Happy Holidays! The gallery is closed to the public from December 22, 2025 through January 1, 2026.
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Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Toy Stories, and for the next Alcove Gift Shop. 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 Call […] |
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Toy Stories Art Exhibit January 2–31, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, January 2 from 7–9pm Celebrating the toys we cherished as kids, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia, admiration, and consumer culture […]
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Toy Stories Art Exhibit January 2–31, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, January 2 from 7–9pm Celebrating the toys we cherished as kids, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia, admiration, and consumer culture […]
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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Instructor: Viki Walchak Date/Time: Wednesday, January 7, 6:30-8:30pm 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 if space permits) Participants will create mixed-media collages that incorporate packing tape image transfers. Image transfer and collage is a great way to include […]
$65 – $75
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Book: "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin Gayford Facilitator: Marshall Carolus Meeting Dates: Saturdays, January 10 and April 11, 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) The book, "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin Gayford, is filled with interviews with artists. To give us time to contemplate and enjoy the […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. Bring your supplies and join us outside St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301) to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson Date/Time: Sunday, January 11, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member Class size: 4-20 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits) 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 […]
$35 – $45
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This workshop has been cancelled. Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Monday, January 12, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; bring items listed below Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by January 8) Do you have lots of art pieces stored at home, but have to whip out the tape measure every time […]
$40 – $50
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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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Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. Bring your supplies and join us outside St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301) to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time putting […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Instructor: Suzanne Fine, suzanne.fine@gmail.com Date/Time: Thursday, January 15, 6-7:30pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member Class size: 3-10 participants (Register by January 12) We'll walk through a brief history of 'tortured poets' - Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, L.M. Montgomery, etc. and link them to the lyricism of pop culture musicians. […]
$40 – $50
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists The Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse Exhibit Dates: February 6–28, 2026 Entry deadline extended to Thursday, January 15, 2026 by midnight “Lunar Fire” by Morgan Parr Del Ray Artisans invites artists to submit artwork celebrating the dynamic energy, symbolism, and beauty of the horse–an enduring […] |
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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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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 […]
Free; Donations appreciated
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Instructor: Azita R. Houshiar Date/Time: Sunday, January 18, 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee Class size: 5-12 participants (Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting) Collage by Azita Houshiar Come to play and experiment freely, and leave with pages started and ideas you can continue exploring long […]
$50 – $60
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Drop-in and practice figure drawing on select Tuesday and Thursday evenings 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. […]
$10 – $15
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This date/time is reserved for the Alexandria Film Festival to hold an internal meeting. The Alexandria Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Alexandria, Virginia. |
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This workshop has been postponed due to the weather forecast. The new date is Saturday, January 31 from 6-9pm. This time is reserved for the Paint for Paws Workshop to benefit Aussie Rescue of the MidAtlantic. Register in advance through Paint to the Rescue. |
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4 events,The gallery will be closed on Sunday 1/25/26 due to anticipated winter storms.
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This workshop will be held during the ACHS Student Exhibition in May 2026. Exact date TBD. Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Sunday, January 25, 10am - noon Cost: $15 per teen; plus $5 supply fee Class size: 4-24 participants (Register by January 20) You don't have to be an artist to make art with Neurographic Art. […]
$20
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This workshop is being rescheduled to February 8 due to the snowstorm. Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Sunday, January 25, 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by January 21; This workshop is now sold out.) Learn the ins and outs of […]
$50 – $60
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This workshop will be offered again by the instructor at a later date. Presenter: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Monday, January 26, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member Class size: 7-20 participants (Register by January 22) Do you like working with resin but want to get a little more creative? In this […]
$20 – $30
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NOTE: Due to the weather this event will be held online. Tuesday, January 27 from 1:30 to 4:30pm is reserved for the Washington Calligraphers Guild.
The January 27th session has been cancelled due to weather. Tickets will be transferred to a future session or request a refund through Eventbrite. See you at the next session on February 12th! Drop-in and practice figure drawing on select Tuesday and Thursday evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery […]
$10 – $15
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The gallery will be closed on Thursday 1/29/26 while volunteers continue to clear the snow and ice. The gallery is anticipated to maintain regular hours on Friday 1/30/2026 (open 12-9pm) and Saturday 1/31/2026 (open 12-6pm). The gallery will be closed to the public on Sunday 2/1/2026, but open to artists for artwork pick up and […] |
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The gallery will be open on Friday 1/30/26 from 12-6pm. The gallery will close at 6pm (early from the typical 9pm). The gallery will have regular hours on Saturday 1/31/2026 (open 12-6pm). The gallery will be closed to the public on Sunday 2/1/2026, but open to artists for artwork pick up and drop off from […] |
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The January 31st session has been cancelled due to the weather. See you at the next session on February 28th! 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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Saturday, January 31 from 6-9pm is reserved for the Paint for Paws Workshop to benefit Aussie Rescue of the MidAtlantic. Register in advance through Paint to the Rescue. |