Del Ray Artisans

Navigating Seasons of Grief & Loss in Fractured Times (Register by 7/17)
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Instructor: Dimple Dhabalia
Date/Time: Saturday, July 18, 11am – 12:30pm (online)
Cost: free; donations appreciated
Class size: 3-20 participants
(Register by July 17)
Grief doesn’t just begin and end with death.
It also lives in the heartache of caregiving, illness, and broken relationships—in the loss of a job, the loneliness of aging, the separation from loved ones, the erosion of freedom, the degradation of the environment—in all kinds of pain the world rarely stops to honor. And then when grief arrives, we’re expected to move through it quickly and on our own.
But we were never meant to navigate seasons of grief and loss alone.
On July 18, join Dimple Dhabalia, writer, author, and founder of love in action as she launches her first collection of empathy cards, seasons of grief + loss, for a conversation about grief, rituals, and restoring the language of empathy and connection.
This virtual event is free and open to the public, but you must register in advance to receive the connection information.
Register Now

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

Live From Your Studio - Connect with fellow DRA artists
2026-07-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-16 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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Closed to the Public
2026-07-26 - 2026-08-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for work on the facility.

Closed to the Public
2026-08-02 - 2026-08-05 | 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
2026-08-02 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, ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel. 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.

Call for Proposals for 2027 Art Exhibit Deadline
2026-08-02 23:59 | Online
Call for Proposals
2027 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans
Proposal deadline: Sunday, August 2, 2026 by midnight
“Visible Touch” art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans (Feb 2024)
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

“Tranquil Nature” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
2026-08-06 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only
Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Tranquil Nature at Alexandria Myotherapy, Inc. Center
August 17, 2026 – August 7, 2027
Entry deadline extended to Thursday, August 6, 2026 by midnight
“Lillies” by Aigerim Akhmetova
Seeking tranquil and calming 2D art with a nature theme, especially landscapes. The Tranquil Nature art exhibit is at Alexandria Myotherapy, a new venue partner.
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

ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-29 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel Art Exhibit
August 7–29, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, August 7 from 7–9pm
ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel is a curated visual arts exhibition at Del Ray Artisans gallery that explores the human fascination with time travel—both real and imagined. From ancient civilizations to speculative futures, this show encourages artists to traverse the timelines of human experience, science fiction, memory, mythology, and the unknown.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 7 between 7-9pm to meet curator Suzan Ok Shumate and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
Time travel is a powerful narrative device and philosophical idea. It asks us to examine who we are, where we’ve come from, and where we might be going. This exhibit features diverse interpretations of time travel. Pair your art exhibit viewing with one of our creative programs. Register in advance for workshops and save the dates for our programs in August:

Creative Book Club – Saturday, August 8, 10am-12pm
Partners in Art – Monday, August 10, 2-4pm
Radical Sewing Club-ALX – Saturday, August 15, 10am-12pm
Live From Your Studio (members only, easy to join!) – Sunday, August 16, 2-3:30pm
Steampunk Jewelry Workshop – Saturday, August 16, 10am-12pm
Life Drawing Session – Tuesdays, August 18 and August 25, 7-9pm
Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, August 29, 10am-12pm

The ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel art exhibit runs from August 7–29, 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 (closed on August 2 and August 30).
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. This art exhibit is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2027 Annual Arts Program Grant.
For more information, contact the curator, Suzan Ok Shumate, at suzan.ok@gmail.com or Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork (top) credit: “Divergent Dan” by Ginny Loving

"ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel" Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel Art Exhibit
August 7–29, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, August 7 from 7–9pm
“Steampunk Stan and Divergent Dan” by Ginny Loving
ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel is a curated visual arts exhibition at Del Ray Artisans gallery that explores the human fascination with time travel—both real and imagined. From ancient civilizations to speculative futures, this show encourages artists to traverse the timelines of human experience, science fiction, memory, mythology, and the unknown.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 7 between 7-9pm to meet curator Suzan Ok Shumate and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.
Time travel is a powerful narrative device and philosophical idea. It asks us to examine who we are, where we’ve come from, and where we might be going. This exhibit features diverse interpretations of time travel. Pair your art exhibit viewing with one of our creative programs. Register in advance for workshops and save the dates for our programs in August:

