Del Ray Artisans

CANCELLED: Sculpture Workshop Using Found Natural Materials
2020-08-22 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been cancelled.
Instructor: Jonathan Ottke
Date: Saturday, August 22 from 10am-1pm
Class size: 5-9 participants
(Register by August 18)
In this workshop we will create art from materials found in the natural world. Great art can be made from natural materials such as twigs, stones, shells, feathers, seeds, shells and clay – just like the art first created by humans and other creatures.
Some objects from the man-made world such as plastics and mirrors can be used to contrast against or enhance the art and others such as thread, string, glue, and screws to hold everything together.
There will be materials and tools such as saws, drills, and scissors for you to use or you can bring your own materials and tools. Examples will be on hand of things you can make. Explore the work of artists such as Agnes Denes, Andy Goldsworthy, Nils-Udo, Richard Shilling, Chris Jordan and Benjamin Von Wong for inspiration.
Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

2021 Exhibit Selection Committee Meeting
2020-08-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the 2021 Exhibit Selection Committee.
Not open to the public.
Question? Please contact the committee chairs: Liz Martinez (catniphaze@gmail.com) and Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com).

Gel Plate Printing Workshop: Monoprinting Without a Press
2020-08-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructors: Eileen O’Brien and Audrey Dervarics
Date: Tuesday, August 25 from 6-9pm
Class size: 4-6 participants
(Register by August 21)

Gel plate printing is a fun and easy way to create beautiful one-of-a-kind prints without a press. This class introduces the basic techniques of gel printing, with plates and all other materials provided. Participants will learn to pull prints using different paints and papers, found objects, stamps, stencils and natural elements. In the three-hour workshop, you will create multiple prints ready to mat and frame, use in collage, make greeting cards and so much more.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee, though participants may bring their own to personalize prints.
Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
Register Now

Artwork credit: Gel plate print by Eileen O’Brien

View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Children's Vision Day - Back to Virtual School online presentation
2020-08-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
The in-person event has been canceled; however, check out these special presentations from the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan WashingtonÆ:
Back to Virtual School – Will your child be staring at screens all day long? Take this opportunity, celebrate “20/20”, and take control of your child’s eye health by learning what you need to know and can do!
Healthy Aging & Your Vision – Learn how our eyes and vision change over time, including common eye diseases and problems, prevention and treatments, and Medicare coverage of eye care all from an ophthalmologist (a medical eye doctor).
Please email communications@youreyes.org with any questions.

View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

"Hello, Bright Eyes" Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2020-08-29 15:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Hello, Bright Eyes, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curators Stephanie Chan (vangoat.studios@gmail.com) and Tracy Wilkerson (recycledworks@yahoo.com)

"Art in Movement" Artwork Drop Off by Appointment
2020-08-30 13:00 - 19:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork and marketplace entries for the upcoming exhibit, Art in Movement. Artwork drop off is Sunday, August 30 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, Kelly Marie Postula (creativekmp20@gmail.com)

Art by Mail II online exhibit opens!
2020-09-01 | Online
Art by Mail II Online Exhibit
September 1 – November 1, 2020
“Coronavirus Thoughts” by Gretchen D’Amore, watercolor, 8×8″
View the Artwork
Would you like to receive small, handcrafted artwork in your mailbox? Del Ray Artisans has the answer! View the Art by Mail II exhibit from September 1 through November 1, 2020.
The exhibit features the artwork of Del Ray Artisans members. You’ll find one-of-a-kind, small format, original paintings in watercolor, oil, and acrylic; mixed media art and artful cards; plus, handcrafted jewelry, small 3D works and more. Enjoy browsing the collection! Artwork will be mailed directly from the artist within 10 days of purchase.
Support the arts and artists by purchasing one-of-a-kind artworks! We hope you enjoy the exhibit and thank you for your patronage.
View the Artwork
“Corona Cup” by Stephen Lally. The artist will donate $5 to INOVA’s Emergency Preparedness Fund for every cup purchased.
The Art by Mail II exhibit is brought to you by Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization in Alexandria, Virginia. For more information on the exhibit, please contact the curators: Dawn Wyse Hurto (technology@delrayartisans.org) and Dale Spivey (vp@delrayartisans.org).

Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.

“Four Views of a Primrose: Detailed View” by Linda Lowery, oil on panel, 4×4″ framed
“Old Town Shop” by Brad Brooks, watercolor, 11×15″
“Cat Fishing” by Kathy A Turner, woodblock print, 8×6″
“Dreamcatcher Earrings” by Liz Martinez, thread and metal, 1″ round hoops

Art by Mail II (Online 9/1-11/1)
2020-09-01 - 2020-11-01 | Online

Time reserved for curator
2020-09-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the curator to finalize the exhibit.
Get a sneak peek tomorrow (Thursday, September 3). The Art in Movement exhibit officially opens Friday, September 4.
Gallery hours are Thursday & Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-4pm.

First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-6pm)
2020-09-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event from 6-9pm along Mount Vernon Avenue from April through September. Each month has a different theme.
The 2020 themes are:

April 2 – Event Cancelled; Gallery Closed
May 7 – Porch Party in Del Ray; Gallery Closed
June 4 – Vigil For George Floyd; Food Drive for MVCS Blessings in a Backpack; Gallery Closed
July 2 – Porch Party: Red, White, and Blue; Gallery closed in the evenings, but open Thursday & Friday 12-6pm and Saturday 12-4pm
August 6 – Porch Party: Aloha Thursday; Gallery closed in the evenings, but open Thursday & Friday 12-6pm and Saturday 12-4pm
September 3 – Porch Party: Dog Days in Del Ray; Gallery closed in the evenings, but open Thursday & Friday 12-6pm and Saturday 12-4pm

Art in Movement (9/4-9/26)
2020-09-04 - 2020-09-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Art in Movement, Journey through Dance Art Exhibit
September 4 – 26, 2020
“Portrait of my Mother” by Corrin Pumphrey,
oil, 30 x 18?, $800
View the Artwork
The Art in Movement, Journey through Dance art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery celebrates the joys of movement through dance and features the art of belly dance. To kick off the exhibit the first week of September, belly dancer FranzMarie performed inside the gallery!
Belly Dance is expressed in many styles: Oriental (Egypt/Lebanon), Balkan (Bulgaria/ Romania/Slovenia), Folkloric (Egypt/Morocco/Algeria), Tribal (U.S.), Persian (Iran) and Odissi (India) – to name a few. These various styles communicate different cultures, languages, dress, and music while taking you on a journey around the world.
Visit the gallery from September 4 – 26, 2020 to see artwork inspired by the various forms of belly dance. You’ll find oil and acrylic paintings, watercolor, charcoal drawings, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media and more, as well as small unframed affordable artworks. You may also view the artwork, then email Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org to coordinate payment and pick up. Please make arrangements before September 26.
The exhibit will also feature a Belly Dance Souk – an Arab marketplace – which contains an assortment of belly dance items such as skirts, tops, dresses, accessories and jewelry. Some items are from Egypt, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Kelly Postula, the exhibit curator and a former belly dancer, is donating the proceeds from the Souk to support Del Ray Artisans nonprofit.
Gallery hours are Thursday & Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-4pm. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6? of personal space. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans gallery is located in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
For more information, contact the curator Kelly Marie Postula (creativekmp20@gmail.com).
View the Artwork

"Art in Movement" Exhibit Opens (No Reception)
2020-09-04 13:00 - 19:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Art in Movement, Journey through Dance Art Exhibit
September 4 – 26, 2020
“Portrait of my Mother” (detail) by Corrin Pumphrey, oil, 30 x 18?, $800
There will not be an opening reception, but you may enjoy the artwork at your leisure on Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-4pm. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
The Art in Movement, Journey through Dance art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery celebrates the joys of movement through dance and features the art of belly dance. To kick off the exhibit the first week of September, belly dancer FranzMarie will be performing inside the gallery. The performance will be filmed and shared on social media through Del Ray Artisans.
Belly Dance is expressed in many styles: Oriental (Egypt/Lebanon), Balkan (Bulgaria/ Romania/Slovenia), Folkloric (Egypt/Morocco/Algeria), Tribal (U.S.), Persian (Iran) and Odissi (India) – to name a few. These various styles communicate different cultures, languages, dress, and music while taking you on a journey around the world.
Visit the gallery from September 4 – 26, 2020 to see artwork inspired by the various forms of belly dance from around the world. You’ll find oil and acrylic paintings, watercolor, charcoal drawings, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media and more, as well as small unframed affordable artworks.
The exhibit will also feature a Belly Dance Souk – an Arab marketplace – which contains an assortment of belly dance items such as skirts, tops, dresses, accessories and jewelry. Some items are from Egypt, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Kelly Postula, the exhibit curator and a former belly dancer, is donating the proceeds from the Souk to support Del Ray Artisans nonprofit.
Gallery hours are Thursday & Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-4pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans gallery is located in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
For more information, contact the curator Kelly Marie Postula (creativekmp20@gmail.com).

