Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists All About Love Exhibit Dates: June 7–30, 2024 Digital entry deadline extended to Monday, May 13, 2024 by midnight "All About Love" by TJ Feeley While the ancient Greeks identified eight major types of love, humans have an infinite number of ways to love. Enter artwork that […]
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 Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least four days in advance of the meeting to be included on […]
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 […]
Join us in-person or via Zoom (a hybrid meeting) for a FREE program of interest for DRA members. We'll start with refreshments and a brief business meeting, then dive into Instagram for Artists! Del Ray Artisans' Technology Director Dina Wise will walk you through Instagram, including building posts, stories, reels, and more. She'll discuss the […]
Del Ray Artisans gallery has early morning hours, 6:30am to 9:30am, on Friday, May 17 to help support Bike to Work Day 2024. Stop by and see The Art of Tea exhibit now through June 2, 2024. Fellow Del Ray Business Association member Vélocity Bicycle Cooperative is hosting the Bike to Work Day 2024 Del […]
Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery. Bring gloves, knee pads (if desired), and laughter. Even if you don't know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If you have any questions, […]
Book: “Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence” by Martin Bailey Facilitator: Rusty Lynn Meeting Date: Saturday, May 18 from 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) Join us to discuss “Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence” by Martin Bailey. The book tells the story of Van Gogh’s stay in Arles. “For […]
Instructor: Bridget Anthony-Hlioui Date/Time: Sunday, May 19, 10am-1pm Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; plus a $45 Supply Fee Class size: 5-10 participants (Register by midnight on May 14) Learn to paint a tessellated pattern on a mug in this 3-hour beginner to intermediate workshop taught by Alexandria-based artist and instructor Bridget […]
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Monday, May 20 from 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, […]
Drop-in and practice life drawing on two select Tuesday 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. We […]
Join us for an enlightening author talk and book signing at Del Ray Artisans gallery, featuring Bianca Bosker. In Get the Picture, Bosker immerses herself in the nerve center of art and the people who live for it: gallerists, collectors, curators, and, of course, artists themselves—the kind who work multiple jobs to afford their studios […]
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! We meet at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the […]
