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. Gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at a time to assist in social distancing. Please be patient if there is a line.
The gallery is free, open to the public and accessible. For more information, contact the Holiday Market Coordinators: Steve Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com), Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com), and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
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Weekend 1 (Dec 3-5)
Artists include:

Tracey Coleman, The Turquoise Easel
Patty Moloney Figliola, Aisling PhotoArt
Holly Fries, Holly’s Art Imaginarium
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Liz Martinez
Laurel Prucha Moran, Blue Room Studio / DMV Matchbooks
Patti North, All Fired Up!
Stacy Rausch
Ken and Sue Reed, Green and Burning Tree
Kellie Sansone Creates
Kathy Stoner
Christine Vinh, Stitchesnquilts
Nancy Yonehiro, Angst and Attitude LLC

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Weekend 2 (Dec 10-12)
Artists include:

Sandra Alami, There’s Something About Purl
Lynn Chadwick Design
Rita Cohen
marcel artes deolazo
Lynn Fernandez, Now Brace Yourself
Maria Frescas, Maria’s Windows
ANNETTE KRAMER designs
diana manchak, designs in clay
Russ Mardon
Madeline Ramsey & Renee Rutkowski, Unique Stained Glass
Ellen Frances Rosenthal, ER Printmaker
Marcia Toepfer

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Weekend 3 (Dec 17-19)
Artists include:

Cole, Beauty And The Moon
Stephanie Darlene
Julie Jakopic
Nancy Kline Art
Stephen Lally Pottery
Diana Papazian, Papazian Design, LLC
Alexandra Schmeling Fine Art
Beth Schwartz Studio
Kevin Sherlock
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara

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Little Monsters (1/7-1/29)
2022-01-07 - 2022-01-29 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Little Monsters Art Exhibit
January 7–29, 2022
We all know them—the little monsters that haunt, terrorize, or cause us to giggle endlessly. These tiny beings emerge from fantasy as well as the real world. Come and see how artists have interpreted their little monsters in the Little Monsters exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. You’ll find that little monsters can range from the dark and mysterious to the cute and whimsical. Come choose your favorite!
Join us on opening day, Friday, January 7 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. While you’re visiting, be sure to check out the “Little Monster” awards highlighting outstanding artworks selected by the curator.
Special workshops held in conjunction with the exhibit include:

Playing with Resin workshop on Monday, January 17 from 6-9pm
Monster Fantasy Soap-making workshop on Saturday, January 22 from 10am-1pm
Snowy Trees in Watercolor workshop via Zoom on Friday, January 28 from 6-8pm

To attend the workshops, register in advance at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops
The Little Monsters exhibit runs January 7-29, 2022 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 the last Sunday of the month).
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator Betsy Mead (egmead@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “Little Monsters” by Elizabeth Guerry Mead

DADA 2.0 (2/4-2/26)
2022-02-04 - 2022-02-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
DADA 2.0 Exhibit
February 4–26, 2022
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The DADA 2.0 art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery features art by local artists that expresses absurdity and discontent through the lens of Dada.
For two years, life in the U.S. has been bizarre, confusing, and at times downright disturbing. With the COVID-19 pandemic, uptick in violence, and social and political strife, we have all been feeling off-kilter. In some ways, this is reminiscent of the period during WWI, where artists expressed their discontent towards violence, war, and nationalism. They did so by rejecting logic, reason, and decadence through an artistic expression of nonsense, irrationality, and unconventionalism. This movement became known as Dada or Dadaism, and birthed through the idea that “dada”, known as baby talk, evokes childishness and absurdity.
Join us on opening day, Friday, February 4 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
The DADA 2.0 exhibit runs February 4 – 26, 2022 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 the last Sunday of the month).
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator, Kelly Postula, at creativekmp20@gmail.com or Curating@DelRayArtisans.org.

