Del Ray Artisans

RESCHEDULED: No Gaps or Overlaps: Learning Tessellation (Ages 8 and up)
2021-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Online
This workshop is being rescheduled. New date coming soon.
Online Workshop: No Gaps or Overlaps: Learning Tessellation
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 24 from 10-11am
Instructor: Bridget Anthony-Hlioui
Class size: 5-20 participants
(Register by midnight on June 19)
This workshop was developed to teach young students the art of tessellation, integrating measurement and geometric concepts. It addresses the need for online educational art activities that provide meaningful ways for students to connect with their world. Upon the completion of the course, students will have a better understanding of how artists use math and geometry to beautify spaces and communicate ideas.
This workshop will meet online (via Google Meet) in two sessions: Tuesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 24. Each individual session is held for one hour from 10-11am and is structured to accommodate younger attention spans while encouraging independent work after the first session. However, all ages are welcome.
This workshop is taught by Bridget Anthony-Hlioui, a veteran educator, art curriculum developer, Certified Art Therapy Life Coach, and working artist who incorporates her love of geometry in her own artwork.
Parents know their children best; if your child will need assistance or encouragement, Bridget will be happy to work with you so you can stay close during instruction.
Household, on-hands supplies are encouraged with suggested materials below:

Pencils
Eraser
Thick Paper (Instructor prefers Canson XL series Mixed Media)
12-inch ruler
Index cards
Scissors
Scotch tape
Paper towels
Black markers or pens (one Ultra-Fine Point Black Sharpie & one Fine Point Black Sharpie recommended)
An easily controllable medium to add color. (This depends on the student’s skills and availability. Anything from crayons, markers, to watercolor suggested next.)
Watercolor pencils (A basic set) -OR- Watercolors and brush set (Instructor recommends Palitra Brush Set)
Small cup of water
Small hair dryer is not a must but very helpful

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CANCELLED: Draw the human figure – anatomical sketching
2021-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Drawing by Michael Sherman
This workshop has been cancelled.
Online Workshop: Draw the human figure – anatomical sketching
Instructor: Michael Sherman
Date/Time: Sunday, June 20 from 1-3pm
Class size: 4-16 participants
(Register by midnight on June 13)
The Naked and the Newt art exhibit explores what it means to be in a body. During this course, instructor Michael Sherman will guide students on HOW to draw a body in an environment. Students will observe proportion, positioning, and how the body interacts with the environment.
Recommended materials: drawing pad (11×14″) white/natural tone, drawing pencils (Medium/HB to soft/up to 9B, and one charcoal pencil), white kneaded eraser, manual pencil sharpener, and a ruler (min. 12″). Full body model sources will be provided for study. Students may supply their own for exploration.
This workshop will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the workshop and again one hour before the workshop. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Creative Summer Programs Proposal Deadline
2021-06-19 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Instructors forCreative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans
July – August 2021
Second deadline for proposals: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Pastel Painting Workshop at Del Ray Artisans, May 2021
Seeking proposals for creative classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans to be held in July and August 2021. In-person and online, demonstrations, speaking engagements, free and fee-based programs, hands-on art classes, and more are all welcome. Tailor your program for the experienced artist or the beginner—for adults, children, families, seniors, or all age groups. We are filling the schedule with awesome, artful programs all summer long.
Submit your proposal by midnight on Saturday, June 19 to be included in the second round of program selection and marketing for Del Ray Artisans’ 2021 Creative Summer Programs. Contact Programs@DelRayArtisans.org with any questions.
Proposal Form

