Del Ray Artisans

SOLD OUT: Colors, Shapes, and Scents Soap-Making Workshop
2022-06-25 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is now full. Registration is closed.
Instructor: Suzan OkDate/Time: Saturday, June 25 from 10am-1pmCost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; Plus $10 Supply FeeClass size: 3-6 participants(Register by midnight on June 22)
Create your own bright, fun, scented soaps using a moisturizing shea butter base, premium fragrance oils, skin-safe colorants, and a variety of molds. While your freshly poured soaps harden, you can decorate your very own gift box with a medium of your choice. Take your gift box and handcrafted scented soaps home with you at the end of this workshop.
No experience necessary. Face masks are recommended while inside the gallery.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Alcove Gift Shop (5/6 - 6/26/2022)
2022-06-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Photo Album
The Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs May 6 – June 26, 2022.
All work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside 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. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on Sunday, May 1 and Sunday, May 29.
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

RESCHEDULED: Everyday Abstracts a la El Anatsui Workshop
2022-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 13 from 6-8pm.
Instructors: Amy Castine and Erica Hughes
Date/Time: Sunday, June 26 from 10am-12pm
Cost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member
Class size: 4-15 participants
(Register by 6pm on June 24)
El Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor who creates textured artworks from everyday objects. Using cleaned nespresso pods, learn about this fabulous contemporary artist while making your own creation using his methods.
All supplies will be provided during this workshop, but you are welcome to bring additional cleaned Nespresso pods.
Face masks are recommended while inside the gallery.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Gallery Open (12-6pm)
2022-06-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Typically the gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month, however on June 26 the gallery will be open for the final day of the Afros and Abstract exhibit!
The gallery will be open on Sunday, June 26 from 12-6pm. The gallery will be closed to the public in July for Art Camp.
Local purchasers will be picking up their artwork starting at noon, and artists begin picking up their artwork at 4pm, so come early to see the exhibit in it’s entirely.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator Maria I. Hart (afrosandabstract@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
Artwork credit: “Dance of the Underwater World” by Maria I. Hart and Eileen M. O’Brien

Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2022-06-26 16:00 - 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 exhibit, Afros and Abstract, and from Alcove Gift Shop by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the exhibit curator: Maria I. Hart (afrosandabstract@gmail.com) or gift shop curator: Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com)

CANCELED: Making Mosaic Art Workshop
2022-07-01 - 2022-07-02 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This 2-day workshop has been canceled. Consider taking the 2-hour Quilt Patch Mosaic Workshop (no glass cutting) on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 6:30–8:30pm for a taste of this artform.
Instructor: Shona D’Cruz (pronounced “shawna”)
Dates: Friday, July 1 from 10am–5pm AND Saturday, July 2 from 10am–12:30pm
Class size: 6-10 participants
(Register by midnight on June 24 – one week in advance)
Create an 8″ x 8″ mosaic art work for indoor display, using a variety of materials such as stained glass, vitreous tiles and other beautiful glass. Have fun while you learn to cut glass and build your piece, tessera by tessera. We will touch upon design, adhesives, appropriate substrates for indoor use, etc. Learn how to grout and finish your piece.
Students are encouraged to create their own simple design, but some basic design options will be provided by the instructor. Completed pieces are grouted on the final day.
This is a 2-day workshop on Friday, July 1 from 10am–5pm AND Saturday, July 2 from 10am–12:30pm. Skill level: Beginner to intermediate. Minimum age 16.
Please note the following:

Please wear closed-toed shoes.
Bring an apron if desired.
There is a $65 supply fee for this workshop separate from the instruction cost. The supply fee includes all glass, backerboard, grout, and the use of tools during class. You may pay the supply fee at the time of registration or pay directly to the instructor by check at the beginning of the workshop.

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

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

First Thursday (4-7pm Gallery Touch Up, 6pm Liberty at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square)
2022-07-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
From 4-7pm, drop-in to help touch up the gallery cubes and walls to prepare for the next exhibits.
From 6-9pm, visit the “Red, White, and Blue” neighborhood First Thursday event at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the corner of Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenues to take a photo with Liberty, the Art Town Crier (aka Del Ray Artisans member Erica Hughes).
The gallery is closed to the public on Thursday, July 7 and Friday, July 8 as it is being prepared for the Summer Art Market on Saturday & Sunday (July 9-10).

