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Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Lovely As a Tree, and for the next Alcove Gift Shop. Artwork must be ready to hang (with D-rings or screw eyes, and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation […] |
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Lovely As A Tree Art Exhibit August 1–30, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, August 1 from 7–9pm “Backyard Beauty” by Robyn Seaton McGarry Lovely As A Tree is an art exhibit exploring the ways in which trees impact our lives and this earth. Humans and animals benefit from the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and […]
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Lovely As A Tree Art Exhibit August 1–30, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, August 1 from 7–9pm Lovely As A Tree is an art exhibit exploring the ways in which trees impact our lives and this earth. Humans and animals benefit from the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and the environmental impact of trees. The […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Book: "Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the Painting of the Water Lilies" by Ross King Facilitator: Marshall Carolus Meeting Date: Saturday, August 2, 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) "Claude Monet's water lily paintings are among the most iconic and beloved works of art of the past century. Yet these entrancing images were created […]
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Instructor: Diana Manchak Date/Time: Saturday, August 2, 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 8-12 participants (Register in advance; SOLD OUT) 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 in different […]
$50 – $60
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This workshop has been postponed. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Sunday, August 3, 10-11:30am Cost: $20 child / $30 adult; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register by July 30) Explore the science of color and light through the art of Claude Monet, one of the founding fathers of Impressionism. In this hands-on, […]
$30 – $40
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Instructor: Alicyn Drew Date/Time: Sunday, August 3, 7-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; Plus $10 Supply Fee Class size: 3-6 participants (Register by August 1; There is just 1 seat left!) In this hands-on workshop, explore the fusion of black and white portrait photography with acrylic painting to create a mixed […]
$50 – $60
Call for Proposals 2026 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Proposal deadline extended to Sunday, August 3, 2025 by midnight “Visible Touch” art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans (Feb 2024) 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, […] |
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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Monday, August 4, 6-8pm Cost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; plus $5 supply fee Class size: 4-25 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome space permitting) You don't have to be an artist to make art with Neurographic Art. A neuron is a cell that carries messages between the […]
$30 – $40
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Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
$10 – $15
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Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; bring items listed below Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by August 3) Do you have lots of art pieces stored at home, but have to whip out the tape measure every time you submit to another show? […]
$40 – $50
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Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome. “I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree” is a line from Joyce Kilmer’s […]
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Instructor: Sharon Burton, sjbcreativeventures@gmail.com Date/Time: Saturday, August 9, 10am-12pm Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 4-10 participants (Register by August 5) Intuitive collage is a practice of using magazine images and collage to connect with your inner wisdom or intuition. Participants will be guided through […]
$55 – $65
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Meet Area 2 Farms, the neighborhood organic farm based in Shirlington (less than 3 miles away), at Del Ray Artisans gallery for an afternoon of sensory exploration. Area 2 Farms does more than just grow food for you, they build community around it. Join us for an immersive journey into the world of herbs--where you’ll […]
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Instructor: Ditas Katague Date/Time: Saturday, August 9, 7-8:30pm Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member Class size: 6-20 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting) Join Ditas for an enchanting Full Moon Sound Bath. This special evening offers the perfect opportunity to release summer's accumulated stress and reconnect with your inner wisdom […]
$45 – $55
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This workshops has been canceled. Instructor: Danielle Simone Date/Time: Sunday, August 10, 10am to Noon Cost: $25/child Class size: 8-16 participants (Register in advance) Danielle Simone is a Virginia author and will share some activities from her book, A Trail of Trouble. Participants will work through 4 stations: create signs for Leave No Trace camping, […]
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Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Sunday, August 10, 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register in advance to guarantee a spot; walk-ins welcome, space permitting.) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as […]
$50 – $60
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Second Time Around Exhibit Dates: September 5–27, 2025 Digital entry deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025 by midnight “Amoeba Series: Party!” by Tracy Wilkerson Seeking art that focuses on sustainable creativity and enhancing the artistic environmental ethos. Artists are encouraged to use recycled materials, found objects, old canvases […] |
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Presenter: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Monday, August 11, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member Class size: 7-20 participants (Register by August 7) Do you like working with resin but want to get a little more creative? In this class, we will discuss advanced resin techniques such as layering, tilting, building in […]
$20 – $30
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2 events,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 Margaret Slipek at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least four days in advance of the meeting to be included on […] |
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3 events,Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery. 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 you have any questions, […]
