Del Ray Artisans

"Tangerine" Artwork Pick Up
2020-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists and buyers to pick up their artwork from the closing show, Tangerine.
Questions? Contact the curator Betsy Mead at egmead@gmail.com.

The Creative Revival: A Course on The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
2020-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Registration is now closed.
Workshop: The Creative Revival: A Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Date/Time: Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm, starting February 6 through April 9 (10 weeks total)
Instructor: Sharon Burton
Class size: 5-10 participants
(Register by 11:59pm on Feb 4)
The Creative Revival: A Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, a facilitated course by Sharon Burton that will meet once a week for 10 weeks as we go through The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. The program is focused on supporting relationships in removing artistic blocks and fostering confidence. Every week we will meet to discuss each chapter of the book, our daily journaling practice (via “The Morning Pages”), weekly Artist’s Dates and other exercises that will foster creativity and unblocking creativity.
Students must purchase or obtain their own copy of the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron prior to attending the course.
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About the Instructor: Sharon J. Burton is an artist, art curator, and creative life advisor, and member of Del Ray Artisans. She is a self-taught visual artist whose preferred medium is collage and mixed media and has exhibited her art in galleries, art venues and other settings across the country since 2007. Sharon has curated a number of art exhibitions in the Washington, DC area since 2005 and has served as an art consultant for novice art collectors.
Since 2007, Sharon’s artwork has been shown in juried exhibitions, galleries and alternative art spaces in the following cities: New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Columbia, Maryland, Silver Spring, Maryland, Washington, DC, Lorton, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia. Her work can be found in private collections in Atlanta, Washington, DC and other places across the country. Learn more via Sharon J. Burton’s website.

Kondo vs. Chaos (2/7-3/1)
2020-02-07 - 2020-03-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Kondo vs. Chaos Art Exhibit
February 7 – March 1, 2020
Opening Reception: Friday, February 7 from 7-9pm
“Chaos: The Failure of Gravity” by Marcia L. Toepfer
Del Ray Artisans presents an exciting new exhibit, Kondo vs. Chaos, featuring the work of local artists from February 7 to March 1, 2020. Meet the artists at the opening reception on Friday, February 7 from 7-9pm. Kondo vs. Chaos examines the divide between those inspired by Marie Kondo’s theory of keeping only those things that bring you joy and those who deal with chaos in their lives.
Marie Kondo’s technique has brought simplicity and order to millions of devotees. Her principles have struck a chord with those overwhelmed by “stuff.” Some artists thrive on, or at least live with, chaos. They eschew the orderly static world and value dynamism. Some painters, like the Dutch still life artists, depicted “organized chaos.” They painted carefully chaotic scenes of overcrowded tables that overflowed with platters of flowers, fowls and fruits. Picasso used chaos in his electrifying Guernica painting to show the horrors, terrors and the randomness of war.
Simplicity and chaos co-exist in the minds of many and in the world at large. This exhibit enables artists to externalize these concepts.
The Kondo vs. Chaos exhibit is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, please visit www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits or contact the curators Marcia Toepfer (marcia.toepfer1@cox.net) and Taly Walsh (taly.walsh@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

"Kondo vs. Chaos" Opening Reception
2020-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2020-02-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Sunday, February 9 from 4-6pm
The time is here! Join us at our most popular All Members Meeting: Del Ray Artisans’ annual Art Supplies Swap! If you haven’t already, check your studios, basements, closets, attics—wherever you have stashed those old art supplies that you really thought you would use, and bite the bullet—if you haven’t used them yet—give someone else a chance! And maybe you will find a new project waiting for you! Please bring your old supplies with you to the meeting.
This year, we ask that you to take a look at what you have and see if items can be donated to Inspiration Matterz, an initiative run by local artist and fellow Del Ray Artisans member Kelli Sincock. See below for the list of supplies needed for the prison program and continuing education [outside of jail] program.
Any supplies not donated to Inspiration Matterz will be collected and displayed in the middle of the room. Light refreshments will be served as we learn about the latest DRA news, and view the supplies. We will then pull names from a hat to take turns choosing “new” supplies! We can’t wait to see what everyone brings this year!
—Kathy Turner, Director of Communications, Communications@DelRayArtisans.org

