Del Ray Artisans

Mindful Acrylic Pour: A Creative Practice in Letting Go (Register by 4/29)
2026-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Yvette Trapani
Date/Time: Sunday, May 3, 10am-Noon
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus $20 supply fee
Class size: 8-12 participants
(Register by April 29)
In this relaxing, hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to mindfulness, meditation, & flow, then invited to experience mindfulness through the flowing art of acrylic pour painting. As colors move and blend across the canvas, the process invites you to slow down, stay present with the flow, and simply observe what unfolds. No artistic experience is needed.
All supplies will be provided. Participants will leave their paintings at the Del Ray Artisan gallery to allow time for the paintings to set. Art pieces can be picked during gallery hours.
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Artwork credit: Yvette Trapani

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

DIY Ukulele Workshop (Register by 4/29)
2026-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Khushi Bhansali
Date/Time: Sunday, May 3, 6-8pm
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $30 supply fee
Class size: 5-20 participants
(Register by April 29)
Hand-paint and assemble your own ukulele to keep or give as a unique, one-of-a-kind handmade gift.
The class begins with a quick overview of the ukulele’s parts and then participants will personalize their ukuleles with paint inspired by snowflakes, spring, or something of their choice. After the decorating is finished, the instructor will guide participants on how to put the ukulele together and string the instruments. We’ll end with a beginner lesson on ukulele chords!
All materials are provided.
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Artwork credit: Ukuleles by Khushi Bhansali

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Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance)
2026-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 welcome.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated.
RSVP to Mila Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) and Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) for details before the day of the meeting.
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Playing with Resin Workshop
2026-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Monday, May 4, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register in advance to guarantee a spot; walk-ins welcome, space permitting.)
Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it 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! All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring personal embellishments for your piece(s).
This workshop does not get into using dyes with resin or building big molds to create one-of-a-kind resined tables (as seen on YouTube), but this workshop will provide you with a good understanding of how resin works so you can be bold enough to take the next steps in your creative interests.
Although the class is listed for 3 hours, you can leave once you have finished your creations. Some students finish very quickly while others take the whole 3 hours to create – there is plenty of time for each person to enjoy the creative process while not feeling rushed. 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.
The workshop is designed for adults. Children ages 16-17 may participate with parental permission. Children ages 12-15 may participate only with a co-participating adult guardian (guardian must contact instructor in advance).
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Life Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2026-05-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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. We don’t supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.
The first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings leading up to up to two 20-minute poses.
Fee for each session is $10 for Del Ray Artisans members and $15 for non-members. If you have any questions or would like to participate as a model for our sessions, please contact LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org.
View artwork from past DRA Figure Drawing Sessions on Instagram! Tag #dralifedraw or @dralifedraw for your work to be featured.
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Artwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

STEAM-tastic: Shrinky Dink Charms (Ages 14-Adult; Register by 5/2)
2026-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Victoria Walchak
Date/Time: Saturday, May 6, 6-8pm
Cost: $30 Teen / $45 Adult Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Adult Non-member, plus a $10 supply fee
Class size: 10-20 participants
(Register by May 2)
Honey, I shrunk the art!! Join in for a teen focused, family friendly hands on Shrinky Dinks Charms workshop. participants will create designs on shrinkable polystyrene, heat them until they shrink to about a third of their original size, and then glaze them with a UV resin. These can then be made into backpack charms, keyrings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more! Small works bring big fun!
Participants will create miniature works of art using shrinkable polystyrene and use jewelry findings and small hand tools to craft small personal art objects. All supplies and tools are provided.
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STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field. The discount ticket price per child is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

View information about the facility and policies at the bottom of the Youth and Family-Friendly Programs page.

First Thursday: Extended Gallery Hours (Open 12-9pm)
2026-05-07 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
In 2026, Del Ray Artisans will have special extended gallery hours on the First Thursday of the month from April through June. Come check out the exhibit today from 12-9pm! The gallery is free to browse and all ages are welcome.
From May 1–23, 2026, Del Ray Artisans gallery is hosting the Alexandria City High School Titan Student Art Exhibition and shining a spotlight on our city’s flourishing young artists.

First Thursday was a former program of the Del Ray Business Association, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk.
Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.

Spring Art Market 2026
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Mount Vernon Recreation Center Athletic Fields, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, 22301, United States
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 wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more.
The event is held rain or shine, FREE to browse, and open to the public. Drop in anytime during the event to meet the artists and enjoy the outdoor market.
The featured artists are:
TBD

Plus step inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see the Alexandria City High School 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition (May 1–23, 2026). Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.

