Del Ray Artisans

CANCELED: Member Meeting
2022-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | VA
Gallery reserved for private meeting.

ONLINE: Board Meeting (2022)
2022-09-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

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, 2023-03-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 and 2 more dates | 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.

CANCELED: Board Meeting (Feb 2023)
2023-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
The February 14, 2023 Board meeting has been canceled. See you at the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Sunday, February 19 at 4pm.
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.

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2023-02-19 16:00 - 18:00 | 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 Sunday, February 19 starting at 4pm.
Save the date for the first member meeting of 2023. 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, Kate Gibney, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

Member Meeting - Rescheduled to Aug 13
2023-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 13.
If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Kate Gibney, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.

ONLINE: Board Meeting - Cancelled
2023-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Online

Pie Contest, Indoor Picnic, and Summer Member Meeting
2023-08-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join fellow artists and friends at the annual Pie Contest, Indoor Picnic, and Summer Member Meeting on Sunday, August 13 from 5-7pm. Prepare a savory or sweet entry for the pie contest or sign up to be a judge and get the first sample of the delicacies. There will be prizes for both sweet and savory pies.
In addition to the Annual Pie Contest, we’ll have an indoor picnic and enjoy (after the pie contest judging) pies for dessert!
Preceding the picnic will be a short meeting with information on upcoming events and the fall exhibit schedule. Plan to be there for fun and comradery.
Please RSVP by August 10 to help the organizers plan the food and beverage quantities. Members who RSVP will be entered into a drawing for prizes.

2024 Exhibits Committee Meeting
2023-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the 2024 exhibit committee to meet. No other events may be scheduled Monday, August 14 from 7-9pm.
The gallery is open to the public to view the Treasures of the DMV art exhibit through August 26, 2023 during regular gallery hours:

Thursday 12-6pm
Friday 12-9pm
Saturday 12-6pm
Sunday 12-6pm (closed on Sunday, August 27)

RESCHEDULED: Annual Member Meeting will be on November 28
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
This meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 28 at 7pm.

If you are interested in running for a Board Position or have questions, contact Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org. The 2024 Board will begin its one-year term on January 1, 2024.

2023 Annual Member Meeting and 2024 Board of Directors Election
2023-11-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
2023 Annual Member Meeting
Tuesday, November 28, 7-8:30pm
(Vote before noon on Nov 27)
The Annual Meeting will be an online Zoom meeting. Members will be sent login information via email the day before the meeting. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Vote online for the 2024 Board of Directors now through November 27—the results will be announced at the meeting.
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 2024. Dale Spivey, President, will present a special message about the organization and introduce the newly elected 2024 Board of Directors.

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 must vote prior to the meeting and do not need to attend the meeting to vote. All votes must be received by noon on Monday, November 27. 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 Thursdays (11/9, 11/16) or Fridays (11/10, 11/17, 11/24) between noon and 6pm.
Slate of Nominees
Here is the current slate of nominees for Del Ray Artisans’ 2024 Board of Directors:

President – Dawn Wyse Hurto
Vice President – Lesley Hall
Secretary – Kathryn Brown
Treasurer – Rita Schooley
Assistant Treasurer – Stephen Lally

Director of…

Archives – Bill Cabrera
Communications – Lori Fredricks
Community – Sean Crumley
Curating – Amy Kitchin Hower
Facilities – Kurt Peterson
Fundraising Events – Margaret Slipek
Grants & Sponsorship – Karen Schmitz
Membership – Kate Gibney
Outreach – Kelly MacConomy
Programs – Erica Hughes
Technology – Dina Wise
Volunteers – (vacant)
Youth Programs – (vacant)

VOTE NOW

Volunteer on the Board of Directors
Additional candidates may not join the 2024 slate at this time because voting has started, but if you are considering one of the vacant positions or in running in the future, review the position descriptions and email Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org.
The 2024 Board will begin its one-year term on January 1, 2024. Thank you for your time and energy in support of our collective nonprofit arts organization!

Board Meeting (Dec 2023)
2023-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The last Board meeting of 2023 will be at the gallery. A short business meeting will be paired with a holiday gathering to thank outgoing 2023 Board Members and welcome incoming 2024 Board Members.
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 four days in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

Cancelled: Reserved for Alexandria Art Alliance
2023-12-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the Alexandria Art Alliance.

ONLINE: Board of Directors Meeting
2024-01-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-13 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 four days in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda and receive the Zoom session link.

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2024-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | 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 Sunday, February 18 starting at 4pm.
Save the date for the first member meeting of 2024. 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, Kate Gibney, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
