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SUMMARY:Housemates at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Housemates Art Exhibit\nNovember 3–26\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, November 3 from 7–9pm\nPhoto Album | Reception Video \nHave you ever had a housemate who made you laugh\, drove you crazy\, made you shake your head in wonder or filled your heart with love? Do your housemates have fur\, feathers\, scales\, fins or are they actually people? In the Housemates art exhibit\, the members of Del Ray Artisans share their housemates through many creative forms: painting\, photography\, digital art\, sculpture\, ceramics\, or whatever medium brings to life their pets or human housemates. Lucky us\, we get to share and enjoy them. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, November 3\, 7-9pm to meet curator Robyn Seaton McGarry and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. At the gallery or online (residents of Virginia\, Maryland\, and DC only) get raffle tickets between October 29–November 19\, 2023 for a chance to win a crocheted blanket by the curator. The raffle benefits Del Ray Artisans nonprofit\, and winner will be drawn on Sunday\, November 19 at 3pm. \nDel Ray Artisans is also hosting Meet and Greet events with two volunteer rescue groups in November: \n\nKing Street Cats (KSC) volunteers will be in the gallery on Saturday\, November 4\, 12–4pm.\nAussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic (ARMA) volunteers will be in the gallery Saturday\, November 18\, 1–4pm.\n\nBoth organizations will provide information about their purpose\, rescue parameters and adoption process. Who knows? You may even have the opportunity to meet your future housemate. \nIn addition\, you may drop off donations for cats and dogs in the designated box in the entryway of Del Ray Artisans gallery during the Housemates exhibit. For cats\, KSC needs washable cat toys\, washcloths\, paper towels\, large trash bags\, and litter (Fresh Step Clay or Feline Pine only\, please). For dogs\, ARMA needs dog toys\, leashes\, collars\, and harnesses. Thank you for your support! \n“Charlie’s Photo Op” by Robyn Seaton McGarry\nThe Housemates exhibit runs November 3–26\, 2023 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 (November 23\, 2023). \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact the curator Robyn Seaton McGarry at robynmcgarry15@gmail.com.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/housemates/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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SUMMARY:HalloWEIRD Art Market 2023 in Colasanto Park
DESCRIPTION:Come to the 2nd annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market on Sunday\, October 15\, 2023 from 10am–4pm 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. There is something for everyone! \nThis 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. \nThe artists featured in the market are: \n\nJohn T Allen\, Permian Designs\nAmy Bruce Studios\nAmy Castine\, Castine Beadwork\nChelsaline\, Chelsaline.Studio\nMaxine Cholmondeley\, Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps\nMeredith D’Amore\, Rare Bird Press\nAmanda Fletchersmith\, Custom Monster\nLesley Hall-Runner\, Ruthless Art\nErica Hughes and Suzan Ok Shumate\, Fox Arrow Artisans\nBetsy Jones\nArchna Kanodia\, Heena Art – Hand Decorations\nMary Katz\, Star and Moon Creations\nAnnemarie Kuhns\, Love + Lino\nStephen Lally Pottery\nMegan Levanduski\, Megan Elaine Designs\nLiz Martinez\, Spirit of the Mandala\nMadeleine Meredith\, Miles & Bear\nNami Oshiro\nSusan Pawlukiewicz\, Lucite Creations\nChristina Rojas\, et cetera\nSophia Kelly Shultz\nTekla Taylor\nTracy Wilkerson\, Recycled Works\n\n  \nPlus step inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see the Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery art exhibit (October 6–28\, 2023) featuring art that evokes the fantastic and swashbuckling. Del Ray Artisans\, founded in 1992\, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information on HalloWEIRD\, contact Erica Hughes (Programs Director) at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/halloweird-2023/
LOCATION:Colasanto Park (outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery)\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Market
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231029
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SUMMARY:Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery Art Exhibit\nOctober 6–28\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 6 from 7–9pm\nReception Video | Photo Album \nCome see daring swordswomen\, haggard bog witches\, bevies of mythical beasts\, and many more artist interpretations of the fantastic! Taking inspiration from the texture of a dragon’s skin\, the swirling cloak of a sorceress\, the shriek of a hydra\, and a technical manual of swordplay\, curator Dr. Erica Hughes presents an otherworldly collection of local art in the Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, October 6\, 7-9pm to meet the curator and the artists. Fantasy costumes encouraged! Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nIn addition\, join us for programs affiliated with the exhibit: \n\nSaturday\, September 30\, choose 9:45am-10:45am or 11am-12pm – Sword Making for Kids Workshop – Dani and Erica guide small warriors to make foam swords and pool noodle staves. These ‘swords’ can then be used during the CHALLENGE ROYALE! This one-hour workshop is for kids 12 and under. Kids under 7 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register by September 25.\nSaturday\, Oct 7\, 10am-12pm – CHALLENGE ROYALE: Outdoor Costume Party and Duel – Come in costume with a pool noodle ‘sword’ to the Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery CHALLENGE ROYALE at Del Ray Artisans during Art on the Avenue. Meet at 10am in front of the gallery and present your pool noodle ‘sword’ for inspection and registration. The challenge begins at 11am on the playing fields of the Mount Vernon Rec Center next to the gallery. When challenged by another costumed participant\, you may yield or duel! Inflatable ‘swords’ are also allowed. NO other foam\, wood\, rubber or metal allowed. This is a KID-FRIENDLY event for ages 6+.\nWednesday and Thursday\, October 11 and 12\, 6pm-9pm – What’s In The Box? – In this two-day\, novice-level workshop you will create your own hinged lid box using book board\, book cloth\, decorative papers\, and archival glue. There will be a myriad of combinations of papers and cloths to choose from to create your own distinctive box. Register by October 8.