Del Ray Artisans

Closed to the Public: Artist Appointments Only
2024-09-29 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing or incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Artificial or Intelligence?. Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the call for entry for show specific information.
Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Chirilagua Neighborhood Arts Day / Día de las Artes del Barrio de Chirilagua
2024-10-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Casa Chirilagua / Four Mile Run Conservatory, 4109 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22305, United States
Photo collage credit: Photographs of MakersFEST 2022 courtesy of Karen Schmitz

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Call for Volunteers
Seeking volunteers to help manage the Del Ray Artisans information tent, art-making tents, engage the public, and keep the event attendance tally. Volunteers are needed for both shifts: 11am-2pm (also assists with set-up) and 2pm-5pm (also assists with take down). If you are interested but unable to lift things like chairs, that is OK! Engagement with the community is the biggest priority! To sign up, email Morgan at volunteers@delrayartisans.org.

Chirilagua Neighborhood Arts Day
Come enjoy Chirilagua Neighborhood Arts Day—a free, outdoor, community art-making event on Saturday, October 12, 12-4pm at the Four Mile Run Conservatory (4109 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA). The event is organized by Del Ray Artisans in partnership with Casa Chirilagua.
Marimba Maya Awal
Artist instructors will lead hands-on art activities for all ages, including ColorWOW drawing, brite kites, paper flowers, gelli prints, and Guatemalan worry dolls. Live music will be performed by the band Marimba Maya Awal to get your toes tapping. Don’t miss this family-friendly event!
Note: If it rains, the art-making activities will be moved inside the Four Mile Run Conservatory building.

In 2024, Alexandria is celebrating its 275th anniversary. The Arts 275th Commemorative Program Grant is funded through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Alexandria, VA. The Arts 275th Commemorative Program Grant was established and was available to eligible nonprofit organizations to create art programs and events to honor the past through artistic historical reflections or commissions, embrace the now with thought-provoking art projects mirroring neighborhoods’ culture, and celebrate the city’s future with innovative art projects.
The Chirilagua Neighborhood Arts Day program is made possible through the Arts 275th Commemorative Program Grant from the City of Alexandria, VA through the Office of the Arts. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.

Día de las Artes del Barrio de Chirilagua
Venga a disfrutar del Día de las Artes del Barrio de Chirilagua, un evento gratuito de creación de arte comunitario al aire libre el sábado 12 de octubre, de 12 a 4 p. m. en el Conservatorio Four Mile Run (4109 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA). El evento es organizado por Del Ray Artisans en asociación con Casa Chirilagua.
Marimba Maya Awal
Los instructores de artistas dirigirán actividades artísticas prácticas para todas las edades, incluyendo el dibujo de ColorWOW, cometas británicas, flores de papel, estampados de gelli y muñecas de preocupación guatemaltecas. La banda Marimba Maya Awal interpretará música en vivo para que se muevan tus pies. ¡No te pierdas este evento familiar!
Nota: Si llueve, las actividades de creación de arte se trasladarán dentro del edificio del Conservatorio Four Mile Run.

En 2024, Alexandria está celebrando su 275 aniversario. La Beca del Programa Conmemorativo Arts 275th está financiada a través de una subvención de la Fundación Nacional para las Artes y la Ciudad de Alexandria, VA. La Beca del Programa Conmemorativo de las Artes 275 se estableció y estuvo disponible para organizaciones sin fines de lucro elegibles para crear programas y eventos de arte para honrar el pasado a través de reflexiones o encargos históricos artísticos, abrazar el ahora con proyectos de arte que invitan a la reflexión que reflejan la cultura de los vecindarios y celebrar el futuro de la ciudad con proyectos de arte innovadores.
El programa del Día de las Artes del Barrio de Chirilagua es posible gracias a la Beca del Programa Conmemorativo de las Artes 275 de la Ciudad de Alexandria, VA a través de la Oficina de las Artes. Este proyecto cuenta con el apoyo en parte de la Fundación Nacional para las Artes. Para obtener más información sobre cómo las subvenciones de la Fundación Nacional para las Artes afectan a las personas y comunidades, visite www.arts.gov.

Paper flower making / Flores de papel (Karen Schmitz)
Brite Kite / Cometas británicas (Roxanne Bradley-Tate)
Guatemalan worry dolls / Muñecas de preocupación guatemaltecas (Guy Jones)
Gelli Print / Estampados de gelli (Karen Schmitz)

Volunteer in the Gardens
2024-10-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery.
Bring gloves, knee pads (if desired), and laughter. Even if you don’t know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If you have any questions, please email Kurt at Gardens@DelRayArtisans.org.
MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours (record your hours).
NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too.
Save the dates: During the season (March-October), the committee will meet the third Saturday of every month from 9am-11am. In June and August, we’ll meet an hour earlier (8am-10am) to avoid the heat. The July 20th session has been cancelled. The September session has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 22nd to avoid conflict with the HalloWEIRD art market. Thank you for your volunteer time!

