Spring is here! Del Ray Artisans’ gardens need some TLC. Join the Gardens Committee on Sunday, April 16 from 9am-11:30am to help clean 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 the whole 2.5 hours. If […]
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop May 5 – June 25, 2023 Application deadline: Sunday, April 16, 2023 by midnight Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available […]
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 […]
Hygge Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital January 30 – April 22, 2023 Photo Album | Online Store "Hygge" is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a mood of coziness and "comfortable conviviality" with feelings of wellness and contentment. The Hygge exhibit, featuring 2D artwork exploring this theme, is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery […]
Book: “Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Modern Art” by Nancy G. Heller Facilitator: Rusty Lynn Meeting Date: Saturday, April 22 from 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) The book for our April 22nd discussion is Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding […]
Del Ray Artisans members are invited to a special wine and cheese reception at Art Enables Join us at Art Enables—DC's only art studio and gallery dedicated to amplifying the creative careers of artists with disabilities—to learn more about their program and partnership with DRA, meet the resident artists, tour the gallery, and chat with […]
This workshop has been rescheduled to Monday, June 5 from 6-9pm. Instructor: Amy Castine Date/Time: Monday, April 24 from 6-9pm Cost: $60 Del Ray Artisans member / $80 Non-member; plus a $20 Supply Fee Class size: 4-8 participants (Register by midnight on April 21) Come and create a fun piece of wearable bead art! While […]
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 […]
Photo Album The Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs March 3 – April 29, 2023. All work featured […]
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, A Tale of Two Studios. Questions? Contact the curator Amy Kitchin Hower at akitchin@art-enables.org. Artwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne, Art Enables
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Prints in May @ DRA. Artwork drop off is Sunday, April 30 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 […]
Join us at Del Ray Artisans on Thursday, May 4 from 6-8pm for our outdoor activity rubber stamping with a canine theme in honor of Dog Days in Del Ray! Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Prints in May @ DRA art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on […]