ONLINE: Crochet for Beginners
2021-06-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Crochet by Elaine Hood
Online Workshop: Crochet for Beginners
Instructor: Elaine Hood
Date/Time: Saturday, June 19 from 1-3pmCost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; Plus $15 crochet kit or bring your own supplies
Class size: 4-8 participants
(Register by June 12 if ordering the supply kit; If you have your own supplies, register by 11am on Saturday, June 19)
As part of Del Ray Artisans’ exhibit The Naked and The Newt and its focus on texture, instructor Elaine Hood will guide participants through the fundamentals of crochet – chain stitch, single crochet, project planning and more, as time and interests permit. Students will leave the class with the skills to complete their first project – a pot holder, headband, or fingerless gloves – and the resources to continue their journey through the world of fiber arts.
Purchase the $15 crochet kit when registering or bring your own yarn and hook and optional plastic tapestry needle. The crochet kit includes: medium (4) weight acrylic yarn, size H (5mm) aluminum crochet hook with ergonomic handle, and plastic tapestry needles for finishing. Crochet kits will be available to pick up at the gallery during regular hours (Thursdays & Fridays 12-6pm, Saturdays 12-4pm).
If supplying your own materials, choose a medium to light or bright color yarn, and avoid cottons and shiny or textured yarn. Bring:

1 skein Acrylic or wool blend yarn – medium (4) weight (avoid dark colors for stitch visibility), such as Lion Brand® Heartland® Yarn (yellow stone), Red Heart® Super Saver® Yarn (white), or Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Solid Yarn (canyon sunset)
Size H (5mm) aluminum crochet hook, with or without ergonomic grip, such as Susan Bates® Silvalume® Aluminum Crochet Hook or Anodized Aluminum Crochet Hook by Loops & Threads®
Plastic tapestry needle (optional, for finishing), such as Loops & Threads® Knit Quick™ Plastic Needles

This workshop will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the workshop and again one hour before the workshop. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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About the instructor: Elaine Hood is a multimedia and fiber artist who employs crochet, knit, needle felting, beading, weaving, and other techniques in her creations. She has been crocheting since she was a young child, making everything from hats to swimwear to non-Euclidean geometric structures. Elaine taught an annual crochet workshop at the Camden County Arts 4 Teens Festival for several years. She holds an Associate degree in Applied Arts and a BA in Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Elaine resides in Maryland with two bearded dragons, her partner, and two cats.

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ONLINE: Watercolor Painting Dewy Leaves Workshop
2021-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Instructor: Marni Maree, www.marnimaree.comDate: Friday, June 18 from 6-8pmCost: $50 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-members
Class size: 10-25 participants
Online workshop
(Register before 4pm on Friday, June 18)
Learn to use watercolor techniques such as wet in wet, salt texture, lifting, and scratching to paint beautiful leaves. After painting leaves you will add realistic dew drops. They are so fun and easy you will soon be adding dew drops to all of your paintings!
Demonstration and hands-on activity, suitable for high school age and adults. For the hands-on activity you will need to have these supplies:

Watercolor paints (3 colors)
Watercolor paper (Instructor prefers 140 lb cold press Arches)
Brushes (round with a nice point, scrubber)
Table salt
Toothpick or other sharp object
Water
Paper towel

This workshop will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email one day before the workshop and approximately one hour before the workshop. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Playing with Resin – Focus on Texture (FULL, Join Waitlist)
2021-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is full, but you may join the waitlist.
Workshop: Playing with Resin
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Monday, June 14 from 6-9pm
Class size: 5-9 participants
(Register by June 11)
Learn the ins and outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium. There’s lots of creative time during this 3-hour workshop…no need to rush, which is one of the first lessons in using resin! You’ll leave your finished masterpiece(s) to set at the gallery at the end of the workshop, and pick them up during gallery hours later in the week.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee, and you may bring your own items to further customize your work. This workshop will focus on texture and is brought to you in conjunction with the The Naked and the Newt: Humans and Herpetons art exhibit. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
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Playing with Resin – Focus on Texture (FULL, Join Waitlist)
2021-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is full, but you may join the waitlist.
Workshop: Playing with Resin
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Sunday, June 13 from 6-9pm
Class size: 5-9 participants
(Register in advance; Do not drop-in.)
Learn the ins and outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium. There’s lots of creative time during this 3-hour workshop…no need to rush, which is one of the first lessons in using resin! You’ll leave your finished masterpiece(s) to set at the gallery at the end of the workshop, and pick them up during gallery hours later in the week.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee, and you may bring your own items to further customize your work. This workshop will focus on texture and is brought to you in conjunction with the The Naked and the Newt: Humans and Herpetons art exhibit. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
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Urban Sketchbooking (Free)
2021-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub on the second Sunday of the month from 1-3pm!
Urban Sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations.
This meetup operates on a drop-in basis during afternoons of the second Sunday of each month, so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us outside at the cafe to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time putting their skills into practice and then reconvene for a review of finished works.
“Working Out (St. Elmo’s)” by Cathy Messina
Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space. During the pandemic this program is FREE! Donations appreciated.
Meet outside at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301). Contact the organizer, Joan Bickelhaupt (joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com), with any questions.
NOTE: We will not meet in July, August, and December.
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Meet the “The Naked and the Newt” art exhibit curator
2021-06-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-06-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy Art Exhibit
June 4 – 26, 2021
Come see The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy art exhibit to see how artists explore the human body and reptiles / amphibians / herpetons. This exhibition investigates conceptions of anatomy, texture, and conservation with our partners, the Virginia Herpetological Society, and runs June 4-26, 2021 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
Regular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-4pm. This exhibit will also be open during these extended hours:

