Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery. Questions? Contact the curator Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com.
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Housemates. Artwork drop off is Sunday, October 29 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 presentation guidelines and the […]
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital November 20, 2023 – November 16, 2024 Entry deadline: Sunday, October 29, 2023 by midnight Seeking 2-dimensional artwork for Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls annual exhibit in the exam rooms at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital. […]
Housemates Art Exhibit November 3–26, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, November 3 from 7–9pm Photo Album | Reception Video Have you ever had a housemate who made you laugh, drove you crazy, made you shake your head in wonder or filled your heart with love? Do your housemates have fur, feathers, scales, fins or are they […]
Housemates Art Exhibit November 3–26, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, November 3 from 7–9pm Have you ever had a housemate who made you laugh, drove you crazy, made you shake your head in wonder or filled your heart with love? Do your housemates have fur, feathers, scales, fins or are they actually people? In the Housemates […]
Thinking of adding a cat as a housemate? Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery on Saturday, November 4 between noon and 4pm to meet the volunteers from King Street Cats and learn about the adoption process. You’ll also get to meet some of the wonderful potential housemates for whom they diligently work to place in Forever […]
This workshop has been cancelled. Instructor: Y'vonne Page-Magnus Date/Time: Saturday, November 4 from 6-9pm (NEW DATE!) Cost: $15 Del Ray Artisans member / $25 Non-member; plus a $30 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by midnight on November 1) Design and make two stretchy bracelets out of a colorful selection of semi-precious stones, crystals, […]
Coordinators: Meredith D’Amore and Pamela Huffman Date/Time: Sunday, November 5 from Noon-2pm Cost: $10 for Del Ray Artisans members and $12 for Non-members Class size: 5-12 participants (Register before noon on November 3) Calling all Artists, Nature-Lovers & Plant People! Join artists Meredith D’Amore and Pamela Huffman for a native species walk at Winkler Botanical […]
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 […]
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson Date/Time: Monday, November 6 from 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-10 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins accepted if space permits) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a […]
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 […]
Instructor: Amy Castine, amy.castine@aim.com Date/Time: Wednesday, November 8 and 15, 6-9pm Cost: $120 Del Ray Artisans member / $150 Non-member; plus a $30 Supply Fee Class size: 4-10 participants (Register by midnight on November 6) In this 2-day intermediate level beadwork workshop, you will create your own dragon's eye pendant or brooch by combining bead […]
Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital November 21, 2022 – November 11, 2023 Photo Album | Online Store The Local Artisan Showcase at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork. The exhibit is a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with […]
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. […]
Instructor: Y'vonne Page-Magnus Date/Time: Sunday, November 12 from 6-9pm Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $25 Non-member; plus a $30 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by midnight on November 8) Design and make a California-inspired boho chic bracelet out of real semi-precious stones. Choose from a selection of materials such as quartz, […]
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 […]
You must register by midnight on November 6, 2023 to attend this 2-day workshop. Details at Here There Be Dragons 2-Day Beadwork Workshop. View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
Book: “Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler and 1950s New York” by Alexander Nemerov Facilitator: Rusty Lynn Meeting Date: Saturday, November 18 from 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) Join us on Saturday, November 18 from 10am-12pm to discuss “Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler and 1950s New York” by Alexander Nemerov. The book is an in depth […]
Considering adding a dog as a housemate? Please join us on Saturday, November 18 from 1–4pm to meet the volunteers from Aussie Rescue of the Mid-Atlantic. This Del Ray based organization can help you decide if the smart, exuberant, eager to please Australian Shepherd is your perfect housemate. In addition, you may drop off donations […]
This is your chance to win a hand crocheted lap throw by Robyn Seaton McGarry embellished with adorable crocheted cat and dog appliqués. 60" x 50" of cozy blanket. Raffle tickets are just $3 each, $5 for 3 tickets, or $10 for 6 tickets, and all proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Purchase […]
Have a Happy Thanksgiving! The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will be open on Friday from 12-9pm, Saturday from 12-6pm, and Sunday from 12-6pm. This is the final weekend of the Housemates art exhibit. Next month join us for our 28th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market. Market hours are Fridays […]
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 October 6 – November 26, 2023. All work featured […]
October 6–November 26, 2023 Come see a mini exhibit of eight artworks by Marlin Lord for sale to benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization in the office area and entryway inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301 from October 6 through November 26, 2023. Del […]
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Housemates. Questions? Contact the curator Robyn Seaton McGarry at robynmcgarry15@gmail.com.
2023 Annual Member Meeting Tuesday, November 28, 7-8:30pm (Vote before noon on Nov 27) The Annual Meeting will be an online Zoom meeting. Members will be sent login information via email the day before the meeting. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Vote online for the 2024 Board of Directors now through […]
Del Ray Artisans’ 28th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market December 1–23, 2023: Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm Thank you to our 2024 Calendar Sponsors: Homes of Alexandria Team of Compass (Daniela Spigai and Ellen Patrick), Artifacts Inc, Let's Meat on the Avenue, McD Mateos Community Partners, and The Zebra Press. Join […]