Pre-order Del Ray Artisans 2022 Wall Calendar Deadline
2021-10-10 | Online
Del Ray Artisans’ 2022 Wall Calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members is available for pre-order now for just $17/calendar. (Regular price $20/calendar.)
The pre-order discount price is only available until October 10. Pre-ordering the calendar helps our organization estimate how many calendars to order. If you pre-order, you will be notified when the calendars arrive, so you can come pick up your purchase.
PLEASE NOTE: Calendars will NOT be shipped. You will be notified when your order is ready to be picked up, and then come pick it up at your convenience!
Thank you to to the calendar sponsors: Homes of Alexandria Team of Compass (Ellen, Bobi and Daniela), Cooley LLP, Community Partner McD Mateos and Cosmopolitan Boat Club; thank you to all the artists for the use of their work in the calendar; and thank you to everyone who purchases a calendar!
Pre-populated events in the calendar include Del Ray Artisans events, community events, national holidays, and major religious holidays.
The pre-order period has ended.

Spring2ACTion 2022
2022-04-13 - 2022-04-27 | Online
Donate April 13–27
Starting Wednesday, April 13 through Wednesday, April 27, 2022 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes!
Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. This year marks our 30th anniversary! Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria, Virginia.
During Spring2ACTion 2022, please give your support to Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists. Funds are needed for mission-driven in-person and virtual exhibits and programs.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Buy artwork from local artists in the Second Life art exhibit at the gallery or from members websites.
Designate Del Ray Artisans as your AmazonSmile charity of choice, or order your BLICK art materials through this link and Del Ray Artisans will receive a donation from BLICK.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation.

Plus attend these special events during Spring2ACTion:

Join us for our Facebook Live events to celebrate Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization. Watch live at facebook.com/DelRayArtisans

Wednesday, April 13 at 8:30pm – Interview with Tracy Wilkerson, curator of the Second Life art exhibit. Tracy Wilkerson is a professional art events organizer who also arrange for many special events at Del Ray Artisans this month!
Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30pm – Interview with Barbara Januszkiewicz, juror of the upcoming Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School art exhibit. Barbara Januszkiewicz is a prominent Washington area painter and studied with two well-known members of the Washington Color School, Paul Reed and Hilda Thorpe.

Jewelry Fix-it Nite is on Thursday, April 14 (in half-hour appointments from 6:30-8:30pm). Register in advance, bring in 1-3 jewelry items that need fixing, tip your jewelry repair artist and consider a Spring2ACTion donation to Del Ray Artisans. (See details)
Earth Day Movie Nite is on Friday, April 22 starting at 7:30pm. Come see 2 cautionary (but exciting) movies, sitting in a gallery filled with artwork made with recycled materials. Spacing is limited; please register in advance to save your seat. (See details)
Plus check out our upcoming Creative Workshops! Register in advance for workshops. (View workshops)

Please consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Donate April 13–27

Raffle to Win Garden Statues
2023-01-22 - 2023-03-03 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Don’t miss your chance to win two beautiful outdoor statues of the Chinese Buddhist Deities of Compassion (Guan Yin) and Longevity (Shou Lao). Each statue is approximately 8″ wide x 7″ deep x 24″ tall. Raffle tickets are just $3 each or $10 for 4 tickets, and all proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Purchase tickets online or at the gallery.
The raffle begins on January 22, 2023 in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Come see the statues in person during the Putting A Face To A Name exhibit (January 6–28) and The Unseen exhibit (February 3–25). The winner will be drawn on Friday, March 3, 2023 between 7-9pm during the Fun With One art exhibit opening reception.
Fine print:

Online ticket sales end at 8pm on March 2, 2023. In person ticket sales end just prior to the drawing on March 3, 2023 between 7-9pm.
Online ticket purchases are only open to residents of Virginia, Maryland, and DC.
Winner will be notified via the contact method available (for online ticket sales the contact method is an email address; for in person sales the purchaser may give a phone number or email address).
Winner need not be present to win.
Winner must pick up the statues by March 17, 2023 or a new winner will be drawn. The statues will not be shipped.

Ticket sales have ended.

Spring2ACTion 2023
2023-04-12 - 2023-04-26 | Online
Donate April 12–26
Starting Wednesday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 26, 2023 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes!
Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria, Virginia.
During Spring2ACTion 2023, please give your support to Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Buy artwork from local artists during our exhibits or from members’ websites.
Order your BLICK art materials through this link and Del Ray Artisans will receive a donation from BLICK.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation and shout-out.
Register for a Creative Workshop or attend an upcoming Creative Program. Learn something new and have fun!

