Del Ray Artisans

ONLINE: Board Meeting (2021)
2021-06-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-07-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-09-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online
This Board meeting will a virtual session.
Active members are welcome to visit any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

CANCELLED: Board Meeting (Aug 2021)
2021-08-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
The August 10, 2021 Board meeting has been cancelled. If you would like to contact the Board, please email Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org with your questions or comments.

Active members are welcome to visit any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

ONLINE: Summer Member Meeting & Cupcake Decorating Contest
2021-08-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
Join other members online for the Summer Member Meeting on Sunday, August 15 at 5pm to learn about Del Ray Artisans’ upcoming exhibits and programs, plus some extra fun!
Have you dreamed of opening a cupcake shop? Wondered how to create unique flavors? Attend the meeting and get some answers with a special video of Adnan Hamidi, owner of Alexandria Cupcake.
PLUS, for extra fun, we’ll have a cupcake/cookie decorating contest! Three winners will receive gift certificates from Alexandria Cupcake. To enter, submit a photograph of your treat to Membership@DelRayArtisans.org by noon on August 15. You must attend the meeting to win.
Register for the Member Meeting before Sunday, August 15 at 4pm in order to receive the connection information in time. The meeting will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered members will be sent the connection information via email the day before the meeting and again one-hour before the meeting. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Looking forward to seeing you online! If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Beth Richardson, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.

2022 Exhibit Committee Meeting
2021-08-17 19:00 - 21:00
The 2022 Exhibit Committee will be meeting at the gallery during this time.
This meeting is not open to the public.
Photo information: “Tell Me a Story” exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, March 2020

CANCELLED: Board Meeting (Oct 2021)
2021-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This Board meeting has been cancelled. All members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting on October 21.
Active members are welcome to visit any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

ONLINE: 2021 Annual Member Meeting with Elections
2021-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Thursday, October 21, 2021 starting at 7pm(Register & Vote before Oct 20 at Noon)

Register to attend the Annual Meeting Online
Vote Online for the 2022 Board of Directors

The meeting will be an online Zoom meeting. Registration will be published in advance. Registered members will be sent login information via email the day before the meeting. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
We have a full agenda planned for you during the ONLINE Annual Member Meeting! This will be your opportunity to hear information about all the shows planned for 2022. Dale Spivey, President, will present a special message about the organization and introduce the newly elected 2022 Board of Directors. Due to the pandemic, voting will be online this year. (Voting details in the next section.)
Members who register by the deadline (noon on Oct 20) and attend the meeting are eligible for the drawing to win a new upcycled tote bag and wine gift bag made from past exhibit banners. The bags will be given away at the end of the meeting and must be picked up by the winner no later than Nov 28.
Register for the Meeting

Voting for the Slate or Individual Candidates
“Members in Good Standing” (current membership) are eligible to vote—so please renew your membership if you haven’t already. You do not need to attend the meeting to vote. All electronic votes must be received by Wednesday, October 20 at noon. Select the “VOTE NOW” button to open the ballot.
VOTE NOW
If you do not wish to vote electronically, we urge you to make a Proxy vote by phone. Please do this by calling the gallery at 703-838-4827 with your vote (“yes” or “no” for the entire slate or individual candidates) on Thursday (10/14) or Friday (10/15) between noon and 6pm.
Slate of Nominees
If you are interested in running for a Board Position or have questions, contact Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org. You are welcome to run for any position on the Board, except for the advisory position. The 2022 Board will begin its one-year term on January 1, 2022. You may nominate yourself or another member by emailing Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org.
Here is the 2022 slate of nominees for Del Ray Artisans’ 2022 Board of Directors:

President – Dale Spivey
Vice President – Kellie Sansone
Secretary – Kathryn Brown
Treasurer – Rita Schooley
Assistant Treasurer – Stephen Lally
Director of…
Archives – Bill Cabrera
Communications – Kathy Stoner
Community – John Bordner
Curating – Kelly Postula
Facilities – Kurt Peterson
Fundraising Events – Maria Hart
Grants & Sponsorship – Karen Schmitz
Membership – Beth Richardson
Outreach – Kelly MacConomy
Programs – Erica Hughes
Technology – Dawn Wyse Hurto
Volunteers – Joshua Oliveira & Debi Steinbacher (co-serving)
Youth Programs – Amy Castine
Advisory (Not Nominated by the Membership)
Emeritus (Selected by the Board of Directors) – Marlin Lord

Interested in running in the future? Check out the position descriptions and email Lesley Hall at Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org.

