$100 and Under at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2024-11-01 - 2024-12-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
$100 and Under Art Exhibit
November 1 – December 1, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, November 1 from 7–9pm
This November Del Ray Artisans is bringing back our popular $100 and Under exhibit concept from 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 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 1 – December 1, 2024.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 1 between 7-9pm to meet curators Dale Spivey and Kurt Peterson and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
All workshops in November are priced at $100 or less, and some programs are free! For information on programs, visit DelRayArtisans.org/programs.
The $100 and Under exhibit runs November 1 – December 1, 2024 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. Hours differ starting December 2, 2024.
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 Dale Spivey at vadesigner@me.com and Kurt Peterson at kfpeterson@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: “This Monkey Has Gone to Heaven” by Karen Schmitz

Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria (11/20/2023 – 11/16/2024)
2024-11-16 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
November 20, 2023 – November 16, 2024
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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 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.
Once the exhibit starts, artwork may also be purchased from the online store, and then picked up curbside by appointment by contacting Stephanie Frederick.
This annual exhibit runs November 20, 2023 through November 16, 2024 in the exam rooms at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital at 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
For more information, contact curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (sfrederick97@gmail.com).
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Artwork credit: Detail of “Movie Night” by Annemarie Kuhns, linocut print with watercolor, 10 x 8″

Original Expressions at VCA Alexandria (4/8 – 11/16/2024)
2024-11-16 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Original Expressions Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
April 8 – November 16, 2024
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The Original Expressions exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). This open theme exhibit showcases the artists’ favorites.
Come see the exhibit April 8, 2024 through November 16, 2024. The animal hospital is open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-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.
The exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria. 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, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (sfrederick97@gmail.com).
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Artwork credit: “Sunflower Splashes” by Tiara Safic-Martin

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (10/4 - 12/1/2024)
2024-12-01 | 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 October 4 – December 1, 2024.
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 (typically closed the last Sunday of the month, but will be open November 24). The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day and has different hours for the 29th annual Holiday Market (December 6-22, 2024).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Holiday Market 2024 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-22 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ 29th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market
December 6–22, 2024:
Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
Join us for the 29th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market! The holiday market is open for the first three weekends in December (Dec 6-8, Dec 13-15, and Dec 20-22).
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, 2025 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.
During the holiday market, Del Ray Artisans will also be collecting donations of new or like new art supplies for artists in Madison County NC impacted by Hurricane Helene. Drop off donations during market hours.
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 6-8)
Artists include:

Carolyn Barone, Must Haves…Designs by Carolyn
Maxine Cholmondeley, Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps
Rita Cohen
Gretchen D’Amore, gdamore Fine Art
Patty Figliola, Aisling MagickArt
Lori Fredricks
Lesley Hall, Ruthless Art
Robin Hunter-Reid, Moxie & Magic
Thomas Johnson, Infinite Variations Pottery
Stephen Lally Pottery
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Raven, Crafty Colanah
Cynthia Schoeppel
Ann Cameron Siegal
Kathy Stoner
Patrick Zickler, TreeUnions

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Weekend 2 (Dec 13-15)
Artists include:

Gina Adams, Gina Finding Beauty
Victoria Barnes Photography
Norma Brooks, njb Basket of Jewels
Marcel Artes Deolazo
Timothy Duncan Ceramics
Roz Jacobs, Rozzie Jewelry
Ditas Katague, Ditas Artworks & Yoga
Nancy Kline Art
Maria Loving, Horrible Darlings
Liz Martinez
Bel Montenegro, Bel’s Productions
Patti North, All Fired Up!
Mary Pike, Recycled Bag Lady
Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works
Madeline Ramsey, Unique Stained Glass
Jennifer Van Pernis, Distinctive Fabrications
Christine Vinh, StitchesnQuilts

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Weekend 3 (Dec 20-22)
Artists include:

Courtney Arnold, Lola Earnestine
Ken Beerbohm Sculptures
Lynn Chadwick Design
Ed Colahan Pottery
Evelyn Rose Cook
Fin Jullien, FinFurFeathers
Audrey Kremer, AudreyK-Designs
Laine, Lainemindinventions
Susan Lefler Studios
Diana Manchak, designsinclay
Miyoung Obenschain, Purple Cardinal Arts LLC
Diana Papazian, Papazian Design LLC
Susan Pawlukiewicz
Karine Sapondjian
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara

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Visual Humor at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-01-03 - 2025-02-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Visual Humor Art Exhibit
January 3 – February 1, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, January 3 from 7–9pm
Humor is aesthetic to the extent that it arouses the viewers’ imagination, provides them with insights about human existence, and provokes them to think more critically and creatively. -M. Gordon 2012
The joy found in comedy delights all. Visual Humor, a lighthearted exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery, offered artists the opportunity to provoke their own creativity in search of a chuckle. Visual Humor explores not only how ideas or objects are comical, but also what properties of a joke give it wings.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, January 3 between 7-9pm to meet curator Dr. Erica Hughes and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Plus save the date for our Open Mic: Amateur Stand-Up Comedy Night on Friday, January 10, 8-10pm. Come on your own or with friends to this entertaining drop-in event. Interested in performing? Overcome stage fright and get feedback on your worst puns! To participate, sign up for a two-minute slot, unleash your comedy, and present your best material to a supportive audience.
Register now for creative workshops held in conjunction with this exhibit:

Knit Amigurumi Workshop on Mondays, January 13 and 20, 6:30-8:30pm
Crochet Amigurumi Workshop on Wednesdays, January 15 and 22, 6:30-8:30pm
Silly Suds: Humorous Soapmaking Workshop on Saturday, January 18, 9am-12pm
Beaded Flying Pig Class on Sunday, January 19, 6-9pm

For details on all upcoming creative programs, visit DelRayArtisans.org/programs.
The Visual Humor art exhibit runs from January 3 – February 1, 2025 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed February 2).
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 Dr. Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Image credit: Art by Brando, Postcard Design by Gordon Frank

MeWOW: Fabulous Felines at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-02-07 - 2025-03-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
MeWOW: Fabulous Felines Art Exhibit
February 7 – March 1, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, February 7 from 7–9pm
“Birthday Happys” by Guy Jones
“Lions and Tigers and Tabbies! Oh Meow!”
Local artists let their creative cat out of the bag in a diverse array of mediums for the purr-fectly paw-some MeWOW: Fabulous Felines exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Come see the exhibit to marvel at the power and fascination of cat imagery in art. These furry, mysterious, independent, beautiful felines have inundated history, mythology, literature, advertising, cinema, pop culture and pet owners for centuries.
Come see artwork celebrating the slinky beauty and mysterious world of cats. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, February 7 between 7-9pm to meet the curators Karen Schmitz and Dan Witmeyer. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite at mewow.eventbrite.com.
To add to the MeWOW experience, browse the clowder of handmade kitty greeting cards at the gallery with affordable prices that benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. Plus pounce on these creative workshops and programs during the exhibit:

Pop Art Cats for Kids Workshop on Saturday, February 8, 10am-12pm (register in advance)
Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray on Sunday, February 9, 1-3pm
Playing with Resin Workshop on Monday, February 10, 6-9pm (register in advance)
STEAM-tastic: Mandalas and Meows on Sunday, February 16, 9-10:30am (Ages 6-10) and 10:30am-noon (Ages 10-15)
Figure Drawing Sessions on Tuesdays, February 18 and 25, 7-9pm
Partners in Art Evening on Wednesday, February 19, 7-9pm (RSVP in advance)
Nature Journaling Club on Saturday, February 22, 10am-12pm
Intro to Mindful Photography Workshop on Saturday, February 22, 1-5pm (register in advance)
Visit delrayartisans.org/programs for additions and updates

The MeWOW: Fabulous Felines art exhibit runs from February 7 – March 1, 2025 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed March 2, 2025).
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 Karen Schmitz at kschmitzart@gmail.com and Dan Witmeyer at dan@witmeyer.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

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 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 | 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 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 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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.

Spring Art Market 2025
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Vernon Recreation Center Athletic Fields, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, 22301, United States
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Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market is on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10am-4pm in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA).
This market that gives you the chance to purchase original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more.
The event is held rain or shine, FREE to browse, and open to the public. Drop in anytime during the event to meet the artists and enjoy the outdoor market.
The featured artists are:

John Allen, Permian Designs
Kristen Anderson, Boot Sole Pottery
Bhavani Arabandi, Samhara Ceramics
Victoria Barnes Photography
Russ Billen
DeVante Capers Artism Gallery
Ed Colahan Pottery
Evelyn Cook
Shelley Degges, Stuff by Shelley
Patty Figliola, Aisling MagickArt
Nicole Gauvin, made by Knerq
Walter Gordon
Lesley Hall-Runner, Ruthless Art
Ellen Hamilton, Yellow Dot Shop
B A Hlioui Art
Haddy K Art and Design
Christine Lederman, Bead Therapy
Horrible Darlings by Ginny Loving
Diana Manchak, designsinclay
Liz Martinez
Isabel Montenegro, Bel’s Creations
Patti North, All Fired Up!
Miyoung Obenschain
Susan Pawlukiewicz, Carvings in Lucite
Mayre Perez, Handmade Goods by Mayre
Mary Pike, Recycled Bag Lady
Rainbow-Wolf Photos
Robin Reid, Moxie & Magic
Tiara Safic-Martin
Ann Cameron Siegal, The Momentary Pause
Jennifer Van Pernis
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara
Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works
Denise Williams, D’BohoMama
Christina Wise, Dina’s Doodles

Plus step inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see the Alexandria City High School 2025 Titan Student Art Exhibition (May 2–24, 2025). Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.