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-9pm on First Thursdays) for a peek at the art exhibit. Come to our outdoor activity starting at 6pm each First Thursday:

The neighborhood theme on April 21, 2022 (postponed from April 7 due to the weather) is Books on Parade! Del Ray Artisans along with Upcycle invite you to join us for First Thursday for this fun upcycled paper project. Choose to make a feather or flower from craft paper, book pages or old comic books. Plus see the Second Life art exhibit featuring art made with at least 50% recycled materials!

The neighborhood theme on May 5, 2022 is Dog Days in Del Ray. We’ll be “Making Art Splash!” Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting in conjunction with the upcoming art exhibit: Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School

The neighborhood theme on June 2, 2022 is Unmask Your Superhero. The outdoor activity has been canceled due to the weather. Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Afros and Abstract art exhibit.

The neighborhood theme on July 7, 2022 is Red, White, and Blue. Take a photo with Liberty, the Art Town Crier, at the corner of Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenues! The gallery is closed to prepare for the Summer Art Market on July 9-10.

August – Aloha Thursday
September – Show Your Spirit

Summer Art Market 2022
2022-07-09 - 2022-07-10 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market is a two-day, indoor event that gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. The market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Shop original work from local artists—perfect for gifts or treat yourself!
The Summer Art Market is on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 10am-4pm each day in Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA (at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue). Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Different artists are featured each day, so treat yourself and plan to visit the gallery both days! The artists featured in the Summer Art Market are:
Saturday, July 9 from 10am–4pm

Victoria Barnes Photography
Michael Bostick, SporeCrafts
Amy Castine, Castine Beadwork
Stephanie Darlene
Syd Evans
Charles Farmer
Patty Moloney Figliola, Aisling PhotoArt
Diana Manchak, designsinclay
Cynthia Schoeppel
Martina Sestakova, RADOST
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara

Sunday, July 10 from 10am–4pm

Rita Cohen
Meredith D’Amore, Rare Bird Press
Ariane D’Souza, drawingariane
Gordon Thomas Frank
Erica Hughes & Suzan Tyrrasch Ok, Fox Arrow Artisans / Flora, Fauna, and Fun
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Liz Martinez
Eileen M. O’Brien, ArtbyEileenMarie
Edith Graciela Sanabria, Grace art and designs
Kathy Stoner
Ana Tkabladze, GalleriaGeorgiAna
Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works

The Summer Art Market is open to the public and free to browse. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

“A Space Between” Call for Entry Deadline
2022-07-10 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artistsA Space BetweenExhibit Dates: August 5-27, 2022
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, July 10, 2022 by midnight
Seeking artwork focusing on shadows, negative space, and often overlooked components of a scene. Your art may reveal physical separations highlighting hidden always-there isolation, or shadows and negative space highlighting varied perceptions of “the same thing.” Looking forward to your interpretations of this theme.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form
Artwork credit: “Shadows” by Kelly Postula

Volunteer in the Gardens
2022-07-16 08:00 - 10:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Our gardens have a great start for this year thanks to the spring volunteers who helped clear away the winter blahs. A huge thank you goes to Pamela Underhill for her vision, green thumb, and many years of work transforming the gardens to what they look like today. To be a part of this effort, join the committee on the third Saturday morning of every month:

July 16, 8-10:30am (starting at 8am!)
August 20, 8-10:30am (starting at 8am!)
September 17, 9-11:30am
October 15, 9-11:30am

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, please email Kurt and Jenny at Gardens@DelRayArtisans.org.
MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours.
NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too.
Thank you for your volunteer time!
NOTE: All plantings and transplantings must be approved by the Garden Committee. The Garden Committee approval is important to make sure the plants that get chosen are great for nature, located properly for the right amount of sun or shade, don’t conflict with other plants or facility needs, and fit into the overall garden plan with maintenance in mind.