\nSaturday\, October 14\, 9am-12pm – Magical Creatures Workshop – Learn how to design and build a sculpture of an original imaginary creature in the style of Mexican folk art alebrijes. Pedro Linares Lopez created papier-mâché figurines that he imagined in a fever dream and coined them “alebrijes.” Alebrijes consist of features that represent multiple creatures and the four elements of nature. Dragons are great alebrijes because they have all four elements of nature: air represented in their wings\, fire in their flames\, land in their legs\, and water in their ability to swim. Register by October 10.\nSunday\, October 15\, 10am-1pm – Fencing Demonstration & Mini Lessons – Come see free fencing demonstrations by Mark and Erica of Fairfax Fencers in the tennis courts behind the gallery\, and register in advance for a free 30-minute mini lesson for beginners (children ages 6+ and adults). Register by October 10.\nSaturdays\, October 21 and 28\, 9am-12pm – Here There Be Dragons! A 2-day beadwork workshop – Create your own dragon’s eye pendant or brooch by combining bead embroidery and peyote stitch bead weaving in this two-day\, intermediate-level beadwork workshop. Sign up early\, and the instructor will personalize the supply kit with your favorite colors—allowing you to make the perfect dragon! Register by October 15.\nSunday\, October 22\, 11am-1pm – Witches’ Brew: The Art of Healing Herbs – Learn about the history of spell jars (also known as witch bottles) and create your own to take home! Register by October 18.\nThursday\, October 26\, 6pm-9pm – Soapy Sorcery – Join instructor Suzan Shumate in a fantasy-themed soapmaking workshop. Using the melt and pour technique\, you can create beautiful dragon eggs\, unicorns\, mermaids\, fairies\, ghosts\, and other spellbinding soaps. You can choose your themes\, colors\, and scents for several bars of soap. After you finish pouring your soaps\, you will have the option of decorating a wooden chest to store or gift your soaps. Register by October 21.\n\n“Snarler” by Erica Hughes\nThe Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery exhibit runs October 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 on October 1 and October 29\, 2023. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact curator Dr. Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/curses-foiled-again/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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SUMMARY:Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (8/4 - 9/30/2023)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Album \nThe Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week\, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs August 4 – September 30\, 2023. \nAll work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry\, fiber art\, wood craft\, ceramics\, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nGallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm (typically closed the last Sunday of the month). The gallery has different hours in July and December. \nFor more information\, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/alcove-aug-sept-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Lally":MAILTO:slallypottery@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: HalloWEIRD Art Market 2023 in Colasanto Park is now on Sunday\, October 15
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather\, the 2nd annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market has been rescheduled to Sunday\, October 15\, 2023. \nCome 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. There is something for everyone! \nThis 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. \nThe artists featured in the market are: \n\nJohn T Allen\, Permian Designs\nAmy Bruce Studios\nAmy Castine\, Castine Beadwork\nMaxine Cholmondeley\, Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps\nMeredith D’Amore\, Rare Bird Press\nAriane D’Souza\nAmanda Fletchersmith\, Custom Monster\nLesley Hall-Runner\, Ruthless Art\nErica Hughes and Suzan Ok Shumate\, Fox Arrow Artisans\nBWS Johnson\, Blooms of Paradise\nBetsy Jones\nArchna Kanodia\, Heena Art – Hand Decorations\nMary Katz\, Star and Moon Creations\nAnnemarie Kuhns\, Love + Lino\nMegan Levanduski\, Megan Elaine Designs\nSamantha Ludwitzke\, Samantha’s Doodles\nLiz Martinez\, Spirit of the Mandala\nMadeleine Meredith\, Miles & Bear\nSusan Pawlukiewicz\, Lucite Creations\nChristina Rojas\, et cetera\nTekla Taylor\nTracy Wilkerson\, Recycled Works\n\n \n \n\nSpecial 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. \nStep inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see the Farther Afield art exhibit (September 1–30\, 2023) featuring artwork that takes us outside of our day-to-day lives to locations far and wide. Del Ray Artisans\, founded in 1992\, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \n\nFor more information on HalloWEIRD\, contact Erica Hughes (Programs Director) at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/halloweird-2023-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Colasanto Park (outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery)\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Market
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SUMMARY:Celebration at VCA Alexandria (5/1/2023 - 9/9/2023)
DESCRIPTION:Celebration Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\nMay 1 – September 9\, 2023\nPhoto Album | Online Store \n“Celebration” is the action of marking one’s pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable\, typically festive and social\, activity. Spring and summer bring so many opportunities to celebrate—such as Mother’s Day\, Father’s Day\, Fourth of July\, wedding season\, and family barbecues! The Celebration exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members exploring this theme. The exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital. \nCome see the exhibit May 1 through September 9\, 2023 at VCA Alexandria (2660 Duke Street\, Alexandria\, VA 22314). The animal hospital is open 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. \nAll 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. \nFor more information\, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (Stephanie.Frederick@vca.com). \n\nArtwork credit: “FLOWERS PARTYING (who put vodka in the water?)” by M. Reday Cook
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/celebration/
LOCATION:VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\, 2660 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Martinez%2C Gallery Without Walls Curator":MAILTO:GWW@DelRayArtisans.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