Sing Me a Sea Shanty at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-05-30 - 2025-06-29 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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.

Tumbling Through the Seasons at VCA Old Town (10/28/2024 – 5/31/2025)
2025-05-31 | VCA Old Town Animal Hospital, 425 N Henry Street, Alexandria, 22314, United States
Tumbling Through the Seasons Art Exhibit at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital
October 28, 2024 – May 31, 2025
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The Tumbling Through the Seasons exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital. This exhibit features artwork celebrating the seasons, from April Showers Bring May Flowers to a Winter Wonderland and everything in between.
VCA Old Town Animal Hospital is located at 425 N Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. There is a parking lot behind VCA Old Town accessible from Princess Street. The animal hospital is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-7pm, Saturday 8am-3pm.
Come see the exhibit October 28, 2024 through May 31, 2025 in the lobby and hallway. 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.
The exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Old Town. 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, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Carrie Rudman (Carrie.Rudman@VCA.com).
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Artwork credit: “Persephone” by Morgan Parr

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (5/2 - 6/29/2025)
2025-06-29 | 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 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).

Summer Art Market 2025 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-07-12 - 2025-07-13 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us for Del Ray Artisans’ 4th annual Summer Art Market! This two-day, indoor market gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. Each day is a different group of local artists with original work in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Perfect for gifts or treat yourself!
The 2025 Summer Art Market is on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, from 10am–4pm inside Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. The Summer Art Market is open to the public and free to browse.
Different artists are featured each day, so treat yourself and plan to visit the gallery on both days! Lost Boy Cider will also be participating in the event and will have a selection of their beverages. The artists featured in the 2025 Summer Art Market are:
Saturday, July 12, 10am–4pm

John T Allen (Permian Designs)
Denise Bentley (BFabricArt)
Rita Cohen, Blueweave
Gretchen D’Amore (Gdamore.com)
Donald Harris (Exclusively Knott’s Bow Ties)
Roz Jacobs (Rozzie Jewelry)
Amy Kitchin Hower (AKH Studio Designs)
Audrey Kremer (AudreyK-Designs)
Ginny Loving (Horrible Darlings by Ginny Loving)
Diana Manchak (designsinclay)
Liz Martinez
Heather McMordie
Cynthia Schoeppel (Cynthia Schoeppel Art)
Ann Cameron Siegal (The Momentary Pause)
Kathy Stoner
Tamara Wilkerson (WiRealm by Tamara)

Sunday, July 13, 10am–4pm

Jordana Adelman (Curious by Nature)
Courtney Arnold (Lola Earnestine)
Victoria Barnes (Victoria Barnes Photography)
Carolyn Barone (Must Haves…Designs by Carolyn)
Norma J. Brooks (njb Basket of Jewels)
Maxine Cholmondeley (Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps)
Liz Cotter
Fin Jullien (FinFurFeathers)
Laine (Lainemindinventions)
Stephen Lally (Stephen Lally Pottery)
Susan Lefler (Susan Lefler Studios)
Mike Long (Mike’s Wood Whirld)
Miyoung Obenschain (Purple Cardinal Arts LLC)
Ken Reed (Green and Burning Tree)
Rainbow-Wolf Sabin (Rainbow-Wolf Photos)
Tracy Wilkerson (Recycled Works)

Art Camp Week 1 Show
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The week of Art Camp culminates with a one-day gallery show of campers’ art to share with the public, and then campers will take their artwork home.
Join us for these two special art exhibits on the Saturday following each week of art camp to show off students’ work. The hours and reception for the exhibits are 1-3pm on July 19 and July 26. This is a great chance for campers, family, and friends to talk to the camp coordinators and other students about their experience.

Art Camp Week 2 Show
2025-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

Lovely As A Tree at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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.