Artwork credit: “DADA 2.0” by Kelly Postula

Alcove Gift Shop (1/7 - 2/26/2022)
2022-02-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Alcove Gift Shop runs January 7 – February 26, 2022
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The Alcove Gift Shop runs January 7 – February 26, 2022 at 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. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month (January 30 and February 27).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Flora & Fauna (3/4-3/26)
2022-03-04 - 2022-03-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Flora & Fauna Art Exhibit
March 4–26, 2022
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The Flora & Fauna art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery explores the interdependence of plants and animals, combining art and environmental science. In recent years, climate change and pollution have endangered the complex interactions between plants and animals.
Pollinators (birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals) are vital to creating and maintaining the habitats and ecosystems that many rely on for food and shelter. Plants like almond trees, berry bushes and flowers need pollinators to survive and reproduce. Large animals, like giraffes and elephants, rely on plants for food, shelter, and shade to protect them from the environment and predators. This art exhibit is focused on exploring and showing these connections.
Join us on opening day, Friday, March 4, between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork by local artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Held in conjunction with this exhibit, register for the free online talk by Master Naturalist Chris Allgyer about Dragonflies and Damselflies of Virginia on Wednesday, March 9 from 7-8pm.
Have you always wanted to try your hand at floristry? Register now for the “Flowers Everywhere!” workshop on Saturday, March 19 from 6:30-8:30pm. Instructor BWS Johnson will teach you how to level up grocery store arrangements and the difference in quality between wholesale and retail blooms, plus you’ll get to bring home your masterpiece at the end of the workshop.
Event details and registration are at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops
The Flora & Fauna exhibit runs March 4–26, 2022 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 the last Sunday of the month).
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator TJ Feeley (tjfeeley@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “A Face of Nature” by TJ Feeley

Second Life (4/1-4/30)
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Second Life Art Exhibit
April 1–30, 2022
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Join us in April for the Second Life art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated rather than going into overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new ones. It also takes a little effort to offer something no longer needed to others rather than tossing it in the trash. The Second Life art exhibit brings into focus this thought-change concept, from the artwork utilizing recycled materials to the workshops and events.
The featured artwork incorporates at least 50% recycled materials, whether through items used or by taking an older piece and repurposing it into new art. Local artists also share how they recycle/reuse or share items no longer needed with the community. These sharing tidbits, along with other facts and helpful information, can be read while viewing the artwork.
Join us on opening day, Friday, April 1 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to the sponsors of this exhibit: 6 Mijos Hand-Me-Downs, T2MGMT, and UpCycle.
Multiple workshops and community events have been scheduled throughout the month so please check the online calendar for details and don’t forget about Earth Day on April 22. Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Each year, more than 500 million people in 174 countries around the world participate. Event details and registration at DelRayArtisans.org/calendar
The Second Life art exhibit runs April 1 – 30, 2022 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, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on Sunday, May 1, 2022).
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curators Tracy Wilkerson (recycledworks@yahoo.com) and Esperanza Barajas (eramosbarajas@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “Sparklies” by Tracy Wilkerson

Alcove Gift Shop (3/4 - 4/30/2022)
2022-04-30 | 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 March 4 – April 30, 2022.
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. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on Sunday, March 27 and Sunday, May 1.
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash (5/6-5/28)
2022-05-06 - 2022-05-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School Art Exhibit
May 6–28, 2022
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Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School is the May exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, now celebrating 30 years as a non-profit fine arts organization in Alexandria. Both representational and abstract expressions of color, line, movement, and sense of space are explored.
The exhibit was inspired by and celebrates the work of Morris Louis, Gene Davis, Jacob Kainen, among other founders and followers of the Washington Color School, a group of abstract painters who formed the movement in the 1950s and 1960s in rebellion against the art establishment of the day. The exhibit is curated by Kelly MacConomy.
The special guest juror is Washington area painter Barbara Januszkiewicz, who studied with two well-known members of the Washington Color School, Paul Reed and Hilda Thorpe. Barbara’s organic abstractions are transcendental, bold and oftentimes colossal, composed with a masterful brushstroke.
“Januszkiewicz’s pictures can resemble Morris Louis’s florals, yet her style is hotter, with a hint of the abstract expressionism the Color School abandoned.” ~ The Washington Post
In addition to seeing the art exhibit, join us for these special events and workshops:

Making Art Splash, First Thursday Del Ray, May 5 from 6-9pm.
Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting.
Art Exhibit Opening Day, Friday, May 6 from 12-9pm.
Join us on opening day for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Spring Art Market 2022, Saturday, May 7 from 10am-4pm in Colasanto Park outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery ~ Rain or Shine! Shop original work from local artists—perfect for gifts, Mother’s Day, or treat yourself.
Making Mosaic Art Workshop, May 9-11 (Monday-Wednesday) from 6-9pm each evening.
Create an 8″ x 8″ mosaic for indoor display, using a variety of materials such as stained glass, vitreous tiles and other beautiful glass. Instructor Shona D’Cruz leads this 3-day workshop for beginners to intermediate.
Fun With Beginning Watercolor Techniques Workshop, Saturday, May 14 from 9am-12pm.
Learn basic watercolor skills, explore ways to tame the medium, and have some fun. Instructor Ellen Rosenthal designed the workshop for beginners, but students of all levels are welcome.
Intro to Bookmaking and Bookbinding Workshop, Monday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 18 from 7-10pm both evenings.
Instructor Cristin Guinan-Wiley will teach you how to create a long stitch journal (one of the many styles of exposed spine sewing). On the first evening we will create the exterior of the book, and on the second evening we will prepare the spine and paper and sew the signatures.
Colors, Shapes, and Scents Soap-Making Workshop, Saturday, May 21 from 10am-1pm.
Instructor Suzan Ok will lead you through creating your own bright, fun, scented soaps using a moisturizing shea butter base, premium fragrance oils, and skin-safe colorants.

Register in advance for workshops. Details and registration is at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops
The Drips, Lines, Splatters and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School exhibit runs May 6–28, 2022 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, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed the last Sunday of the month).
Face masks are recommended while inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator and Director of Outreach Kelly MacConomy at Outreach@DelRayArtisans.org.

Artwork credit: (ABOVE) “Genius, After Hours” by Barbara Januszkiewicz, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 60 x 3″; (TOP) “Moonshadow” by Barbara Januszkiewicz, acrylic on canvas, private collection

Rebirth (10/4/2021-5/7/2022)
2022-05-07 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Rebirth Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
October 4, 2021 – May 7, 2022
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We all have been going through some challenging times during the pandemic and many of us are itching to get out, get some fresh air, and be with friends and family again. The Rebirth exhibit at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features artwork about reentry into the outside world—be it mentally, physically, or both. Rebirth is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria.
The exhibit is at VCA Alexandria (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314) from October 4, 2021 through May 7, 2022 (extended from April 2, 2022). The artwork is viewable during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 8am-6pm). Visitors MUST wear a mask and let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
All the artwork on display is by Del Ray Artisans members. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces to Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
For more information, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (Stephanie.Frederick@vca.com).
“Bali Mynah” by Kathy Stoner
“Lotus” by Sunny Chen

“Dancing Queen” by Heidi Vatanka
“Celebrate” by Martin de Alteriis

Spring Art Market 2022 (Outdoor on 5/7, RAIN or SHINE!)
2022-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Colasanto Park (outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery), 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
UPDATE: Due to the weather the market will be ending early (approx 2pm).
Our Spring Art Market is an annual outdoor market, the day before Mother’s Day, that gives you the chance to purchase original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists. This market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Shop original work from local artists—perfect for gifts or treat yourself!
The Spring Art Market will be on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10am-4pm in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA (at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue). The event is held RAIN or SHINE, FREE to browse, and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but you may register for a reminder through Eventbrite. Drop in anytime during the event to meet the artists and enjoy the outdoor market.
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The featured artists are:

Victoria Barnes Photography
Michael Bostick, SporeCrafts
Amy Castine, Castine Beadwork
Stephanie Darlene
David DeJulio, Personal Inspirations
Eileen Egan Pottery
Syd Evans
Patricia Moloney Figliola, Aisling PhotoArt
Holly Fries, Holly’s Art Imaginarium
Erica Hughes & Suzan T. Ok, Fox Arrow
BWS Johnson
Stephen Lally Pottery
Christine Lederman, Bead Therapy
Diana Manchak, designsinclay
Liz Martinez
Laurel Prucha Moran, Blue Room Studio / DMV Matchbooks
Edith Sanabria, Grace Jewel & Art
Alexandra Schmeling Fine Art
Martina Sestakova, RADOST
Meg Talley, Meg by Hand
Ana Tkabladze, GalleriaGeorgiAna
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara
Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works

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If you have questions about the market or how to apply for a market artspace, contact Erica Hughes (Programs Director) at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org.