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SUMMARY:Farther Afield at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Farther Afield Art Exhibit\nSeptember 1–30\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, September 1 from 7–9pm\nArt allows the viewer to travel and experience new sights without leaving home. The Farther Afield art exhibit takes this literally by celebrating artwork that takes us outside of our day-to-day lives to locations far and wide. Whether depicting a scene from a day trip or from halfway across the world\, these artworks transport the viewer away from Alexandria to new cities\, states\, countries\, and continents. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, September 1 between 7-9pm to meet curator Alexandra Schmeling and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nThere’s more to see at Del Ray Artisans in September. Browse Halloween-inspired creations during our HalloWEIRD outdoor art market on Saturday\, September 23 from 10am to 4pm. The market is family-friendly and takes place rain-or-shine. You can also check out our September programs: \n\nCreative Canvas Workshop on Saturday\, Sept 2 from 9am-12pm – Learn how to creatively choose a canvas to amplify the message you are trying to communicate and create a painting on the object. Register by Aug 28.\nLife Drawing Session on Tuesday\, Sept 5\, 7-9pm – Drop-in with your art supplies to draw or paint our nude model. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints.\nFirst Thursday: Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far\, Far Away on Sept 7\, 6-8pm (FREE) – Drop in for an outdoor activity in our gardens and check out the exhibit inside the gallery.\nBeaded Lanyard Thingies Workshop on Saturday\, Sept 9 from 9am-12pm – Get a great introduction to off-loom bead weaving as you learn to make your own lanyard/glasses keeper. Register by Sept 4.\nStretchy Bracelets with Healing Properties Workshop on Saturday\, Sept 16 from 6-9pm – Design and make two stretchy bracelets out of a selection of semi-precious stones\, crystals\, and accent beads. Register by Sept 11.\nPartners in Art Evening – Tuesday\, September 19\, 7-9pm (FREE) – Join our art-support group to share one or two artworks\, any medium\, in any stage\, for advice and feedback. RSVP in advance.\nNature Journaling Club – Saturday\, September 30\, 10am-12pm (FREE) – Drop-in with your sketchbook and art supplies to sketch in our gardens\, then share your drawings with the group. This program is held outdoors and will be canceled in the event of rain.\n\nThe Farther Afield exhibit runs September 1–30\, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (April-September) 12-9pm\, Thursday 12-6pm\, Friday 12-9pm\, Saturday 12-6pm\, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on October 1\, 2023). \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact the curator Alexandra Schmeling at hello@alexandraschmeling.com. \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “Jardin des Plantes\, Paris” by Alexandra Schmeling
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/farther-afield/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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SUMMARY:Treasures of the DMV at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Treasures of the DMV Art Exhibit\nAugust 4–26\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, August 4 from 7–9pm\nPhoto Album \nCelebrate the wonders of DC\, Maryland\, and Virginia by visiting the Treasures of the DMV art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. In this exhibit\, local artists highlight both famous and overlooked regional gems and reveal a sense of place and time in our modern world of shifting meanings through paintings\, fiber art\, sculptures\, mixed media works\, photography\, and more. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, August 4 between 7-9pm to meet curator Ronald Reel and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nThe Treasures of the DMV art exhibit runs August 4–26\, 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 (August 27\, 2023). \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact the curator Ronald Reel at reellawyer@gmail.com. \n \n\nArtwork credit: “TREASURES OF THE DMV” by Ronald Reel.\nThe video is courtesy of artist Nancy McCarthy Patrick and recorded during the opening reception.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/treasures/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ronald Reel":MAILTO:reellawyer@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230710
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Market 2023 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION: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. 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! \nThe Summer Art Market is on Saturday and Sunday\, July 8 and 9\, 2023\, from 10am–4pm at the Del Ray Artisans Gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nDifferent artists are featured each day\, so treat yourself and plan to visit the gallery on both days. In addition\, Lost Boy Cider brings their award-winning cider to Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market. Please look for their hospitality tent in the garden out front and enjoy responsibly. \nThe artists featured in the Summer Art Market are: \nSaturday\, July 8 from 10am–4pm\n\nVictoria Barnes Photography\nKen Beerbohm\nLynn Chadwick Design\nMaxine Cholmondeley\, Max’s Mixture Candles & Soaps\nGretchen D’Amore\nEleftheria Easley Creative Expressions\nCharles Farmer Art\nGordon Frank\, Artography GTF\nCalina Franzosa Fine Art\nAlanna Graboyes\, ASGRABOYESART\nLesley Hall\, Ruthless Art\nDiana Manchak\, designsinclay\nEileen O’Brien\, Art by Eileen Marie\nMary Pike\, Recycled Bag Lady\nCynthia Schoeppel\n\nSunday\, July 9 from 10am–4pm\n\nSaba Akram Art\nB A Hlioui Art\nSherri Hunt\, Colorful Fluid Dynamics Art\nStephen Lally Pottery\nMegan Elaine Designs\nLiz Martinez\nMadeleine Meredith\, Miles and Bear\nMiyoung Obenschain\, Purple Cardinal Arts\nEdith Graciela Sanabria\nAnn Cameron Siegal\, A Momentary Pause\nReena V Art\nJoyce Wagner\, Reinvented Elegance\nTracy Wilkerson\, Recycled Works\nTamara Wilkerson\, WiRealm by Tamara\nCarol Wu\, Crafty Tiger Jewelry\n\n  \nThe Summer Art Market is open to the public and free to browse. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/summer-art-market-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
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SUMMARY:Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (5/5 - 6/25/2023)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Album \nThe Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week\, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs May 5 – June 25\, 2023. \nAll work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry\, fiber art\, wood craft\, ceramics\, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nGallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm (typically closed the last Sunday of the month\, but the gallery will be open on June 25\, 2023). The gallery has different hours in July and December. \nFor more information\, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/alcove-may-june-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Lally":MAILTO:slallypottery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T200018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T153847Z
