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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270107
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SUMMARY:Closed to the Public
DESCRIPTION:This time is reserved for the curator to arrange the upcoming exhibit.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/closed-2027-jan-3-6/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T160000
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SUMMARY:"BLUE" Artwork Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit\, BLUE\, and for the next Alcove Gift Shop. \nArtwork 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. Contact the curator with any questions. \n\nVolunteer\nAll artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit\, assisting with show hanging or take down\, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/blue-drop-off/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270131
DTSTAMP:20260819T221004Z
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UID:10002331-1799366400-1801353599@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:January 2027 Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:$125 and Under Art Exhibit\nJanuary 8–30\, 2027\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 8 from 7–9pm\nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, January 8 between 7-9pm to meet the exhibiting artists.  \nThis art exhibit runs from January 8–30\, 2027 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 January 31\, 2027). \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. This art exhibit is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2027 Annual Arts Program Grant. \nFor more information\, contact the Director of Curating\, Amy Kitchin Hower\, at curating@delrayartisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/january-2027-exhibit/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kitchin Hower%2C Curating Director":MAILTO:curating@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T210000
DTSTAMP:20261020T182149Z
CREATED:20261020T182149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T182149Z
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SUMMARY:"BLUE" Art Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:BLUE Art Exhibit\nJanuary 8–30\, 2027\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 8 from 7–9pm\nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, January 8 between 7-9pm to meet curator Gordon Thomas Frank and the artists.  \nThe BLUE art exhibit runs from January 8–30\, 2027 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 January 31). \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. This art exhibit is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2027 Annual Arts Program Grant. Del Ray Artisans is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/blue-reception/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270131T180000
DTSTAMP:20261020T182435Z
CREATED:20261020T182435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T182435Z
UID:10002359-1801396800-1801418400@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Closed to the Public: Artist Appointments Only
DESCRIPTION:The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing or incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry). \nUnsold Artwork Pick Up\nTime for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit\, BLUE. \n\nAccepted Artwork Drop Off\nTime for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit\, I Eat The Stars: We Must Make Art in the Apocalypse. 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. \n\nVolunteer\nAll artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit\, assisting with show hanging or take down\, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/jan-feb-2027-artist-appointments/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative,Volunteer
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270528
DTSTAMP:20261020T180434Z
CREATED:20261020T180434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T180434Z
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SUMMARY:Drop off donations for Rummage Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you\, used treasures from our rummage sale inside the gallery on Friday & Saturday\, May 28-29 (time TBD). \nGreat deals on household items\, clothing\, office supplies\, jewelry\, toys\, books\, small appliances\, and more. All proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization. \nDonate Items\nDonated items are welcomed and appreciated. Items must be dropped off between May 23-27 (see dates/times below). Please do not drop off hazardous materials\, broken items\, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics). \nDonation drop off dates/times are: \n\nSunday\, May 23\, 6-8pm\nMonday\, May 24 – Thursday\, May 27 (times TBD)\n\nVolunteer\nHelp receive and price donations for our annual rummage sale fundraiser during the drop off dates or help during the sale itself\, please contact Jenny Nicholson at volunteers@delrayartisans.org. English-Spanish bilingual volunteers are especially needed during the sale. \nDRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/rummage-sale-2027-dropoff/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraising,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Facilities Director":MAILTO:Facilities@DelRayArtisans.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270530
DTSTAMP:20261020T180301Z
CREATED:20261020T180301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T180301Z
UID:10002354-1811462400-1811635199@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Rummage Sale Fundraiser (Indoor Yard Sale)