Creative Book Club – Saturday, August 8, 10am-12pm
Partners in Art – Monday, August 10, 2-4pm
Radical Sewing Club-ALX – Saturday, August 15, 10am-12pm
Live From Your Studio (members only, easy to join!) – Sunday, August 16, 2-3:30pm
Steampunk Jewelry Workshop – Saturday, August 16, 10am-12pm
Life Drawing Session – Tuesdays, August 18 and August 25, 7-9pm
Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, August 29, 10am-12pm

The ChronoScape: Artistic Explorations of Time Travel art exhibit runs from August 7–29, 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 (closed on August 2 and August 30).
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. This art exhibit is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2027 Annual Arts Program Grant.
For more information, contact the curator, Suzan Ok Shumate, at suzan.ok@gmail.com or the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Creative Book Club - "The Museum of Lost Art" by Noah Charney
2026-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “The Museum of Lost Art” by Noah Charney
Facilitator: Marshall Carolus
Meeting Date: Saturday, August 8, 10am-12pm
(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
During the August 8th gathering, we’ll be exploring “The Museum of Lost Art” by Noah Charney. It’s about the adventures and misadventures of some of the pieces of art which have been lost, stolen, looted, burned, and sometimes recovered.
The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings at Del Ray Artisans gallery to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. This is a free event; donations are appreciated. Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance.
If you have questions, please contact Marshall Carolus at marshallcarolus@aol.com.
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love in action: Community Card & Letter Writing Circle (Register by 8/6)
2026-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Dimple Dhabalia
Date/Time: Sunday, August 9, 10am – Noon
Cost: free; donations appreciated
Class size: 3-16 participants
(Register before midnight on August 6)
We were never meant to navigate the seasons of life alone.
Join Dimple Dhabalia, writer, author, and founder of love in action empathy cards for a two-hour, in-person community gathering — a small, intentional space to slow down, drop in, and write to the people in our lives.
Ritual is how humans have always marked time. The crossing of a threshold. The arrival of grief, or joy, or wonder, or rest.
In a world where loneliness has become an epidemic and speed has been prioritized over intimacy, we don’t need more efficiency in how we care for each other. We need more ritual. Writing to someone by hand is a ritual of return. Sealing an envelope is a ritual of commitment. Sending a card when there is no occasion except the memory of someone’s loss, or a desire to honor their joy.
Each session opens with a brief grounding practice. We write together, and those who wish to share are invited to—though sharing is always optional. This is not a writing workshop. It is a guided space for presence, reflection, and connection. Bring your own cards or purchase a set at the gathering. You don’t need to be a writer. You don’t need to prepare. You will never be required to share.
All are welcome.
Register Now

CANCELED: Junk Journaling Workshop
2026-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Azita R. Houshiar
Date/Time: Sunday, August 9, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee
Class size: 5-12 participants
(Register by August 5)
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 handcraft a journal using everyday “junk” and receive guidance on using found paper, packaging, tags, embellishments, to create layered, expressive journal pages that reflect your personal perspective and storytelling style.
All supplies will be included, such as paper, ephemera, stickers, tape, glue, and basic tools. You’re also encouraged 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.

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

HalloWEIRD Art Market Application Deadline
2026-08-09 23:59 | Mount Vernon Recreation Center Athletic Fields, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, 22301, United States
Call for Artists
Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market
Application deadline: Sunday, August 9, 2026 by midnight
Apply now for the 5th annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market centered around the 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 the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10am to 4pm.
Applications are now closed!

Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance)
2026-08-10 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.
View Upcoming Meetings

Playing with Resin Workshop (Register ASAP)
2026-08-10 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, August 10, 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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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

"Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-08-10 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals
Exhibit Dates: September 4–26, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026 by midnight
“Frida Kahlo: Guardian of Heritage” by Laura Ramirez Drain
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich culture, traditions, resilience, and artistic contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Share personal and collective stories through your artwork—exploring themes such as heritage, migration, family, cultural pride, and transformation—to contribute to a visual dialogue that connects past and present while highlighting the evolving narratives of Hispanic communities.
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)
2026-08-11 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.