Please consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Donate April 12–26

2024 Wall Calendar Pre-order Deadline
2023-10-10 | Online
Order Now for a Discount!
Del Ray Artisans’ 2024 Wall Calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members is available for pre-order now at just $17/calendar. (Regular price $20/calendar.)
The pre-order discount price is only available until October 10. Pre-ordering the calendar helps our organization estimate how many calendars to order. If you pre-order, you will be notified when the calendars arrive, so you can come pick up your purchase. Calendars will arrive between Oct 20 – Nov 15, 2023.
Order Now
Thank you to our 2024 calendar sponsors: Homes of Alexandria Team of Compass (Daniela Spigai and Ellen Patrick), Artifacts Inc., Let’s Meat on the Avenue, McD Mateos Community Partners, and The Zebra Press!

Raffle Drawing
2023-11-19 15:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This is your chance to win a hand crocheted lap throw by Robyn Seaton McGarry embellished with adorable crocheted cat and dog appliqués. 60″ x 50″ of cozy blanket. Raffle tickets are just $3 each, $5 for 3 tickets, or $10 for 6 tickets, and all proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Purchase tickets online or at the gallery.
The raffle begins on October 29, 2023 and ends on November 19, 2023 during the Housemates art exhibit. The winner will be drawn on Sunday, November 19 at 3:00pm.
Fine print:

Online ticket sales end at noon (12:00pm) on November 19. In person ticket sales end just prior to the drawing on November 19, 2023 at 3:00pm.
Online ticket purchases are only open to residents of Virginia, Maryland, and DC.
Winner will be notified via the contact method available (for online ticket sales the contact method is an email address; for in person sales the purchaser may give a phone number or email address).
Winner need not be present to win.
Winner must pick up the blanket by December 3, 2023 or a new winner will be drawn.
The prize will not be shipped.

Buy Raffle Tickets

Spring2ACTion 2024
2024-04-10 - 2024-04-24 | Online
Donate April 10–24
Starting Wednesday, April 10 through Wednesday, April 24, 2024 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes!
Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria, Virginia.
During Spring2ACTion, please show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Buy artwork from local artists during our exhibits or from members’ websites.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation and shout-out.
Register for a Creative Workshop or attend an upcoming Creative Program. Learn something new and have fun!

Please consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Donate April 10–24

Drop off donations for Rummage Sale (Indoor Yard Sale)
2024-07-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-18 12:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-19 12:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The rummage sale will be inside the gallery on Saturday, July 20, 8am-1pm. Drop off your donations for the sale to benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit on these dates:

Sunday, July 14, 5-8pm
Monday, July 15, 5-7pm
Tuesday, July 16, 1-5pm
Thursday, July 18 12-8pm
Friday, July 19, 12-8pm

Donations may include household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, sports equipment, handheld tools, small appliances, and more.
Please do not drop off hazardous materials, broken items, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics).
If you have questions about donations, contact Margaret Slipek at fundraising@delrayartisans.org. Thank you!
Please share the flyer!
¡Por favor comparte!
Volunteer
Help with the donation drop offs, organization, and pricing. To sign up to assist, contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Rummage Sale Fundraiser (Indoor Yard Sale)
2024-07-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-21 08:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Extended one day! Also on Sunday, July 21, 8am-1pm!
Please share the flyer! (English Version)
¡Por favor comparte! (Versión en español)
Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you, used treasures from our rummage sale on Saturday, July 20 AND Sunday, July 21 from 8am-1pm inside the gallery.
All proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization.
Donated items for the sale (dropped off in advance) are welcomed and appreciated! Drop off times at the gallery for donations are: July 14 (5-8pm), July 15 (5-7pm), July 16 (1-5pm), July 18 (12-8pm), and July 19 (12-8pm).
Donations may include household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, sports equipment, handheld tools, small appliances, and more.
Please do not drop off hazardous materials, broken items, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics).
If you have questions about donations, contact Margaret Slipek at fundraising@delrayartisans.org. Thank you!
Volunteer
To help during the drop off dates and/or sale, please contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

2025 Wall Calendar Pre-order Deadline
2024-10-10 | Online
Order Now for a Discount!
Cover art: “2024 Spring in Alexandria” by David Wardrick
Del Ray Artisans’ 2025 Wall Calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members is available for pre-order now at just $18/calendar. (Regular price $20/calendar.)
The pre-order discount price is only available until October 10. Pre-ordering the calendar helps our organization estimate how many calendars to order. If you pre-order, you will be notified when the calendars arrive, so you can come pick up your purchase. Calendars will arrive between Oct 20 – Nov 15, 2024.
Order Now
Thank you to our 2025 calendar sponsors: Daniela Spigai, Realtor® / ADVISORY at Compass, Artifacts Inc., Let’s Meat on the Avenue, McD Mateos Community Partners, and The Zebra Press!