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2022-07-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Saturday, July 16 starting at 2pm.
Save the date for the first in-person members’ art supplies swap since early 2020. Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards.
We’ll begin with a short meeting, and then select “new to you” art supplies. Looking forward to seeing you at the gallery!
If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Beth Richardson, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2022-07-17 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop August 5 – October 1, 2022
Application deadline: Sunday, July 17, 2022 by midnight
Application Details & Form
Del Ray Artisans has established the Alcove as a gift shop within the gallery, where members may display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D work will be available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items.
The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be replaced with similar work for no additional fee. This opportunity is independent of the monthly exhibits and is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Application Details & Form

Art Camp 2022 (Choose July 18–22 or July 25–29)
2022-07-18 - 2022-07-29 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans invites young campers ages 8-12 years old for “Kids Just Wanna Have Fun” Summer Art Camp to spend a week creating art with professional local artist instruction. Students will have an immersive creative journey: painting, sculpting, journaling and other artful planned activities. During nice weather, kids will even have outdoors time to get fresh air, unwind, and replenish their creative energy. All artist supplies are provided. There will be an online photo album highlighting the two weeks of art camp available later in August for parents, friends and the community to enjoy.
Choose Week One (July 18–22) or Week Two (July 25–29).
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm.
For Ages: 8-12 (class size limited to 10 children per week)
Cost: $350 per child
Scholarship support is available; contact Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org for an application.
Instructors have taken the ALX Promise pledge and follow the current pandemic policies in accordance with CDC and the State of Virginia during summer camps. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. Students must bring their own lunches.
Art Camp will be at the Del Ray Artisans gallery at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. The gallery is accessible. For more information, contact Amy Castine (Youth Programs Director) at Youth@DelRayArtisans.org and Anna Sherlock (Office Manager) at Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org.
Registration
Choose one of the following schedule options:

WEEK ONE: July 18–22, 2022 from 9am-4pm daily

WEEK TWO: July 25–29, 2022 from 9am-4pm daily

Walk-ins are NOT allowed. You must register in advance. Cost is $350/child. Your application is not complete until the registration form is filled out, payment is received, and your schedule choice is confirmed by the Youth Programs Director, Art Camp Administrator, or Office Manager. You may pay with cash, check, or credit card at the gallery or by credit card online (instructions in the application).
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Sponsor a Camper
Every year Del Ray Artisans offers scholarships to children who cannot otherwise afford to attend this magical camp. Interested in sponsoring a camper? Your donation will help send a youth to camp. Thank you for your support.
Donate Now
Thank you to Kiwanis Club Alexandria for sponsoring art camp.
Thank you to Community Partners MCD Mateos for sponsoring art camp.

ONLINE: Board Meeting (July 2022 - New Date)
2022-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
The July 2022 meeting has been rescheduled from Tuesday, July 12 to Thursday, July 21.
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.

2023 Art Exhibit Call for Proposals Deadline
2022-07-29 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Proposals2023 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans
Proposal Deadline extended to Friday, July 29, 2022 by midnight
Del Ray Artisans is seeking exhibit proposals for next year’s calendar. Del Ray Artisans strives to offer exhibits that reach a broad and diverse audience, encourage artistic development, and represent a wide variety of art forms. Experienced and first time curators welcome!
The Exhibit Selection Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval.
Proposal Form
Photograph of “The Art of Nature” exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, May 2021

Alcove Gift Shop and “A Space Between” Artwork Drop Off by Appointment
2022-07-31 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, A Space Between, and Alcove Gift Shop. Artwork drop off is Sunday, July 31 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 exhibit curator: Brittany Baron (calypso137@gmail.com) or gift shop curator: Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com)

First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2022-08-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK (8/11). The gallery is still open until 9pm tonight (Thursday 8/4).
We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans on Aloha Thursday with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station from 6-8pm on Thursday, August 11!
Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming A Space Between art exhibit focusing on shadows, negative space, and often overlooked components of a scene. The gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays (April through September).

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-9pm on First Thursdays) for a peek at the art exhibit. Come to our outdoor activity starting at 6pm each First Thursday:

The neighborhood theme on April 21, 2022 (postponed from April 7 due to the weather) is Books on Parade! Del Ray Artisans along with Upcycle invite you to join us for First Thursday for this fun upcycled paper project. Choose to make a feather or flower from craft paper, book pages or old comic books. Plus see the Second Life art exhibit featuring art made with at least 50% recycled materials!

The neighborhood theme on May 5, 2022 is Dog Days in Del Ray. We’ll be “Making Art Splash!” Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting in conjunction with the upcoming art exhibit: Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School

The neighborhood theme on June 2, 2022 is Unmask Your Superhero. The outdoor activity has been canceled due to the weather. Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Afros and Abstract art exhibit.

The neighborhood theme on July 7, 2022 is Red, White, and Blue. Take a photo with Liberty, the Art Town Crier, at the corner of Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenues! The gallery is closed to prepare for the Summer Art Market on July 9-10.

