Del Ray Artisans

Volunteer in the Gardens
2022-03-26 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Help clear away the winter blahs in preparation for spring blooms! It’s time again to give the garden some love and a good cleaning, so please come out and join us. Bring gloves, knee pads, and laughter. Even if you don’t know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or 2.5 hours on:

Saturday, March 26 from 9am-11:30am
Saturday, April 23 from 9-11:30am

DONATION REQUEST: We are looking for a 50′ heavy duty garden hose. Any questions, please contact Kurt at Facilities@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 must be approved by the Garden Committee.

VIA EMAIL and/or IN-PERSON: Partners in Art Evening
2022-03-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-22 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 (choose to participate via email or in-person) BEFORE the day of the meeting. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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ONLINE: Creative Revival – A 10-Week Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
2022-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Workshop: Creative Revival – A 10-Week Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Date/Time: Mondays from 6-7:30pm, March 21 through May 23 (10 weeks total)
Instructor: Sharon Burton
Cost: $145 Del Ray Artisans member / $155 Non-member
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register by midnight on March 19)
Need to jump start your creativity? Creative Revival is a 10-week course based on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. The program is focused on identifying and removing creative blocks, fostering confidence and creating a community with other creatives with similar goals and interests. Every week we will meet to discuss each chapter of the book, encourage daily “morning pages” practice, share Artist’s Dates, and engage in other exercises that will foster creativity.
Everyone will also have an opportunity to receive a complimentary one hour individual creativity coaching session with the facilitator, a certified creativity coach, to focus on specific areas regarding their creativity practice. A private web portal will also be available for participants to share thoughts and network with other participants.
The course will be held online via Zoom on Mondays from 6-7:30pm, starting March 21 through May 23, 2022. Participants will need a copy of the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and a dedicated journal for the morning pages.
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About the Instructor: Sharon J. Burton is an artist, art curator, and creativity coach and Founder of Spark Your Creative based in the Washington, DC area. Sharon is a collage and mixed media visual artist and has shown her work in exhibitions in the Metropolitan DC area and across the country since 2006. As a creativity coach she infuses her coaching with wellness practices to help her clients break through the blocks that prevent them from fully engaging in their creative potential. Sharon is certified by the Creativity Coaching Association as a creativity coach, a Divine Sleep yoga nidra guide and in breathwork and meditation. You can learn more about her artwork at sjbcreativeart.com and her creativity coaching practice at sparkyourcreative.com

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Flowers Everywhere! Workshop
2022-03-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Workshop: Flowers Everywhere!Instructor: BWS JohnsonDate/Time: Saturday, March 19 from 6:30-8:30pmCost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; Plus $20 supply feeClass size: 3-10 participants(Register by March 15; do not drop-in)
Have you always wanted to try your hand at floristry? Learn how to level up grocery store arrangements. Explore the difference in quality between wholesale and retail blooms. You’ll get to bring home your masterpiece at the end of the workshop.
Students are free to bring their own supplies and blooms to supplement the selection on hand. All supplies that a student needs to create a basic arrangement will be included with your fee. This includes your choice of vessel and a small array of seasonal flowers.
Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
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CANCELED: The Creative Spark Book Club
2022-03-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
This online event has been canceled. Thank you to Sharon Burton for leading the book club for 3 years! Sharon is stepping down, and we are seeking a new facilitator to keep the book club going. Please contact Programs@DelRayArtisans.org if you are interested in volunteering or learning more.
Facilitator: Sharon Burton, Spark Your CreativeClub size: 3-20 participants
Meeting Date: Saturday, March 19 from 10:30am-12pmBook: “Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic” by Lisa Congdon(RSVP by March 16)
Looking for a way to spark and maintain your artistic practice? Want to connect with a variety of artists and creatives to share ideas? Join the Creative Spark Book Club. We meet online on select Saturday mornings to discuss readings by a variety of authors to help you stay inspired and motivated for your creative practice. The club is free and open to Del Ray Artisans members and non-members who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other like-minded creative people.
This club will focus on readings by a variety of authors to help you spark and maintain your creative practice. Topics may include working through creative blocks, incorporating creativity into your daily life, creative goal setting, and more.
Book discussions will be facilitated by Sharon Burton. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance.
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Upcoming Book
March 19, 2022: “Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic” by Lisa Congdon

