Del Ray Artisans

ONLINE: Board Meeting - Cancelled
2023-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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)

ONLINE: Board Meeting
2023-09-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online

RESCHEDULED: Annual Member Meeting will be on November 28
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00
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, 2024-03-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 and 3 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 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.

Member Meeting & Benefit Program: Instagram for Artists
2024-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us in-person or via Zoom (a hybrid meeting) for a FREE program of interest for DRA members. We’ll start with refreshments and a brief business meeting, then dive into Instagram for Artists!
Del Ray Artisans’ Technology Director Dina Wise will walk you through Instagram, including building posts, stories, reels, and more. She’ll discuss the importance of captions, hashtags and @tags; setting up collaborations; and how to photograph and edit art to create the perfect post.
Homework before the meeting: if you haven’t already, try signing up for Instagram and come with questions! Dina may not be able to help remote viewers with troubleshooting specific to their account, but generic questions are welcome. For hands-on help, please attend in person.
Don’t miss this presentation! Zoom information was emailed to all members on Sunday, May 12. If you did not receive the email, please contact Kate at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org and Dina at Technology@DelRayArtisans.org.

Board Retreat
2024-06-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time reserved for Del Ray Artisans’ Board Retreat. Closed to the public.

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2024-08-11 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, August 11 starting at 4pm.
Join us for the third member meeting—and second art supplies swap—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 about the meeting, please reach out the Membership Director, Kate Gibney, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
To volunteer to help set up or donate munchies, contact the Volunteers Director, Morgan Parr, at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.

2024 Annual Member Meeting & 2025 Board of Directors Election
2024-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
2024 Annual Member Meeting & 2025 Board of Directors Election
Sunday, October 20, 4-6pm
All members are invited to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 20 from 4-6pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Del Ray Artisans President Dawn Wyse Hurto will present a special message about the organization; the membership will vote on the slate (info below) to elect the 2025 Board of Directors; and the 2025 schedule of exhibits and programs will be announced. Light refreshments will be served. To contribute refreshments (thank you!), please email Kate at membership@delrayartisans.org.

2025 Board of Directors Slate
Here is the slate of nominees for Del Ray Artisans’ 2025 Board of Directors:

President – Dawn Wyse Hurto
Vice President – Lesley Hall
Secretary – Margaret Slipek
Treasurer – (vacant)
Assistant Treasurer – Stephen Lally
Director of…
Archives – Kathryn Brown
Communications – Christian Melgar
Curating – Amy Kitchin Hower
Facilities – Ellen Kozicki
Fundraising – (vacant)
Membership – Kate Gibney
Outreach – Kelly MacConomy
Programs – Tracy Wilkerson
Technology – Dina Wise
Volunteers – Morgan Parr
Youth Programs – Sandra Alami

If you are considering one of the vacant positions or interested in running for a position in the future, please email Morgan at volunteers@delrayartisans.org. The 2025 Board will begin its one-year term on January 1, 2025.

Vote at the Meeting or by Proxy
At the Annual Meeting, each member in Good Standing (renew your membership if it has expired) is entitled to one vote in person or by proxy on any matter brought before the membership at any meeting at which quorum has been established. Actions shall pass if they carry a simple majority of the votes cast. (Review the bylaws.)
A member in Good Standing may appoint a proxy to vote for them by filling out the Appointment of Proxy Form. The proxy shall expire at the end of the 2024 Annual Meeting (October 20, 2024). Proxy forms shall not count towards establishing a quorum. Proxy forms must be received before 6pm on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Proxy forms were emailed to the membership. If you did not receive the form and wish to fill out a proxy form, please email Kate at membership@delrayartisans.org.

In person votes will be cast at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 20, 2024 between 4-6pm.

Photo: Blast from the Past – President Michele Reday Cook addresses the membership at the 2013 Annual Meeting.

2025 Curators Orientation
2024-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is reserved at this time for an orientation for the 2025 exhibit curators. Please contact the Curating Director at curating@delrayartisans.org with any questions.

Board Meeting and Holiday Gathering (Dec 2024)
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The last Board meeting of 2024 will be at the gallery. A short business meeting will be paired with a holiday gathering to thank outgoing 2024 Board Members and welcome incoming 2025 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.

Photo info: December 2023 Board of Directors Holiday Gathering (courtesy of Sean Crumley)

Board of Directors Meeting (ONLINE)
2025-01-14 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 Margaret Slipek 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.

Reserved for Alexandria Film Festival Volunteer Orientation
2025-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This date/time is reserved for the Alexandria Film Festival’s volunteer orientation.
The Alexandria Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Alexandria, Virginia.