Donation Drive
Please consider bringing the following new or old art supplies to Del Ray Artisans’ Art Supplies Swap (Sunday, February 9 at 4pm) and designating as a donation to Inspiration Matterz:
In Jail list:

Drawing paper
Board backed canvases
Small-medium size paint brushes
Drawing pencils (especially 6B, 7B, 8B)
Kneaded erasers
Gum erasers
Printing paper (white & colored)
Cardstock printing paper smooth
Manila folders
Acrylic paints
Colored pencil sets
Canvas paper
Tracing paper
Pads of newsprint paper

Outside Jail, continuing art class list:

Oil paints
New or used canvases that are not torn or warped
Paint brushes for oil paint
Carving tools for Printmaking
Printmaking inks
Raw canvas
Printmaking papers
Plexiglass
Printmaking plate materials (linoleum, zinc, copper, etc.)
GESSO
Painting palettes
Art history and instructional books

Special wishes for special projects:

Buttons
Foam core sheets
Fabric inks (for Printmaking)

Thank you for your consideration!!!
—Kelli Sincock, Inspiration Matterz

"Tell Me a Story" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-02-10 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
“Look Up” by Lesley Hall
All area artists must submit their entries via the online entry form by midnight on Monday, February 10, 2020 to be considered for the exhibit.

Board Meeting (Feb 2020)
2020-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Active members are welcome to visit any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

Workshop: Abstract Acrylic for Absolute Beginners
2020-02-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Pamela Huffman
Date: Saturday, February 15 from 11am-2pm
Class size: 3-6 participants
Do you feel like you don’t have a creative bone in your body? Could never paint? Or, don’t know where to begin? This is the class for you.
Artist Pamela Huffman will share her personal methods and sources of artistic inspiration, teach rules of painting (such as color, substrates, and composition), then demonstrate a variety of tools. After applying these lessons to their own paintings, students will share their work and discuss further steps.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Workshop: Playing with Resin (SOLD OUT)
2020-02-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is full. Registration is closed.
Workshop: Playing with Resin
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Sunday, February 16 from 6-9pm
Class size: 5-10 participants
Come play with resin in a safe environment – learn the ins and outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium. There’s lots of creative time during this 3-hour workshopÖno need to rush, which is one of the first lessons in using resin! You’ll leave your finished masterpiece(s) to set at the gallery at the end of the workshop, and pick them up during gallery hours later in the week.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Card Making Party
2020-02-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Facilities Director Kurt Peterson and the New Card Display
Come to the gallery for our card making party on Presidents’ Day (Monday, February 17) from 4-7pm. All are welcome to this free, drop-in, 3-hour card making creative social party and giving event to benefit Del Ray Artisans.
The All Occasion handmade cards will be used to stock the NEW card display made by Kurt Peterson and for the Sunshine Committee to send to members and friends who could use a little “shine” to brighten their day. For makers who’d like to keep their cards, please give a donation for the supplies and organizers’ time.
Hostesses Theresa Kulstad and Karen Schmitz welcome all levels of “cardie” enthusiasts to drop-in (no registration required) and will provide plenty of art making materials, cards, and envelopes. Shared materials and snacks are always appreciated.
Card Making Parties are FUN!

Learn & share new art techniques/mini-demos
No experience needed, just bring a positive “art-itude”
Great opportunity for new members and artists to mingle
See the Kondo vs. Chaos art exhibit
Del Ray Artisans members may count this time toward annual membership volunteer hours
Find out what’s new & happening at Del Ray Artisans
Donations appreciated for making cards you are taking home

To help with the event and clean up, please contact Karen at kschmitzart@gmail.com. Thank you!

