Call for Entry (Open to Members Only) Del Ray Artisans’ 2026 Wall Calendar Digital entries due Monday, August 18, 2025 Members: Submit your best work to the 13th annual Del Ray Artisans’ wall calendar! All entries are to be received digitally, and no physical pieces of art will be collected. There is no entry fee, no […]
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
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 […]
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Flora, Fauna, Fantastica at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital September 22, 2025–September 5, 2026 Entry deadline: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 by midnight "Persephone" by Morgan Parr Seeking a variety of 2D art, from the traditional to the surreal, showcasing nature. The curators prefer art that […]
This workshop has been postponed. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 10am-noon Cost: $20 child / $30 adult; plus $5 supply fee Class size: 4-25 participants (Register by August 19) You don’t need to be an artist to explore neuroscience-inspired creativity! In this STEAM-based activity, we’ll create Neurographic Art, where art meets brain science. […]
Meet Area 2 Farms, the neighborhood organic farm based in Shirlington (less than 3 miles away), at Del Ray Artisans gallery for an afternoon of sensory exploration. Area 2 Farms does more than just grow food for you, they build community around it. Join us for an immersive journey into the world of herbs--where you’ll […]
Instructor: Viki Walchak, vwalchak@yahoo.com Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 6-8:30pm Cost: $55 Del Ray Artisans member / $65 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting) In the spirit of Joseph Cornell, a 20th century artist inspired by the poetry of found objects rearranged into evocative tableaus, […]
This date/time is reserved for the Alexandria Film Festival's Planning Committee. The Alexandria Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Alexandria, Virginia.
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
Instructor: Ashleigh Diserio, Diserio Consulting Date/Time: Thursday, August 28, 6-7:30pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member Class size: 5-15 participants (Register by August 24) This event has been canceled. Join this guided outdoor journaling session to learn how to slow down, tune into your emotions, and gain clarity through nature-inspired reflection. We […]
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! Del Ray Artisans' Nature Journaling Club meets at 10am in front of […]
This time is reserved for the curator to arrange the upcoming exhibit.