Energy of the Season at VCA Old Town (6/9/2025 – 5/30/2026)
2026-05-30 | VCA Old Town Animal Hospital, 425 N Henry Street, Alexandria, 22314, United States
Energy of the Season Art Exhibit at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital
June 9, 2025 – May 30, 2026
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The Energy of the Season exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital. This exhibit features artwork exemplifying the spirit, passion, exuberance, and pizzazz of each season.
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 June 9, 2025 through May 30, 2026 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).

Artwork credit: Detail of “Daylily” by Kara Macek

USA at 250 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
USA at 250 Art Exhibit
June 5–28, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, June 5 from 7–9pm
“The Many Faces of Washington” by Karen Feeley
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Del Ray Artisans invites you to join its celebration of the country’s 250th birthday at an art exhibition that focuses on where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. USA at 250 challenged local artists to capture the spirit of our nation, its past, present, or future. This exhibit includes artworks that focus on the positive, highlighting the splendor of our landscapes, people, history, creativity, resilience or other aspects that shape the American experience. Come see how local artists have chosen to capture their view of the “USA at 250”.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, June 5 between 7-9pm to meet curators TJ Feeley and Karen Feeley and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in June:

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

The USA at 250 art exhibit runs from June 5–28, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (hours differ in July).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (5/1 - 6/28/2026)
2026-06-28 | 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 1 – June 28, 2026.
All work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed the week of Memorial Day: May 24-31).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Summer Art Market 2026 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-12 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us for Del Ray Artisans’ 5th 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 2026 Summer Art Market is on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, 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. The artists featured in the 2026 Summer Art Market are:
Saturday, July 11, 10am–4pm

Archa Malhotra, Art by Archa
Courtney Powers, Restoried, LLC
Diana Manchak, designs in clay
Donald Harris Sr., Exclusively Knott’s Bow Ties
John T Allen, Permian Designs
Kathy Stoner
Liz Martinez, Spirit of the Mandala
Mary Pike, Recycled Bag Lady
Maxine Cholmondeley, Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps
Monjari Gillian, Ripple Art Creations
Morgan DeCanio, Ink x Fin
Morgan Parr, Blue Ring Studios
Patti North, All Fired Up!
Patty Figliola, Aisling MagickArt
Rita Cohen
Victoria Barnes Photography
Xianling Liu

Sunday, July 12, 10am–4pm

Abby by Abby
Ann Cameron Siegal, The Momentary Pause
Gretchen D’Amore, Gdamore Art
Kala Wright, Kalage Art
Lesley Hall, Ruthless Art
Luna Runner, Art by Luna (RuthlessArt)
Lynn Chadwick Design
Mary Turpin
Meg Peters, Maxer Creations
Michael Long, Mikeswoodwhirld
Miyoung Obenschain, Purple Cardinal Arts LLC
Nolan, Nolan.Studio
Robin Reid, Moxie & Magic
Roz Jacobs, Rozzie Jewelry
Stephen Lally Pottery
Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works
Walter Gordon

ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-29 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel Art Exhibit
August 7–29, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, August 7 from 7–9pm
ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel is a curated visual arts exhibition at Del Ray Artisans gallery that explores the human fascination with time travel—both real and imagined. From ancient civilizations to speculative futures, this show encourages artists to traverse the timelines of human experience, science fiction, memory, mythology, and the unknown.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 7 between 7-9pm to meet curator Suzan Ok Shumate and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
Time travel is a powerful narrative device and philosophical idea. It asks us to examine who we are, where we’ve come from, and where we might be going. This exhibit features diverse interpretations of time travel. Pair your art exhibit viewing with one of our creative programs. Register in advance for workshops and save the dates for our programs in August:

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

The ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel art exhibit runs from August 7–29, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on August 2 and August 30).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact the curator, Suzan Ok Shumate, at suzan.ok@gmail.com or Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.
This art exhibit is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2027 Annual Arts Program Grant.