Saturday, June 5, 12-8pm
Sunday, June 6, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)
Friday, June 11, 12-8pm
Saturday, June 12, 11am-8pm
Sunday, June 13, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)
Friday, June 25, 12-8pm

Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
For more information, contact the curator, Dr. Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com), or Director of Curating, Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

First Thursday (Gallery Open Until 9pm Tonight! Photo shoot at 7pm)
2021-06-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Unmask Your Inner Superhero:
Come dressed as a SUPERHERO (especially reptile- or amphibian- themed ones in honor of The Naked and the Newt exhibit) for the silly photo shoot outside the gallery at 7pm!
Don’t have a superhero cape? There will be a “Make a Cape” table outside for kids from 6-9pm!

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6-9pm on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery for a sneak peek of the next art exhibit, then order dinner and drinks for carryout from one of Del Ray’s local restaurants, and stroll the neighborhood!
The 2021 First Thursday themes are:

April 1 – Petal Porch Party – This theme is also part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival with Del Ray as one of the stops!
May 6 – Dog Days in Del Ray – The gallery will be open until 9pm! Come get a sneak peek of The Art in Nature exhibit.
Rescheduled to June 10 and rescheduled again to June 12 due to weather – Unmask Your Inner Superhero – The gallery will be open until 8pm on June 10th and 9pm on June 12th. See The Naked and the Newt exhibit; PLUS come dressed as a SUPERHERO (especially reptile- or amphibian- themed ones) for the silly photo shoot outside the gallery at 7pm (June 3rd and June 12th)! Don’t have a superhero cape? There will be a “Make a Cape” table outside for kids from 6-9pm on June 12th!
July 1 – TBD
August 5 – TBD
September 2 – TBD

Extended hours during “The Naked and the Newt” art exhibit
2021-06-12 11:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-11 12:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-05 12:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

OUTDOOR: Live Animal Drawing – Texture Focus
2021-06-12 11:00 - 17:00 | VA
Flicker (Blue tongue Skink)
Coordinators: Erica Hughes, Larry Mendoza, Bonnie Keller
Date: Saturday, June 12 from 11am-5pm in half-hour shifts ($7 per 30 minutes)
Event size: 6 animals, 1-6 participants per animal
(Drop-ins welcome; Register in advance to reserve your preferred time and model)
Come practice sketching or painting natural textures with live models Persephone (Gila Monster), Flicker (Blue tongue Skink), Pyxel (African Pixie Frog), Cookie (Western Hognose Snake) and two more snakes (a Rat Snake and Timber Rattlesnake). Six socially-distanced chairs will be set up around a critter-containing vivarium under a canopy outdoors near the gallery. Seven dollars for a 30-minute session with one animal.
On the registration page, choose a half-hour time slot, then choose a model. You may register for multiple half-hour time slots (and may select the same or different models for each time slot).
This event will be held outside the gallery, rain or shine. Participants must wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
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Pyxel (African Pixie Frog)
Persephone (Gila Monster)