ONLINE: Board Meeting (Sept 2020)
2020-09-08 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.

"Living in a Mini World" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-09-13 12:50 - 13:00 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Del Ray Artisans Members Only
Living in a Mini World
Exhibit Dates: October 2-31, 2020
Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, September 13, 2020 by 12-noon
“The Bouquet Toss” by Betsy Jones
This art exhibit challenges artists to think small. Embrace the tiny. Imagine you have drunk Alice in Wonderland’s magic (BIG) potion, or are in “The Borrowers”, “Stewart Little”, or “Gulliver’s Travels”. Use your eyes as a magnifying glass to the world of the small. 2-D artwork should be 6″x6″ or 5″x7″ or smaller (frame not included). 3-D artwork should be 5″x7″x7″ or smaller. The smaller the better.
Living in a Mini World is a Del Ray Artisans members-only exhibit. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now.
This exhibit will have an Art-to-Go Marketplace. Entries for the marketplace are also due September 10 and must fit the mini size requirements. Details in the Call for Entry.
Entry Details & Form

Holiday Market Application Deadline
2020-09-14 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Application deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2020 by midnight
Applications for exhibitors in Del Ray Artisans’ 25th annual Holiday Market to be held each weekend from December 4-20, 2020 are now open. Different artists from a variety of media categories will be selected for each weekend. Artists who apply by the deadline will be notified of acceptance by September 25. Del Ray Artisans members and non-members are eligible, so apply now! Members receive priority and a discount.
All work sold at the Holiday Market must be handmade by the artist selling the work and originals need to have been made within the last 3 years. Reproductions are acceptable as long as the original was made by the artist within the last 3 years.
Due to Covid-19 our procedures will be different than in prior years. Please read all information in the application carefully and contact the coordinators with any questions.
Application Details & Form

RESCHEDULED: Coaster Creations with Gel Prints
2020-09-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been rescheduled to September 20.
Instructors: Eileen O’Brien and Linda Mierke
Date: Tuesday, September 15 from 6-9pm
Class size: 4-6 participants
(Register by September 11)

This is a fun and easy way to design and create beautiful and functional art to keep or give as gifts—no experience necessary! Participants will learn the basics of print-making with gel plates through the manipulation of paints and mark-makers. These prints will then be decoupaged onto coaster tiles and sealed with an odorless varnish. Participants will create four coasters, along with other prints that can be framed as artwork or used as collage papers.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee, though participants may bring their own to personalize their coasters.
Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Gel Plate Printing Workshop: Monoprinting Without a Press
2020-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructors: Eileen O’Brien and Linda Mierke
Date: Saturday, September 19 from 4-7pm
Class size: 4-6 participants
(Register before September 18 at 4pm)

Gel plate printing is a fun and easy way to create beautiful one-of-a-kind prints without a press. This class introduces the basic techniques of gel printing, with plates and all other materials provided. Participants will learn to pull prints using different paints and papers, found objects, stamps, stencils and natural elements. In the three-hour workshop, you will create multiple prints ready to mat and frame, use in collage, make greeting cards and so much more.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee, though participants may bring their own to personalize prints.
Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
Register Now
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Workshop: Coaster Creations with Gel Prints
2020-09-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Registration is now closed.
Instructors: Eileen O’Brien and Linda Mierke
Date: Sunday, September 20 from 4-7pm
Class size: 4-6 participants
(Register by September 16)

