American Patchwork Art Exhibit June 2–25, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, June 2 from 7–9pm The United States is a patchwork of 50 states, 1 federal district, 5 major territories, and various minor islands. This country has beautiful beaches and majestic mountains, bustling cities and quiet towns, pastoral ranches and farms, vast natural beauty and amazing […]
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 May 5 – June 25, 2023. All work featured […]
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, American Patchwork, and the closing Alcove Gift Shop. Questions? Contact the exhibit curator TJ Feeley (tjfeeley@gmail.com) or gift shop curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com). Artwork credit: “American Patchwork #1” by TJ Feeley
This time is reserved for the Introduction to Knitting classes on (Mondays) June 12, 19, and 26 from 7-8:30pm (three 1.5 hour classes). You must register before midnight on June 10 to attend.
This time is reserved for the Introduction to Crochet classes on (Wednesdays) June 14, 21, and 28 from 7-8:30pm (three 1.5 hour classes). You must register before midnight on June 12 to attend.
Instructor: Audrey Kremer <!-- (audrey_email@yahoo.com)--> with Ken and Susan Reed Date/Time: Saturday, July 1 from 10am to 2pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $20 Supply Fee Class size: 4-12 participants (Register by midnight on June 27) Enjoy an introduction to polymer clay and the tools used to shape it. […]
Del Ray Artisans gallery is closed in early July to prepare for the Summer Art Market (July 8-9, 2023 from 10am-4pm each day). Join us this Saturday and Sunday (different artist each day) and check out original art in a wide range of media from talented local artists. PLUS register children ages 8-12 now for […]
Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market is a two-day, indoor event that gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. Each day is a different group of local artists with original work in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Perfect […]
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Treasures of the DMV Exhibit Dates: August 4–26, 2023 Digital entry deadline: Monday, July 10, 2023 by midnight Explore DC, Maryland, and/or Virginia—both the famous and the overlooked, natural and abstract—from the artist’s perspective. Such images may be real or imagined, creating a sense of place and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Instructor: Diana Manchak, designsinclay@hotmail.com Date/Time: Saturday, July 15 from 1-4pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 8-12 participants (Register by midnight on July 8) Children ages 6-11 are invited to design and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake turtle. Students will use stoneware clay to hand-build a […]
Instructor: Diana Manchak Date/Time: Saturday, July 15 from 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 8-12 participants (Register by midnight on July 8) Design and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake turtle. Students will use stoneware clay to hand-build a turtle by forming shapes from soft clay […]
Call for Proposals 2024 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Proposal Deadline: Saturday, July 15, 2022 by midnight Del Ray Artisans is seeking exhibit proposals for next year’s calendar. Del Ray Artisans strives to offer exhibits that reach a broad and diverse audience, encourage artistic development, and represent a wide variety of art forms. Experienced […]
Instructor: Jonathan Ottke, ottkej@gmail.com Date/Time: Sunday, July 16 from 9am-12pm Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus a $5 Supply Fee NOTE: Children ages 8+ may attend with a registered parent. Cost is $25/child + $5 Supply Fee. Class size: 4-12 participants (Register in advance) Papier-mâché is not just the fun project […]
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop August 4 – September 30, 2023 Application deadline: Monday, July 17, 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 […]
Del Ray Artisans invites young campers ages 8-12 years old for “Kids Just Wanna Have Fun” Summer Art Camp to spend a week creating art with professional local artist instruction. Students will have an immersive creative journey: painting, sculpting, journaling and other artful planned activities. During nice weather, kids will even have outdoors time to […]
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! We meet at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the […]
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Treasures of the DMV, as well as accepted pieces for the Alcove Gift Shop. Artwork drop off is Sunday, July 30 from 12-6pm by appointment. Contact the curator for the sign up sheet. Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw […]
We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans on Visit Del Ray's First Thursday (theme Del Ray’s Country Music Showdown, formerly Aloha Thursday) with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station from 6-8pm on Thursday, August 3! Inside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Treasures of the DMV […]
Treasures of the DMV Art Exhibit August 4–26, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, August 4 from 7–9pm Photo Album Celebrate the wonders of DC, Maryland, and Virginia by visiting the Treasures of the DMV art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. In this exhibit, local artists highlight both famous and overlooked regional gems and reveal a […]
Treasures of the DMV Art Exhibit August 4–26, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, August 4 from 7–9pm Celebrate the wonders of DC, Maryland, and Virginia by visiting the Treasures of the DMV art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. In this exhibit, local artists highlight both famous and overlooked regional gems and reveal a sense of […]
Instructor: Sharon Burton, sjbcreativeventures@gmail.com Date/Time: Saturday, August 5 from 10am-12pm Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member Class size: 4-10 participants (Register before noon on August 4) Intuitive collage is a practice of using magazine images and collage to connect with your inner wisdom or intuition. Participants will be guided through a simple […]