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SUMMARY:American Patchwork at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:American Patchwork Art Exhibit\nJune 2–25\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, June 2 from 7–9pm\nThe United States is a patchwork of 50 states\, 1 federal district\, 5 major territories\, and various minor islands. This country has beautiful beaches and majestic mountains\, bustling cities and quiet towns\, pastoral ranches and farms\, vast natural beauty and amazing technology\, and so much more. The American Patchwork art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery highlights the diversity of cultures\, landscapes\, and artistic styles that make up the American experience. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, June 2 between 7-9pm to meet curator TJ Feeley and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Developed by local artists\, the exhibit includes a mix of artforms (including textiles\, mosaics\, and photographs) and broadly explores and captures the patchwork spirit of the United States and her people. Each artist revealed in their own way what it means to be an American in the 21st century\, contributing to the patchwork experience of over 330 million people who make up America today. \nPlus register now for our Creative Summer Programs. This series runs June 1–August 31 and includes creative workshops\, classes\, discussions\, and more. Choose what fits you best and schedule your own “stay-cation” this summer with artful and interesting programs! View details at DelRayArtisans.org/creative-summer \nThe American Patchwork art exhibit runs June 2–25\, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. \nGallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm\, Friday 12-9pm\, Saturday 12-6pm\, and Sunday 12-6pm. For a sneak peek of the exhibit\, visit the gallery on First Thursday\, June 1 from 12-9pm. The gallery will be open on Sunday\, June 25 (the last day of the exhibit)\, but hours will differ June 28–August 2\, 2023. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact the curator TJ Feeley at tjfeeley@gmail.com. \n\nArtwork credit: “American Patchwork #1” by TJ Feeley
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/american-patchwork/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="TJ Feeley":MAILTO:tjfeeley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230324T194347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T142741Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Art Market 2023 in Colasanto Park (RAIN or SHINE)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe Spring Art Market will be on Saturday\, May 13\, 2023 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). Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite. \nThe 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. \nThe featured artists are: \n\nVeronika Amaya\, Handmade by LMAC\nMaxine Cholmondeley\, Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps\nGretchen D’Amore\nMeredith D’Amore | Rare Bird\nShelley Degges\nEileen Egan Pottery\nPatty Moloney Figliola\, Aisling PhotoArt\nBrandon Gould\, Brando\nB A Hlioui Art\nBWS Johnson\nMary Katz\, Star and Moon Craft Shop\nCamille Kouyoumdjian\nAudrey Kremer\, AudreyK Designs\nChristine Lederman\, Bead Therapy\nSusan Livingston Studio\nDiana Manchak\, designsinclay\nLiz Martinez\nDiana Papazian – Papazian Design\, LLC\nMayre Perez\, Handmade Goods by Mayre\nRobin Robinson\, Vintage Glam’s Funky Junk!\nAnn Cameron Siegal Photography\nMeg Talley\, Meg by Hand\nJoyce Wagner\, Reinvented Elegance\nTamara Wilkerson\, WiRealm by Tamara\nTracy Wilkerson\, Recycled Works\n\nCheck out the photos from past years: \nPhoto Album \n\nIf you have questions about the market or how to apply for a market artspace\, contact Erica Hughes (Programs Director) at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org. \n 
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/spring-art-market-2023/
LOCATION:Colasanto Park (outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery)\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T202659Z
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SUMMARY:Prints in May @ DRA at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Prints in May @ DRA Art Exhibit\nMay 5–27\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, May 5 from 7–9pm\nPhoto Album \nThe Prints in May @ DRA: Exploring the Possibilities exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery features art that explores the possibilities of printmaking and imprinting on paper and objects. The exhibit features traditional printmaking techniques such as relief prints\, intaglio prints\, monoprints\, handmade and digital prints on their own and with mixed media\, along with fabrics\, ceramics and other objects enhanced with block prints or imprints. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, May 5 between 7-9pm to meet curators Ellen Rosenthal and Kitty Russell and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nIn addition\, join us for our May programs: \n\nSaturday\, May 6\, 1-3pm – Print Day in May – Come watch printmaking demonstrations and create “make and take” prints. This family-friendly\, free event will be held outside the gallery weather permitting. All ages are welcome to drop in\, meet some printmakers\, enjoy some printmaking activities\, and have fun! Print Day in May is an annual\, global celebration of printmaking\, where people all over the world make a print\, and then post it to the Print Day in May website.\nSaturday\, May 13\, 10am-4pm – Spring Art Market in Colasanto Park – Our annual outdoor (rain or shine) market\, just outside the gallery\, 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!\nSunday\, May 14\, 1-3pm | Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St Elmo’s – Bring your art supplies and join us outside St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue) to sketch. This program is drop-in\, free\, and open to the public.\nTuesday\, May 16\, 7-9pm | Life Drawing at Del Ray Artisans – Bring your art supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. The fee for each session is $8 Del Ray Artisans member / $10 non-member.\nTuesday\, May 23\, 7-9pm | Partners in Art Evening at Del Ray Artisans – Join our art-support group to share artistic goals\, techniques\, and the local art scene. Bring one or two artworks\, in any medium and at any stage\, for advice and feedback. The program is free; RSVP to the coordinator in advance.\n\nThe Prints in May @ DRA: Exploring the Possibilities exhibit runs May 5–27\, 2023 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 the last Sunday of the month (May 28\, 2023). For a sneak peek of the exhibit\, visit the gallery on First Thursday\, May 4 from 12-9pm. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact the curators Ellen Rosenthal at efrosevalley@gmail.com and Kitty Russell. \n\nArtwork credit – clockwise from upper left: Block printed Bandanas by Meredith D’Amore; “It’s a Beautiful Day” by Meredith D’Amore; “Crinkles” by Eileen O’Brien; “Sometimes I Dream” by Gordon Frank; Covered Ceramic Vessel by Petra Roth; “Book Time” by Ellen Rosenthal