This is a fun and easy way to design and create beautiful and functional art to keep or give as gifts—no experience necessary! Participants will learn the basics of print-making with gel plates through the manipulation of paints and mark-makers. These prints will then be decoupaged onto coaster tiles and sealed with an odorless varnish. Participants will create four coasters, along with other prints that can be framed as artwork or used as collage papers.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee, though participants may bring their own to personalize their coasters.
Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

"Art in Movement" Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2020-09-26 13:30 - 19:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Art in Movement, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curator, Kelly Marie Postula (creativekmp20@gmail.com)

"Living in a Mini World" Artwork Drop Off by Appointment
2020-09-27 13:00 - 19:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork and marketplace entries for the upcoming exhibit, Living in a Mini World. Artwork drop off is Sunday, September 27 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 curators, Betsy Jones (betsyjones222@gmail.com) and Howard Hay (howardthomashay@gmail.com)

Living in a Mini World (10/2-10/31)
2020-10-02 - 2020-10-31 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Living in a Mini World Art Exhibit
October 2-31, 2020
“The Bouquet Toss” by Betsy Jones
The Living in a Mini World art exhibit features small (and smaller) artworks by Del Ray Artisans members. Embrace the tiny! Imagine you have drunk Alice in Wonderland‘s magic (BIG) potion, or are in The Borrowers, Stewart Little, or Gulliver’s Travels.
Reserve a ticket now for a half-hour viewing on opening day: Friday, October 2, 2020 between 12-8pm. Gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6? of personal space.
View the online store! Unsold artwork is featured in the online store. The artwork may be purchased from the online store and then picked up during gallery hours (Thursday & Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-4pm).
Online Store
For the full exhibit, view the video tour or photo album documenting the overall exhibit and individual artworks:
Video Tour | Photo Album

This exhibit is a collection of art smaller than a magazine. It has pushed some artists who are large scale painters or textile artists to think small. There are paintings perfect to fit in your tiniest spot, 3D works for the corner of your coffee table and lots of different types of jewelry. All the art is a perfect gift for you or early holiday shopping for others.

“English Tea Time” by Howard Hay
Come see the artwork awarded: Best in Show, Tiniest Piece, Monet Award, Best Use of Color, Palette Award for Painting, Da Vinci Award for most inventive, and Jackson Pollock Award for messiest use of materials. Visit the gallery and get to virtually know the artists, there will be written artist introductions with most of the work.
In addition to seeing the exhibit in October, register now for the special small format Playing with Resin workshop on Monday, October 12 from 6-9pm. Instructor Tracy Wilkerson will teach you the ins and outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium.
All the art is available for purchase, come early in the month to have the widest selection! Get an early treat by visiting the gallery the day before Halloween (on Friday, October 30) and receive a special sweet gift with your purchase. Halloween costumes are not necessary, but sure would be fun!
The Living in a Mini World exhibit runs October 2-31, 2020 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday & Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-4pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6? of personal space.
For more information, contact the curators: Betsy Jones (betsyjones222@gmail.com) and Howard Hay (howardthomashay@gmail.com).

"Living in a Mini World" Exhibit Opening Day Tickets
2020-10-02 13:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Living in a Mini World Art Exhibit
October 2-31, 2020
“The Bouquet Toss” by Betsy Jones
The Living in a Mini World art exhibit features small (and smaller) artworks by Del Ray Artisans members. Embrace the tiny! Imagine you have drunk Alice in Wonderland‘s magic (BIG) potion, or are in The Borrowers, Stewart Little, or Gulliver’s Travels.
Reserve a ticket now for a half-hour viewing on opening day: Friday, October 2, 2020 between 12-8pm. Gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6? of personal space.
Opening Day Tickets

This exhibit is a collection of art smaller than a magazine. It has pushed some artists who are large scale painters or textile artists to think small. There are paintings perfect to fit in your tiniest spot, 3D works for the corner of your coffee table and lots of different types of jewelry. All the art is a perfect gift for you or early holiday shopping for others.

