Del Ray Artisans

Figure Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2025-10-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model.
*Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in October.
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 Brando Gould at 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

Create an Artwork Sales Website with Square (Register ASAP)
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 8, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member
Class size: 4-20 participants
(Register in advance)
Interested in having an online presence with your artwork but not sure where to start? Set up a simple website using Square (SquareUp.com)! The instructor will show you the basic tools, and then walk you through adding a few artworks to your ‘item library’ and posting them on your Square website.
No experience necessary, but before attending this workshop you must create a Square account (either by downloading the SquareUp app onto your phone or through the create your account process on a computer).
During the workshop, you will:

Add a few items (one for each art piece) to your item library – this will include uploading a description, size, and price, as well as a picture.
Learn about managing inventory and variations
Create a simple website using Square and learn how to manage it

Note: Having a comprehensive item library will help you with sales during art markets; and having a website will allow you to process online sales and share your artwork with a wider audience. Please note that items for sale in your online store will be set to “pick up”; we will not cover setting up shipping in this workshop.
Bring to the workshop:

Your smartphone with the Square app or a laptop
Your log-in info for SquareUp.com
Information for a few of your artworks (title, description, dimensions, price, picture). The pictures must be on the same device you are using to access Square (either your smartphone or laptop).
Notebook for taking notes

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CANCELLED: Figure Drawing – Costumed Session (Oct 9th)
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The October 9th session has been cancelled. Join us for the October 16th session.
Drop-in and practice figure drawing through observation of our clothed model on Thursday evenings in October. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery. 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.
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 Brando Gould at LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org.
View artwork from past DRA Figure Drawing Sessions on Instagram! Tag #dralifedraw or @dralifedraw for your work to be featured.

Artwork credit: Drawings by Dina Wise

2026 Wall Calendar Pre-order Deadline
2025-10-10 23:59 | Online
Order Now for a Discount!
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Del Ray Artisans’ 2026 Wall Calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members is available for pre-order now at just $18/calendar. (Regular price $22/calendar.)
The pre-order discount price is only available until October 10. Pre-ordering the calendar helps our organization estimate how many calendars to order. If you pre-order, you will be notified when the calendars arrive, so you can come pick up your purchase. Calendars will arrive between October 20 – November 15, 2025.
Thank you to our calendar sponsors: Daniela Spigai, Realtor® / ADVISORY at Compass, Let’s Meat on the Avenue, Los Tios Grill, Taqueria el Poblano, The Zebra Press, and McD Mateos Community Partners!

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Creative Book Club: "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “Ways of Seeing” by John Berger
Facilitator: Marshall Carolus
Meeting Date: Saturday, October 11, 10am-12pm
(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
Join us on October 11 at 10am to discuss John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing”. It’s an adaptation of a 4-part series he did for the BBC. As described by Michael Messmer, “Berger challenges the notion that Western art is solely the product of individual geniuses by exploring the social and economic contexts in which art is produced and consumed. The book comprises seven essays, some of which combine text and images, presenting a non-linear format that invites readers to engage critically with visual culture.”
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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Radical Sewing Club-ALX 2025
2025-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | 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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CANCELLED: Paws in the Park 2025 in Oronoco Bay Park
2025-10-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
UPDATE posted on 10/10: Due to the anticipated weather, including heavy rain, high winds, and flooding in the park, this event has been cancelled.
Join us at the Paws in the Park outdoor festival! This event is fun for the whole family, featuring entertainment, activities, animal-themed vendors, and, of course, a whole lot of adorable adoptables.
Del Ray Artisans will have a tent with pet-inspired artwork from member Joyce Wagner (Reinvented Elegance), as well as information about current and upcoming events. Please stop by and say hello!
The block party is in the Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). This free event is open to the community; well-behaved leashed pets are welcome to attend (no Flexi leashes please).
Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls partner VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital is a sponsor of Paws in the Park. Stop by the animal hospital (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314) during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-6pm) to see the Flora, Fauna, Fantastica art exhibit by Del Ray Artisans members.