"Kondo vs. Chaos" Artwork Pick Up
2020-03-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists and buyers to pick up their artwork from the closing show, Kondo vs. Chaos.
Questions? Contact the curators Marcia Toepfer (marcia.toepfer1@cox.net) and Taly Walsh (taly.walsh@gmail.com).

Tell Me a Story (3/6-3/23)
2020-03-06 - 2020-03-23 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Schedule Update: The gallery is closed to the public until further notice (effective March 23, 2020). Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter to stay in touch.
View the Tell Me a Story exhibit online! If you have artwork that you would like to purchase, please email the title, description, and/or artist’s name to Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org or Technology@DelRayArtisans.org by June 10, 2020.
View the Exhibit

Tell Me a Story Art Exhibit
March 6-23, 2020
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6 from 7-9pm
“Look Up” by Lesley Hall
Join us at Del Ray Artisans gallery for a variety of stories told from local area artists. Have you ever looked at a piece of art and your imagination immediately starts to wander? Narrative art tells a story, either as a moment in an ongoing story or as a sequence of events unfolding over time. A picture is worth a thousand words; Tell Me a Story will take you on an imaginative journey.
Meet the curator and artists at the opening reception on Friday, March 6 from 7-9pm; and register now for these special workshops held in conjunction with the exhibit:

Calligraphy Storytelling Workshop on Sunday, March 15 from 1-4pm. Explore calligraphy through experimenting with various writing tools and letterforms. This is an opportunity to practice hand lettering as a way to visually share a story, poetry, or travel journaling. Instructor: Jenny Nicholson.
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Create a New Story: Altered Book Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1-4pm. Transform a board book into a beautiful, inspiring new story using paints, papers, pages from old books and plenty of mixed media techniques. It’s never too late to begin a new chapter or create a new story. Instructor: Jackie Tury. (This workshop has been cancelled.)
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The Tell Me a Story exhibit runs March 6-23, 2020 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours in March are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. April gallery hours will be announced soon. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, please contact the curator Lesley Hall (lesley.ruthless@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

"Tell Me a Story" Opening Reception
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Tell Me a Story Art Exhibit
March 6-29, 2020
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6 from 7-9pm
“Look Up” by Lesley Hall
Join us at Del Ray Artisans gallery for a variety of stories told from local area artists. Have you ever looked at a piece of art and your imagination immediately starts to wander? Narrative art tells a story, either as a moment in an ongoing story or as a sequence of events unfolding over time. A picture is worth a thousand words; Tell Me a Story will take you on an imaginative journey.
Meet the curator and artists at the opening reception on Friday, March 6 from 7-9pm; and register now for these special workshops held in conjunction with the exhibit:

Calligraphy Storytelling Workshop on Sunday, March 15 from 1-4pm. Explore calligraphy through experimenting with various writing tools and letterforms. This is an opportunity to practice hand lettering as a way to visually share a story, poetry, or travel journaling. Instructor: Jenny Nicholson. (Register by March 12)
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Create a New Story: Altered Book Workshop on Saturday, March 28 from 1-4pm. Transform a board book into a beautiful, inspiring new story using paints, papers, pages from old books and plenty of mixed media techniques. It’s never too late to begin a new chapter or create a new story. Instructor: Jackie Tury. (Register by March 22)
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The Tell Me a Story exhibit runs March 6-29, 2020 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, please contact the curator Lesley Hall (lesley.ruthless@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Life Drawing - Gesture, Clothed
2020-03-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Four views by Katherine Rand
Note: This session will have a clothed model.
Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Both nude and clothed models are featured. (Models will be nude unless otherwise noted.) These sessions operate on a drop-in basis so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint from our live models. We don’t supply easels but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. Please no acrylics or oils; pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. All skill levels are welcome.
The fee for each three-hour session is $10 for DRA members and $12 for non-members. Two-hour sessions are $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
Gesture Sessions
Come to the gesture sessions to loosen up and participate in a fun, fast-paced drawing experience. These two-hour sessions are composed primarily of dynamic 1 to 5-minute poses. Occasionally different drawing exercises are employed to keep things interesting.
View All Upcoming Sessions

