Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Sunday, February 22 starting at 6pm. Save the date for the first member meeting of 2026. Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards! If you are bringing boxes of supplies, […]
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on select Tuesday and Thursday evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. Traditional drawing media (such as pencils, pens, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints. […]
<!-- 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 January 2 – February 28, 2026. All […]
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 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 […]
This work is being directed by the City of Alexandria.
Assembly: Together We Grow Art Exhibit March 6–28, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, March 6 from 7–9pm "Hear the Call" by Haddy Kreie From council circles of Indigenous nations to agoras of ancient Greece, and from impromptu storm shelters to reliable weekly spiritual gatherings and intimate family dinners, gathering has shaped how we live and how we […]
This workshop has been cancelled. Instructor: Haddy Kreie Date/Time: Saturday, March 7, 7-9pm Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member, plus a $5 supply fee Class size: 6-20 participants (Register by March 3) Grab a friend and participate in this fun collaborative painting workshop! Participants work in pairs to create a single image across […]
Instructor: Jenny Nicholson Date/Time: Sunday, March 8, 10am-12pm Cost: $10 per child / $25 per adult Class size: 3-15 participants Walk-ins welcome, space permitting. Join members of the Washington Calligraphers Guild to learn the art of calligraphy. Students will explore a variety of letterforms through hands-on practice with markers, unique writing tools, and inks. We […]
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 […]
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 […]