ONLINE: Board Meeting (2022)
2022-01-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-03-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-04-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 and 1 more date | Online

ONLINE: Member Meeting
2022-02-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members ONLINE for the Member Meeting on Sunday, February 20 starting at 4pm.
Learn about Del Ray Artisans’ upcoming exhibits and programs, as well as catch up with other members. PLUS Judy Gula, owner of Artistic Artifacts, will talk about keeping her business and her art going during the pandemic.
Register for the meeting by noon on February 19 and attend the meeting to be eligible for the drawing to win a new upcycled wine gift bag or tote bag made from past exhibit banners. The bags will be given away at the end of the meeting and must be picked up by the winner no later than March 26.
If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Beth Richardson, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
The meeting will be online through the Zoom platform. The meeting is open to all members and is free, but you must register by 3pm on February 20 to receive the Zoom meeting connection information in time. Connection info will be sent one day in advance and again one hour in advance. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Judy Gula, owner of Artistic Artifacts

Now July 16: Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap Rescheduled
2022-05-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 16 at 2pm. View Details
If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Beth Richardson, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

CANCELED: Board Meeting (June 2022)
2022-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This Board meeting has been canceled.
Active members are welcome to visit any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2022-07-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Saturday, July 16 starting at 2pm.
Save the date for the first in-person members’ art supplies swap since early 2020. Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards.
We’ll begin with a short meeting, and then select “new to you” art supplies. Looking forward to seeing you at the gallery!
If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Beth Richardson, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

ONLINE: Board Meeting (July 2022 - New Date)
2022-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
The July 2022 meeting has been rescheduled from Tuesday, July 12 to Thursday, July 21.
This Board meeting will a virtual session.
Active members are welcome to visit any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

CANCELED: Member Meeting
2022-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
Since we just had a meeting on July 16th, the August 14th meeting has been canceled.
If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Beth Richardson, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.

2023 Exhibit Committee Meeting
2022-08-17 19:00 - 21:00
Gallery reserved for private meeting.

ONLINE: 2022 Annual Member Meeting with Elections
2022-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Thursday, October 20, 2022 starting at 7pm(Register & Vote before Oct 19 at Noon)
The meeting will be an online Zoom meeting. Registration will be published in advance. Registered members will be sent login information via email the day before the meeting. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
We have a full agenda planned for you during the ONLINE Annual Member Meeting! This will be your opportunity to hear information about all the shows planned for 2023. Dale Spivey, President, will present a special message about the organization and introduce the newly elected 2023 Board of Directors. Due to the pandemic, voting will be online this year. (Voting details in the next section.)
Register for the Meeting

Voting for the Slate or Individual Candidates
“Members in Good Standing” (current membership) are eligible to vote—so please renew your membership if you haven’t already. You do not need to attend the meeting to vote. All electronic votes must be received by Wednesday, October 19 at noon. Select the “VOTE NOW” button to open the ballot.
VOTE NOW
If you do not wish to vote electronically, we urge you to make a Proxy vote by phone. Please do this by calling the gallery at 703-838-4827 with your vote (“yes” or “no” for the entire slate or individual candidates) on Thursday (10/13) or Friday (10/14) between noon and 6pm.
Slate of Nominees
Here is the slate of nominees for Del Ray Artisans’ 2023 Board of Directors:

President – Dale SpiveyVice President – Kellie SansoneSecretary – Kathryn BrownTreasurer – Rita SchooleyAssistant Treasurer – Stephen Lally
Director of…Archives – Bill CabreraCommunications – Debi SteinbacherCommunity – Sean CrumleyCurating – vacantFacilities – Kurt PetersonFundraising Events – Maria HartGrants & Sponsorship – Karen SchmitzMembership – Kate GibneyOutreach – Kelly MacConomyPrograms – Erica HughesTechnology – Dawn Wyse HurtoVolunteers – Joshua OliveiraYouth Programs – Amy Castine
Advisory (Not Nominated by the Membership)Emeritus (Selected by the Board of Directors) – Marlin Lord

VOTE NOW
If you are interested in running for a Board Position or have questions, contact Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org. You are welcome to run for any position on the Board, except for the advisory position. The 2023 Board will begin its one-year term on January 1, 2023.

Board of Directors Holiday Gathering
2022-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Los Tios Grill (Del Ray), 2615 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The December Board meeting is a social event to celebrate the end of the year and welcome the incoming 2023 board members.
For this last meeting of 2022, the Board will meet at Los Tios Grill in Del Ray. Outgoing and Incoming Board members are welcome to attend. It is a Dutch treat party (the organization will not be picking up the bill).
If you wish to address the Board, please contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

ONLINE: Board Meeting
2023-01-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This Board meeting will an online meeting through Zoom.
Active members are welcome to attend any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda and receive the Zoom session link.