Board Meeting (March 2020)
2020-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

Life Drawing - Short/Long Poses
2020-03-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drawing by Linda Lowery
Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Both nude and clothed models are featured. (Models will be nude unless otherwise noted.) These sessions operate on a drop-in basis so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint from our live models. We don’t supply easels but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. Please no acrylics or oils; pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. All skill levels are welcome.
The fee for each three-hour session is $10 for DRA members and $12 for non-members. Two-hour sessions are $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
Short/Long Pose Sessions
The three-hour short/long pose sessions start with some short 1 to 5-minute warm-up poses and progressively move into longer poses lasting 10 to 45 minutes. These sessions provide a great opportunity to refine your drawing and observation skills.
View All Upcoming Sessions

Del Ray Artisans' Spirit Night at McDonald's
2020-03-11 17:00 - 20:00 | VA
Support Del Ray Artisans by attending Spirit Night at McDonald’s (1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria VA 22314) from 4-7pm!
MCD Mateos, McDonald’s is generously donating a percentage of sales between 4-7pm to our nonprofit. During this event, you’ll also have the opportunity to see and purchase artwork from Del Ray Artisans at McDonald’s.
For event questions or to volunteer, email Amy Kitchin Hower at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.
McDonald’s, 1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria VA 22314
2020 Spirit Nights are from 4-7pm on:

Wednesday, March 11
Wednesday, September 9 (TBD)
Wednesday, November 18 (TBD)

Workshop: Calligraphy Storytelling
2020-03-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Registration is now closed.
Instructor: Jenny Nicholson
Date: Sunday, March 15 from 1-4pm
Class size: 5-12 participants
(Register by March 12)

Explore calligraphy through experimenting with various writing tools and letterforms. This is an opportunity to practice hand lettering as a way to visually share a story, poetry, or travel journaling.
The workshop will offer beginner instruction, as well as a refresher for returning students. Using calligraphy styles along with our own handwriting, we will create page layouts as it relates to storytelling.
By experimenting with a variety of tools, inks, paper, and lettering styles, students will gain an understanding of what their preferences are for writing their own words. Some students may prefer the pointed pen while others may prefer the pointed brush or a chisel-edged tool.
The instructor will provide tools and ink to use during class. The supply fee includes a variety of paper, letter-style handouts, guides, and a calligraphy marker. Students are welcome to bring any writing or calligraphy tools they already have.
Please bring a short story or quotes to work with. This workshop is suited for adults and students that are 10 years or older.

View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

CANCELLED: Create a New Story: Altered Book Workshop
2020-03-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been cancelled.
Instructor: Jackie Tury
Date: Saturday, March 28 from 1-4pm
Class size: 6-15 participants
(Register by March 22)

Come “Create a New Story” with artist Jackie Tury. This workshop will teach you to transform a board book into a beautiful, inspiring new story using paints, papers, pages from old books and plenty of mixed media techniques. All instructions and supplies are provided. If desired, students may bring extra papers or book pages to use or share.
Students will leave with their own unique story book. It’s never too late to begin a new chapter or create a new story. New Decade! New Story!