Artwork credit: “Wagging Woofers I” by Joyce Wagner

Del Ray Urban Sketchers 2025
2025-10-12 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets the second Sunday of most months at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray. (Del Ray Urban Sketchers does not meet in July, August, and December.)
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 the cafe to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time putting their skills into practice and then reconvene for a review of finished works.
This program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Meet outside at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301). Contact the organizer, Joan Bickelhaupt (joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com), with any questions.
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Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Board of Directors Meeting (ONLINE)
2025-10-14 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.

Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
2025-10-15 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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Figure Drawing – Costumed Session
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice figure drawing through observation of our clothed model on Thursday evenings in October. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery. 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.
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 Brando Gould at 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: Drawings by Dina Wise

“The Mini World: Small Works of Art” Call for Entry Deadline
2025-10-17 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
The Mini World: Small Works of Art
Exhibit Dates: November 7–30, 2025
Digital entry deadline extended to Friday, October 17, 2025 by midnight
“Fairy Shelf” by Mallory Rose Henig; “Bessie Wondered Where Her Niece Had Gone“ by Betsy Jones; “Fluff” by Kellie Sansone
Members are invited to enter 1-4 small-scale pieces of art. Each piece should be no more than 8×10 inches, 9×9 inches, or within 80 square inches, in any direction including the framing and mounting. The artwork may represent any subject matter and the following media will be accepted for consideration to the exhibit: oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, sculptures in any medium, mosaics, collage, printmaking, photography, and mixed media.
The exhibit is open only to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans and then enter.
Entry Details & Form

Volunteer in the Gardens
2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00 | 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 Kurt 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 typically meets the third Saturday of the month from 9am-11am. In June, July, and August, we’ll meet an hour earlier (8am-10am) to avoid the heat. The June session will be a week earlier on Saturday, June 14th; and the September session has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 21st to avoid conflict with the HalloWEIRD art market. 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.

CANCELLED: STEAM-tastic: Haunted Mansion
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been cancelled. Join us for our other Youth Programs. Register in advance for workshops so instructors can plan.
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 10am-12:30pm
Cost: $25 child / $40 adult; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register by October 14)
Get into the spirit of the season with a STEAM-powered haunted house build! Design and construct your own cardboard mansion, then transform it into a spooky architectural scene with a moon-lit sky, creepy cobwebs, flapping bats, and eerie textures.
This fall-themed, hands-on project blends art, engineering, and storytelling, encouraging participants to explore 3D construction, light and shadow, and thematic scene creation. Learn about structural design, textural contrast, and how to bring a haunted world to life using mixed media and recycled materials.
This family-friendly workshop is suitable for all ages—including children under 12. All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own spooky stickers, textured papers, or embellishments!
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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! 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.

STEAM-tastic Activities @ the Spooky Mad Science Expo (All Ages; Drop-in)
2025-10-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 3-7pm
Cost: FREE
(Drop-in; these are self-paced activities)
Don’t miss the 10th year of the Spooky Mad Science Expo! This fantastic event brings together hundreds of curious minds for an afternoon of hands-on discovery, eerie tech, and Halloween-inspired science. Arrive at 2pm for the costume parade; the activities run from 3-7pm. The Expo is at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria VA 22304).
Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic program is hosting two (!!) activities at the Expo:
Databending / Glitch Art – Del Ray Artisans introduces databending, also known as glitch art! Older students will use a computer to edit an image file by corrupting its data through a technique known as .bmp image editing, and then see their artwork projected on the wall. Younger students will personalize glitch art on paper. This hands-on activity is led by Steve Botts of Steve’s Art and Cacti.
Spooky Automata Art Meets Engineering – Come make a fabulously spooky wing-flapping automata mechanical art toy at Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic tinker booth! Learn how cranks and cams work as you construct a mixed-media work of kinetic art that explores the wonder of things in motion, up, down and around! This hands-on activity is led by Victoria Walchak.

