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Spring Art Market 2023 in Colasanto Park (RAIN or SHINE)

Colasanto Park (outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery) 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Our Spring Art Market is an annual outdoor market, the day before Mother's Day, that gives you the chance to purchase original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists. This market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Shop original work from local artists—perfect for […]

Event Series Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Free)

Del Ray Urban Sketchers

St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets the second Sunday of each month* at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub in Del Ray. Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite. Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. […]

FREE, donations appreciated

“American Patchwork” Call for Entry Deadline

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Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists American Patchwork Exhibit Dates: June 2–25, 2023 Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, May 14, 2023 by midnight The United States is a patchwork of 50 states with beautiful beaches and majestic mountains, bustling cities and quiet towns, pastoral ranches and farms, vast natural beauty and amazing […]

Event Series Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose

Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Drop-in and practice life drawing on one select Tuesday evening 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 […]

$8 – $10

Member Meeting – Rescheduled to Aug 13

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 13. If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Kate Gibney, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.

Volunteer in the Gardens

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Spring is here! Del Ray Artisans’ gardens need some TLC. Join the Gardens Committee on Saturday, May 20 from 9am-11am to help in the gardens. 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 2 hours. If you […]

Event Series Partners in Art Evening

Partners in Art Evening

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 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 […]

FREE, donations appreciated

Introduction to Stone Carving Workshop

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Instructor: Jonathan Ottke, ottkej@gmail.com Date/Time: Saturday May 27 from 9am-12pm Cost: $55 Del Ray Artisans member / $65 Non-member; plus a $25 Supply Fee Class size: 4-12 participants (Register by midnight on May 21) Learn basic sculpting techniques by carving in soapstone—a beautiful, soft stone that is ideal for your first stone sculpture. You will […]

$80 – $90

Poet Courtney LeBlanc, Book Launch Party

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Come celebrate Courtney's newest collection of poetry, Her Whole Bright Life, winner of the Jack McCarthy Book Prize! There will be a reading, light snacks and drinks, and books available for sale! Please leave the kids at home, this is an adults-only event! Can't make it to the party? You can order a copy of […]

“Prints in May @ DRA” Artwork Pick Up

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Prints in May @ DRA. Questions? Contact curators Ellen Rosenthal at efrosevalley@gmail.com and Kitty Russell. Artwork credit - clockwise from upper left: Block printed Bandanas by Meredith D’Amore; “It's a Beautiful Day” by Meredith D’Amore; “Crinkles” by Eileen O’Brien; “Sometimes I Dream” by […]

“American Patchwork” Artwork Drop Off

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, American Patchwork. Artwork drop off is Sunday, May 28 from 3-6pm. 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 […]

Event Series First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-9pm)

First Thursday: Black Panther Mask Making 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)

Del Ray Artisans Gallery 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Visit the gallery this super(hero) First Thursday for our outdoor activity from 6-8pm: Black Panther mask making!  Plus take a picture in front of our superhero photo op backdrop. Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of American Patchwork, the upcoming art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April […]

FREE, donations appreciated