Del Ray Artisans

ONLINE: Board of Directors Meeting
2024-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-12 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 four days in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda and receive the Zoom session link.

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2024-08-11 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, 2025-02-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 and 4 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 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.

Internal Board Retreat and Orientation
2025-02-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for a meeting of the members of Del Ray Artisans 2025 Board of Directors.
Please contact Lesley Hall, Vice President at vp@delrayartisans.org with any questions.

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2025-02-23 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 23 starting at 4pm.
Save the date for the first member meeting of 2025. 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.

Spring Member Meeting & Benefit Program: Prepping Your Artwork for Success
2025-05-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
On Sunday, May 18 starting at 4pm, join your fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the spring member meeting and this FREE member benefit program to find out how you can prepare to show your work successfully at Del Ray Artisans and beyond.
Many art galleries will refuse to accept artwork that is poorly wired, incorrectly framed, or otherwise not finished professionally. Why risk losing your entry fee for something that is so easily within your control? Come to this program to learn tips and tricks for successful finishing! In addition, you’ll learn how to prep files ahead of time, including creating and maintaining your artist bio, building an inventory database of all your pieces, and keeping a photo library. When you have everything properly set up, you can respond to calls for entry whenever they pop up, even if the deadline is tomorrow (or today)!
The event will begin with a brief meeting and include light refreshments. If you would like to contribute refreshments (thank you!), please reach out to the Membership Director, Kara Macek, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the gallery!

Reserved for Alexandria Film Festival's Planning Committee
2025-06-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-25 18:00 - 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 Planning Committee.
The Alexandria Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Alexandria, Virginia.

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2025-08-17 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 17 starting at 4pm.
Save the date for the third member meeting of 2025. Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards! To help things run smoothly, we kindly ask that you limit the number of boxes you bring and drop off your treasures at the start of the art supply swap. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to accept any treasures after 4:15pm.
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, Kara Macek, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.

2025 Annual Member Meeting & 2026 Board of Directors Election
2025-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
2025 Annual Member Meeting & 2026 Board of Directors Election
Sunday, October 26, 6-8pm
All members are invited to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 26 from 6-8pm 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 2026 Board of Directors; and the 2026 schedule of exhibits and programs will be announced.
Pizza and beverages will be provided. Thank you to Jet’s Pizza for the delicious pizza and generous discount to support our nonprofit. To contribute a side or dessert to share (thank you!), please email Kara Macek at membership@delrayartisans.org.

2026 Board of Directors Slate
Here is the slate of nominees for Del Ray Artisans’ 2026 Board of Directors:

President – Dawn Wyse Hurto
Vice President – Sean Crumley
Secretary – Margaret Slipek
Treasurer – Rita Schooley
Assistant Treasurer – Stephen Lally
Director of…
Archives – Kathryn Brown
Communications – Christian Melgar
Curating – Amy Kitchin Hower
Facilities – Kurt Peterson
Fundraising – (vacant)
Membership – Kara Macek
Outreach – Kelly MacConomy
Programs – Tracy Wilkerson
Technology – Dina Wise
Volunteers – Morgan Parr
Youth Programs – Victoria Walchak

If you are considering running for a position, please email the Nominating Committee at Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org. The 2026 Board will begin its one-year term on January 1, 2026.

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 2025 Annual Meeting (October 26, 2025). Proxy forms shall not count towards establishing a quorum. Proxy forms must be received before 6pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Proxy forms will be emailed to the membership in advance.

In person votes will be cast at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 26, 2025 between 6-8pm.

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

Board Meeting and Holiday Gathering
2025-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
December 2023 Board of Directors Holiday Gathering (courtesy of Sean Crumley)
The last Board meeting of 2025 will be at the gallery. A short business meeting (beginning at 6:30pm) will be paired with a holiday gathering to thank outgoing 2025 Board Members and welcome incoming 2026 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 Margaret Slipek at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least four days in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.
