From February 14 through the end of March 2021, everyone who joins as a new member, as well as the members who referred them, will receive a coupon for one free entry to one show in 2021 in addition to the ongoing membership benefits. New members: Please include the name of the person who referred […]
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork and marketplace entries for the upcoming exhibit, Unfinished/Finished. Artwork drop off is Sunday, March 28 from 12-6pm by appointment only.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 […]
Workshop: Creative Revival – A 10-Week Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Date/Time: Mondays from 6:30-8pm, starting January 25 through March 29 (10 weeks total) Instructor: Sharon Burton Cost: $125/member, $150/non-member Class size: 5-12 participants (Register by midnight on January 23) Register now for the Creative Revival: A Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia […]
Starting on First Thursday, April 1, Del Ray Artisans is a stop on the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Petal Porch Parade! #petalporchparade Our “cherry blossom” yarn bomb is outside the gallery, but visit during gallery hours (Thursdays & Fridays 12-6pm, Saturdays 12-4pm) to also see the current art exhibit: Unfinished/Finished. Feel free to add your […]
Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6-9pm on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-6pm on Thursdays) for a sneak peek of the next art exhibit, then order dinner and drinks for carryout from one of Del Ray’s […]
Unfinished/Finished Art Exhibit April 2 – May 1, 2021 “Beauty and the Background” by Michael Green (left, starting artist) and Eileen M. O’Brien (right, finishing artist) View Online: Photo Album | Video Tour Many artists are notorious for having oodles of unfinished pieces hidden in their workspaces. In preparation for this exhibit, unfinished works were […]
Unfinished/Finished Art ExhibitApril 2 – May 1, 2021 “Beauty and the Background” by Michael Green (left, starting artist) and Eileen M. O’Brien (right, finishing artist) Many artists are notorious for having oodles of unfinished pieces hidden in their workspaces. In preparation for this exhibit, unfinished works were given to different artists to complete. The Unfinished/Finished […]
The ONLINE afternoon program is FULL. If you would like to join the evening program that is currently sharing feedback via email (resuming in person meeting beginning in September 2021), 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 […]
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists The Art of Nature Exhibit Dates: May 7–29, 2021 Digital entry deadline: Saturday, April 10, 2021 by midnight “Under the Green” by Jonathan Ottke Nature has served as a creative muse for centuries for many artists. The beauty of the ocean, a mountain landscape, an ocean seashore, or […]
Join us at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub on the second* Sunday of the month from 1-3pm! Urban Sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. This meetup operates on a drop-in basis during afternoons of the second Sunday of each month, so there […]
This Board meeting will a virtual session. Active members are welcome to visit 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 the agenda.
Donate April 14–28 Starting Wednesday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 28, 2021 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes! During Spring2ACTion 2021, please give your support to Del Ray Artisans’ […]
Spring is here! Del Ray Artisans’ gardens need some TLC.Join the Facilities Director, Kurt Peterson, on Saturday, April 17 from 9am-11am or Sunday, April 18 from 9am-noon (or both days!) to help clean the gardens. Please bring garden gloves, laughter and a mask. See you there! MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer […]
Sketch by Margaret WohlerInstructor: Margaret Wohler Date: Saturday, April 17 from 10am-12pm Class size: 2-9 participants (Register by April 14) Instructor Margaret Wohler will lead participants through a series of short, fast, drawing techniques that will enhance observational skills and focus on natural subjects. Participants will explore blind contour, gesture, and drawing-by-feel techniques along with […]
Spring is here! Del Ray Artisans’ gardens need some TLC.Join the Facilities Director, Kurt Peterson, on Saturday, April 17 from 9am-11am or Sunday, April 18 from 9am-noon (or both days!) to help clean the gardens. Please bring garden gloves, laughter and a mask. See you there! MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer […]
In-person meetings have been cancelled until further notice; however, this program is offering monthly sharing & feedback via EMAIL. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information. All local artists, from beginners to professionals, are invited. We discuss the local art scene, exhibit opportunities, share artistic goals, techniques, media, and creative processes. Enjoy the collegiality and […]
Sean MacQuinor as Ice King from Adventure Time Instructor: Sean MacQuinor Date: Wednesdays, April 21 to June 9 from 7-8:30pm Class size: 4-12 participants (Register by April 14) Learn the basics of animation with former Adult Swim Animation Lead Sean MacQuinor! If you have Adobe Creative Suite, you have Adobe Animate. As one of the animation […]
The gallery will be closed to the public from 2-4pm on Saturday, April 24, 2021 for the Music as Muse workshop.This workshop has been moved indoors due to the expected rain. Workshop participants must have registered in advance. This workshop is full. Come see the Unfinished/Finished art exhibit during the special extended hours on Friday, […]
by Nancy RamseyThis workshop is sold out. Instructor: Nancy Ramsey Date: Saturday, April 24 from 2-4pm Class size: 2-9 participants (Register by April 20) Join us for a day of painting inspired by music! We will create loose abstract acrylics, painting along to music. We’ll create gestural movements in time to the music and create […]
Sean MacQuinor as Ice King from Adventure Time Instructor: Sean MacQuinor Date: Wednesdays, April 21 to June 9 from 7-8:30pm Class size: 4-12 participants (Register by April 14) Learn the basics of animation with former Adult Swim Animation Lead Sean MacQuinor! If you have Adobe Creative Suite, you have Adobe Animate. As one of the animation […]
HOPE Quilt Project Founder Diane Canney with Athena who painted a quilt panel; Photo courtesy of Kelly MacConomy During this historic moment, the COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented national crisis. The COVID-19 HOPE Quilt, a grass roots community art project, was launched by Diane Canney in response to national sentiments of grief and uncertainty. For […]
Come see the Unfinished/Finished art exhibit today (Friday, April 30, 2021) during the special extended hours: Open Noon-8pm!This is the last day of the full exhibit! The art exhibit starts coming down on Saturday, May 1, but you can still see many of the artworks on display during Saturday gallery hours (12-4pm).
Call for Instructors forCreative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans June – August 2021 First deadline for proposals: Friday, April 30, 2021 Dawn Wyse Hurto taking the Gel Plate Printing Workshop at Del Ray Artisans, August 2020 Seeking proposals for creative classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans during the summer months (June, July, and […]
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Unfinished/Finished, by appointment only. Questions? Contact the curator Eileen O’Brien (artbyeileenm@gmail.com)