Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Farther Afield Exhibit Dates: September 1–30, 2023 Digital entry deadline: Thursday, August 10, 2023 by midnight Take us on a trip to experience sights far and wide through your eyes and experience (real or wishful). Depict a scene from a day trip or from halfway across the […]
Join fellow artists and friends at the annual Pie Contest, Indoor Picnic, and Summer Member Meeting on Sunday, August 13 from 5-7pm. Prepare a savory or sweet entry for the pie contest or sign up to be a judge and get the first sample of the delicacies. There will be prizes for both sweet and […]
Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market Application deadline extended to Sunday, August 13, 2023 by midnight Apply now for the 2nd annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market centered around the theme: Halloween. Showcase your spooky, creepy, crawly, disturbing, goth pieces or focus on the upbeat, fun side of the season (costumes, hot cider, […]
This time is reserved for the 2024 exhibit committee to meet. No other events may be scheduled Monday, August 14 from 7-9pm. The gallery is open to the public to view the Treasures of the DMV art exhibit through August 26, 2023 during regular gallery hours: Thursday 12-6pm Friday 12-9pm Saturday 12-6pm Sunday 12-6pm (closed […]
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 […]
Book: “Brunelleschi’s Dome” by Ross King Facilitator: Rusty Lynn Meeting Date: Saturday, August 19 from 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) The book for our August 19th discussion is “Brunelleschi’s Dome” by Ross King. The book is about the construction of the largest dome ever built by the 15th century. It had been a […]
The Tuesday, August 22, 2023 meeting has been cancelled. Please join us on Tuesday, September 19 from 7-9pm. 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 […]
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! We meet at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the […]
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Treasures of the DMV. Questions? Contact the curator Ronald Reel at reellawyer@gmail.com. Artwork credit: "TREASURES OF THE DMV" by Ronald Reel
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Farther Afield. Artwork drop off is Sunday, August 27 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 […]
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry 12 Elements of Nature at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital September 18, 2023 – January 27, 2024 Entry deadline: Sunday, August 27, 2023 by midnight Most of us are aware of the four classics elements of nature: Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire. Did you know […]
Farther Afield Art Exhibit September 1–30, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, September 1 from 7–9pm Art allows the viewer to travel and experience new sights without leaving home. The Farther Afield art exhibit takes this literally by celebrating artwork that takes us outside of our day-to-day lives to locations far and wide. Whether depicting a scene […]