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

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals Art Exhibit
September 4–26, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, September 4 from 7–9pm
The Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals exhibition celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich culture, traditions, resilience, and artistic contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Through a diverse range of media and perspectives, the exhibit explores themes such as heritage, migration, family, cultural pride, and transformation. Each work contributes to a visual dialogue that connects past and present while highlighting the evolving narratives of Hispanic communities.
Cuban-American artist, F. Lennox Campello, will be selecting the artist awards for this exhibition. Mr. Campello is a well-known artist, curator, critic and prominent voice in the DMV art scene.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, September 4 between 7-9pm to meet curator Laura Ramirez-Drain and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
The Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals art exhibit runs from September 4–26, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on September 27).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

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

Flora, Fauna, Fantastica at VCA Alexandria (9/22/2025 – 9/5/2026)
2026-09-05 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Flora, Fauna, Fantastica Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
September 22, 2025 – September 5, 2026
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The Flora, Fauna, Fantastica exhibit features two-dimensional artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314) in a variety of media and styles, from the traditional to the surreal, showcasing nature.
Come see the exhibit September 22, 2025 through September 5, 2026. 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 Candace Flanagan (Candace.Flanagan@vca.org).
“The Usual Trail” by A. Charles Warren
“Hairy Coo Kiss” by Rod Whyte

HalloWEIRD Art Market 2026
2026-09-12 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Vernon Recreation Center Athletic Fields, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, 22301, United States
Come to the 5th annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market on Saturday, September 12, 2026 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.
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.
The artists featured in the market are:
TBD

Plus step inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see the Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals art exhibit (September 4–26, 2026). 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 (8/7 - 9/26/2026)
2026-09-26 | 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 August 7 – September 26, 2026.
All work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed the last Sunday of the month).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Carnival of Curiosities at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-31 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Carnival of Curiosities Art Exhibit
October 2–31, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 7–9pm
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 2 between 7-9pm to meet curators Tiara Safic-Martin and Morgan Parr and the exhibiting artists. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
The Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit runs from October 2–31, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on November 1).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

$125 and Under at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-11-06 - 2026-11-29 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
$125 and Under Art Exhibit
November 6–29, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, November 6 from 7–9pm
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 6 between 7-9pm to meet curators Dale Spivey and Liz Martinez and the exhibiting artists. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
The $125 and Under art exhibit runs from November 6–29, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on Thanksgiving Day).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (10/2 - 11/29/2026)
2026-11-29 | 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 2 – November 29, 2026.
All work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on November 1 and Thanksgiving Day: November 26).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Holiday Market 2026 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-20 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ 31th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market
December 4–20, 2026:
Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
Join us for the 31th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market! The holiday market is open for the first three weekends in December (Dec 4-6, Dec 11-13, and Dec 18-20).
The market offers unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists presenting a variety of media, including fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, polymer clay, ornaments, mosaics, painting, prints, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood, and more. Different artists are featured each weekend! In addition, 2027 wall calendars featuring art by Del Ray Artisans members will be available for purchase with proceeds supporting our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Holiday market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 11am-5pm. The market is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
The gallery is free, open to the public and accessible. For more information, contact the Holiday Market Coordinators: Steve Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com), Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com), and Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com).
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Weekend 1 (Dec 4-6)
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Weekend 2 (Dec 11-13)
Artists include:
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Weekend 3 (Dec 18-20)
Artists include:
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Paws and Kinship at VCA Old Town (6/8/2026 – 5/29/2027)
2027-05-29 | VCA Old Town Animal Hospital, 425 N Henry Street, Alexandria, 22314, United States
Paws and Kinship Art Exhibit at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital
June 8, 2026 – May 29, 2027
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“Opal” by Rod Whyte
The Paws and Kinship exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital. This exhibit explores the emotional bond between ourselves and animals. Come celebrate the creatures you share your life with!
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 June 8, 2026 through May 29, 2027 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 Kathleen Everett (Kathleen.Everett@VCA.com).