Spring2ACTion 2025
2025-03-26 - 2025-04-09 | Online
Donate March 26–April 9
Starting Wednesday, March 26 through Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes!
Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria, Virginia.
During Spring2ACTion, please show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Buy artwork from local artists during our exhibits or from members’ websites.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation and shout-out.
Register for a Creative Workshop or attend an upcoming Creative Program. Learn something new and have fun!

Please consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Donate March 26–April 9

Reserved for Rummage Sale Planning
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-04 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you, used treasures from our rummage sale on Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6, 8am-1pm. Donated items for the sale are welcomed and appreciated!
Donations may include household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, sports equipment, handheld tools, small appliances, and more. Please do not drop off hazardous materials, broken items, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics).
Donation drop off dates/times and volunteer shifts are:

Monday, June 30, 5-7pm (Volunteer shift: 5-7pm)
Wednesday, July 2, 12-9pm (Volunteer shifts: 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm)
Thursday, July 3, 12-9pm (Volunteer shifts: 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm; Preview Sale from 6-9pm)
Friday, July 4, 12-3pm (Volunteer shift: 12-3pm)

Save the date for the big sale itself! The rummage sale will be:

Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 from 8am-1pm
(Volunteer shifts each day: 7:30-10am, 8-11am, 10am-1pm, 11am-2pm)

Volunteer
Help receive and price donations for our annual rummage sale fundraiser during the drop off dates or help during the sale itself, please contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org. English-Spanish bilingual volunteers are especially needed during the sale.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Rummage Sale Donation Drop Off
2025-06-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-02 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-03 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you, used treasures from our rummage sale on Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6, 8am-1pm. Donated items for the sale are welcomed and appreciated!
Donations may include household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, sports equipment, handheld tools, small appliances, and more. Please do not drop off hazardous materials, broken items, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics).
Donation drop off dates/times are:

Monday, June 30, 5-7pm
Wednesday, July 2, 12-9pm
Thursday, July 3, 12-9pm (Preview Sale from 6-9pm)
Friday, July 4, 12-3pm

Save the date for the big sale itself! The rummage sale will be:

Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 from 8am-1pm
(Volunteer shifts each day: 7:30-10am, 8-11am, 10am-1pm, 11am-2pm)

Volunteer
Help receive and price donations for our annual rummage sale fundraiser during the drop off dates or help during the sale itself, please contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org. English-Spanish bilingual volunteers are especially needed during the sale.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

First Thursday: Rummage Sale Preview 6:30-8pm
2025-07-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery on the “Red, White, And Bloom” First Thursday (July 3, 6:30-8pm) for our rummage sale preview and check out our selection of red, white, and blooming floral items! The rummage sale is a fundraiser for our nonprofit. Browsing is free of charge and all ages are welcome.
Visit again on Saturday and Sunday, July 5-6, 8am-1pm for the huge rummage sale. Great deals on household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, sports equipment, handheld tools, small appliances, and more. Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you treasures!
Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. In July there will not be an exhibit on display during First Thursday. Save the dates for our Youth Art Camp exhibits: Saturdays, July 19 and July 26, from 1-3pm.

Every year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month.
Join the Del Ray community each First Thursday for themed activities, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit, and live music. The theme and nonprofit will be announced in advance, and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

April 3, 2025 – Music & Dance on the Avenue
May 1, 2025 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 5, 2025 – Rep Your Team
July 3, 2025 – Red, White, And Bloom
August 7, 2025 – Surf’s Up
September 4, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue

Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.

