Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Flora, Fauna, Fantastica at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital September 22, 2025–September 5, 2026 Entry deadline: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 by midnight "Persephone" by Morgan Parr Seeking a variety of 2D art, from the traditional to the surreal, showcasing nature. The curators prefer art that […]
This workshop has been postponed. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 10am-noon Cost: $20 child / $30 adult; plus $5 supply fee Class size: 4-25 participants (Register by August 19) You don’t need to be an artist to explore neuroscience-inspired creativity! In this STEAM-based activity, we’ll create Neurographic Art, where art meets brain science. […]
Meet Area 2 Farms, the neighborhood organic farm based in Shirlington (less than 3 miles away), at Del Ray Artisans gallery for an afternoon of sensory exploration. Area 2 Farms does more than just grow food for you, they build community around it. Join us for an immersive journey into the world of herbs--where you’ll […]
Instructor: Viki Walchak, vwalchak@yahoo.com Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 6-8:30pm Cost: $55 Del Ray Artisans member / $65 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting) In the spirit of Joseph Cornell, a 20th century artist inspired by the poetry of found objects rearranged into evocative tableaus, […]
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.
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
Instructor: Ashleigh Diserio, Diserio Consulting Date/Time: Thursday, August 28, 6-7:30pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member Class size: 5-15 participants (Register by August 24) This event has been canceled. Join this guided outdoor journaling session to learn how to slow down, tune into your emotions, and gain clarity through nature-inspired reflection. We […]
Practiced by artists and naturalists alike, nature journaling is a centuries-old exercise in refining our powers of observation, appreciation for nature, drawing skills, and mindful presence. This group is open to all experience levels as we meet to sketch, connect, and learn together! Del Ray Artisans' Nature Journaling Club meets at 10am in front of […]
This time is reserved for the curator to arrange the upcoming exhibit.
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). […]
This neighborhood event has been postponed to Thursday, September 11 due to the weather. Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome. On the last First Thursday of […]
Second Time Around Art Exhibit September 5–27, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, September 5 from 7–9pm Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated to others rather than going into our world’s overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new items at a retail […]