Afros and Abstract (6/3-6/26)
2022-06-03 - 2022-06-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Afros and Abstract Art Exhibit
June 3–26, 2022
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Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery between June 3-26, 2022 to experience the Afros and Abstract exhibit celebrating the individuality of body, space, imagination and time. This exhibit hopes to provoke interest in the visual beauty of a culture that reaches the expanse of humanity and a movement, encapsulating the amorphous state of lines, color, hues and tones. And if you are looking for something else, you’ll also find local artisan pottery, jewelry, fiber pieces, and much more in our Alcove Gift Shop inside the gallery.
Join us on opening day, Friday, June 3 between 12-9pm. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Plus join us for these other special June events:

Art Exhibit Sneak Peek (12-9pm) on First Thursday, June 2 (Drop-in, outdoor activity canceled)
Wire Jewelry & Repair Basics Workshop on Tuesday, June 7 from 6-8:30pm (Register by June 4)
Mini Mosaic Pendant Workshop on Saturday, June 11 from 6:30-8:30pm (Register by June 7)
Del Ray Urban Sketchers on Sunday, June 12 from 1-3pm at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (Drop-in)
Playing with Resin Workshop on Sunday, June 12 from 6-9pm (Register by June 9)
“Monday-Mania” Card Making Party on Monday, June 13 from 4-8pm (Drop-in)
Creative Book Club on Saturday, June 18 from 10am-12pm (Drop-in)
Partners in Art Evening on Tuesday, June 21 from 7-9pm (RSVP required)
Colors, Shapes, and Scents Soap-Making Workshop on Saturday, June 25 from 10am-1pm (Register by June 22)

The Afros and Abstract exhibit is on display 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.
Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm. The gallery will have different hours and activities in July.
For more information, contact the curator Maria I. Hart (afrosandabstract@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
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Artwork credit: (TOP) “Dance of the Underwater World” by Maria I. Hart and Eileen M. O’Brien, (BOTTOM) detail of “Smile and Soul” by Gordon Thomas Frank

Alcove Gift Shop (5/6 - 6/26/2022)
2022-06-26 | 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 May 6 – June 26, 2022.
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. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on Sunday, May 1 and Sunday, May 29.
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Summer Art Market 2022
2022-07-09 - 2022-07-10 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market is a two-day, indoor event that gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. The market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Shop original work from local artists—perfect for gifts or treat yourself!
The Summer Art Market is on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 10am-4pm each day in Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA (at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue). Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Different artists are featured each day, so treat yourself and plan to visit the gallery both days! The artists featured in the Summer Art Market are:
Saturday, July 9 from 10am–4pm

Victoria Barnes Photography
Michael Bostick, SporeCrafts
Amy Castine, Castine Beadwork
Stephanie Darlene
Syd Evans
Charles Farmer
Patty Moloney Figliola, Aisling PhotoArt
Diana Manchak, designsinclay
Cynthia Schoeppel
Martina Sestakova, RADOST
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara

Sunday, July 10 from 10am–4pm

Rita Cohen
Meredith D’Amore, Rare Bird Press
Ariane D’Souza, drawingariane
Gordon Thomas Frank
Erica Hughes & Suzan Tyrrasch Ok, Fox Arrow Artisans / Flora, Fauna, and Fun
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Liz Martinez
Eileen M. O’Brien, ArtbyEileenMarie
Edith Graciela Sanabria, Grace art and designs
Kathy Stoner
Ana Tkabladze, GalleriaGeorgiAna
Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works

The Summer Art Market is open to the public and free to browse. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

A Space Between (8/5-8/27)
2022-08-05 - 2022-08-27 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
A Space Between Art Exhibit
August 5-27, 2022
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The A Space Between art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery focuses on shadows, negative space, and often overlooked components of a scene. After two years separated by literally six feet—and many centuries of burying loved ones six feet under—the concept of space gave artists a chance to explore themes of isolation beyond the physical separations of our shared experience.
Join us on opening day, Friday, August 5 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite. The artworks feature the shadows cast on subjects and the negative spaces revealing previously unseen images to help us visualize empathy and compassion for seeing the same thing differently.
Fitting beautifully into the space during the exhibit are several workshops, including:

“A Space to Clean” Soap-making Workshop on Saturday, August 6 from 10am-1pm;
Everyday Abstracts a la El Anatsui Workshop on Saturday, August 13 from 6-8pm;
Quilt Patch Mosaic Workshop on Tuesday, August 16 from 6:30-8:30pm;
Playing with Resin Workshop on Sunday, August 21 from 6-9pm; and
Victorian Inspired Earrings Workshop on Saturday, August 27 from 10am-12pm.