Artists Favorites at VCA Alexandria (12/2/2024 – 9/6/2025)
2025-09-06 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Artists Favorites Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
December 2, 2024 – September 6, 2025
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The Artists Favorites exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). This open theme exhibit showcases the artists’ favorite artwork in a variety of mediums.
Come see the exhibit December 2, 2024 through September 6, 2025. The animal hospital is open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-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.
The exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria. 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, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (sfrederick97@gmail.com).
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Artwork credit: “Window Kitty” by Maria Fiorella

HalloWEIRD Art Market 2025
2025-09-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Mount Vernon Recreation Center Athletic Fields, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, 22301, United States
Come to the 4th annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9am–2pm to browse Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth. Maybe you like the upbeat, fun side of the season, like costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors. You can see art celebrating 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.
This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA). The market is FREE to browse and open to the public. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
The artists featured in the market are:

John T Allen, Permian Designs
DeVante Capers Artism Gallery
Amy Castine, Castine Beadwork
Azundai Zenea Chatman, Rosy Rocs
Maxine Cholmondeley, Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps
Patty Moloney Figliola, Aisling MagickArt
Amanda Fletchersmith, Custom Monster
Josephine Froelich Fine Arts
Lesley Hall-Runner, Ruthless Art
David Heller, DJH Abstracts
Betsy Jones
Olga Kardonova, Kardo Lab
Ditas Katague, Ditas Artworks
Mary Katz, Star and Moon Creations
Miranda Kibler
Meredith Kotoski
Annemarie Kuhns, Love + Lino
Stephen Lally Pottery
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Ludic Lillian
Ginny Loving, Horrible Darlings
Diana Manchak, designsinclay
Liz Martinez
Alex Orraca, Momijichi Art & Design
Morgan Parr, Blue Ring Studios
Courtney Pippin-Mathur, Pippin Mathur Art & Illustration
Meagan Sill, Read The Ink
Kelly Snyder Arts
Raven Troupe, Crafty Colanah
Jennifer Van Pernis, Distinctive Fabrications
Sarah Wallace, One Seed Designs

Plus step inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see the Second Time Around art exhibit (September 5–27, 2025). Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (8/1 - 9/27/2025)
2025-09-27 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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.

Experiencing Color at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5/3/2025 – 10/27/2025)
2025-10-27 | Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22311, United States
Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans Art Exhibit at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
May 3 – October 27, 2025
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Del Ray Artisans through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center presents Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans. The exhibit features the work of seven (7) member artists in glass cases in the lobby of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311) from May 3, 2025 through September 21, 2025. UPDATE: This exhibit has been extended through Monday, October 27, 2025.
Come see the work of Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (digital drawing), Lesley Hall-Runner (acrylic, mixed media), Morgan Parr (mixed media), Karen Schmitz (collage, mixed media), Anastasia Travieso-Diaz (abstract painting), Joyce Wagner (mosaics), and Rod Whyte (digital painting), as they explore and reveal how they are influenced by color. The hotel lobby is open 24/7 to view the art. If you wish to pair the viewing with refreshments, the VINO Lobby bar is open 5-11pm daily.
All artwork is available for purchase, but must remain on display through the exhibit. Purchased artwork may be picked up at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA) by appointment. Contact Liz Martinez at GWW@DelRayArtisans.org to make arrangements.
Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans is organized through Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls program in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
The exhibit is open to the public and accessible, and an online photo album is available as well. For more information, please contact Liz Martinez at GWW@DelRayArtisans.org.
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Artwork credit: “Hubcap Hipster” by Joyce Wagner

The Mini World: Small Works of Art at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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

Creative Partnership – Serenity Gallery/Del Ray Artisans Fundraiser (11/16/2025)
2025-11-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Serenity Gallery, 6408 Hayfield Place, Alexandria, 22310, United States
Color Strips, photo by Steven Halperson
Serenity Gallery, the in-home gallery of mosaic artist-photographer Nina Tisara, will host an Open House on Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 4-7pm in a creative partnership with Del Ray Artisans. Twenty percent of all sales (in person and online) will be donated to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit.
The art may be viewed in person at Serenity Gallery, 6408 Hayfield Place, Alexandria, VA or online. Please RSVP to ninat@ninatisara.com to attend the Open House.
Serenity Gallery features Nina’s widely collected mosaics and the stunning art photography of Steven Halperson. Nina first became known to Alexandrians as a photojournalist with the Gazette Packet for her sensitive and artistic portrayal of city residents, historic places and special events. She is the founder of Living Legends of Alexandria.
Artist-photographer Steven Halperson owns and manages Tisara Photography. Bringing over 30 years of experience and his artistic talent to his work, he specializes in family and business portraits and events. His portraits of Alexandria’s current Living Legends are on display in the Market Square Lobby of Alexandria City Hall. The Tisara Photography studio is located on South Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria.
Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. Nina Tisara is a member of Del Ray Artisans.

Artwork (top) Caption: Dancing Vines, mosaic by Nina Tisara

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (10/3 - 11/30/2025)
2025-11-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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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