DESCRIPTION:Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you\, used treasures from our rummage sale inside the gallery on Friday & Saturday\, May 28-29 (time TBD). \nGreat deals on household items\, clothing\, office supplies\, jewelry\, toys\, books\, small appliances\, and more. All proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization. \nDonate Items\nDonated items are welcomed and appreciated. Items must be dropped off between May 23-27 (see dates/times below). Please do not drop off hazardous materials\, broken items\, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics). \nDonation drop off dates/times are: \n\nSunday\, May 23\, 6-8pm\nMonday\, May 24 – Thursday\, May 27 (times TBD)\n\nVolunteer\nHelp receive and price donations for our annual rummage sale fundraiser during the drop off dates or help during the sale itself\, please contact Jenny Nicholson at volunteers@delrayartisans.org. English-Spanish bilingual volunteers are especially needed during the sale. \nDRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/rummage-sale-2027/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraising,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Facilities Director":MAILTO:Facilities@DelRayArtisans.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270530
DTSTAMP:20260613T154606Z
CREATED:20260412T152414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T154606Z
UID:10002230-1811548800-1811635199@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Paws and Kinship at VCA Old Town (6/8/2026 – 5/29/2027)
DESCRIPTION:Paws and Kinship Art Exhibit at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital\nJune 8\, 2026 – May 29\, 2027\nPhoto Album | Online Store \n“Opal” by Rod Whyte\nThe Paws and Kinship exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital. This exhibit explores the emotional bond between ourselves and animals. Come celebrate the creatures you share your life with! \nVCA Old Town Animal Hospital is located at 425 N Henry Street\, Alexandria\, VA 22314. There is a parking lot behind VCA Old Town accessible from Princess Street. The animal hospital is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-7pm\, Saturday 8am-3pm. \nCome see the exhibit June 8\, 2026 through May 29\, 2027 in the lobby and hallway. Due to client needs\, some areas may not be available for immediate viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit. \nThe exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Old Town. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Kathleen Everett (Kathleen.Everett@VCA.com).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/paws-and-kinship/
LOCATION:VCA Old Town Animal Hospital\, 425 N Henry Street\, Alexandria\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Martinez%2C Gallery Without Walls Curator":MAILTO:GWW@DelRayArtisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270808
DTSTAMP:20260819T215450Z
CREATED:20260819T215328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T215450Z
UID:10002330-1817596800-1817683199@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Tranquil Nature at Alexandria Myotherapy (8/20/2026 – 8/7/2027)
DESCRIPTION:Tranquil Nature Art Exhibit at Alexandria Myotherapy\, Inc.\nAugust 20\, 2026 – August 7\, 2027\nPhoto Album | Online Store \n“Orange Mountains” by Stephanie M Willer\nThe Tranquil Nature exhibit features two-dimensional artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at Alexandria Myotherapy\, Inc. (2850 Eisenhower Avenue\, Suite 301\, Alexandria\, VA 22314) in a variety of media and styles\, showcasing nature. \nCome see the exhibit August 20\, 2026 through August 7\, 2027. The massage therapy center is open Monday-Friday from 9am-7pm and Saturday-Sunday from 10am-6pm. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit. \nThe exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with Alexandria Myotherapy. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, please contact the curators Dina Katz and Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/tranquil-nature/
LOCATION:Alexandria Myotherapy\, Inc.\, 2850 Eisenhower Avenue\, Suite 301\, Alexandria\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Martinez%2C Gallery Without Walls Curator":MAILTO:GWW@DelRayArtisans.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270905
DTSTAMP:20261011T144726Z
CREATED:20260903T040038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T144726Z
UID:10002341-1820016000-1820102399@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:For the Love of Virginia at VCA Alexandria (9/14/2026 – 9/4/2027)
DESCRIPTION:For the Love of Virginia Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\nSeptember 14\, 2026 – September 4\, 2027\nPhoto Album | Online Store \n“Dangerfield Island Marina” by Victoria Barnes\nThe For the Love of Virginia exhibit features two-dimensional artwork in a variety of media by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (2660 Duke Street\, Alexandria\, VA 22314)—showcasing the beauty of Virginia from the Blue Ridge mountains to the beaches of the Eastern Shore; its rural areas and cities; and local flora and fauna. \nCome see the exhibit September 14\, 2026 through September 4\, 2027. The animal hospital is open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm\, Saturday 8am-6pm. Due to client needs\, some areas may not be available for immediate viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit. \nThe exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Candace Flanagan (Candace.Flanagan@vca.org).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/for-the-love-of-virginia/
LOCATION:VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital\, 2660 Duke St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Martinez%2C Gallery Without Walls Curator":MAILTO:GWW@DelRayArtisans.org
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