Rummage Sale Fundraiser (8am-1pm, Indoor Yard Sale)
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-06 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Ver información en Español

Please share the flyer!
Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you, used treasures from our rummage sale inside the gallery on Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6, 8am-1pm.
Great deals on household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, small appliances, and more. All proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization.
Donate Items
Donated items are welcomed and appreciated. Items must be dropped off no later than July 4th (see dates/times below). Please do not drop off hazardous materials, broken items, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics).
Donation drop off dates/times are:

Monday, June 30, 5-7pm
Wednesday, July 2, 12-9pm
Thursday, July 3, 12-9pm (Preview Sale from 6-9pm)
Friday, July 4, 12-3pm

Volunteer
Help receive and price donations for our annual rummage sale fundraiser during the drop off dates or help during the sale itself, please contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org. English-Spanish bilingual volunteers are especially needed during the sale.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Gran Venta de Verano (8am-1pm, Dentro de la Galería)
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-06 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
See information in English

¡Por favor comparte!
¡Invitación a una Gran Venta de Verano!
Sábado y Domingo
5 de Julio y 6 de Julio
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
2704 Mt Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Dentro de la Galería de Arte Del Ray Artisans
Grandes ofertas: artículos para el hogar, ropa, joyas, productos para oficina, materiales para arte, juguetes, libros, artículos para deportes, herramientas, electrodomésticos y más.
Todos los ingresos beneficiaran a la fundación sin ánimo de lucro, Del Ray Artisans.
¡No pase inadvertido, encontrara grandes tesoros!

2026 Wall Calendar Pre-order Deadline
2025-10-10 23:59 | Online
Order Now for a Discount!
Order Now
Del Ray Artisans’ 2026 Wall Calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members is available for pre-order now at just $18/calendar. (Regular price $22/calendar.)
The pre-order discount price is only available until October 10. Pre-ordering the calendar helps our organization estimate how many calendars to order. If you pre-order, you will be notified when the calendars arrive, so you can come pick up your purchase. Calendars will arrive between October 20 – November 15, 2025.
Thank you to our calendar sponsors: Daniela Spigai, Realtor® / ADVISORY at Compass, Let’s Meat on the Avenue, Los Tios Grill, Taqueria el Poblano, The Zebra Press, and McD Mateos Community Partners!

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

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

Spring2ACTion 2026
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-22 | Online
Donate April 8–22
Starting Wednesday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes!
Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria, Virginia.
During Spring2ACTion, please show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Buy artwork from local artists during our exhibits or from members’ websites.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation and shout-out.
Register for a Creative Workshop or attend an upcoming Creative Program. Learn something new and have fun!

Please consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Donate April 8–22

Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition Online Auction
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-31 | Online
View the Auction
The timeless and inextricable relationship between music and art is clearly evidenced in the Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition concert performance and online art auction. This is a collaborative project between the Del Ray Artisans (DRA), the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia (SONOVA), and the Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria (SOLA).
For this exhibit, artists created pieces inspired by one or more of the following selections of music:

Grand Canyon Suite, Ferde Grofé ~ Movement 4 ~ Sunset
Dances of the Knights from Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Ballet
Billy the Kid Suite, Aaron Copland ~ Movements 6, 7, 8: VI Celebration, VII Billy’s Death, VIII The Open Prairie
Mississippi Suite, Ferde Grofé ~ Movement 3 ~ Mardi Gras

The artworks selected for the exhibit will be sold at an online auction between May 4–31, 2026. View the artwork and place your bids on the auctions website. Proceeds benefit each artist, DRA, SONOVA, and SOLA.
On May 30 at 3pm, SONOVA will present a live performance of the four musical compositions that inspired the artwork at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College*, Alexandria Campus. Selected artworks from the auction will be featured digitally during the concert. Tickets are available on the SONOVA website.
DRA is proud to partner with the Symphony Orchestra League of Northern Virginia and the Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria in promoting music and visual arts.

*Northern Virginia Community College does not sponsor or endorse this event.

Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
2026-05-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 E Campus Dr, Alexandria, 22311, United States
The inextricable relationship between music and art is timeless. Del Ray Artisans, the Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria (SOLA), and the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia (SONOVA) present Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition, an online art auction fundraising event and concert performance.
SONOVA will present a live performance of music selections that inspired the artwork at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College*, Alexandria Campus, on Saturday, May 30 at 3pm. Tickets are available on the SONOVA website. A digital slideshow of a selection of the auction artworks will be featured during the concert.
The exhibit artworks will be sold at an online auction between May 4–31, 2026. View the art and place your bids on the auctions website. Proceeds benefit each artist, DRA, SONOVA, and SOLA.
View the Auction

*Northern Virginia Community College does not sponsor or endorse this event.