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/prints-in-may-at-dra/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Rosenthal":MAILTO:efrosevalley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T180701Z
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SUMMARY:Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (3/3 - 4/29/2023)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Album \nThe Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week\, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs March 3 – April 29\, 2023. \nAll work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry\, fiber art\, wood craft\, ceramics\, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nGallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm (typically closed the last Sunday of the month). The gallery has different hours in July and December. \nFor more information\, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/alcove-mar-apr-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Lally":MAILTO:slallypottery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T200004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T152011Z
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SUMMARY:Hygge at VCA Alexandria (1/30/2023 - 4/22/2023)
DESCRIPTION:Hygge Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\nJanuary 30 – April 22\, 2023\nPhoto Album | Online Store \n“Hygge” is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a mood of coziness and “comfortable conviviality” with feelings of wellness and contentment. The Hygge exhibit\, featuring 2D artwork exploring this theme\, is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital. \nThe exhibit opened on January 30\, 2023 at VCA Alexandria (2660 Duke Street\, Alexandria\, VA 22314) and runs through April 22\, 2023 (extended from April 1). 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. \nAll 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. \nFor more information\, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (Stephanie.Frederick@vca.com). \n\nArtwork credit: “A Quick Nap” by Sunny Chen
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/hygge/
LOCATION:VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\, 2660 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Martinez%2C Gallery Without Walls Curator":MAILTO:GWW@DelRayArtisans.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T200007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T134933Z
UID:10000064-1680825600-1682812799@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Studios at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Artwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne\, Art Enables\nA Tale of Two Studios Art Exhibit\nApril 7–29\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 7 from 7–9pm\nPhoto Album \nDel Ray Artisans partners with DC Gallery and Studio Art Enables to showcase the inspiring and diverse art of these two local community organizations and to forge creative exchange through artist talks\, workshops\, and tours. The A Tale of Two Studios art exhibit (curated by Amy Kitchin and co-juried by Art Enables artist Toni Lane and program manager Aimee Wanner) features favorite works by Del Ray Artisans members and Art Enables resident artists.  Both groups are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, April 7 between 7-9pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia. During the opening reception\, Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (VA-45) will present Del Ray Artisans with Commending House Resolution 797 from the Virginia House of Delegates. The resolution highlights the impact Del Ray Artisans has had promoting the arts and arts education in Alexandria while helping local artists grow and thrive for the past three decades. Please join us for this special presentation. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nIn conjunction with the A Tale of Two Studios exhibit\, these events will be hosted at Art Enables at 2204 Rhode Island Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, DC: \n\nSaturday\, April 8\, 11am-3pm | Monotype Printing Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Eileen M. O’Brien will lead the 2nd Saturday Workshop. Event is free and open to the public. Register to reserve your seat.\nSaturday\, April 22\, 2-5pm | Wine & Cheese Reception at Art Enables – Art Enables invites Del Ray Artisans members to this special reception. Resident artists and staff from Art Enables will be present and provide tours of galleries and studios to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member\, join now.\nWednesday\, April 26\, 11am-12pm | Guy Jones\, Artist Talk & Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Guy Jones will lead an artist talk and workshop to Art Enables resident artists.\nSaturday\, June 10\, 11am-3pm | Wax Crayon Art Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Amy Castine will lead the 2nd Saturday Workshop at Art Enables. Event is free and open to the public.\n\nAlso join us in April for these creative programs hosted at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia) unless otherwise noted: \n\nSunday\, April 9\, 1-3pm | Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St Elmo’s – Bring your art supplies and join us outside St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue) to sketch. This program is drop-in\, free\, and open to the public.\nTuesday\, April 18\, 7-9pm | Life Drawing at Del Ray Artisans – Bring your art supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. The fee for each session is $8 Del Ray Artisans member / $10 non-member.\nSaturday\, April 22\, 10am-12pm | Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans – The book for this discussion is “Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Modern Art” by Nancy G. Heller. The program is drop-in\, free\, and open to the public.\nTuesday\, April 25\, 7-9pm | Partners in Art Evening at Del Ray Artisans – Join our art-support group to share artistic goals\, techniques\, and the local art scene. Bring one or two artworks\, in any medium and at any stage\, for advice and feedback. The program is free; RSVP to the coordinator in advance.