Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Flora and Fauna. Artwork drop off is Sunday, March 27 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 […]
Flora & Fauna Art Exhibit March 4–26, 2022 Photo Album The Flora & Fauna art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery explores the interdependence of plants and animals, combining art and environmental science. In recent years, climate change and pollution have endangered the complex interactions between plants and animals. Pollinators (birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, […]
Flora & Fauna Art ExhibitMarch 4–26, 2022The Flora & Fauna art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery explores the interdependence of plants and animals, combining art and environmental science. In recent years, climate change and pollution have endangered the complex interactions between plants and animals. Pollinators (birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals) […]
The ONLINE afternoon program is FULL; do not drop-in. The March 7th meeting will be the first in-person meeting of 2022. If you would like to join the evening program that is currently sharing feedback via email and/or in person, contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information and registration. Need support reaching your art related […]
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.
Instructor: Chris AllgyerDate/Time: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 7-8pm ET(Register by March 9 at 6pm ET)Come listen to a free online talk by Master Naturalist Chris Allgyer about Dragonflies and Damselflies of Virginia! Dragonflies and damselflies are beautiful insects that have a significant role in our environment. These colorful and seemingly delicate creatures are amazing […]
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artistsSecond LifeExhibit Dates: April 1-30, 2022Digital entry deadline: Thursday, March 10, 2022 by midnight Seeking artwork that includes at least 50% recycled materials. This can be the items included in the piece or by repurposing older pieces you have created and turning them into something new. The Second […]
Due to the current weather and forecast, the gallery will be closed today: Saturday, March 12, 2022.
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. Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and typically meets the second Sunday of each month. […]
Instructor: Amy Castine Date/Time: Monday, March 14, 2022 from 6-8pm Cost: $10 DRA member and $15 Non-member; Plus bring your own supplies or purchase $10 bead kit Class size: 4-8 participants (Register by March 11) This is the perfect class for budding young beaders. Kids aged 10 and up are welcome to come out and […]
Instructor: Holly BlackDate/Time: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 6-8:30pmCost: $15 Del Ray Artisans member / $25 Non-member; Plus a $10 supply feeClass Size: 6-14 participants(Register in advance; Do not drop-in)Learn traditional and contemporary pen and ink techniques using a variety of pens. Explore techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching, and stippling. Learn about different drawing papers. […]
Expert: Jamaa’l M.DC ToddDate/Time: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 6-8pmCost: $5 for Del Ray Artisans members and $15 for non-membersClass Size: 1-14 attendees(Register by March 13)Come listen to an expert show off his collection of swords and other weapons, then DRAW them! Since 2008, Jamaa'l M.DC Todd has been a student of ancient African history […]
The gallery will delay opening until 2pm today (Thursday, March 17). Open 2pm-6pm today.Happy St Patrick's Day! 🍀 Artwork credit: "Emerald Monarch" by Holly Fries featured in the "Flora & Fauna" art exhibit.
This online event has been canceled. Thank you to Sharon Burton for leading the book club for 3 years! Sharon is stepping down, and we are seeking a new facilitator to keep the book club going. Please contact Programs@DelRayArtisans.org if you are interested in volunteering or learning more.Facilitator: Sharon Burton, Spark Your CreativeClub size: 3-20 […]
Workshop: Flowers Everywhere!Instructor: BWS JohnsonDate/Time: Saturday, March 19 from 6:30-8:30pmCost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; Plus $20 supply feeClass size: 3-10 participants(Register by March 15; do not drop-in)Have you always wanted to try your hand at floristry? Learn how to level up grocery store arrangements. Explore the difference in quality between wholesale […]
Workshop: Creative Revival – A 10-Week Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Date/Time: Mondays from 6-7:30pm, March 21 through May 23 (10 weeks total) Instructor: Sharon Burton Cost: $145 Del Ray Artisans member / $155 Non-member Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by midnight on March 19) Need to jump start your creativity? Creative Revival […]
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 […]
Help clear away the winter blahs in preparation for spring blooms! It's time again to give the garden some love and a good cleaning, so please come out and join us. Bring gloves, knee pads, and laughter. Even if you don't know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or […]
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Flora and Fauna, by appointment only. Questions? Contact the curator: TJ Feeley (tjfeeley@gmail.com)
Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art MarketApplication deadline: Saturday, March 26, 2022 by midnight Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor art markets and sell your original handmade artwork to the local community. This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, May […]
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Second Life. Artwork drop off is Sunday, March 27 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 presentation […]
Workshop: Creative Revival – A 10-Week Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Date/Time: Mondays from 6-7:30pm, March 21 through May 23 (10 weeks total) Instructor: Sharon Burton Cost: $145 Del Ray Artisans member / $155 Non-member Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by midnight on March 19) Need to jump start your creativity? Creative Revival […]
Second Life Art Exhibit April 1–30, 2022 Photo Album Join us in April for the Second Life art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated rather than going into overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new […]
Second Life Art ExhibitApril 1–30, 2022Join us in April for the Second Life art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated rather than going into overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new ones. It also takes […]