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ONLINE: Our National Symbol – an evidence based argument for why salamanders should replace the bald eagle (FREE)
2021-06-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Instructor: Erin AnthonyDate: Thursday, June 10 from 6:30-7:30pm
Class size: 1-100 participants
(Register by 4:30pm on June 10)
The bald eagle has long been our national symbol – a species common throughout North America. But I believe that Americans are a more unique breed, and our symbol should reflect that. Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina are blessed with being the global biodiversity hotspot for salamanders. Nowhere in the world has as many. In this talk, I will tell you why Americans are better represented by salamanders than by the bald eagle.
About the Presenter: Erin Anthony is currently serving as Vice President of the Virginia Herpetological Society, a volunteer run non-profit dedicated to the conservation and education of native reptiles and amphibians. She works as a sustainability coordinator and middle school science teacher at a private school on the eastern shore of Virginia.
This presentation is brought to you by the Virginia Herpetological Society (VHS) and Del Ray Artisans, both 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, in conjunction with the The Naked and the Newt: Humans and Herpetons art exhibit.
The presentation is FREE; donations are appreciated. You may donate via the registration page (select “Register” and choose donation amount).
This presentation will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the presentation and again one hour before the presentation. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Gallery Open Until 8pm Tonight! First Thursday Rescheduled to Saturday, June 12
2021-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 12, 6-9pm (photo shoot at 7pm). The gallery will be open tonight (Thursday, June 10) until 8pm. Come see the exhibit!
Unmask Your Inner Superhero – Come dressed as a SUPERHERO (especially reptile- or amphibian- themed ones in honor of The Naked and the Newt exhibit) for the silly photo shoot outside the gallery at 7pm (on June 3 and June 12)!
Don’t have a superhero cape? There will be a “Make a Cape” table outside for kids from 6-9pm on June 12!

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6-9pm on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery for a sneak peek of the next art exhibit, then order dinner and drinks for carryout from one of Del Ray’s local restaurants, and stroll the neighborhood!
The 2021 First Thursday themes are:

April 1 – Petal Porch Party – This theme is also part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival with Del Ray as one of the stops!
May 6 – Dog Days in Del Ray – The gallery will be open until 9pm! Come get a sneak peek of The Art in Nature exhibit.
Rescheduled to June 10 and rescheduled again to June 12 due to weather – Unmask Your Inner Superhero – The gallery will be open until 8pm on June 10th and 9pm on June 12th. See The Naked and the Newt exhibit; PLUS come dressed as a SUPERHERO (especially reptile- or amphibian- themed ones) for the silly photo shoot outside the gallery at 7pm (June 3rd and June 12th)! Don’t have a superhero cape? There will be a “Make a Cape” table outside for kids from 6-9pm on June 12th!
July 1 – TBD
August 5 – TBD
September 2 – TBD

ONLINE: Introduction to Animation (8-Week Course)
2021-06-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-06-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-05-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Sean MacQuinor as Ice King from Adventure Time
Instructor: Sean MacQuinor
Date: Wednesdays, April 21 to June 9 from 7-8:30pm
Class size: 4-12 participants
(Register by April 14)
Learn the basics of animation with former Adult Swim Animation Lead Sean MacQuinor! If you have Adobe Creative Suite, you have Adobe Animate. As one of the animation industry’s chief tools, it is easy to use and learn the basics of professional animation. Whether you’re trying to start in the field of animation or learn the principles of motion that give character to life itself, artists and creators all benefit from developing an aptitude for recognizing those quirks of personality or nature that turn the thousand words a picture tells into a book set across the fourth dimension.
Supplies: Students will need to have a drawing tablet interface, and Adobe Creative Cloud, or at least Adobe Animate. Creative Cloud with all apps is $53/month or $600/year for adults (Adobe Animate alone is $21/month). The student price for all apps is $240 prepaid.
This workshop will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the workshop and again one hour before the workshop.
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ONLINE: Board Meeting (2021)
2021-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This Board meeting will a virtual session.
Active members are welcome to visit any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