\n\nDel Ray Artisans’ gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on April 2 and April 30\, 2023). For a sneak peek of the exhibit\, visit the gallery on First Thursday\, April 6 from 12-9pm. \nThe A Tale of Two Studios exhibit runs April 7–29\, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. \nFor more information\, please contact the curator Amy Kitchin Hower at akitchin@art-enables.org. \n\nAbout Art Enables\nArt Enables helps artists with special needs create and sell their artwork. Only 20% of people with disabilities participate in the workforce. This program counters that by providing both an art studio for people with disabilities to make art and career and vocational training to market and sell their artwork. It helps these artists express themselves creatively\, socialize\, and earn flexible income to increase their independence and build careers. Art Enables is a nonprofit organization based in Washington\, DC and can be found online at art-enables.org \nLearn about the value of Art Enables from artist Toni Lane’s and Executive Director Tony Brunswick’s perspectives: \n \nIn this documentary about Art Enables by Freethink\, hear from more of the artists about their experiences:
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/two-studios/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kitchin%2C Art Enables":MAILTO:akitchin@art-enables.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230402
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T200006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T152025Z
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SUMMARY:Fun With One at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Fun With One Art Exhibit\nMarch 3–April 1\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, March 3\, 7–9pm\nThe Fun With One art exhibit showcases 2D and 3D monochromatic artwork by Del Ray Artisans members—revealing a fascinating variety even using only one color. Join us for the opening reception on Friday\, March 3 between 7-9pm to meet the curators and artists. Come to the reception dressed all in one color for fun and a chance to win a free 30th Anniversary T-shirt. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nThe reception is also your last chance to purchase raffle tickets to win two beautiful outdoor statues of the Chinese Buddhist Deities of Compassion (Guan Yin) and Longevity (Shou Lao). The raffle benefits Del Ray Artisans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the winner will be drawn during the reception. \nThe artists awards are juried by Robin Croft\, an artist from Manassas\, VA whose works include painting and sculpture. Many of his sculptures are created from found materials in nature\, created to be left outdoors\, and not glued or nailed together in any way so the natural materials can then be redistributed by the natural elements of wind and sea water. He has taught a variety of courses in drawing\, painting\, and collage at the Lorton Workhouse Art Center. View Robin’s art on Instagram @shipwreckartist. \nIn the spirit of the color theme\, curator Rusty Lynn is facilitating Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Book Club on Saturday\, February 11 from 10am-12pm with a discussion of “The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair. This book is organized around the color groups and full of very interesting research about all the colors imaginable. Book club is a drop-in program. For more details on book club and all upcoming programs\, visit delrayartisans.org/programs. \nThe Fun With One exhibit runs March 3–April 1\, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm\, Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm. Typically the gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month\, but the gallery will be open on Sunday\, March 26 and closed on Sunday\, April 2\, 2023. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact the curators Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net and Kelly Postula at creativekmp20@gmail.com. \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “Mt Gamboge” by Rusty Lynn
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/fun-with-one/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Postula":MAILTO:creativekmp20@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230226
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T200036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T180718Z
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SUMMARY:Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (1/6 - 2/25/2023)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Album \nThe Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week\, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs January 6 – February 25\, 2023. \nAll work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry\, fiber art\, wood craft\, ceramics\, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nGallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm (typically closed the last Sunday of the month). The gallery has different hours in July and December. \nFor more information\, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/alcove-jan-feb-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Lally":MAILTO:slallypottery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230226
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T200003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T152042Z
UID:10000061-1675382400-1677369599@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:The Unseen at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Unseen Art Exhibit\nFebruary 3–25\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, February 3 from 7–9pm\nJoin us for the opening reception of The Unseen art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans on Friday\, February 3 between 7-9pm to meet the curator\, Peter Michaels\, and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. This exhibit reveals what we typically cannot see. \nJuried by renowned scientist and artist Michal Gavish\, who recently returned from a residency in Seoul and a one-person show in New York City. She received her MFA in Painting and previously earned a PhD in Physical Chemistry. The Unseen piggybacks off Dr. Gavish’s work with microscopic structures in her art. \nCome explore the hidden\, under the surface\, microscopic\, imagined\, or dreamt that make life so much richer. Through the exhibit local artists take us to myriad places—in their minds\, their dreams\, their dives\, their experiments\, their hopes\, and their fears.  Is the work of art what the artist intended or what you perceive…or both?  After all\, as philosopher Roland Barthes exclaimed in his 1967 seminal essay “The Death of the Author\,” there isn’t an ultimate meaning.  Come experience The Unseen for yourself! \nPlus check out our upcoming programs—including the free\, online talks: The Unseen World of Extreme Diving on Wednesday\, February 1 from 7-8pm and Women with ADHD on Tuesday\, February 21 from 7-8pm held in conjunction with the exhibit. \nWhile visiting the gallery\, also note the 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. \nThe Unseen exhibit runs February 3–25\, 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 (February 26\, 2023). \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact the curator Peter Michaels at petermichael0314@gmail.com. \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “The Forbidden Garden” by Betsy Mead