“English Tea Time” by Howard Hay
Come see the artwork awarded: Best in Show, Tiniest Piece, Monet Award, Best Use of Color, Palette Award for Painting, Da Vinci Award for most inventive, and Jackson Pollock Award for messiest use of materials. Visit the gallery and get to virtually know the artists, there will be written artist introductions with most of the work.
In addition to seeing the exhibit in October, register now for the special small format Playing with Resin workshop on Monday, October 12 from 6-9pm. Instructor Tracy Wilkerson will teach you the ins and outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium.
All the art is available for purchase, come early in the month to have the widest selection! Get an early treat by visiting the gallery the day before Halloween (on Friday, October 30) and receive a special sweet gift with your purchase. Halloween costumes are not necessary, but sure would be fun!
The Living in a Mini World exhibit runs October 2-31, 2020 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday & Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-4pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curators: Betsy Jones (betsyjones222@gmail.com) and Howard Hay (howardthomashay@gmail.com).

ONLINE Art on the Avenue 2020
2020-10-03 | Online
Del Ray’s signature arts festival, Art on the Avenue, will be virtual this year due to the pandemic. The event will feature over 150 artists, virtual experiences, and a wide range of opportunities to support local artists and connect as a creative community while social distancing. Art on the Avenue will launch on Saturday, October 3 and run through the holidays. For more information, visit artontheavenue.org.
Support Del Ray Artisans Members, Local Artists
Inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from October 2-31, you’ll find the Living in a Mini World exhibit featuring art by local artists. The gallery is open Thursday & Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-4pm. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6? of personal space. Only 10 people maximum will be in the gallery at any one time.
You may also purchase incredible, creative work from Del Ray Artisans members online! A wide range of one-of-a-kind, small format artwork is available in our Art by Mail II online exhibit from September 1-November 1.
View Art by Mail II
And some of our members have websites where you can see their artwork and place online orders. Browse their offerings today.

Abol Bahadori
Painting
Tara Barr
Painting
Joan Bickelhaupt
Ceramics, Mixed Media
Stephanie Darlene
Drawing
Marcel Artes Deolazo
Ceramics, Illustration, Mixed Media
Chris Fedderson
MacroFine Photography
Marcelle Fozard
Mixed Media
Kateri Garcia
Photography
Kate Gibney
LucidArts Jewelry
Alanna Graboyes
Mixed Media
Lesley Hall
Jewelry, Paintings, Mixed Media
Jim Halloran
Fine Art
Stephen Lally
Pottery
Ilona Lantos
Fine Art
Wendy Leaumont, My BrainChild
Painting, Sculpture
Jeff Lodge
Fine Art
Linda Lowery
Painting
Lisa McBride, Map Maven Arts
Photography
Elizabeth Guerry Mead
Glass
Eileen M. O’Brien
Mosaics, Mixed Media
Papazian Design
Jewelry
Ellen Rosenthal
Printmaking
Stephen Schiff
Photography, Digital, Multimedia
Cynthia Schoeppel
Watercolor
Doug Schulte
Collage
Beth Schwartz Studio
Mixed Media
Nina Tisara Enterprises
Mosaics
Kathy A. Turner
Multiple Media
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Jewelry, Mosaics, Pressed Flower Art
Tamara Wilkerson
Jewelry
Tracy Wilkerson
Mixed Media

Pre-order Del Ray Artisans 2021 Wall Calendar Deadline
2020-10-10 | Online
Pre-order Now
Del Ray Artisans’ 2021 Wall Calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members is available for pre-order now for just $16/calendar. (Regular price $19/calendar.)
The pre-order discount price is only available until October 10. Pre-ordering the calendar helps our organization estimate how many calendars to order. If you pre-order, you will be notified when the calendars arrive, so you can come pick up your purchase.
PLEASE NOTE: Calendars will NOT be shipped. You will be notified when your order is ready to be picked up, and then come pick it up at your convenience!
Thank you to to the calendar sponsors: Bobi Bomar & Ellen Patrick – Homes of Alexandria Team, Cooley LLP, McD Mateos McDonald’s, and Cosmopolitan Boat Club; thank you to all the artists for the use of their work in the calendar; and thank you to everyone who purchases a calendar!
Pre-populated events in the calendar include Del Ray Artisans events, community events, national holidays, and major religious holidays.
Pre-order Now