ONLINE: Partners in Art (FULL)
2021-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
The ONLINE afternoon program is FULL.
If you would like to join the evening program that is currently sharing feedback via email (resuming in person meeting beginning in September 2021), contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information and registration.
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 1-3 works – complete or in progress – for feedback. All skill levels and media welcome.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Mila Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) or Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) with questions about the afternoon program.
This event will be an online meeting through the Zoom platform. Current afternoon program participants will receive a reminder of the meeting with the Zoom information in advance of the meeting.
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“The Naked and the Newt” Exhibit Opening Day Appointments
2021-06-04 12:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy Art ExhibitJune 4 – 26, 2021
“Sunbaaaathing” by Guy Jones
Come see The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy art exhibit to see how artists explore the human body and reptiles / amphibians / herpetons. This exhibition investigates conceptions of anatomy, texture, and conservation with our partners, the Virginia Herpetological Society, and runs June 4-26, 2021 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-4pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
Reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, June 4 between 12-8pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Opening Day Tickets

The Naked and the Newt is brought to you by Del Ray Artisans and the Virginia Herpetological Society.
Also register now for workshops taught by local artists and free talks by the Virginia Herpetological Society. These special events are offered in conjunction with the exhibit:

ONLINE TALK: Our National Symbol – an evidence based argument for why salamanders should replace the bald eagle on Thursday, June 10 from 6:30-7:30pm (FREE! Register by 4:30pm on June 10)
OUTDOOR EVENT: Live Animal Drawing on Saturday, June 12 from 11am-6pm (Just $7 for a half-hour! Register by June 9)
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Playing with Resin on Monday, June 14 from 6-9pm (Register by June 11)
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Crochet for Beginners on Saturday, June 19 from 1-3pm (Register by June 12)
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Draw the Human Figure – Anatomical Sketching on Sunday, June 20 from 1-3pm (Register by June 13)
ONLINE TALK: Turtles of Virginia – Life History and Conservation on Friday, June 25 from 6:30-7:30pm (FREE! Register by 5pm on June 25)

Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
For more information, contact the curator, Dr. Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com), or Director of Curating, Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

The Naked and the Newt (6/4-6/26)
2021-06-04 - 2021-06-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy Art Exhibit
June 4 – 26, 2021
“Sunbaaaathing” by Guy Jones
View Online: Photo Album | Video Tour
Come see The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy art exhibit to see how artists explore the human body and reptiles / amphibians / herpetons. This exhibition investigates conceptions of anatomy, texture, and conservation with our partners, the Virginia Herpetological Society, and runs June 4-26, 2021 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
Reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, June 4 between 12-8pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Opening Day Tickets
Regular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-4pm. This exhibit will also be open during these extended hours:

First Thursday Sneak Peek, June 3, 12-9pm
Saturday, June 5, 12-8pm
Sunday, June 6, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)
Friday, June 11, 12-8pm
Saturday, June 12, 11am-8pm
Sunday, June 13, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)
Friday, June 25, 12-8pm

The Naked and the Newt is brought to you by Del Ray Artisans and the Virginia Herpetological Society.
Also register now for workshops taught by local artists and free talks by the Virginia Herpetological Society. These special events are offered in conjunction with the exhibit:

ONLINE TALK: Our National Symbol – an evidence based argument for why salamanders should replace the bald eagle on Thursday, June 10 from 6:30-7:30pm (FREE! Register by 4:30pm on June 10)
OUTDOOR EVENT: Live Animal Drawing on Saturday, June 12 from 11am-6pm (Just $7 for a half-hour! Register by June 9)
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Playing with Resin on Monday, June 14 from 6-9pm (Register by June 11)
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Crochet for Beginners on Saturday, June 19 from 1-3pm (Register by June 12)
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Draw the Human Figure – Anatomical Sketching on Sunday, June 20 from 1-3pm (Register by June 13)
ONLINE TALK: Turtles of Virginia – Life History and Conservation on Friday, June 25 from 6:30-7:30pm (FREE! Register by 5pm on June 25)

Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
For more information, contact the curator, Dr. Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com), or Director of Curating, Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

First Thursday (Gallery Open Until 9pm Tonight! Photo shoot at 7pm)
2021-06-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Unmask Your Inner Superhero – Del Ray Artisans gallery will be open late!
See The Naked and the Newt exhibit; PLUS come dressed as a SUPERHERO (especially reptile- or amphibian- themed ones) for the silly photo shoot outside the gallery at 7pm (June 3 and June 12)!
Don’t have a superhero cape? There will be a “Make a Cape” table outside for kids from 6-9pm on June 12!