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/the-unseen/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Michaels":MAILTO:petermichael0314@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230122
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T195936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T141844Z
UID:10000054-1674259200-1674345599@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Playful Creatures (9/26/2022 - 1/21/2023)
DESCRIPTION:Playful Creatures Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\nSeptember 26\, 2022 – January 21\, 2023\nPhoto Album | Online Store \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nAll 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. \nFor more information\, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (Stephanie.Frederick@vca.com). \n\nArtwork credit: (above) “The Countess Yawns” by Amanda Fletchersmith;\n(top) “Smiling Iguana (Galapagos)” by TJ Feeley
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/playful-creatures/
LOCATION:VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\, 2660 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Martinez%2C Gallery Without Walls Curator":MAILTO:GWW@DelRayArtisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230129
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T195952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T152058Z
UID:10000060-1672963200-1674950399@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Putting A Face To A Name at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Putting A Face To A Name Art Exhibit\nJanuary 6–28\, 2023\nReception: Friday\, January 6 from 7–9pm\nPhoto Album \nCome 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. \nJoin 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. \nStarting 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. \nThe 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). \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact the curator Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com. \n\nArtwork credit: “Puck” by Zade Ramsey
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/face-to-a-name/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221219
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T195904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T142038Z
UID:10000042-1669939200-1671407999@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Market 2022 (First 3 Weekends in December)
DESCRIPTION:Del Ray Artisans’ 27th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market\n\nFirst 3 Weekends in December:\nFridays 6-9pm\,\nSaturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm\n\nJoin 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! \nThe 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. \nThank 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!\nHoliday 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. \nFace 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).\n. \nWeekend 1 (Dec 2-4)\nArtists include: \n\nB A Hlioui\nMarsha Brown\nAmy Castine\, Castine Beadwork\nRita Cohen\nAriane D’Souza\nPatty Moloney Figliola\, Aisling PhotoArt\nMegan Levanduski\, Megan Elaine Designs\nCynthia D Ray\, Art and Graphic Studio\nKen and Sue Reed\, Green and Burning Tree\nKellie Sansone Creates\nCynthia Schoeppel\, The Bag Boutique\nTamara Wilkerson\, WiRealm by Tamara\nPatrick Zickler\, Tree Unions\n\n. \nWeekend 2 (Dec 9-11)\nArtists include: \n\nVictoria Barnes Photography\nLynn Chadwick Design\nStephanie Darlene\nTom Johnson\, Infinite Variations Pottery\nAudreyK Designs\ndiana manchak\, designsinclay\nLiz Martinez\nPatti North\nGretchen Pace\, Goose & Willow\nKevin Sherlock\nBarbara Szostek\, Glow Body and Spa\nChristine Vinh\, StitchesnQuilts\nJoan Wages\, Heart’s Delight Art\nNancy Yonehiro\, Angst and Attitude LLC\n\n. \nWeekend 3 (Dec 16-18)\nArtists include: \n\nSandra Alami\, There’s Something About Purl\nMaxine Cholmondeley\, Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps\nMarcel Artes Deolazo\nCharles Farmer Art\nAlanna S. Graboyes\, asgraboyesart\nAmy Kitchin Hower\, AKHStudioDesigns\nNancy Kline Art\nStephen Lally Pottery\nDiana Papazian\, Papazian Design\, LLC\nMadeline Ramsey\, Unique Stained Glass\nAlexandra Schmeling Fine Art\nJackie Vavra\, Birdy Beads\nJoyce Wagner\, Reinvented Elegance\n\n.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/holiday-market-2022/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery,Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Lally":MAILTO:slallypottery@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221128
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T195934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T180929Z
UID:10000052-1669507200-1669593599@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Alcove Gift Shop (10/7 - 11/27/2022)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Album \nThe Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week\, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs October 7 – November 27\, 2022. \nAll work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry\, fiber art\, wood craft\, ceramics\, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nGallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery will have different hours in December for Holiday Market. \nFor more information\, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/alcove-oct-nov-2022/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Lally":MAILTO:slallypottery@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221113
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T195852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T143408Z
UID:10000039-1668211200-1668297599@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Local Artisan Showcase (11/15/2021-11/12/2022)
DESCRIPTION:Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\nNovember 15\, 2021 – November 12\, 2022\nPhoto Album | Online Store \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nView 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. \nAll 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. \nFor more information\, please contact Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (stephanie.frederick@vca.com). \n\nArtwork credit: “Sleeping Fox” by Leah Boynton
