The gallery will be closed during this time for maintenance. Seeking Volunteers Help prepare to paint on Sunday, December 21 between 6-9pm. Help paint the gallery on Monday, December 22 between 1-4pm and 5:30-8pm, as well as on Tuesday, December 23 between 5:30-8pm. Come for a three-hour shift or just part of the shift. Please […]
The gallery will be closed during this time for maintenance. Seeking Volunteers Help prepare to paint on Sunday, December 21 between 6-9pm. Help paint the gallery on Monday, December 22 between 1-4pm and 5:30-8pm, as well as on Tuesday, December 23 between 5:30-8pm. Come for a three-hour shift or just part of the shift. Please […]
This time is reserved for the curator to arrange the upcoming exhibit.
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Toy Stories, 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 […]
Toy Stories Art Exhibit January 2–31, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, January 2 from 7–9pm Celebrating the toys we cherished as kids, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia, admiration, and consumer culture […]
Need support reaching your art related goals? Join this collegial group of artists to share your goals and get feedback on artwork. Monthly meetings include discussions on exhibit opportunities, the creative process and the local art scene. Artist can bring 1-2 works – complete or in progress – for feedback. All skill levels and media […]
Instructor: Viki Walchak Date/Time: Wednesday, January 7, 6:30-8:30pm 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 if space permits) Participants will create mixed-media collages that incorporate packing tape image transfers. Image transfer and collage is a great way to include […]
Book: "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin Gayford Facilitator: Marshall Carolus Meeting Dates: Saturdays, January 10 and April 11, 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) The book, "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin Gayford, is filled with interviews with artists. To give us time to contemplate and enjoy the […]
Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. Bring your supplies and join us outside St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301) to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time […]
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson Date/Time: Sunday, January 11, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member Class size: 4-20 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits) Interested in having an online presence with your artwork but not sure where to start? Set up a simple website using Square (SquareUp.com)! The instructor will […]
This workshop has been cancelled. Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Monday, January 12, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; bring items listed below Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by January 8) Do you have lots of art pieces stored at home, but have to whip out the tape measure every time […]
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 […]