STEAM-tastic Program – Come join 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 project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops and activities are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

Girl Scout "Art and Design" Brownie Badge Workshop (Register by 10/15)
2025-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Sandra Alami
Date/Time: Sunday, October 19, 10am-1pm
Cost: $30/child
Space is limited to 18 girls and 6 adults
(Register by October 15)
Brownies who attend this workshop will complete all of the steps needed for their Art and Design badge. Brownies will create unique clay sculptures, which will help them further develop their fine motor skills and critical thinking skills. In addition, Brownies will create self-portraits, which will help them learn more about symmetry and proportion. Brownies will also create toothpick structures, which allows them to practice problem-solving skills and helps them develop abstract thinking skills.
Troop leaders should register as a troop and must provide a 6:1 ratio of girls to adults. This is not a drop-off event. Adults must remain on site. Troop leaders are responsible for collecting all necessary paperwork (permission slips, health forms, etc).
All art supplies provided. The actual badge is not provided.
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Del Ray Artisans’ Youth Art Programs include interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) that are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant and through a generous donation supporting youth art programs from Genesis Inspiration Foundation.

Playing with Resin Workshop (Register ASAP)
2025-10-19 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: Sunday, October 19, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register in advance)
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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Neurographic Art Workshop (Register ASAP)
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 22, 6-8pm
Cost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; plus $5 supply fee
Class size: 4-25 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting)
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.
Supplies are provided but please feel free to bring markers, pens or watercolors to add color to your project.
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Image credit: Neurographic art by Morgan Parr

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

Nature Journaling Club 2025
2025-10-25 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).
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 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

2025 Annual Member Meeting & 2026 Board of Directors Election
2025-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
2025 Annual Member Meeting & 2026 Board of Directors Election
Sunday, October 26, 6-8pm
All members are invited to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 26 from 6-8pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Del Ray Artisans President Dawn Wyse Hurto will present a special message about the organization; the membership will vote on the slate (info below) to elect the 2026 Board of Directors; and the 2026 schedule of exhibits and programs will be announced.
Pizza and beverages will be provided. Thank you to Jet’s Pizza for the delicious pizza and generous discount to support our nonprofit. To contribute a side or dessert to share (thank you!), please email Kara Macek at membership@delrayartisans.org.

2026 Board of Directors Slate
Here is the slate of nominees for Del Ray Artisans’ 2026 Board of Directors:

President – Dawn Wyse Hurto
Vice President – Sean Crumley
Secretary – Margaret Slipek
Treasurer – Rita Schooley
Assistant Treasurer – Stephen Lally
Director of…
Archives – Kathryn Brown
Communications – Christian Melgar
Curating – Amy Kitchin Hower
Facilities – Kurt Peterson
Fundraising – (vacant)
Membership – Kara Macek
Outreach – Kelly MacConomy
Programs – Tracy Wilkerson
Technology – Dina Wise
Volunteers – Morgan Parr
Youth Programs – Victoria Walchak

If you are considering running for a position, please email the Nominating Committee at Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org. The 2026 Board will begin its one-year term on January 1, 2026.

Vote at the Meeting or by Proxy
At the Annual Meeting, each member in Good Standing (renew your membership if it has expired) is entitled to one vote in person or by proxy on any matter brought before the membership at any meeting at which quorum has been established. Actions shall pass if they carry a simple majority of the votes cast. (Review the bylaws.)
A member in Good Standing may appoint a proxy to vote for them by filling out the Appointment of Proxy Form. The proxy shall expire at the end of the 2025 Annual Meeting (October 26, 2025). Proxy forms shall not count towards establishing a quorum. Proxy forms must be received before 6pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Proxy forms will be emailed to the membership in advance.

In person votes will be cast at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 26, 2025 between 6-8pm.

Photo: Blast from the Past – President Michele Reday Cook addresses the membership at the 2013 Annual Meeting.