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Past Dates and Books

January 22, 2022 Book: “Creative Quest” by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
October 16, 2021 Book: “Show Your Work” by Austin Kleon
March 20, 2021: “What Would Frida Do?: A Guide to Living Boldly” by Arianna Davis
January 9, 2021 Book: “The Dance of The Possible: A mostly honest and completely irreverent guide to creativity” by Scott Berkun
October 17, 2020 Book: “Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad” by Austin Kleon
August 15, 2020 Book: “The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life” by Twyla Tharp
January 25, 2020 Book: “Trust The Process: An Artist’s Guide to Letting Go” by Shaun McNiff
November 16, 2019 Book: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield
September 28, 2019 Book: “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert

Gallery Opens at 2pm on St. Patrick's Day
2022-03-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery will delay opening until 2pm today (Thursday, March 17). Open 2pm-6pm today.
Happy St Patrick’s Day! 🍀
Artwork credit: “Emerald Monarch” by Holly Fries featured in the “Flora & Fauna” art exhibit.

CANCELED: Experts and Sketches! African Swords with Jamaa’l Todd
2022-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Expert: Jamaa’l M.DC ToddDate/Time: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 6-8pmCost: $5 for Del Ray Artisans members and $15 for non-membersClass Size: 1-14 attendees(Register by March 13)
Come listen to an expert show off his collection of swords and other weapons, then DRAW them! Since 2008, Jamaa’l M.DC Todd has been a student of ancient African history beyond the Sahara and has incorporated this interest in aspects of his life. His collection of swords and other weapons comes from various African cultures and regions.
Discover an unfamiliar side of Africa from his lecture while you sketch the artifacts. Bring your own sketching supplies or attend just to see and learn about the collection. Registration required.
Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
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Intro to Pen and Ink Workshop
2022-03-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Holly BlackDate/Time: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 6-8:30pmCost: $15 Del Ray Artisans member / $25 Non-member; Plus a $10 supply feeClass Size: 6-14 participants(Register in advance; Do not drop-in)
Learn traditional and contemporary pen and ink techniques using a variety of pens. Explore techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling. Learn about different drawing papers. Create your own nature scene using subject matter provided or bring your own image (can be on a smart phone). You will take home your fantastic drawing (with suggestions for making it show ready), pens, and informational material at the end of the workshop.
Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
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Pick-a-Daisy: Beaded Daisy Chain Workshop
2022-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Amy Castine
Date/Time: Monday, March 14, 2022 from 6-8pm
Cost: $10 DRA member and $15 Non-member; Plus bring your own supplies or purchase $10 bead kit
Class size: 4-8 participants
(Register by March 11)
This is the perfect class for budding young beaders. Kids aged 10 and up are welcome to come out and learn beginning bead weaving as they make a daisy chain bracelet or necklace. Learning the daisy chain stitch is a great way to make a fun project while developing needle handling skills and learning how to manage your thread.
The instructor will provide hands-on demonstrations and individual assistance, as well as instructions with photos and text. Instructions include age and skill appropriate variations.
Needles and thread are available to all participants. Bead kits are available upon request (please allow 1 week’s notice to ensure materials availability) or bring your own supplies.
Purchase a $10 bead kit or bring these supplies:

At least 2 colors of size 11/0 or size 8/0 seed beads

Select the most uniform beads you can find for a smoother result.
Size 8/0 are larger and better for younger kids, folks who have low vision, and those with no needlework experience.
Size 11/0 beads are smaller and will make a more delicate necklace or bracelet.

Beading thread

Select a thinner thread for size 11/0 seed beads.
If you use larger beads, get a thicker thread to help fill the larger hole in the beads.
Recommend 6 or 8lb Fireline or Wildfire in a color to coordinate with the color of your beads. Fireline is available from fishing and outdoors stores. Wildfire is available from craft stores. Choose 6lb for size 11/0 seed beads and 8lb for size 8/0 seed beads.

Lobster claw, toggle, or magnetic clasp
Jump rings

Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
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Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Free)
2022-03-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub on the second* Sunday of the month from 1-3pm!
Urban Sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations.
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and typically meets the second Sunday of each month. 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.
“Working Out (St. Elmo’s)” by Cathy Messina
Please wear a face mask. 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.
*PLEASE NOTE: In May 2022, we will meet on the third Sunday of the month. No meeting in July, August, and December.

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Gallery Closed Today Due to Weather
2022-03-12 - 2022-03-13 | VA
Due to the current weather and forecast, the gallery will be closed today: Saturday, March 12, 2022.

