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 […]
Calling fellow artists, beginners to professionals, you are invited to join our art-support group, to share artistic goals, techniques, and the local art scene. Participants may show one or two artworks, any medium, in any stage, for advice and feedback. To join our small, friendly, and supportive artists’ group, contact Michele Reday Cook at mredaycook@gmail.com […]
Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, November 22, 10-11:30am Cost: $15 child / $30 adult; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits) Explore the science of color and light through the art of Claude Monet, one of the founding fathers of Impressionism. In this hands-on, STEAM-integrated […]
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 […]
The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day (11/27), but open for regular hours on Friday 11/28 (12-9pm), Saturday 11/29 (12-6pm) and Sunday 11/30 (12-6pm). In addition, the gallery will be open on Wednesday 11/26 from 12-6pm. Sunday, November 30th is the last day of The Mini World: Small Works of Art exhibit and the Alcove […]
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will be open on Friday from 12-9pm, Saturday from 12-6pm, and Sunday from 12-6pm. This is the final weekend of The Mini World: Small Works of Art exhibit. Next month join us for our 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market. […]
This workshop is being rescheduled. New date/time TBD. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, November 29, 10am-12pm Cost: $25 child / $40 adult; plus a $20 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register by November 25) Inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s famous mosaic lizard in Park Güell, Barcelona, this activity blends art, architecture, and math. Participants will […]
<!-- Photo Album --> The Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs October 3 – November 30, 2025. All […]
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, The Mini World: Small Works of Art, between 6-8pm. Contact the curator with any questions (contact info in the call for […]
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 […]
This time is reserved to prepare for the holiday market.
Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Monday, December 8, 4-6pm Cost: $15 child / $30 adult; plus $5 supply fee Class size: 4-25 participants (Register in advance; walk-ins welcome, space permitting.) 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. A neuron […]