Register in advance for workshops at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops.
The A Space Between exhibit runs August 5-27, 2022 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, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on Sunday, August 28, 2022). Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator Brittany Baron (calypso137@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “Shadows” by Kelly Postula

Creative Card Swap Online Exhibit (opens 9/2/22)
2022-09-02 | Online
Discover the great breadth, creativity, and joy of handcrafted cards in this online collection. Creative Card Swap Online Exhibit opens Friday, September 2, 2022. We hope it inspires you to sign up to participate in our Creative Card Swap.

In 2020 the “We’re all in this Together” Card Swap was started to keep artists connected to each other during the pandemic. The activity was so popular it became an ongoing, recurring Del Ray Artisans program now called Creative Card Swap. Two years after we began to swap and with over seventy-five artists around the country having participated, the 40th swap group is now forming.
Artists sign up for a one-time exchange (or “swap”) of handmade cards within a group of four participants. There is no cost to participate—except for the 3 postage stamps you’ll need to send your cards to the artists in your group. In exchange you’ll receive three delightfully different handcrafted cards from different artists. Sign Up to swap at DelRayArtisans.org/card-swap
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The Big 3-0: 30th Anniversary (9/2-10/1)
2022-09-02 - 2022-10-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The Big 3-0: 30th Anniversary Art Exhibit
September 2 – October 1, 2022
Reception: Saturday, September 3 from 3-6pm
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Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year with a members art exhibit, anniversary party & reception, and programs that rhyme with THIRTY. The Big 3-0 members showcase features stunning artwork in a variety of media and themes. Member artists share their favorite works, as well as memories of Del Ray Artisans nonprofit in this exhibit.
Join us for The Big 3-0 exhibit reception and 30th Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 3 from 3-6pm. The party will be inside and outside (rain date is September 10). Curators Dawn Wyse Hurto and Dale Spivey will announce artist awards, special volunteers will be recognized, and a good time is planned for all. Thank you to local restaurants Alexandria Cupcake, Del Ray Pizzeria, Los Tios Grill, McD Mateos McDonald’s, and Tsim Yung for sponsoring the event and to Bill Cabrera for the live music. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Also save the date for these programs that rhyme with THIRTY:

WHIRLY TWIRLY: “Show Your Spirit” First Thursday on Sept 1 starting at 6pm
PURTY: Life Drawing Session (Gestures & Short Poses) on Tuesday, Sept 6 from 7-9pm (drop in with your art supplies; no oils or acrylics)
FUR-DY: Pet Portrait in Glass workshop on Saturday, Sept 10 from 9:30am-12pm and pick up on Wednesday, Sept 14 from 7-8pm (register by Sept 6)
EARTHY: Garden volunteers pulling weeds and sharing laughter on Saturday, Sept 17 from 9-11:30am (help keep the gallery grounds looking great!)
WORDY: Creative Book Club discusses “Amazing Grace: The Life of Beauford Delaney” by Davy Leeming on Saturday, Sept 17 from 10am-12pm
JOURNEY: Del Ray Urban Sketchers meets Sunday, Sept 18 from 1-3pm at St Elmo’s Coffee Pub (drop in with your sketchbook & supplies)
QWERTY: Playing with Resin workshop (upcycle old keyboard keys into art while learning the ins and outs of resin!) on Sunday, Sept 18 from 6-9pm (register by Sept 14)
SHOW-ME: Partners in Art Evening on Tuesday, Sept 20 from 7-9pm (Bring 1-2 artworks for feedback; RSVP to the coordinator before the day of the meeting)
HURDY GURDY: Build your own medieval musical instrument on Saturday, Sept 24 from 5:30-8:30pm and Sunday, Sept 25 from 10am-1pm (register by Sept 10)
NERDY: Tessellation workshop on Wednesday, Sept 28 from 12-3pm (learn how to make mathematically inspired art like M.C. Escher)