“Second Life” Call for Entry Deadline
2022-03-10 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artistsSecond LifeExhibit Dates: April 1-30, 2022
Digital entry deadline: Thursday, March 10, 2022 by midnight
Seeking artwork that includes at least 50% recycled materials. This can be the items included in the piece or by repurposing older pieces you have created and turning them into something new.
The Second Life art exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form
Artwork credit: “Sparklies” by Tracy Wilkerson

Dragonflies and Damselflies of Virginia (Free Zoom Talk)
2022-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Instructor: Chris AllgyerDate/Time: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 7-8pm ET(Register by March 9 at 6pm ET)
Come listen to a free online talk by Master Naturalist Chris Allgyer about Dragonflies and Damselflies of Virginia!
Dragonflies and damselflies are beautiful insects that have a significant role in our environment. These colorful and seemingly delicate creatures are amazing aerial assassins with exceptional eyesight and flying ability. The program will showcase their incredible beauty and discuss their importance to a healthy ecosystem.
Learn about these fabulous creatures with Chris Allgyer, a Virginia Master Naturalist and current President of the High Knob Chapter. He grew up in western Ohio and came to Virginia in 1972 where he taught mathematics at Mountain Empire Community College for 46 years, retiring in 2018. Chris has studied insects as a hobby for over 70 years and devotes much of his retirement to hiking and searching for insects in the mountains of far southwest Virginia. He resides in Big Stone Gap with his wife Paxton (also a Virginia Master Naturalist and a Virginia Master Gardener).
This free talk is held in conjunction with the Flora & Fauna art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery (March 4-26, 2022).
The talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the talk and again one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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ONLINE: Board Meeting (2022)
2022-03-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-08 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.

Partners in Art (FULL)
2022-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The ONLINE afternoon program is FULL; do not drop-in. The March 7th meeting will be the first in-person meeting of 2022.

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.
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“Flora & Fauna” Art Exhibit Opening Day
2022-03-04 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Flora & Fauna Art ExhibitMarch 4–26, 2022
The Flora & Fauna art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery explores the interdependence of plants and animals, combining art and environmental science. In recent years, climate change and pollution have endangered the complex interactions between plants and animals.
Pollinators (birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals) are vital to creating and maintaining the habitats and ecosystems that many rely on for food and shelter. Plants like almond trees, berry bushes and flowers need pollinators to survive and reproduce. Large animals, like giraffes and elephants, rely on plants for food, shelter, and shade to protect them from the environment and predators. This art exhibit is focused on exploring and showing these connections.
Join us on opening day, Friday, March 4, between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork by local artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Held in conjunction with this exhibit, register for the free online talk by Master Naturalist Chris Allgyer about Dragonflies and Damselflies of Virginia on Wednesday, March 9 from 7-8pm.
Have you always wanted to try your hand at floristry? Register now for the “Flowers Everywhere!” workshop on Saturday, March 19 from 6:30-8:30pm. Instructor BWS Johnson will teach you how to level up grocery store arrangements and the difference in quality between wholesale and retail blooms, plus you’ll get to bring home your masterpiece at the end of the workshop.
Event details and registration are at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops
The Flora & Fauna exhibit runs March 4–26, 2022 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 the last Sunday of the month).
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator TJ Feeley (tjfeeley@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Flora & Fauna (3/4-3/26)
2022-03-04 - 2022-03-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Flora & Fauna Art Exhibit
March 4–26, 2022
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The Flora & Fauna art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery explores the interdependence of plants and animals, combining art and environmental science. In recent years, climate change and pollution have endangered the complex interactions between plants and animals.
Pollinators (birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals) are vital to creating and maintaining the habitats and ecosystems that many rely on for food and shelter. Plants like almond trees, berry bushes and flowers need pollinators to survive and reproduce. Large animals, like giraffes and elephants, rely on plants for food, shelter, and shade to protect them from the environment and predators. This art exhibit is focused on exploring and showing these connections.
Join us on opening day, Friday, March 4, between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork by local artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Held in conjunction with this exhibit, register for the free online talk by Master Naturalist Chris Allgyer about Dragonflies and Damselflies of Virginia on Wednesday, March 9 from 7-8pm.
Have you always wanted to try your hand at floristry? Register now for the “Flowers Everywhere!” workshop on Saturday, March 19 from 6:30-8:30pm. Instructor BWS Johnson will teach you how to level up grocery store arrangements and the difference in quality between wholesale and retail blooms, plus you’ll get to bring home your masterpiece at the end of the workshop.
Event details and registration are at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops
The Flora & Fauna exhibit runs March 4–26, 2022 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 the last Sunday of the month).
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator TJ Feeley (tjfeeley@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “A Face of Nature” by TJ Feeley

“Flora & Fauna” Artwork Drop Off by Appointment
2022-02-27 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, Flora and Fauna. Artwork drop off is Sunday, March 27 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 curator: TJ Feeley (tjfeeley@gmail.com)

