Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery Art Exhibit October 6–28, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, October 6 from 7–9pm Come see daring swordswomen, haggard bog witches, bevies of mythical beasts, and many more artist interpretations of the fantastic! Taking inspiration from the texture of a dragon’s skin, the swirling cloak of a sorceress, […]
Organizer: Erica Hughes Date/Time: Sunday, October 7, 10am-noon Cost: FREE, donations appreciated Come in costume with a pool noodle ‘sword’ to the Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery CHALLENGE ROYALE at Del Ray Artisans during Art on the Avenue. Meet at 10am in front of the gallery and present your pool noodle […]
Along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10am-6pm, you’ll find: Art on the Avenue, a multicultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in Alexandria, Virginia. There will be entertainment for all ages, art activities, food, and artists displaying and selling their work all along Mount Vernon […]
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. […]
The afternoon program is FULL. If you would like to join the evening program, 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 […]
Order Now for a Discount! Del Ray Artisans' 2024 Wall Calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members is available for pre-order now at just $17/calendar. (Regular price $20/calendar.) The pre-order discount price is only available until October 10. Pre-ordering the calendar helps our organization estimate how many calendars to order. If you pre-order, you […]
This Board meeting will an online meeting through Zoom. Active members are welcome to attend 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 […]
This workshop has been cancelled. Instructor: Cristin Guinan-Wiley Date/Time: Wednesday & Thursday, Oct 11 & Oct 12, from 6pm-9pm Cost: $80 Del Ray Artisans member / $95 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee Class size: 4-10 participants (Register by midnight on October 8) In this two-day novice level workshop you will create your own hinged […]
Instructor: Kelsey Joyce, kelseyjoyceart@gmail.com Date/Time: Saturday, October 14 from 9am-12pm Cost: $50 Del Ray Artisans member / $60 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee Class size: 4-12 participants (Register by noon on October 13) Learn how to design and build a sculpture of an original imaginary creature in the style of Mexican folk art alebrijes. […]
Instructor: Mark and Erica, Fairfax Fencers Date/Time: Sunday, October 15, 10am-noon (four 30-minute sessions) Cost: FREE, donations appreciated Class size: 1-8 participants per 30-minute session (Register by noon on October 13 for a mini lesson) Come see free fencing demonstrations by Mark and Erica of Fairfax Fencers in the tennis courts behind the gallery, and […]
Come to the 2nd annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market on Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 10am–4pm to browse Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth. Maybe you like the upbeat, fun side of the season, like costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors. You can see art celebrating that too! The market offers diverse, […]
Join us at the Paws in the Park outdoor festival! This event is fun for the whole family, featuring entertainment, activities, animal-themed vendors, and, of course, a whole lot of adorable adoptables. Del Ray Artisans will have a tent with pet-inspired artwork from member Joyce Wagner (Reinvented Elegance), as well as information about current and […]