Del Ray Artisans

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
Photo Album
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).

VIA EMAIL and/or IN-PERSON: Partners in Art Evening
2022-02-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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: 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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Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Free)
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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“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: Board Meeting (2022)
2022-02-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-01-11 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.

ONLINE: Partners in Art (FULL)
2022-02-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-10 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
Photo Album
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

“DADA 2.0” Artwork Drop Off by Appointment
2022-01-30 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 for the upcoming exhibit, DADA 2.0. Artwork drop off is Sunday, January 30 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: Kelly Postula (creativekmp20@gmail.com)

“Little Monsters” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2022-01-29 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, Little Monsters, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curator: Betsy Mead (egmead@gmail.com).
Artwork credit: “Little Monsters” by Betsy Mead

ONLINE: Snowy Trees in Watercolor Workshop
2022-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Instructor: Marni Maree, www.marnimaree.comDate: Friday, January 28 from 6-8pmCost: $50 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-membersClass size: 10-25 participantsOnline workshop(Register ASAP)
Learn to use many watercolor techniques such as wet in wet, salt texture, lifting, splattering and more, as you paint a very colorful SNOWY TREE scene. You will love to see how colorful white snow can be!
Snowy Tree by Marni Maree
Demonstration and hands-on activity, suitable for high school age and adults. For the hands-on activity you will need to have these supplies:

Watercolor paints (3 colors)
Watercolor paper (Instructor prefers 140 lb cold press Arches) cut to 8×10″ or 5×7″ or a size of your choice. Smaller is better so you can paint multiple snowy trees scenes in one sitting.
Brushes (round with a nice point, a scrubber for lifting color)
Table salt
A Straw
Water
Paper towel
Pencil
A piece of screen for splattering
Optional but nice to have: Masking Fluid and a rubber cement pick up

This workshop will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email one day before the workshop and approximately one hour before the workshop. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

30th Anniversary T-Shirt Call for Artwork Deadline
2022-01-23 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Open to Del Ray Artisans Members30th Anniversary T-Shirt
Call for Artwork: Self-Portraits of Members
Digital Entry Deadline: Sunday, January 23, 2022 by midnight
Self-portrait by Dawn Wyse Hurto
We’re creating a t-shirt to commemorate Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Anniversary and want to see your art on the shirt. Since we have recently spent so much time online, our t-shirt design will be a pseudo-online meeting featuring self-portraits of our members!
Portraits should be black & white (no other colors, but use any medium) and square dimensions (or close to square). You may create your portrait at any size, but keep in mind it will be shrunk down to approximately 2 x 2 inches. All entries are to be received digitally, no physical pieces of art will be collected, and there is no entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

ONLINE: The Creative Spark Book Club
2022-01-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Facilitator: Sharon Burton, Spark Your CreativeClub size: 3-20 participants
Meeting Date: Saturday, January 22 from 10:30am-12pmBook: “Creative Quest” by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson(RSVP by January 19)
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 Books
January 22, 2022 Book: “Creative Quest” by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
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

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

Monster Fantasy Soap-making Fun
2022-01-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Workshop: Monster Fantasy Soap-making FunInstructor: Suzan OkDate/Time: Saturday, January 22 from 10am-1pmCost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; Plus $10 Supply FeeClass size: 3-6 participants(Register by January 19; do not drop-in)
Create your own little monster fantasy soaps (dinosaurs, unicorns, and more!) using a moisturizing shea butter base, premium fragrance oils, and fun, skin-safe colorants. While your freshly poured soaps harden, you can decorate your very own gift box with a medium of your choice. Take your gift box and handcrafted scented soaps home with you at the end of this workshop.
Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. This workshop is held in conjunction with the Little Monsters art exhibit.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

SOLD OUT: Playing with Resin
2022-01-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is SOLD OUT. Contact the instructor to be added to the waiting list.
Workshop: Playing with ResinInstructor: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Monday, January 17 from 6-9pmCost: $40 for Del Ray Artisans Members and $50 for non-members, plus a $10 supply feeClass size: 5-12 participants(Register by January 14; do not drop-in)
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.
Register Now

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

“DADA 2.0” Call for Entry Deadline
2022-01-10 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artistsDADA 2.0
Exhibit Dates: February 4-26, 2022
Digital entry deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022 by midnight
“DADA 2.0” by Kelly Postula
This exhibit invites artists to express absurdity and discontent through the lens of Dada. All forms of art are welcome – particularly the mediums of collage, cut-up writing, and sculpture, which embody the spirit of original Dada. Reject logic, reason, and decadence through an artistic expression of nonsense, irrationality, and unconventionalism. The more absurd, the better!
The DADA 2.0 art exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

CANCELED: Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Jan 9th)
2022-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | VA
The January 9th session has been canceled. Please join us for the next session on February 13th.
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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Boy Scout Visit (Private Event)
2022-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This is a one-hour private event from 11am-noon facilitated by the exhibit curator Betsy Mead.
The gallery opens to the public at noon.