RESCHEDULED: Urban Sketchbooking
2020-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | VA
The Sunday, October 11 has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 18.
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.
*PLEASE NOTE: In October 2020, we will meet on the third Sunday of the month.
View Upcoming Dates

Workshop: Playing with Resin in Small Format
2020-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Registration closed.
Workshop: Playing with Resin
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Monday, October 12 from 6-9pm
Class size: 5-9 participants
(Register by October 9)
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 workshopÖno need to rush, which is one of the first lessons in using resin! You’ll leave your finished small format 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. There are many choices to represent tribal peoples for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and you may bring your own items to further customize your work.
Please wear a face mask and maintain 6? of personal space.
Register Now

View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

ONLINE: Board Meeting (Oct 2020)
2020-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Online

ONLINE: The Creative Spark Book Club (Free)
2020-10-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
Facilitator: Sharon Burton, Spark Your CreativeClub size: 3-12 participants
Next Meeting Date: Saturday, October 17 from 10:30am-12pm
Book: “Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad” by Austin Kleon
(RSVP by October 14)
Looking for a way to spark and maintain your artistic practice? Want to connect with a variety of artists and creatives to share ideas? Join the Creative Spark Book Club. We meet online every other month on a Saturday morning to discuss readings by a variety of authors to help you stay inspired and motivated for your creative practice. The club is free and open to Del Ray Artisans members and non-members who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other like-minded creative people.
This club will focus on readings by a variety of authors to help you spark and maintain your creative practice. Topics may include working through creative blocks, incorporating creativity into your daily life, creative goal setting, and more.
Book discussions will be facilitated by Sharon Burton. Future book selections will be voted on by the group and announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email the month prior.
RSVP Now
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Past Dates and Selected Books
October 17, 2020 Book: “Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad” by Austin Kleon
August 15, 2020 Book: “The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life” by Twyla Tharp
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January 25, 2020 Book: “Trust The Process: An Artist’s Guide to Letting Go” by Shaun McNiff
November 16, 2019 Book: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield
September 28, 2019 Book: “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert

CANCELED: Mixed-Media Nature Painting
2020-10-18 14:30 - 17:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Artwork by Susan Farrer
This workshop has been canceled, but may be rescheduled for the spring.
Workshop: Mixed-Media Nature Painting
Instructor: Susan Farrer
Date/Time: Sunday, October 18 from 1:30-4:30pm
Class size: 4-7 participants
(Register by October 15)
Create a nature-inspired mixed-media painting that includes fibers and acrylic paint on a 10 x 10? stretched canvas. Learn to combine yarns, gel medium, and metallic and other acrylic paints to create a one-of-a-kind textured painting that’s ready to hang on a wall. No painting experience needed!
All materials are included in the supply fee, though participants may bring yarns to use or share.
Please wear a face mask and maintain 6? of personal space.
Artwork by Susan Farrer
Artwork by Susan Farrer

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"Women's Right to Vote: 100 Years Since the 19th Amendment" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-10-23 00:50 - 00:59 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members, Area High School Students & 2020 Graduates
Women’s Right to Vote: 100 Years Since the 19th Amendment
November 6-28, 2020
Digital entry deadline extended to Thursday, October 22, 2020 by midnight
“A Hooded Intellect #2” by Amy Kitchin Hower
This exhibit celebrates the achievements of women in the U.S. over the past 100 years, since the historic ratification of the 19th Amendment, which ensured that the right to vote could not be denied based on sex. This amendment also led the way to more social equality and social reform. Explore the suffrage movement beginning in the 1850s, the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 60s, or the struggle that continues into present day. Progress is achieved in incremental steps, and the movement towards total equality in America continues. Lift your voice, make art, and vote.
Over $1,000 in cash Artist Awards will be presented by Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Vice Mayor of Alexandria, in both the high school and members categories. Special contributions towards the awards provided by the Kiwanis Club of Alexandria, Community Partner McD Mateos, and exhibit curators.

Women’s Right to Vote: 100 Years Since the 19th Amendment is a Del Ray Artisans exhibit open only to members, area high school students, and 2020 high school graduates. If you are not a member (or a student), you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Entry Details & Form