Volunteer in the Gardens
2026-08-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery.
Bring gloves, knee pads (if desired), and laughter. Even if you don’t know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If you have any questions, please email Jenny at Gardens@DelRayArtisans.org.
MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours (record your hours).
NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too.
Save the Dates: During the season (March-October), the committee meets once a month on a weekend day from 9am-11am. In July and August, we’ll meet an hour earlier (8am-10am) to avoid the heat. Our 2026 dates are:

Saturday, May 16, 9:00 to 11:00 am
Saturday, June 13, 9:00 to 11:00 am
Sunday, July 12, 8:00 to 10:00 am (earlier due to heat)
Saturday, August 15, 8:00 to 10:00 am (earlier due to heat)
Saturday, September 19, 9:00 to 11:00 am (tidy up the garden for Art on the Avenue)
Saturday, October 17, 9:00 to 11:00 am

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.

Radical Sewing Club-ALX
2026-08-15 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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DIY Ukulele Workshop (Register by 8/12)
2026-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Khushi Bhansali
Date/Time: Saturday, August 15, 6-8pm
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $30 supply fee
Class size: 5-20 participants
Register in advance to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome, space permitting!
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

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

Steampunk Jewelry Workshop (Register by 8/12)
2026-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Mallory Rose Henig
Date/Time: Sunday, August 16, 10am – Noon
Cost: $40/DRA member, $50/non-members, plus a $5 supply fee
Class size: 4-12 participants
(Register by August 12)
Steampunk is a retro-futuristic subgenre blending Victorian-era or Wild West aesthetics with fantastical, futuristic inventions powered by steam and clockwork. The “punk” element implies rebellion and DIY tinkering.
In this workshop, we will repurpose old watches and parts into custom jewelry to take home, perfectly capturing the DIY, upcycling spirit of the Steampunk subculture.
All supplies included but students are also welcome to bring their own jewelry parts if desired.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2026-08-16 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 Sunday, August 16 starting at 6pm.
Save the date for the third member meeting of 2026. Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards! To help things run smoothly, we kindly ask that you limit the number of boxes you bring and drop off your treasures at the start of the art supply swap. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to accept any treasures after 6:15pm.
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, Kara Macek, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.

Life Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2026-08-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-25 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.
Register Now | View Upcoming Sessions

Artwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

2027 Exhibit Committee Meeting
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed at this time for a committee meeting.

CANCELED: Del Ray Urban Sketchers
2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:00
This event has been canceled. Please join us for future Urban Sketchers sessions!

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 at TBD 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 third 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, KC Hodge at ceelacanth@gmail.com, with any questions.
View Upcoming Dates

Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Movie Nite: Frequency and Timecop
2026-08-22 19:30 - 23:59 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Organizer: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Saturday, August 22 starting at 7:30pm
Cost: Free; donations appreciated
Theatre Size: up to 30 movie-goers
(Register to save a seat; walk-ins welcome, space permitting.)
Let’s have some fun engaging in 2 movies with different time travel / time shift perspectives. Join us at Del Ray Artisans on Saturday, August 22 for our movie marathon featuring Frequency and Timecop. Stop in for the first movie, the last movie, or stay for both! (Movies are not suitable for young children.)
There is no fee for this event, but donations to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit are encouraged (online or at the event). Bring your own drink and popcorn, as well as a small something to share with other movie-goers (these items will go on a movie snack table for all viewers to enjoy).

7:30pm – arrive at the gallery, find your spot, prep your movie snacks, and chat with other movie-goers
7:45pm – watch Frequency – run time 1:58 (rated PG-13)
9:45pm – short break, more chatting, prep more movie snacks
10:10pm – watch Timecop – run time 1:38 (rated R)

Space is limited. Register in advance to save your seat!
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Mindful Acrylic Pour: A Creative Practice in Letting Go (Register ASAP)
2026-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Yvette Trapani
Date/Time: Sunday, August 23, 6-8pm
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus $20 supply fee
Class size: 8-12 participants
(Register in advance)
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 Del Ray Artisans gallery to allow time for the paintings to set. Art pieces can be picked during gallery hours later that week (Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm).
Register Now

Artwork credit: Yvette Trapani

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

“For the Love of Virginia” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
2026-08-24 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only
Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
For the Love of Virginia at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
September 14, 2026 – September 4, 2027
Entry Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026 by midnight
“Dangerfield Island Marina” by Victoria Barnes
What you love about Virginia? Let’s see the beauty of Virginia through your artistic vision—from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Beaches of the Eastern Shore; rural areas or cities; local flora or fauna. The state motto is Virginia is for Lovers!
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