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/artisan-showcase-2022/
LOCATION:VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\, 2660 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Martinez%2C Gallery Without Walls Curator":MAILTO:GWW@DelRayArtisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221128
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T195903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T142529Z
UID:10000041-1667520000-1669593599@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:$100 & Under (11/4-11/27)
DESCRIPTION:$100 & Under Art Exhibit\nNovember 4-27\, 2022\nReception: Friday\, November 4\, 7–9pm\nDel 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. \nJoin 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. \nThe $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. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact the curator Dale Spivey at President@DelRayArtisans.org. \n\nArtwork credit: “I feel like a hundred bucks” by Dale Spivey
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/100-and-under/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dale Spivey%2C President":MAILTO:president@delrayartisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T195950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T144605Z
UID:10000058-1665187200-1665964799@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Party for the Arts and Canal Center Gallery Exhibition (10/8-10/16)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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! \nThis 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: \n\nWilliam J. Cabrera\nGordon Thomas Frank\nErica Hughes\nBarbara Januszkiewicz\nGuy Jones\nM. Reday Cook\nEllen Rosenthal\nKaren Schmitz\nKathy Turner\nHeidi Ostreng Vatanka\n\nNational 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. \nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Alexandria Arts Alliance.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/party-for-the-arts-2022/
LOCATION:Canal Center Gallery\, 11 Canal Center Plaza\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Community Event,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221030
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T195850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T143725Z
UID:10000038-1665100800-1667087999@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Return to Eating\, Drinking\, and Merriment (10/7-10/29)
DESCRIPTION:Return to Eating\, Drinking\, and Merriment Art Exhibit\nOctober 7-29\, 2022\nReception: Friday\, October 7\, 7–9pm\nPhoto Album \nThe 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. \nJoin 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. \nPlus 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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). \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. \nFor more information\, contact the curator Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com). \n\n\nArtwork credit: (above) Vessel by juror Jeremy Wallace;\n(page top) “Eat\, Drink\, and Be Merry” (photograph) by Sam Lally featuring pottery by Stephen Lally
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/return-to-merriment/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Lally":MAILTO:slallypottery@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221002
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T195933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T180939Z
UID:10000051-1664582400-1664668799@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Alcove Gift Shop (8/5 - 10/1/2022)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Album \nThe Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week\, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs August 5 – October 1\, 2022. \nAll work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry\, fiber art\, wood craft\, ceramics\, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nGallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on Sunday\, August 28 and Sunday\, October 2. \nFor more information\, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/alcove-aug-sept-2022/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Lally":MAILTO:slallypottery@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230329T210536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T135446Z
UID:10000455-1664013600-1664035200@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:HalloWEIRD Art Market 2022 (Outdoor on 9/24\, RAIN or SHINE)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis 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. \nThe artists featured in HalloWEIRD are: \n\nRaquel Brueggemann\, Just Because Resin\nAmy Castine\nMeredith D’Amore\, Rare Bird Press\nDanielle Deemer\, Gothee\nAmanda Fletchersmith\, Custom Monster\nErica Hughes & Suzan T. Ok\, Fox Arrow Artisans\nBWS Johnson\, Blooms of Paradise\nBetsy Jones\, Betsysmallpeople\nMary Katz\, Star and Moon Craft Shop\nAnnemarie Kuhns\, Love + Lino\nMegan Levanduski\, Megan Elaine Designs\nSamantha Ludwitzke\, Samantha’s Doodles\nLiz Martinez\nNami Oshiro\nJoyce Wagner\, Reinvented Elegance\n\nPlus\, 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.) \nVisit 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. \nFor more information on HalloWEIRD\, contact Erica Hughes (Programs Director) at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org. \n\n  \n\nArtwork by Meredith D’Amore (Rare Bird Press)
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/halloweird-2022/
LOCATION:Colasanto Park (outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery)\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Market,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTSTAMP:20260426T085849
CREATED:20230323T195919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T145425Z
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SUMMARY:Wonders of Nature (5/16-9/17/2022)
DESCRIPTION:Wonders of Nature Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\nMay 16 – September 17\, 2022\nPhoto Album | Online Store \nNature 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. \nThe 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. \nAll 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. \nFor more information\, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (Stephanie.Frederick@vca.com). \n\nArtwork credit: “Orange & Purple” by Julia Schickel
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/wonders-of-nature/
LOCATION:VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\, 2660 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Martinez%2C Gallery Without Walls Curator":MAILTO:GWW@DelRayArtisans.org
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