Fun With One Art Exhibit March 3–April 1, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, March 3, 7–9pm The Fun With One art exhibit showcases 2D and 3D monochromatic artwork by Del Ray Artisans members—revealing a fascinating variety even using only one color. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 3 between 7-9pm to meet the […]
Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market Application deadline: Sunday, March 26, 2023 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, […]
The gallery will be closed for upgrades to the bathrooms from Monday, March 27 through Thursday, March 30. Access to the bathroom during gallery hours on Friday, March 31 may also be impacted.
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Fun With One. Questions? Contact the curators: Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net and Kelly Postula at creativekmp20@gmail.com. Artwork credit: Detail of “Mt Gamboge” by Rusty Lynn
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, A Tale of Two Studios. Artwork drop off is Sunday, April 2 from 3-6pm. 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 […]
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the weather, First Thursday: A Cherry Blossom Celebration will be celebrated on Thursday, April 13 starting at 6pm. The gallery will close at 6pm on April 6, but be open late (until 9pm) on April 13. Join us at Del Ray Artisans on Thursday, April 13 from 6-8pm for our outdoor […]
Artwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne, Art Enables A Tale of Two Studios Art Exhibit April 7–29, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, April 7 from 7–9pm Photo Album Del Ray Artisans partners with DC Gallery and Studio Art Enables to showcase the inspiring and diverse art of these […]
Artwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne, Art Enables A Tale of Two Studios Art Exhibit April 7–29, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, April 7 from 7–9pm Del Ray Artisans partners with DC Gallery and Studio Art Enables to showcase the inspiring and diverse art of these two local […]
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 […]
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists & high school students Prints in May @ DRA: Exploring the Possibilities Exhibit Dates: May 5–27, 2023 Digital entry deadline: Monday, April 10, 2023 by midnight Explore the possibilities of printmaking and imprinting! Enter traditional prints (e.g. block prints, intaglio prints, monoprints, collagraphs, and silkscreens), prints enhanced […]
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 […]
Donate April 12–26 Starting Wednesday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 26, 2023 (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! Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of […]
Due to the weather on April 6, First Thursday: A Cherry Blossom Celebration will be celebrated on Thursday, April 13 starting at 6pm. Join us at Del Ray Artisans from 6-8pm for our outdoor activity creating paper Cherry Blossom Flowers! Plus see the A Tale of Two Studios art exhibit inside the gallery! Del Ray […]
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Celebration at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital May 1 – September 9, 2023 Entry deadline extended to Friday, April 14, 2023 by midnight “Celebration” is the action of marking one’s pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically festive and social, […]
Spring is here! Del Ray Artisans’ gardens need some TLC. Join the Gardens Committee on Sunday, April 16 from 9am-11:30am to help clean the gardens. Bring gloves, knee pads (if desired), and laughter. Even if you don't know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If […]
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop May 5 – June 25, 2023 Application deadline: Sunday, April 16, 2023 by midnight Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available […]
Drop-in and practice life drawing on one select Tuesday evening each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. Traditional drawing media (such as pencils, pens, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints. We […]
Hygge Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital January 30 – April 22, 2023 Photo Album | Online Store "Hygge" is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a mood of coziness and "comfortable conviviality" with feelings of wellness and contentment. The Hygge exhibit, featuring 2D artwork exploring this theme, is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery […]
Book: “Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Modern Art” by Nancy G. Heller Facilitator: Rusty Lynn Meeting Date: Saturday, April 22 from 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) The book for our April 22nd discussion is Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding […]
Del Ray Artisans members are invited to a special wine and cheese reception at Art Enables Join us at Art Enables—DC's only art studio and gallery dedicated to amplifying the creative careers of artists with disabilities—to learn more about their program and partnership with DRA, meet the resident artists, tour the gallery, and chat with […]
This workshop has been rescheduled to Monday, June 5 from 6-9pm. Instructor: Amy Castine Date/Time: Monday, April 24 from 6-9pm Cost: $60 Del Ray Artisans member / $80 Non-member; plus a $20 Supply Fee Class size: 4-8 participants (Register by midnight on April 21) Come and create a fun piece of wearable bead art! While […]
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 […]
Photo Album The Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs March 3 – April 29, 2023. All work featured […]
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, A Tale of Two Studios. Questions? Contact the curator Amy Kitchin Hower at akitchin@art-enables.org. Artwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne, Art Enables
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Prints in May @ DRA. Artwork drop off is Sunday, April 30 from 3-6pm. 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 […]
Join us at Del Ray Artisans on Thursday, May 4 from 6-8pm for our outdoor activity rubber stamping with a canine theme in honor of Dog Days in Del Ray! Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Prints in May @ DRA art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on […]
Prints in May @ DRA Art Exhibit May 5–27, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, May 5 from 7–9pm Photo Album The Prints in May @ DRA: Exploring the Possibilities exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery features art that explores the possibilities of printmaking and imprinting on paper and objects. The exhibit features traditional printmaking techniques such […]
Prints in May @ DRA Art Exhibit May 5–27, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, May 5 from 7–9pm The Prints in May @ DRA: Exploring the Possibilities exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery features art that explores the possibilities of printmaking and imprinting on paper and objects. The exhibit features traditional printmaking techniques such as relief […]
Date: Saturday, May 6 from 1pm-3pm (set a reminder through Eventbrite) Cost: FREE, donations appreciated Join us on Saturday, May 6, 2023 for the annual “Print Day in May”, a global celebration of printmaking where people all over the world make a print and then post it to the Print Day in May website (printdayinmay.com). […]