“Little Monsters” Art Exhibit Opening Day
2022-01-07 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Little Monsters Art ExhibitJanuary 7–29, 2022
“Little Monsters” byElizabeth Guerry Mead
We all know them—the little monsters that haunt, terrorize, or cause us to giggle endlessly. These tiny beings emerge from fantasy as well as the real world. Come and see how artists have interpreted their little monsters in the Little Monsters exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. You’ll find that little monsters can range from the dark and mysterious to the cute and whimsical. Come choose your favorite!
Join us on opening day, Friday, January 7 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. While you’re visiting, be sure to check out the “Little Monster” awards highlighting outstanding artworks selected by the curator.
Special workshops held in conjunction with the exhibit include:

Playing with Resin workshop on Monday, January 17 from 6-9pm
Monster Fantasy Soap-making workshop on Saturday, January 22 from 10am-1pm
Snowy Trees in Watercolor workshop via Zoom on Friday, January 28 from 6-8pm

To attend the workshops, register in advance at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops
The Little Monsters exhibit runs January 7-29, 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 Betsy Mead (egmead@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Little Monsters (1/7-1/29)
2022-01-07 - 2022-01-29 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Little Monsters Art Exhibit
January 7–29, 2022
We all know them—the little monsters that haunt, terrorize, or cause us to giggle endlessly. These tiny beings emerge from fantasy as well as the real world. Come and see how artists have interpreted their little monsters in the Little Monsters exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. You’ll find that little monsters can range from the dark and mysterious to the cute and whimsical. Come choose your favorite!
Join us on opening day, Friday, January 7 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. While you’re visiting, be sure to check out the “Little Monster” awards highlighting outstanding artworks selected by the curator.
Special workshops held in conjunction with the exhibit include:

Playing with Resin workshop on Monday, January 17 from 6-9pm
Monster Fantasy Soap-making workshop on Saturday, January 22 from 10am-1pm
Snowy Trees in Watercolor workshop via Zoom on Friday, January 28 from 6-8pm

To attend the workshops, register in advance at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops
The Little Monsters exhibit runs January 7-29, 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 Betsy Mead (egmead@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “Little Monsters” by Elizabeth Guerry Mead

“Little Monters” Artwork Drop Off by Appointment
2022-01-02 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 and marketplace entries for the upcoming exhibit, Little Monsters. Artwork drop off is Sunday, January 2 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 Betsy Mead (egmead@gmail.com).
Artwork credit: “Little Monsters” by Betsy Mead

ONLINE: Board Meeting (2021)
2021-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Online

Gallery Closed 12/20-1/5, Sign up for Card Swap
2021-12-20 - 2022-01-05 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed from December 20 through January 5, but you can still participate in the Creative Card Swap.
The Creative Card Swap is a handcrafted, artful card exchange between artists with a U.S. domestic (or equivalent) mailing address. The swap is an ongoing activity with rolling deadlines each time 4 artists enter. The cost to participate is postage for 3 cards to other artists.
Spend the last few days of the year (and ring in the new year!) crafting artful cards for this exchange. It feels great when you receive a one-of-a-kind card in the mail—and this exchange means you’ll receive 3 of them!
Details & Entry Form

“Little Monsters” Call for Entry Deadline
2021-12-19 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artistsLittle Monsters
Exhibit Dates: January 7-29, 2022
Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, December 19, 2021 by midnight
“Little Monsters” by Elizabeth Guerry Mead
We all know them—those little monsters that haunt, terrorize, or make us giggle. Maybe they’re tiny things with a million legs, green ogres from fairy tales, furry friends, or owls that go “hooooo” in the night. Perhaps your monster lives inside your head or is your next door neighbor. Let your imagination go wild and represent your monsters in the medium of your choice.
The Little Monsters art exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form