PLUS, join us for our first outdoor HalloWEIRD Art Market on Saturday, September 24 from 10am-4pm in the park adjoining the gallery, as well as for the annual community festival Art on the Avenue on Saturday, October 1 from 10am-6pm all along Mount Vernon Avenue.
For more information on all these events, visit DelRayArtisans.org/calendar
Year-round Del Ray Artisans carries one-of-a-kind handcrafted greeting cards created by local artists to benefit our nonprofit. During this exhibit, you’ll find EVEN MORE CARDS extending beyond the merchandise area into the gallery space and sorted by a word that rhymes with THIRTY, such as flirty, earthy, wordy, purty, and more. Card making has been an ongoing part of Del Ray Artisans’ history. Even prior to having our own physical gallery, cards were made for sale by individual members for fundraising purposes. This tradition has continued for thirty years!
More recently, in 2020, the Creative Card Swap was started to keep artists connected to each other during the pandemic. The activity was so popular it became an ongoing, recurring Del Ray Artisans program. In conjunction with The Big 3-0 exhibit, we’ll launch an online exhibit of special cards traded in the Creative Card Swap. View this collection to witness the great breadth, creativity, and joy of handcrafted cards.
The Big 3-0 members showcase runs September 2 – October 1, 2022 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 Sunday, October 2, 2022).
Face 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.
For more information, contact the curators Dawn Wyse Hurto (Technology@DelRayArtisans.org) and Dale Spivey (President@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork Credit: Detail of “The Big 3-0” by Dawn Wyse Hurto (Mixed media collage of members artwork)

Wonders of Nature (5/16-9/17/2022)
2022-09-17 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Wonders of Nature Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
May 16 – September 17, 2022
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Nature can awe, amaze, and fascinate us. From a simple rainbow to the mighty Grand Canyon, nature is marvelous. This exhibit features 2D artwork that shines a light on the Wonders of Nature at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria). Wonders of Nature is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria.
The exhibit is at VCA Alexandria (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314) from May 16 through September 17, 2022. View the artwork Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 12-6pm. Due to client needs, some areas may not be available for immediate viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
All the artwork on display is by Del Ray Artisans members. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces to Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
For more information, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (Stephanie.Frederick@vca.com).

Artwork credit: “Orange & Purple” by Julia Schickel

HalloWEIRD Art Market 2022 (Outdoor on 9/24, RAIN or SHINE)
2022-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Colasanto Park (outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery), 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us for HalloWEIRD (our new outdoor art market) on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10am–4pm to browse Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth-like. Or, maybe you like art that focuses on the upbeat, fun side of the season (e.g., costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors). You can see that too! The market offers diverse, original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. There is something for everyone!
This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in Colasanto Park adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA (corner of Commonwealth and Mount Vernon avenues). The market is FREE to browse and open to the public. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
The artists featured in HalloWEIRD are:

Raquel Brueggemann, Just Because Resin
Amy Castine
Meredith D’Amore, Rare Bird Press
Danielle Deemer, Gothee
Amanda Fletchersmith, Custom Monster
Erica Hughes & Suzan T. Ok, Fox Arrow Artisans
BWS Johnson, Blooms of Paradise
Betsy Jones, Betsysmallpeople
Mary Katz, Star and Moon Craft Shop
Annemarie Kuhns, Love + Lino
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Samantha Ludwitzke, Samantha’s Doodles
Liz Martinez
Nami Oshiro
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance

Plus, special performances! Del Ray Artisans and Monarca in Flight present Human Spiders during HalloWEIRD! Monarca in Flight is Northern Virginia’s first studio devoted primarily to aerials and aerials education. (UPDATE: The aerials have been cancelled.)
Visit inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see The Big 3-0 art exhibit (Sept 2 – Oct 1, 2022) featuring members’ artwork and celebrating the 30th Anniversary of our nonprofit arts organization.
For more information on HalloWEIRD, contact Erica Hughes (Programs Director) at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org.

Artwork by Meredith D’Amore (Rare Bird Press)

Alcove Gift Shop (8/5 - 10/1/2022)
2022-10-01 | 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 August 5 – October 1, 2022.
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. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on Sunday, August 28 and Sunday, October 2.
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment (10/7-10/29)
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-29 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment Art Exhibit
October 7-29, 2022
Reception: Friday, October 7, 7–9pm
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The Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment art exhibit is a hybrid show—specifically both a nationally-juried ceramic cup and bowl show combined with a regional nonceramic show organized around the theme of eating, drinking, and merriment. Celebrate the ways that food and drink bring together people and bring joy to our lives.
Join us on opening day, Friday, October 7, between 7-9pm for curator remarks and juror awards. Thank you to Artifacts Framing and Let’s Meat on the Avenue for sponsoring the awards! Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Plus join us online on Saturday, October 8 at 7:30pm for Cocktails with the Curator. Curator Stephen Lally will share his vision for this hybrid exhibit, share details about the award winners (selected by juror Jeremy Wallace), and answer questions in a casual gathering. The online platform allows for participants from across the country to attend. Juried in to the National Ceramic Cup show include artists from Alabama, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, New York, as well as local DMV artists. Register at delrayartisans.eventbrite.com to receive the online meeting link.
The juror for the National Ceramic Cup Show and awards is Jeremy Wallace (@wallaceceramics), a wood and soda fire potter. His work uses form, texture, and atmospheric firing to capture the beauty of raw clay in the finished vessel. His work has been exhibited nationally, he has taught classes and workshops at multiple clay studios, and he was chosen as a Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artist in 2016. He maintains his studio practice at Baltimore Clayworks.
The exhibit runs October 7-29, 2022 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 the last Sunday of the month).
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com).