The neighborhood theme on August 11, 2022 (postponed due to the heat) is Aloha Thursday. We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station. Inside the gallery you’ll find the clever A Space Between art exhibit.

September – Show Your Spirit

A Space Between (8/5-8/27)
2022-08-05 - 2022-08-27 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
A Space Between Art Exhibit
August 5-27, 2022
Photo Album
The A Space Between art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery focuses on shadows, negative space, and often overlooked components of a scene. After two years separated by literally six feet—and many centuries of burying loved ones six feet under—the concept of space gave artists a chance to explore themes of isolation beyond the physical separations of our shared experience.
Join us on opening day, Friday, August 5 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite. The artworks feature the shadows cast on subjects and the negative spaces revealing previously unseen images to help us visualize empathy and compassion for seeing the same thing differently.
Fitting beautifully into the space during the exhibit are several workshops, including:

“A Space to Clean” Soap-making Workshop on Saturday, August 6 from 10am-1pm;
Everyday Abstracts a la El Anatsui Workshop on Saturday, August 13 from 6-8pm;
Quilt Patch Mosaic Workshop on Tuesday, August 16 from 6:30-8:30pm;
Playing with Resin Workshop on Sunday, August 21 from 6-9pm; and
Victorian Inspired Earrings Workshop on Saturday, August 27 from 10am-12pm.

Register in advance for workshops at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops.
The A Space Between exhibit runs August 5-27, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on Sunday, August 28, 2022). Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator Brittany Baron (calypso137@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “Shadows” by Kelly Postula

“A Space Between” Exhibit Opening Day
2022-08-05 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
A Space Between Art Exhibit
August 5-27, 2022
The A Space Between art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery focuses on shadows, negative space, and often overlooked components of a scene. After two years separated by literally six feet—and many centuries of burying loved ones six feet under—the concept of space gave artists a chance to explore themes of isolation beyond the physical separations of our shared experience.
Join us on opening day, Friday, August 5 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite. The artworks feature the shadows cast on subjects and the negative spaces revealing previously unseen images to help us visualize empathy and compassion for seeing the same thing differently.
Fitting beautifully into the space during the exhibit are several workshops, including:

“A Space to Clean” Soap-making Workshop on Saturday, August 6 from 10am-1pm;
Everyday Abstracts a la El Anatsui Workshop on Saturday, August 13 from 6-8pm;
Quilt Patch Mosaic Workshop on Tuesday, August 16 from 6:30-8:30pm;
Playing with Resin Workshop on Sunday, August 21 from 6-9pm; and
Victorian Inspired Earrings Workshop on Saturday, August 27 from 10am-12pm.

Register in advance for workshops at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops.
The A Space Between exhibit runs August 5-27, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on Sunday, August 28, 2022). Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator Brittany Baron (calypso137@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “Shadows” by Kelly Postula

"A Space To Clean" Soap-Making Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2022-08-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is now full.
Instructor: Suzan OkDate/Time: Saturday, August 6 from 10am-1pmCost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; Plus $10 Supply FeeClass size: 3-6 participants(Register by midnight on August 3)
Create your own bright, fun, scented soaps using a moisturizing shea butter or glycerin base, premium fragrance oils, skin-safe colorants, and a variety of fun molds. Fragrances will include pineapple, pina colada, ocean breeze, and other summer-inspired scents, as well as classics like rose and lavender.
While your freshly poured soaps harden, you may decorate your very own gift box with a medium of your choice. Take your gift box and handcrafted scented soaps home with you at the end of this workshop.
No experience necessary. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
Register Now

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

HalloWEIRD Art Market Applications Due
2022-08-06 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market
Application deadline: Saturday, August 6, 2022 by midnight
This fall Del Ray Artisans is adding a new outdoor art market with a theme: Halloween. Showcase your spooky, creepy, crawly, disturbing, goth pieces or focus on the upbeat, fun side of the season (costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors, etc). This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10am to 4pm.
Details and Application

Creative Card Swap Online Exhibit Call for Entry Deadline
2022-08-07 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Card Swap ArtistsCreative Card Swap Online Exhibit
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, August 7, 2022 by midnight
All previous and current Card Swap artists (2020-present) are invited to participate in the Creative Card Swap online exhibit.
This online collection documenting the handcrafted cards from the Card Swap will open with and be a part of Del Ray Artisans 30th Anniversary Show, The Big 3-0, which runs from September 2 to October 1, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery.
Entry Details & Form
Photo Info: Some of the artful cards exchanged in the Creative Card Swap

Partners in Art (FULL)
2022-08-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
On August 8th the group will meet in person. This session is FULL.
If you would like to join the evening program that is currently sharing feedback via email and/or in person, 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.
View Upcoming Meetings

ONLINE: Board Meeting (2022)
2022-08-09 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.

