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SUMMARY:Fast and Fabulous at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Fast and Fabulous Art Exhibit\nApril 3–25\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 3 from 7–9pm\n“Fast and Fabulous” by Scott MacConomy\nFrom the first blueprints for the Model T to Warhol and Dali to the Ferrari 250\, legally a work of art in Italy\, cars have inspired and embodied art. The Fast and the Fabulous exhibit features artwork exploring cars and car culture. Be it Fords\, Ferraris\, or flying cars\, Del Ray Artisans’ interpretations of cars as well as motorcycles\, trucks\, and other fast/fabulous forms of transportation will impress\, amuse\, and delight. Visitors of driving age and those visitors still dreaming of their first time behind the wheel will love this exhibit. \n“I am an artist\, the track is my canvas and the car is my brush.” —Graham Hill\, Grand Prix and Indy 500 champion. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, April 3 between 7-9pm to meet curators Kelly MacConomy and Scott MacConomy and the artists. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nGet a sneak peek of the exhibit and have fun with our free\, family-friendly\, Photo Scavenger Hunt on Thursday\, April 2\, 6:30-8pm. Gather for an evening of Card Making in memory of Donna Gallo and Rusty Lynn on Saturday\, April 4 from 6-9pm to learn and share new art techniques and enjoy the camaraderie. Visit our Upcoming Programs page for more creative offerings and register in advance for our workshops: \n\nDarn It! Mending Clothes with Darning – Saturday\, April 4\, 10:30am-12pm\nSupercars Workshop (Ages 10+ and adults) – Sunday\, April 19\, 10am-12pm\nLego Cars Workshop (Ages 8+ and adults) – Sunday\, April 19\, 6-8pm\n\n \nEvery April Alexandria comes together to support the amazing work of local nonprofits through Spring2ACTion\, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits\, programs\, and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists. From April 8 through April 22\, please donate to our nonprofit at delrayartisans.org/spring2action. \nFrom April 1 through May 5\, Del Ray Artisans gallery is also hosting the display of two artful chairs which are a part of the “Take a Seat for Alexandria Library” community art project. The chairs are by Del Ray Artisans member Joyce Wagner and local artist Mal Jones. The chairs are featured in an online auction (April 1-May 17) to benefit the Alexandria Library Foundation. \nThe Fast and Fabulous art exhibit runs from April 3–25\, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm (First Thursday 12-9pm)\, Friday 12-9pm\, Saturday 12-6pm\, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed April 26). \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans\, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. \nFor more information\, contact the Director of Curating\, Amy Kitchin Hower\, at curating@delrayartisans.org.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/fast-and-fabulous/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy":MAILTO:kmacconomy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260422T190537
CREATED:20251115T133054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T133054Z
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SUMMARY:Spring2ACTion 2026
DESCRIPTION:Donate April 8–22 \nStarting Wednesday\, April 8 through Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion\, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes! \nDel Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria\, Virginia. \nDuring Spring2ACTion\, please show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits\, programs\, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists. \nIf you are in a position to do so\, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support: \n\nBuy artwork from local artists during our exhibits or from members’ websites.\nShare our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up\, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation and shout-out.\nRegister for a Creative Workshop or attend an upcoming Creative Program. Learn something new and have fun!\n\nPlease consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts! \nDonate April 8–22
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/spring2action-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraising,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dawn Wyse Hurto%2C President":MAILTO:president@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraditional 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 – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome. \nThe first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun\, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings leading up to up to two 20-minute poses. \nFee for each session is $10 for Del Ray Artisans members and $15 for non-members.  If you have any questions or would like to participate as a model for our sessions\, please contact LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org. \nView artwork from past DRA Figure Drawing Sessions on Instagram! Tag #dralifedraw or @dralifedraw for your work to be featured. \nRegister Now  |  View Upcoming Sessions \n\nArtwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/life-drawing-2026/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Life Drawing,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Life Drawing Coordinator":MAILTO:LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260422T190537
CREATED:20260103T002948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T213147Z
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SUMMARY:Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (3/6 - 4/25/2026)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Album \nThe 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 March 6 – April 25\, 2026. \nAll work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry\, fiber art\, wood craft\, ceramics\, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. \nThe gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on March 1\, March 29\, and April 26). \nFor more information\, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/alcove-mar-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephen Lally":MAILTO:slallypottery@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Club
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDel Ray Artisans’ Nature Journaling Club meets at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the final Saturday morning of the month (except not in July\, November\, and December). Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite. \nParticipants will need to bring their own sketchbooks and supplies. We will have plenty of time for sketching in nature before gathering again at 11:30am to share our sketches and observations and discuss tips and tools for nature journaling in the wild. We hope you will join us as we strengthen our art and inquiry practice together! \nSuggested supplies: sketchbook\, pens\, pencils\, colored pencils\, watercolor pencils\, or other portable media\, and a water bottle since we will be outdoors. You may also want to bring something to sit on (folding chair or blanket). \nNOTE: This program is held outdoors and will be canceled if raining. \nThis program is FREE! Donations to our nonprofit arts organization are appreciated. \nFor more information\, contact the coordinators: Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (stephanie@stephaniedarlene.com) and Meredith D’Amore (meredith.w.damore@gmail.com). \nRSVP (Optional) | View Upcoming Dates \n\nArtwork credit: Drawing by Meredith D’Amore
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/nature-journaling-2026/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Journaling Club,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith D%E2%80%99Amore":MAILTO:meredith.w.damore@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T183000
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SUMMARY:Artist Appointments Only
DESCRIPTION:The gallery is closed to the public after 6pm on Saturday\, April 25 and all day on Sunday\, April 26 while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry). \nUnsold Artwork Pick Up\nSaturday\, April 25 from 6:30-8:30pm and Sunday\, April 26 from 10am-1pm are reserved for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit\, Fast and Fabulous. \n\nAccepted Artwork Drop Off\nThe remainder of the day on Sunday\, April 26 is reserved for the installation of the ACHS 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition. \n\nVolunteer\nAll artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit\, assisting with show hanging or take down\, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/apr-may-2026-artist-appointments/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy":MAILTO:kmacconomy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260422T190537
CREATED:20251028T225329Z
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SUMMARY:Closed to the Public
DESCRIPTION:This time is reserved for the curator to arrange the upcoming exhibit.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/closed-2026-apr-26-29/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T190537
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T155408Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Appointments Only
DESCRIPTION:The gallery is closed to the public after 6pm on Saturday\, April 25 and all day on Sunday\, April 26 while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry). \nUnsold Artwork Pick Up\nSaturday\, April 25 from 6:30-8:30pm and Sunday\, April 26 from 10am-1pm are reserved for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit\, Fast and Fabulous. \n\nAccepted Artwork Drop Off\nThe remainder of the day on Sunday\, April 26 is reserved for the installation of the ACHS 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition. \n\nVolunteer\nAll artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit\, assisting with show hanging or take down\, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/apr-may-2026-artist-appointments/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy":MAILTO:kmacconomy@gmail.com
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