Artwork credit: (above) Vessel by juror Jeremy Wallace;
(page top) “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry” (photograph) by Sam Lally featuring pottery by Stephen Lally

Party for the Arts and Canal Center Gallery Exhibition (10/8-10/16)
2022-10-08 - 2022-10-16 | Canal Center Gallery, 11 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Join us at the Alexandria Arts Alliance’s Party for the Arts celebrating the arts’ impact and resilience as part of National Arts & Humanities Month. The party is on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 4-7pm at the Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria’s newest waterfront venue in the Old Town North Arts District. The event will feature performances on multiple outdoor stages and indoor galleries.
The Alexandria Arts Alliance, in partnership with local visual arts spaces including Principle Gallery, Kyo Gallery, Galactic Panther Gallery, the Athenaeum and Del Ray Artisans will be presenting the first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring artists and art that best represent and highlight Alexandria’s power to inspire, spark change, and contribute to the vibrant, thriving and inclusive Alexandria community!
This collaborative exhibition will launch during the Party for the Arts. The Canal Center Gallery Exhibition will run for a special limited time—from October 8–16, 2022. In addition to the party, gallery hours are Sunday 10/9 from 4-8pm, Friday 10/14 from 4-10pm, Saturday 10/15 from 12-10pm, and Sunday 10/16 from 4-8pm. Come see the work of these Del Ray Artisans members featured in the exhibit:

William J. Cabrera
Gordon Thomas Frank
Erica Hughes
Barbara Januszkiewicz
Guy Jones
M. Reday Cook
Ellen Rosenthal
Karen Schmitz
Kathy Turner
Heidi Ostreng Vatanka

National Arts & Humanities Month is coordinated by Americans for the Arts, the national organization working to empower communities with the resources and support necessary to provide access to the arts for everyone. The Alexandria Arts Alliance is a coalition of arts organizations, artists and arts advocates that works to advance the arts in Alexandria through advocacy, collaboration, education, and marketing.
Del Ray Artisans is a member of Alexandria Arts Alliance.

$100 & Under (11/4-11/27)
2022-11-04 - 2022-11-27 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
$100 & Under Art Exhibit
November 4-27, 2022
Reception: Friday, November 4, 7–9pm
Del Ray Artisans is bringing back our popular $100 & Under exhibit concept from 2015, 2017, and 2019 showcasing members’ original artwork, all priced at $100 and under. The art will be sold on an art-to-go basis, with buyers taking art home when purchased during the exhibit from November 4–27, 2022.
Join us at the opening reception on Friday, November 4 from 7-9pm to meet the curator and artists and select from the first available pieces. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Del Ray Artisans’ walls will be packed with lots of great art at prices all art-lovers can afford.
The $100 & Under exhibit is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm. Closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Face 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.
For more information, contact the curator Dale Spivey at President@DelRayArtisans.org.

Artwork credit: “I feel like a hundred bucks” by Dale Spivey

Local Artisan Showcase (11/15/2021-11/12/2022)
2022-11-12 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
November 15, 2021 – November 12, 2022
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The Local Artisan Showcase at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork. The exhibit is a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with VCA Alexandria and features paintings, photography, and mixed media works of art.
The artwork is viewable online and in-person by appointment only (Monday-Saturday 8am-4pm) because this exhibit is in the exam rooms. Please contact Stephanie Frederick at stephanie.frederick@vca.com to schedule an on-site viewing appointment. The concurrent exhibit in the lobby and side hallways is available for walk-in viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
View the online store! Artwork may also be purchased from the online store, and then picked up curbside by appointment by contacting Stephanie Frederick at stephanie.frederick@vca.com.
All artwork is available for purchase through Del Ray Artisans. This annual exhibit runs November 15, 2021 through November 12, 2022 in the exam rooms at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital at 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
For more information, please contact Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (stephanie.frederick@vca.com).