First Thursday (Luau Selfies 6-8pm, Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2022-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
First Thursday will be held on August 11 due to the heat last week.
We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans on Aloha Thursday with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station from 6-8pm!
Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming A Space Between art exhibit focusing on shadows, negative space, and often overlooked components of a scene. The gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays (April through September).

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-9pm on First Thursdays) for a peek at the art exhibit. Come to our outdoor activity starting at 6pm each First Thursday:

The neighborhood theme on April 21, 2022 (postponed from April 7 due to the weather) is Books on Parade! Del Ray Artisans along with Upcycle invite you to join us for First Thursday for this fun upcycled paper project. Choose to make a feather or flower from craft paper, book pages or old comic books. Plus see the Second Life art exhibit featuring art made with at least 50% recycled materials!

The neighborhood theme on May 5, 2022 is Dog Days in Del Ray. We’ll be “Making Art Splash!” Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting in conjunction with the upcoming art exhibit: Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School

The neighborhood theme on June 2, 2022 is Unmask Your Superhero. The outdoor activity has been canceled due to the weather. Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Afros and Abstract art exhibit.

The neighborhood theme on July 7, 2022 is Red, White, and Blue. Take a photo with Liberty, the Art Town Crier, at the corner of Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenues! The gallery is closed to prepare for the Summer Art Market on July 9-10.

The neighborhood theme on August 11, 2022 (postponed due to the heat) is Aloha Thursday. We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station. Inside the gallery you’ll find the clever A Space Between art exhibit.

September – Show Your Spirit

Everyday Abstracts a la El Anatsui Workshop
2022-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructors: Amy Castine and Erica Hughes
Date/Time: Saturday, August 13 from 6-8pm
Cost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member
Class size: 4-15 participants
(Register by midnight on August 10)
El Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor who creates textured artworks from everyday objects. Using cleaned nespresso pods, learn about this fabulous contemporary artist while making your own creation using his methods.
All supplies will be provided during this workshop, but you are welcome to bring additional cleaned Nespresso pods.
Face masks are recommended while inside the gallery.
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“The Big 3-0: 30th Anniversary” Call for Entry Deadline
2022-08-13 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans members only
The Big 3-0: Del Ray Artisans 30th Anniversary Members ShowcaseExhibit Dates: September 2 – October 1, 2022
Entry deadline extended to Saturday, August 13, 2022 by midnight
This is an open theme, members only, art exhibit in celebration of Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Anniversary. Make new art or enter three of your past favorites. In addition, please share a fond memory of an experience at Del Ray Artisans. Memories will be posted in the gallery during the exhibit.
If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now and then enter.
Entry Details & Form
Artwork Credit: Detail of “The Big 3-0” by Dawn Wyse Hurto (Mixed media collage of members artwork)

CANCELED: Member Meeting
2022-08-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
Since we just had a meeting on July 16th, the August 14th meeting has been canceled.
If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Beth Richardson, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.

CANCELED - Quilt Patch Mosaic Workshop
2022-08-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Shona D’Cruz (pronounced “shawna”)Dates: Tuesday, August 16 from 6:30–8:30pmCost: $70 Del Ray Artisans members and $85 for non-members, plus a $20 supply feeClass size: 6-14 (12 years minimum age)(Register by midnight on August 12)
Create a beautiful 4″ by 4″ ready-to-hang mosaic panel out of beautiful millefiori, ceramic tiles, stained glass, vitreous tiles, natural elements and other fun materials. During this 2-hour class, the instructor will walk you through the steps of creating a design, along with considerations for color and placement of your chosen tesserae. Designs may be geometric, free-form or pretty much anything you fancy! Please note the following:

Please do not bring any glass or ceramic cutting tools to this workshop.
Please wear closed-toed shoes.
This is not messy work (no glass cutting), but the adhesive won’t come off clothing. Please dress accordingly and bring an apron if you wish.

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

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2023 Exhibit Committee Meeting
2022-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | VA
Gallery reserved for private meeting.