“DADA 2.0” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2022-02-26 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 show, DADA 2.0, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curator: Kelly Postula (creativekmp20@gmail.com)

Alcove Gift Shop (1/7 - 2/26/2022)
2022-02-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Alcove Gift Shop runs January 7 – February 26, 2022
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The Alcove Gift Shop runs January 7 – February 26, 2022 at 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. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month (January 30 and February 27).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

ONLINE: Member Meeting
2022-02-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members ONLINE for the Member Meeting on Sunday, February 20 starting at 4pm.
Learn about Del Ray Artisans’ upcoming exhibits and programs, as well as catch up with other members. PLUS Judy Gula, owner of Artistic Artifacts, will talk about keeping her business and her art going during the pandemic.
Register for the meeting by noon on February 19 and attend the meeting to be eligible for the drawing to win a new upcycled wine gift bag or tote bag made from past exhibit banners. The bags will be given away at the end of the meeting and must be picked up by the winner no later than March 26.
If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Beth Richardson, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
The meeting will be online through the Zoom platform. The meeting is open to all members and is free, but you must register by 3pm on February 20 to receive the Zoom meeting connection information in time. Connection info will be sent one day in advance and again one hour in advance. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Judy Gula, owner of Artistic Artifacts

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2022-02-16 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop March 4 – April 30, 2022
Application deadline: Wednesday, February 16, 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

Playing with Resin Workshop
2022-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 6-9pmCost: $40 for Del Ray Artisans Members and $50 for non-members, plus a $10 supply feeClass size: 6-12 participants(Register in advance; No drop-ins)
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!
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).
Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
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“Flora & Fauna” Call for Entry Deadline
2022-02-10 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists & high school students Flora & Fauna Exhibit Dates: March 4-26, 2022
Digital entry deadline: Thursday, February 10, 2022 by midnight
Explore the complex interaction between animals (including humans) and plants of all kinds. A lot has been written about the dramatic reduction in the numbers of pollinators; that is just one example of the interdependence of insects and flowers. Connect to the environment through art and spread awareness of the complex plant-animal interactions that surround us.
The Flora & Fauna art exhibit is open to all area artists and free entry for high school students. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form
Artwork credit: “A Face of Nature” by TJ Feeley

ONLINE: Partners in Art (FULL)
2022-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
The ONLINE afternoon program 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.
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“DADA 2.0” Exhibit Opening Day
2022-02-04 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
DADA 2.0 ExhibitFebruary 4–26, 2022
“DADA 2.0” by Kelly Postula
The DADA 2.0 art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery features art by local artists that expresses absurdity and discontent through the lens of Dada.
For two years, life in the U.S. has been bizarre, confusing, and at times downright disturbing. With the COVID-19 pandemic, uptick in violence, and social and political strife, we have all been feeling off-kilter. In some ways, this is reminiscent of the period during WWI, where artists expressed their discontent towards violence, war, and nationalism. They did so by rejecting logic, reason, and decadence through an artistic expression of nonsense, irrationality, and unconventionalism. This movement became known as Dada or Dadaism, and birthed through the idea that “dada”, known as baby talk, evokes childishness and absurdity.
Join us on opening day, Friday, February 4 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
The DADA 2.0 exhibit runs February 4 – 26, 2022 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 the last Sunday of the month).
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator, Kelly Postula, at creativekmp20@gmail.com or Curating@DelRayArtisans.org.

DADA 2.0 (2/4-2/26)
2022-02-04 - 2022-02-26 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
DADA 2.0 Exhibit
February 4–26, 2022
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The DADA 2.0 art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery features art by local artists that expresses absurdity and discontent through the lens of Dada.
For two years, life in the U.S. has been bizarre, confusing, and at times downright disturbing. With the COVID-19 pandemic, uptick in violence, and social and political strife, we have all been feeling off-kilter. In some ways, this is reminiscent of the period during WWI, where artists expressed their discontent towards violence, war, and nationalism. They did so by rejecting logic, reason, and decadence through an artistic expression of nonsense, irrationality, and unconventionalism. This movement became known as Dada or Dadaism, and birthed through the idea that “dada”, known as baby talk, evokes childishness and absurdity.
Join us on opening day, Friday, February 4 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
The DADA 2.0 exhibit runs February 4 – 26, 2022 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 the last Sunday of the month).
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator, Kelly Postula, at creativekmp20@gmail.com or Curating@DelRayArtisans.org.

Artwork credit: “DADA 2.0” by Kelly Postula