Junk Journaling Workshop (Register by 5/6)
2026-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 ends. Junk Journaling blends the art of collage with the practice of journaling, offering a playful, low-pressure way to explore creativity without worrying about perfection. The emphasis is on curiosity, intuition, experimentation, and discovering your own expressive style.
In this workshop, you’ll learn practical techniques for collage, layering, and composition, and receive guidance on using found paper, packaging, tags, embellishments, and everyday “junk” to create layered, expressive journal pages that reflect your personal perspective and storytelling style.
Please bring your own journal. If you don’t have one yet, high-quality paper will be provided so you can experiment and create during class. All other supplies will be included, such as paper, ephemera, stickers, tape, glue, and basic tools. You’re also welcome to bring old photographs, mementos, or personal collage materials you enjoy using, especially items that hold meaning for you.
This beginner-friendly class is open to teenagers and adults of all skill levels.
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Image credit: Azita R. Houshiar

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

Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2026-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 putting their skills into practice and then reconvene for a review of finished works.
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets on the second Sunday of the month (except not in July, August, and December) at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray, as well as on the third Thursday of most months at a time and location that is varied (view upcoming dates).
This program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Contact the organizer, Joan Bickelhaupt (joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com), with any questions.
RSVP via Eventbrite | View Upcoming Dates

Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

"USA at 250" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-05-10 23:59 | Online
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 easy to focus on the negative, we encourage artists to create works that focus on the positive, highlighting pivotal moments, progress, resilience, or the richness that continues to shape the American experience.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

Board of Directors Meeting (ONLINE)
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
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 the agenda and receive the Zoom session link.

“Paws and Kinship” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
2026-05-14 23:59 | Online
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 you share your life with!
NOTE: The Paws and Kinship art exhibit is at VCA Old Town (not VCA Alexandria). Due to new guidelines for a fear-free space, we cannot accept artwork that has realistic depictions of dogs, cats, and/or birds. Stylized or abstract pieces with these subjects are allowed.
Must be a Del Ray Artisans member to enter (join Del Ray Artisans now); 2-dimensional works only. No entry fee; pieces previously shown are welcome.
Entry Details & Form

Radical Sewing Club-ALX
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 of capitalism, to resist exploitation and oppression, and to stitch together a world based on care and solidarity. All who share these values are welcome.
Registration: Registration is not required, but you may set a reminder in Eventbrite.
Cost: Recommended donation of $10 or pay what you can. No one turned away for lack of funds! Monetary donations will be split between Del Ray Artisans (our wonderful hosts) and Radical Sewing Club for continued materials.
Have materials to donate? We welcome fabric (full cuts and scraps alike), thread, needles, interfacing, embroidery hoops, buttons, pins, trims, lace, and functional zippers.
Contact: radicalsewingclubalx@pm.me or @radicalsewingclub_alx on Instagram
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Applique for Mending and Decoration (Register by 5/13)
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 clothes.
Applique was originally used as a way to strengthen clothing and moved into artistic endeavors with quilting, banners, wall hangings and more! This practice transcends cultures and can be found in examples around the world throughout time.
We will go through the process of choosing the best fabrics for your item and hand-sew the patches on. The applique patches will be simple, but examples will be available for how you can create art out of a variety of shapes.
Ideas for clothing or items to bring are: Shirts with logos you’d like to cover, pants with wear or rips in the knees, a jacket you’d like to personalize.
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Image credit: Syd Grossman

STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward youth, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

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

Live From Your Studio - Connect with fellow DRA artists
2026-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
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 session. These events will allow members to paint and create art together, and forge deeper connections to other members.
RSVP at least a week before the gathering to help organizers prepare. Zoom connection information will be emailed to you two days before the gathering. If you have any questions, please contact organizer Laura Flynn Geissel at flynnmail52@proton.me and Membership Director Kara Macek at membership@delrayartisans.org.
Not a member? It’s easy to join Del Ray Artisans. Artist ($30-$110) and Patron ($250+) level memberships enjoy exhibition and program privileges. Supporter level memberships ($40/year) do not have exhibition privileges, but supporters have program privileges and may participate in programs such as this one!
Although this is a free event, as a nonprofit organization, donations are always welcome to support our mission of promoting art for the benefit of artists and the community. Donate online or at the gallery.
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Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
2026-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 for details and registration BEFORE the day of the meeting.
This program is free. Donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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Spring Member Meeting & Benefit Program
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 Membership Director, Kara Macek, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the gallery!

Neurographic Art Workshop - Teen edition! (Register by 5/20)
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Saturday, May 23, 10am – noon
Cost: $15 per teen; plus $5 supply fee
Class size: 4-24 participants
(Register by May 20)
You don’t have to be an artist to make art with Neurographic Art. A neuron is a cell that carries messages between the brain and other parts of our body and that is the basic unit of our central nervous system. Graphic is the artistic use of pictures, shapes and words. This activity helps you to connect with the art making process and allows your mind to relax.
This workshop is for participants aged 13-19 years old. All supplies are included in the supply fee.
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Image credit: Neurographic art by Morgan Parr

STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward youth, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

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

Closed to the Public
2026-05-24 - 2026-05-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for work on the facility.