Artwork credit: “Sleeping Fox” by Leah Boynton

Alcove Gift Shop (10/7 - 11/27/2022)
2022-11-27 | 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 October 7 – November 27, 2022.
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. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery will have different hours in December for Holiday Market.
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Holiday Market 2022 (First 3 Weekends in December)
2022-12-02 - 2022-12-18 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ 27th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

First 3 Weekends in December:
Fridays 6-9pm,
Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm

Join us for the 27th annual Holiday Market! The Holiday Market is open for the first 3 weekends in December: December 2-4, December 9-11, and December 16-18. Different artists are featured each weekend!
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, mosaics, painting, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood turning, and more! In addition, 2023 wall calendars featuring art by Del Ray Artisans members will be available for purchase.
Thank you to the 2023 Calendar Sponsors: Homes of Alexandria Team of Compass (Ellen, Bobi and Daniela), Community Partner McD Mateos McDonald’s, Cosmopolitan Boat Club, and Zebra Press!
Holiday Market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm. The market will be at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. 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. For more information, contact the Holiday Market Coordinators: Steve Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com), Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com), and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
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Weekend 1 (Dec 2-4)
Artists include:

B A Hlioui
Marsha Brown
Amy Castine, Castine Beadwork
Rita Cohen
Ariane D’Souza
Patty Moloney Figliola, Aisling PhotoArt
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Cynthia D Ray, Art and Graphic Studio
Ken and Sue Reed, Green and Burning Tree
Kellie Sansone Creates
Cynthia Schoeppel, The Bag Boutique
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara
Patrick Zickler, Tree Unions

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Weekend 2 (Dec 9-11)
Artists include:

Victoria Barnes Photography
Lynn Chadwick Design
Stephanie Darlene
Tom Johnson, Infinite Variations Pottery
AudreyK Designs
diana manchak, designsinclay
Liz Martinez
Patti North
Gretchen Pace, Goose & Willow
Kevin Sherlock
Barbara Szostek, Glow Body and Spa
Christine Vinh, StitchesnQuilts
Joan Wages, Heart’s Delight Art
Nancy Yonehiro, Angst and Attitude LLC

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Weekend 3 (Dec 16-18)
Artists include:

Sandra Alami, There’s Something About Purl
Maxine Cholmondeley, Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps
Marcel Artes Deolazo
Charles Farmer Art
Alanna S. Graboyes, asgraboyesart
Amy Kitchin Hower, AKHStudioDesigns
Nancy Kline Art
Stephen Lally Pottery
Diana Papazian, Papazian Design, LLC
Madeline Ramsey, Unique Stained Glass
Alexandra Schmeling Fine Art
Jackie Vavra, Birdy Beads
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance

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Putting A Face To A Name at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2023-01-06 - 2023-01-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Putting A Face To A Name Art Exhibit
January 6–28, 2023
Reception: Friday, January 6 from 7–9pm
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Come see the Putting A Face To A Name art exhibit—a clever showcase where local artists reimagine fictional characters from books, movies, plays, poetry, television, and more.
Join us at the opening reception on Friday, January 6 from 7-9pm to meet the curator and artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Starting January 22, come to the gallery to view two beautiful garden statues of the Chinese Buddhist Deities of Compassion (Guan Yin) and Longevity (Shou Lao) and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win them. The raffle benefits Del Ray Artisans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the winner will be drawn during the Fun With One exhibit reception on March 3 between 7-9pm.
The Putting A Face To A Name exhibit runs January 6–28, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month (January 29, 2023).
Face 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.
For more information, contact the curator Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com.

Artwork credit: “Puck” by Zade Ramsey

Playful Creatures (9/26/2022 - 1/21/2023)
2023-01-21 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Playful Creatures Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
September 26, 2022 – January 21, 2023
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The Playful Creatures exhibit features 2D artwork of lively, spirited, frisky, impish, rollicking, and good natured creatures at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria). Playful Creatures is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria.
The exhibit is at VCA Alexandria (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314) from September 26, 2022 through January 21, 2023. View the artwork Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 12-6pm. Due to client needs, some areas may not be available for immediate viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
All the artwork on display is by Del Ray Artisans members. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces to Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
For more information, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (Stephanie.Frederick@vca.com).

Artwork credit: (above) “The Countess Yawns” by Amanda Fletchersmith;
(top) “Smiling Iguana (Galapagos)” by TJ Feeley