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6-9pm on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery for a sneak peek of the next art exhibit, then order dinner and drinks for carryout from one of Del Ray’s local restaurants, and stroll the neighborhood!
The 2021 First Thursday themes are:

April 1 – Petal Porch Party – This theme is also part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival with Del Ray as one of the stops!
May 6 – Dog Days in Del Ray – The gallery will be open until 9pm! Come get a sneak peek of The Art in Nature exhibit.
Rescheduled to June 10 and rescheduled again to June 12 due to weather – Unmask Your Inner Superhero – The gallery will be open until 8pm on June 10th and 9pm on June 12th. See The Naked and the Newt exhibit; PLUS come dressed as a SUPERHERO (especially reptile- or amphibian- themed ones) for the silly photo shoot outside the gallery at 7pm (June 3rd and June 12th)! Don’t have a superhero cape? There will be a “Make a Cape” table outside for kids from 6-9pm on June 12th!
July 1 – TBD
August 5 – TBD
September 2 – TBD

“The Naked and the Newt” Artwork Drop Off
2021-05-30 12:00 - 18:00 | VA
“Sunbaaaathing” by Guy Jones
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork and marketplace entries for the upcoming exhibit, The Naked and the Newt. Artwork drop off is Sunday, May 30 from 12-6pm by appointment only.
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 for Entry for show specific information.
Questions? Contact the curator Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com)

“The Art of Nature” Artwork Pick Up
2021-05-29 12:30 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists and buyers to pick up their artwork from the closing show, The Art of Nature, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curator Cynthia Schoeppel (schoeppc@hotmail.com)

VIA EMAIL: Partners in Art Evening
2021-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
In-person meetings have been cancelled until further notice; however, this program is offering monthly sharing & feedback via EMAIL. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information.

All local artists, from beginners to professionals, are invited. We discuss the local art scene, exhibit opportunities, share artistic goals, techniques, media, and creative processes. Enjoy the collegiality and support of your fellow artists! Participants may also bring in 1-3 artworks, in any medium, in any stage, to discuss goals, process, and ask for advice.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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Dates Reserved for Repairs
2021-05-24 - 2021-05-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Do not schedule any events in the gallery from Monday-Wednesday, March 24-26, 2021. These dates are reserved for repair work.
The Art of Nature exhibit ends on Saturday, May 29. Gallery hours are Thursdays & Fridays 12-6pm, Saturdays 12-4pm. Don’t miss this exhibit!

Photo caption: Facilities Director Kurt Peterson with newly installed Merchandise Display, January 2020

ONLINE: Member Meeting & Benefit Program
2021-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Nina Tisara
(Photo: Steven Halperson)
Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members ONLINE for the Member Meeting & Benefit Program on Thursday, May 20 starting at 7pm.
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We’ll begin with a short meeting, then Nina Tisara and Steven Halperson will tell us about their work creating portraits for Living Legends of Alexandria.
Nina Tisara founded Living Legends of Alexandria, a nonprofit dedicated to honoring and chronicling individuals who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Alexandria, Virginia. Beginning her career as a part-time photojournalist, Nina has photographed Alexandria people and places since 1980 and started the Living Legends program in 2006. After 30+ years as a professional photographer, Nina Tisara’s primary artistic focus is now mosaics and, in her not-so-spare time, Nina writes a monthly column for the Zebra newspaper.
Steven Halperson manages and is the primary photographer for Tisara Photography in Old Town Alexandria, a family owned and operated business incorporated in 1985. His portraits of Alexandria’s current Living Legends are on permanent display in the Market Square Lobby of Alexandria City Hall. Steven continues to develop the creative aspects of his work and experiments with various forms of expression, copper etching and circuit boards, as well as photography.
PLUS register for the meeting before 5pm on May 18 and attend to also be entered into a drawing for some Del Ray Artisans’ swag! Winners must pick up prizes by June 26.
If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Beth Richardson, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
Due to the pandemic this meeting will be online. The meeting is open to all members and is free, but you must register before 5pm on May 20 to receive the Zoom meeting connection information in time. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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