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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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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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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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The Mini World: Small Works of Art Exhibit November 7–30, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, November 7 from 7–9pm Del Ray Artisans presents The Mini World: Small Works of Art, an art exhibit showcasing tiny art by artist members. Step into this miniature world and discover the joy of life’s little things. We invite you to […]
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The Mini World: Small Works of Art Exhibit November 7–30, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, November 7 from 7–9pm Del Ray Artisans presents The Mini World: Small Works of Art, an art exhibit showcasing tiny art by artist members. Step into this miniature world and discover the joy of life’s little things. We invite you to […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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This workshop has been postponed. New date coming soon. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, November 8, 10am-12pm Cost: $30 child / $45 adult; plus a $5 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register by November 4) Explore your creativity through a hands-on STEAM activity: build and assemble a 3D cardboard collage of your favorite animal—such […]
$35 – $50
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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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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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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 and the local art scene. Artist can bring 1-2 works – complete or in progress – for feedback. All skill levels and media […]
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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Instructor: Mallory Henig, malloryroseart@gmail.com Date/Time: Wednesday, November 12, 7-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; Plus a $20 Supplies Fee Class size: 6-15 participants (Register in advance to guarantee a spot; walk-ins welcome if space permits.) Empower yourself to make unique and personalized greeting cards and prints. Learn the technique of linocut […]
$60 – $70
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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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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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Live From Your Studio is a free, members-only, virtual gathering where Del Ray Artisans members can connect from their art-making space. This virtual event will take place monthly on the third Sunday of the month (excluding December) over Zoom. Artists are encouraged (but not required) to join from their studios and make art during the […]
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Color Strips, photo by Steven Halperson Serenity Gallery, the in-home gallery of mosaic artist-photographer Nina Tisara, will host an Open House on Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 4-7pm in a creative partnership with Del Ray Artisans. Twenty percent of all sales (in person and online) will be donated to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. The art may […] |
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Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Monday, November 17, 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 if space permits.) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it […]
$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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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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Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, November 22, 10-11:30am Cost: $15 child / $30 adult; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits) Explore the science of color and light through the art of Claude Monet, one of the founding fathers of Impressionism. In this hands-on, STEAM-integrated […]
$25 – $40
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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day (11/27), but open for regular hours on Friday 11/28 (12-9pm), Saturday 11/29 (12-6pm) and Sunday 11/30 (12-6pm). In addition, the gallery will be open on Wednesday 11/26 from 12-6pm. Sunday, November 30th is the last day of The Mini World: Small Works of Art exhibit and the Alcove […] |
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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 Mini World: Small Works of Art exhibit. Next month join us for our 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market. […] |
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This workshop is being rescheduled. New date/time TBD. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, November 29, 10am-12pm Cost: $25 child / $40 adult; plus a $20 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register by November 25) Inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s famous mosaic lizard in Park Güell, Barcelona, this activity blends art, architecture, and math. Participants will […]
$45 – $60
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<!-- 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 3 – November 30, 2025. All […]
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The gallery is open to the public from 12-6pm today. The exhibit is taken down after gallery hours end. Unsold Artwork Pick Up Artists, please pick up your unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, The Mini World: Small Works of Art, between 6-8pm. Contact the curator with any questions (contact info in the call for […] |
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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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Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market December 5–21, 2025: Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm Join us for the 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market! The holiday market is open for the first three weekends in December (Dec 5-7, Dec 12-14, and Dec 19-21). The market […] |