Experiencing Color at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5/3/2025 – 10/27/2025)
2025-10-27 | Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22311, United States
Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans Art Exhibit at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
May 3 – October 27, 2025
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Del Ray Artisans through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center presents Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans. The exhibit features the work of seven (7) member artists in glass cases in the lobby of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311) from May 3, 2025 through September 21, 2025. UPDATE: This exhibit has been extended through Monday, October 27, 2025.
Come see the work of Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (digital drawing), Lesley Hall-Runner (acrylic, mixed media), Morgan Parr (mixed media), Karen Schmitz (collage, mixed media), Anastasia Travieso-Diaz (abstract painting), Joyce Wagner (mosaics), and Rod Whyte (digital painting), as they explore and reveal how they are influenced by color. The hotel lobby is open 24/7 to view the art. If you wish to pair the viewing with refreshments, the VINO Lobby bar is open 5-11pm daily.
All artwork is available for purchase, but must remain on display through the exhibit. Purchased artwork may be picked up at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA) by appointment. Contact Liz Martinez at GWW@DelRayArtisans.org to make arrangements.
Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans is organized through Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls program in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
The exhibit is open to the public and accessible, and an online photo album is available as well. For more information, please contact Liz Martinez at GWW@DelRayArtisans.org.
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Artwork credit: “Hubcap Hipster” by Joyce Wagner

CANCELED: Madhubani Themed Hand-drawn Pumpkin Decorating
2025-10-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been cancelled.
Instructor: Archa Malhotra, archa.vt@gmail.com
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member; plus $20 supply fee
Class size: 10-18 participants
(Register by October 25)
Madhubani Art is an Indian folk art form. In this hands-on workshop, Archa Malhotra will teach you how to make your very own Madhubani themed craft pumpkin using sharpie markers and acrylic paints.
We will explore drawing styles and motifs from an ancient Indian art form to sketch and paint on craft pumpkins. This is a fun activity that people of all skill levels can enjoy.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee.
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Image credit: Madhubani Pumpkin by Archa Malhotra

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

Closed to the Public
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-05 | 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 Today; Artist Appointments 12-6pm
2025-11-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time (noon-6pm) is reserved for Del Ray Artisans artists to pick up unsold artwork from the outgoing exhibit and drop off accepted artwork for the incoming exhibit. Contact the curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Bump in the Night.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, The Mini World: Small Works of Art. 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.

The Mini World: Small Works of Art at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The Mini World: Small Works of Art Exhibit
November 7–30, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, November 7 from 7–9pm
Del Ray Artisans presents The Mini World: Small Works of Art, an art exhibit showcasing tiny art by artist members. Step into this miniature world and discover the joy of life’s little things. We invite you to experience the power of small, where each piece tells a story and proves that art knows no size limits.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 7 between 7-9pm to meet curators Betsy Jones, Kellie Sansone, and Mallory Henig and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in November:

STEAM-tastic: Cardboard Creatures Workshop – Nov. 8: 10am-12pm
Tea & Herbs with Area 2 Farms – Nov 8 and Nov 22: 1-2:30pm
Del Ray Urban Sketchers (meet at St. Elmo’s Del Ray) – Nov. 9: 1-3pm
Linocut Block Printing Workshop – Nov. 12: 7-9pm
Figure Drawing Session – Nov. 13 and Nov. 18, 7-9pm
Radical Sewing Club-ALX – Nov. 15: 6-8pm
Playing with Resin Workshop – Nov. 17: 6-9pm
Partners in Art Evening – Nov. 19: 7-9pm
STEAM-tastic: Monet-Inspired Bridge Workshop – Nov. 22: 10-11:30am

For more upcoming events, visit DelRayArtisans.org/programs.
The Mini World: Small Works of Art exhibit runs November 7-30, 2025 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. The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), but will be open for bonus gallery hours on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 12-6pm.
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 curators Betsy Jones, Kellie Sansone, and Mallory Henig or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: (Left) “Fairy Shelf” by Mallory Rose Henig; (Center) “Bessie Wondered Where Her Niece Had Gone” by Betsy Jones; (Right) “Fluff” by Kellie Sansone

"The Mini World: Small Works of Art" Exhibit Opening Reception
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