NOTE: All plantings and transplantings must be approved by the Garden Committee. The Garden Committee approval is important to make sure the plants that get chosen are great for nature, located properly for the right amount of sun or shade, don’t conflict with other plants or facility needs, and fit into the overall garden plan with maintenance in mind.

Closed to the Public: Artist Appointments Only
2024-10-27 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing or incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Artificial or Intelligence?.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, $100 and Under. Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the call for entry for show specific information.
Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Reserved for Gallery Maintenance
2024-12-23 - 2024-12-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the Facilities Director to conduct repairs and improvements to the gallery.
Opportunities for other volunteers to help will be available. Details TBD.

"Visual Humor" Artwork Drop Off
2024-12-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Visual Humor, and for the next Alcove Gift Shop.
Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the Call for Entry for show specific information. Contact the curator with any questions.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Closed to the Public: Artist Appointments Only
2025-02-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing or incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Visual Humor.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, MeWOW: Fabulous Felines. Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the call for entry for show specific information.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Artist Appointments
2025-03-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing or incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, MeWOW: Fabulous Felines.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Fairy Tales Around the World. Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the call for entry for show specific information.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Volunteer in the Gardens
2025-03-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-14 08:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-16 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery.
Bring gloves, knee pads (if desired), and laughter. Even if you don’t know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If you have any questions, please email Kurt at Gardens@DelRayArtisans.org.
MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours (record your hours).
NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too.
Save the Dates: During the season (March-October), the committee typically meets the third Saturday of the month from 9am-11am. In June, July, and August, we’ll meet an hour earlier (8am-10am) to avoid the heat. The June session will be a week earlier on Saturday, June 14th; and the September session has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 21st to avoid conflict with the HalloWEIRD art market. Thank you for your volunteer time!

NOTE: All plantings and transplantings must be approved by the Garden Committee. The Garden Committee approval is important to make sure the plants that get chosen are great for nature, located properly for the right amount of sun or shade, don’t conflict with other plants or facility needs, and fit into the overall garden plan with maintenance in mind.

Artist Appointments
2025-03-30 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing or incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Fairy Tales Around the World.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Synchronous. Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the call for entry for show specific information.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Closed to the Public Today; Artist Appointments 10am-1pm
2025-04-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time (10am-1pm) is reserved for Del Ray Artisans artists to pick up unsold artwork. Contact the outgoing curator with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Synchronous.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
The next exhibit is the Alexandria City High School 2025 Titan Student Art Exhibition. ACHS teachers will determine the artwork drop off and exhibit hanging schedule.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Closed to the Public Today; Artist Appointments 3-6pm
2025-05-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time (3pm-6pm) is reserved for Del Ray Artisans artists to drop off accepted artwork for the incoming exhibit. Contact the curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
The outgoing exhibit is the Alexandria City High School 2025 Titan Student Art Exhibition. ACHS teachers will move unsold artwork to the high school before 3pm today and will coordinate pick up with the students during the week.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Sing Me a Sea Shanty. Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the call for entry for show specific information.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Open to the Public 12-6pm; Artist Appointments 6-8pm
2025-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is open to the public from 12-6pm today. The exhibit is taken down after gallery hours end.
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Artists, please pick up your unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Sing Me a Sea Shanty, between 6-8pm. Contact the curator with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. 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
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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!

"Lovely As a Tree" Artwork Drop Off
2025-07-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Lovely As a Tree, and for the next Alcove Gift Shop.
Artwork must be ready to hang (with D-rings or screw eyes, and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the Call for Entry for show specific information. Contact the curator with any questions.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Closed to the Public Today; Artist Appointments 12-6pm
2025-08-31 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time (noon-6pm) is reserved for Del Ray Artisans artists to pick up unsold artwork from the outgoing exhibit and drop off accepted artwork for the incoming exhibit. Contact the curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Lovely As a Tree.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Second Time Around. Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the call for entry for show specific information.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Closed to the Public Today; Artist Appointments 12-6pm
2025-09-28 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time (noon-6pm) is reserved for Del Ray Artisans artists to pick up unsold artwork from the outgoing exhibit and drop off accepted artwork for the incoming exhibit. Contact the curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Second Time Around.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Bump in the Night. Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the call for entry for show specific information.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.
