Artist Application | Photo Album Del Ray Artisans' Spring Art Market is on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9am-3pm in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA). This market that gives you the chance to purchase original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists in a […]
Instructor: Azita R. Houshiar Date/Time: Sunday, May 10, 10am-1pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee Class size: 5-12 participants (Register by May 6) Collage by Azita Houshiar Come to play and experiment freely, and leave with pages started and ideas you can continue exploring long after the class […]
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 […]
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists USA at 250 Exhibit Dates: June 5–28, 2026 Digital entry deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2026 by midnight “The Many Faces of Washington” by Karen Feeley Capture the spirit of our nation: its past, present, and its promise for the future. In an era where it may be […]
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 […]
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. […]
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Paws and Kinship at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital June 8, 2026 – May 29, 2027 Entry deadline: Thursday, May 14, 2026 by midnight “Opal” by Rod Whyte Seeking 2D artwork that explores the emotional bond between ourselves and animals. Come celebrate the creatures […]
Welcome to Radical Sewing Club-ALX! Started in LA by Scout Quiquivix, the Alexandria chapter is a monthly drop-in style meeting where you can learn clothing repair, hand and machine sewing, or bring your own project to work on with the community. Radical Sewing Club is about more than sewing–it’s a space to reimagine craft outside […]
Instructor: Syd Grossman Date/Time: Sunday, May 17, 10am to Noon Cost: $25 per DRA member/$36 per non-member Class size: 5-15 participants (Register by May 13) Applique is the process of applying material to the surface of another material for decoration (or mending!). Learn how to hand-sew patches onto ripped or worn areas, or to decorate […]
Live From Your Studio is a free, members-only, virtual gathering where Del Ray Artisans members can connect from their art-making space. This virtual event will take place monthly on the third Sunday of the month (excluding December) over Zoom. Artists are encouraged (but not required) to join from their studios and make art during the […]
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 […]
On Thursday, May 21 starting at 6pm, join your fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the spring member meeting and this FREE member benefit program (topic TBD). Details coming soon. The event will begin with a brief meeting and include refreshments. If you would like to contribute refreshments (thank you!), please reach out to the […]