Energy of the Season at VCA Old Town (6/9/2025 – 5/30/2026)
2026-05-30 | VCA Old Town Animal Hospital, 425 N Henry Street, Alexandria, 22314, United States
Energy of the Season Art Exhibit at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital
June 9, 2025 – May 30, 2026
Photo Album | Online Store
The Energy of the Season exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital. This exhibit features artwork exemplifying the spirit, passion, exuberance, and pizzazz of each season.
VCA Old Town Animal Hospital is located at 425 N Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. There is a parking lot behind VCA Old Town accessible from Princess Street. The animal hospital is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-7pm, Saturday 8am-3pm.
Come see the exhibit June 9, 2025 through May 30, 2026 in the lobby and hallway. Due to client needs, some areas may not be available for immediate viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
The exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Old Town. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Carrie Rudman (Carrie.Rudman@VCA.com).

Artwork credit: Detail of “Daylily” by Kara Macek

Nature Journaling Club
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 Del Ray Artisans on the final Saturday morning of the month (except not in July, November, and December). Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.
Participants will need to bring their own sketchbooks and supplies. We will have plenty of time for sketching in nature before gathering again at 11:30am to share our sketches and observations and discuss tips and tools for nature journaling in the wild. We hope you will join us as we strengthen our art and inquiry practice together!
Suggested supplies: sketchbook, pens, pencils, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, or other portable media, and a water bottle since we will be outdoors. You may also want to bring something to sit on (folding chair or blanket).
NOTE: This program is held outdoors and will be canceled if raining.
This program is FREE! Donations to our nonprofit arts organization are appreciated.
For more information, contact the coordinators: Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (stephanie@stephaniedarlene.com) and Meredith D’Amore (meredith.w.damore@gmail.com).
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Artwork credit: Drawing by Meredith D’Amore

Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
2026-05-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 E Campus Dr, Alexandria, 22311, United States
The inextricable relationship between music and art is timeless. Del Ray Artisans, the Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria (SOLA), and the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia (SONOVA) present Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition, an online art auction fundraising event and concert performance.
SONOVA will present a live performance of music selections that inspired the artwork at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at Northern Virginia Community College*, Alexandria Campus, on Saturday, May 30 at 3pm. Tickets are available on the SONOVA website. A digital slideshow of a selection of the auction artworks will be featured during the concert.
Information on the auction coming soon.
*Northern Virginia Community College does not sponsor or endorse this event.

Closed to the Public
2026-05-31 - 2026-06-03 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the curator to arrange the upcoming exhibit.

Closed to the Public: Artist Appointments Only
2026-05-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while artwork is collected for the next art exhibit. This time is reserved for artists to drop off artwork. Contact the incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, USA at 250. 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.

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

First Thursday: Extended Gallery Hours (Open 12-9pm)
2026-06-04 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
In 2026, Del Ray Artisans will have special extended gallery hours on the First Thursday of the month from April through June.
From June 5–28, Del Ray Artisans gallery is hosting the USA at 250 art exhibit in celebration of the country’s 250th birthday. Come get a sneak peek today (Thursday, June 4) from 12–9pm! The gallery is free to browse and all ages are welcome.

First Thursday was a former program of the Del Ray Business Association, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk.
Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.

USA at 250 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
USA at 250 Art Exhibit
June 5–28, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, June 5 from 7–9pm
“The Many Faces of Washington” by Karen Feeley
Del Ray Artisans invites you to join its celebration of the country’s 250th birthday at an art exhibition that focuses on where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. “USA at 250” challenged local artists to capture the spirit of our nation, its past, present, or future. This exhibit includes artworks that focus on the positive, highlighting the splendor of our landscapes, people, history, creativity, resilience or other aspects that shape the American experience. Come see how local artists have chosen to capture their view of the “USA at 250”.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, June 5 between 7-9pm to meet curators TJ Feeley and Karen Feeley and the artists. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
The USA at 250 art exhibit runs from June 5–28, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (hours differ in July).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

"USA at 250" Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
USA at 250 Art Exhibit
June 5–28, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, June 5 from 7–9pm
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, June 5 between 7-9pm to meet curators TJ Feeley and Karen Feeley and the artists. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
The USA at 250 art exhibit runs from June 5–28, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (hours differ in July).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Junk Journaling Workshop (Register by 6/2)
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Azita R. Houshiar
Date/Time: Saturday, June 6, 10am-1pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee
Class size: 5-12 participants
(Register by June 2)
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 ends. Junk Journaling blends the art of collage with the practice of journaling, offering a playful, low-pressure way to explore creativity without worrying about perfection. The emphasis is on curiosity, intuition, experimentation, and discovering your own expressive style.
In this workshop, you’ll learn practical techniques for collage, layering, and composition, and receive guidance on using found paper, packaging, tags, embellishments, and everyday “junk” to create layered, expressive journal pages that reflect your personal perspective and storytelling style.
Please bring your own journal. If you don’t have one yet, high-quality paper will be provided so you can experiment and create during class. All other supplies will be included, such as paper, ephemera, stickers, tape, glue, and basic tools. You’re also welcome to bring old photographs, mementos, or personal collage materials you enjoy using, especially items that hold meaning for you.
This beginner-friendly class is open to teenagers and adults of all skill levels.
Register Now

Image credit: Azita R. Houshiar

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