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Welcome to Radical Sewing Club-ALX! Started in LA by Scout Quiquivix, the Alexandria chapter is a monthly drop-in style meeting where you can learn clothing repair, hand and machine sewing, or bring your own project to work on with the community. Radical Sewing Club is about more than sewing–it’s a space to reimagine craft outside […]
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Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Sunday, August 17, 10am-noon Cost: $30 child / $40 adult; plus a $15 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting) Bring curiosity, creativity, and compassion to this unique STEAM-centered experience where art, imagination, and empathy collide! Select your Squishmallow from a diverse collection—practice choice, observation, […]
$45 – $55
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Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Sunday, August 17 starting at 4pm. Save the date for the third member meeting of 2025. Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards! To help things run smoothly, we kindly […]
FREE; Open only to members
Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market Application deadline: Sunday, August 17, 2025 by midnight Apply now for the 4th annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market centered around the theme: Halloween. Showcase your spooky, creepy, crawly, disturbing, goth pieces or focus on the upbeat, fun side of the season (costumes, hot cider, hay rides, […] |
2 events,Call for Entry (Open to Members Only) Del Ray Artisans’ 2026 Wall Calendar Digital entries due Monday, August 18, 2025 Members: Submit your best work to the 13th annual Del Ray Artisans’ wall calendar! All entries are to be received digitally, and no physical pieces of art will be collected. There is no entry fee, no […] |
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Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
$10 – $15
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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 […]
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Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Flora, Fauna, Fantastica at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital September 22, 2025–September 5, 2026 Entry deadline: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 by midnight "Persephone" by Morgan Parr Seeking a variety of 2D art, from the traditional to the surreal, showcasing nature. The curators prefer art that […] |
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This workshop has been postponed. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 10am-noon Cost: $20 child / $30 adult; plus $5 supply fee Class size: 4-25 participants (Register by August 19) You don’t need to be an artist to explore neuroscience-inspired creativity! In this STEAM-based activity, we’ll create Neurographic Art, where art meets brain science. […]
$25 – $35
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Meet Area 2 Farms, the neighborhood organic farm based in Shirlington (less than 3 miles away), at Del Ray Artisans gallery for an afternoon of sensory exploration. Area 2 Farms does more than just grow food for you, they build community around it. Join us for an immersive journey into the world of herbs--where you’ll […]
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Instructor: Viki Walchak, vwalchak@yahoo.com Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 6-8:30pm Cost: $55 Del Ray Artisans member / $65 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting) In the spirit of Joseph Cornell, a 20th century artist inspired by the poetry of found objects rearranged into evocative tableaus, […]
$65 – $75
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This date/time is reserved for the Alexandria Film Festival's Planning Committee. The Alexandria Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Alexandria, Virginia. |
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Drop-in and practice figure drawing on two select Tuesday* evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. *Most sessions are on Tuesday evenings, but in 2025 there will be a session on Thursday, November 13 and a few costumed sessions on Thursday evenings in […]
$10 – $15
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Instructor: Ashleigh Diserio, Diserio Consulting Date/Time: Thursday, August 28, 6-7:30pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member Class size: 5-15 participants (Register by August 24) This event has been canceled. Join this guided outdoor journaling session to learn how to slow down, tune into your emotions, and gain clarity through nature-inspired reflection. We […]
$40 – $50
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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! Del Ray Artisans' Nature Journaling Club meets at 10am in front of […]
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The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time (noon-6pm) is reserved for Del Ray Artisans artists to pick up unsold artwork from the outgoing exhibit and drop off accepted artwork for the incoming exhibit. Contact the curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry). […] |
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This neighborhood event has been postponed to Thursday, September 11 due to the weather. Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome. On the last First Thursday of […]
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Second Time Around Art Exhibit September 5–27, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, September 5 from 7–9pm “Amoeba Series: Party!” by Tracy Wilkerson Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated to others rather than going into our world’s overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than […]
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Second Time Around Art Exhibit September 5–27, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, September 5 from 7–9pm Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated to others rather than going into our world’s overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new items at a retail […]
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Artists Favorites Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital December 2, 2024 – September 6, 2025 Photo Album | Online Store The Artists Favorites exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). This open theme exhibit showcases the artists’ favorite artwork in a variety […]
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This workshop has been postponed. New date TBD. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, September 6, 10am-12pm Cost: $35 child / $45 adult; plus a $5 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register by September 2) Explore your creativity through a hands-on STEAM activity: build and assemble a 3D cardboard collage of your favorite animal—such as […]
$40 – $50
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