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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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Bump in the Night Art Exhibit October 3 – November 1, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, October 3 from 7–9pm “Synergy” by Morgan Parr Drawing inspiration from Spike Milligan's poem "Bump" and the old Cornish Litany about ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, the Bump in the Night art exhibit reveals the source of frightening, unexplainable noises […]
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Bump in the Night Art Exhibit October 3 – November 1, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, October 3 from 7–9pm “Synergy” by Morgan Parr Drawing inspiration from Spike Milligan's poem "Bump" and the old Cornish Litany about ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, the Bump in the Night art exhibit reveals the source of frightening, unexplainable noises […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10am-6pm, you’ll find: Art on the Avenue, a multicultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in Alexandria, Virginia. There will be entertainment for all ages, art activities, food, and artists displaying and selling their work all along Mount Vernon […]
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Date/Time: Saturday, October 4, 10am-3pm Cost: FREE, donations appreciated (Drop-in, this is a self-paced activity) Make scratchboard art at Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic activity tent in the Kids Art Corner during Art on the Avenue! The Kids Art Corner is located outdoors in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields. Come by any time between 10am-3pm […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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This workshop has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 29. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Sunday, October 5, 10am-12pm Cost: $30 child / $40 adult; plus a $20 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register by October 1) Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through a unique STEAM-based art experience! Inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s famous mosaic lizard in Park […]
$50 – $60
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Instructor: Ditas Katague Date/Time: Sunday, October 5, 6:30-8pm Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member Class size: 6-25 participants (Register in advance to save your space) Join Ditas for an enchanting Full Moon Sound Bath. This special evening offers the perfect opportunity to release accumulated stress and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Experience […]
$45 – $55
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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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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 Date/Time: Wednesday, October 8, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member Class size: 4-20 participants (Register in advance) Interested in having an online presence with your artwork but not sure where to start? Set up a simple website using Square (SquareUp.com)! The instructor will show you the basic tools, […]
$35 – $45
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The October 9th session has been cancelled. Join us for the October 16th session. Drop-in and practice figure drawing through observation of our clothed model on Thursday evenings in October. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery. Traditional drawing media (such as pencils, pens, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels, watercolor and ink are […]
$10 – $15
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2 events,Order Now for a Discount! Order Now <!-- The pre-order period is now over. --> Del Ray Artisans' 2026 Wall Calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members is available for pre-order now at just $18/calendar. (Regular price $22/calendar.) The pre-order discount price is only available until October 10. Pre-ordering the calendar helps our organization […] |
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Book: "Ways of Seeing" by John Berger Facilitator: Marshall Carolus Meeting Date: Saturday, October 11, 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) Join us on October 11 at 10am to discuss John Berger's "Ways of Seeing". It's an adaptation of a 4-part series he did for the BBC. As described by Michael Messmer, "Berger challenges […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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UPDATE posted on 10/10: Due to the anticipated weather, including heavy rain, high winds, and flooding in the park, this event has been cancelled. Join us at the Paws in the Park outdoor festival! This event is fun for the whole family, featuring entertainment, activities, animal-themed vendors, and, of course, a whole lot of adorable […] 
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets the second Sunday of most months at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub in Del Ray. (Del Ray Urban Sketchers does not meet in July, August, and December.) <!--Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.--> Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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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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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Drop-in and practice figure drawing through observation of our clothed model on Thursday evenings in October. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery. 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 don’t supply easels – […]
$10 – $15
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2 events,Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members The Mini World: Small Works of Art Exhibit Dates: November 7–30, 2025 Digital entry deadline extended to Friday, October 17, 2025 by midnight “Fairy Shelf” by Mallory Rose Henig; “Bessie Wondered Where Her Niece Had Gone“ by Betsy Jones; “Fluff” by Kellie Sansone Members are […] |
4 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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This workshop has been cancelled. Join us for our other Youth Programs. Register in advance for workshops so instructors can plan. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 10am-12:30pm Cost: $25 child / $40 adult; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register by October 14) Get into the spirit of the season […]
$35 – $50
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Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 3-7pm Cost: FREE (Drop-in; these are self-paced activities) Don't miss the 10th year of the Spooky Mad Science Expo! This fantastic event brings together hundreds of curious minds for an afternoon of hands-on discovery, eerie tech, and Halloween-inspired science. Arrive at 2pm for the costume parade; the activities run from 3-7pm. […]
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Instructor: Sandra Alami Date/Time: Sunday, October 19, 10am-1pm Cost: $30/child Space is limited to 18 girls and 6 adults (Register by October 15) Brownies who attend this workshop will complete all of the steps needed for their Art and Design badge. Brownies will create unique clay sculptures, which will help them further develop their fine […]
$30
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Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Sunday, October 19, 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register in advance) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium. […]
$50 – $60
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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: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Wednesday, October 22, 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 through observation of our clothed model on Thursday evenings in October. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery. 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 don’t supply easels – […]
$10 – $15
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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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2025 Annual Member Meeting & 2026 Board of Directors Election Sunday, October 26, 6-8pm All members are invited to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 26 from 6-8pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Del Ray Artisans President Dawn Wyse Hurto will present a special message about the organization; the membership will vote on […]
FREE; Open only to members
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Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans Art Exhibit at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center May 3 - October 27, 2025 Online Store | Photo Album Del Ray Artisans through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center presents Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans. The exhibit […] |
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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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This workshop has been cancelled. Instructor: Archa Malhotra, archa.vt@gmail.com Date/Time: Wednesday, October 29, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member; plus $20 supply fee Class size: 10-18 participants (Register by October 25) Madhubani Art is an Indian folk art form. In this hands-on workshop, Archa Malhotra will teach you how to make […]
$50 – $60
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Drop-in and practice figure drawing through observation of our clothed model on Thursday evenings in October. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery. 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 don’t supply easels – […]
$10 – $15
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