View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Tell Me a Story (Online 3/30-6/10)
2020-03-30 - 2020-06-12 | Online
Tell Me a Story Art Exhibit
Online Exhibit runs March 30-June 10, 2020
This is the story of curating an art exhibit at an unusual time.
The Tell Me a Story exhibit opened on March 6, 2020 at Del Ray Artisans gallery with a busy reception and high praise. The walls are packed with artwork: 189 pieces in the exhibit and 134 pieces in the art-to-go marketplace. This is nearly double the size of a typical exhibit in this space—with work from 95 artists on display.
As safety guidelines changed, this exhibit was extended to April 26; then, ultimately, on March 23 the gallery was closed to the public until further notice. At this time, we rose to the challenge and posted the artwork in a Flickr album, so the exhibit could still be viewed.
If you would like to purchase artwork, please email the artwork title, artist’s name, or description to Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org or Technology@DelRayArtisans.org by June 10, 2020. Purchased artwork will be available for pick up after the gallery reopens.
View the Artwork
My Journey as Curator
When I was developing the theme for this exhibit, it was important to me to be able to include a variety of visual art and literary works by local artists. The idea was to be able to look at any piece of art and then let the story unfold. Everyone’s story is different; and there are many ways to express your story.
Still I was overwhelmed by the response. This exhibit received nearly double the expected amount of entries, and I needed to cull about a third of the work in order to have any hope of fitting it into the gallery. (There was a moment when I considered putting art on the ceiling!)
We had an outstanding team of volunteers at artwork receiving (when artists drop off accepted pieces) and helping arrange the display. I took the video below after the exhibit’s first round of hanging. Tweaks were made later and temporary artwork tags (seen hanging off the pieces in the video) were replaced by wall tags.
The week of artwork receiving and hanging is always the busiest for the curator. It’s such a reward to see everyone’s reaction to the collection at the opening reception—and the reception was crowded! The exhibit was well received, and many buyers went home with great art from the art-to-go marketplace and reserved exhibit art for later pick up.
Then COVID-19. As we learned more about the illness, it became clear the gallery would be closing. How do we share the art safely? The internet to the rescue.
Thank you to all the artists who submitted photos of their work and to the volunteers who took additional photos. Together we were able to capture the essence of the exhibit through pictures, so you can still take this imaginative journey with us.

“Something’s Brewing” by Lesley Hall, acrylic, $337, 8×11″
In the description for each artwork in the Flickr album, you’ll find the artwork title, artist, media, price, and dimensions. If you would like to purchase an artwork, please send the title, description, and/or artist’s name to Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org and Technology@DelRayArtisans.org to make arrangements. The artwork is available for purchase until June 10, 2020, and it will be available for pickup after the gallery reopens.
We will also be sharing some of the artists’ stories on social media, so be sure to follow Del Ray Artisans on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Thank you the artists, the volunteers, and patrons for celebrating the arts.
—Lesley Hall, curator
Del Ray Artisans’ gallery is located in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia, but is closed until further notice (effective March 23, 2020). Check DelRayArtisans.org for schedule updates.

Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.

First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-6pm)
2020-04-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event from 6-9pm along Mount Vernon Avenue from April through September. Each month has a different theme.
The 2020 themes are:

April 2 – Event Cancelled; Gallery Closed
May 7 – Porch Party in Del Ray; Gallery Closed
June 4 – Vigil For George Floyd; Food Drive for MVCS Blessings in a Backpack; Gallery Closed
July 2 – Porch Party: Red, White, and Blue; Gallery closed in the evenings, but open Thursday & Friday 12-6pm and Saturday 12-4pm
August 6 – Porch Party: Aloha Thursday; Gallery closed in the evenings, but open Thursday & Friday 12-6pm and Saturday 12-4pm
September 3 – Porch Party: Dog Days in Del Ray; Gallery closed in the evenings, but open Thursday & Friday 12-6pm and Saturday 12-4pm

POSTPONED: 19th Amendment, War of the Roses
2020-04-03 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Schedule Update: In compliance with the Governor’s directive to avoid large events and consideration of Alexandria City Public Schools’ schedule, Del Ray Artisans has rescheduled this members and high school students’ exhibit from April 2020 to November 2020 and extended the invitation to enter to 2020 high school graduates.
The original exhibit title was 19th Amendment, War of the Roses. Since the postponement, the exhibit has been revised to be inclusive of current events. The new exhibit title is Women’s Right to Vote: 100 Years Since the 19th Amendment.
View the Call for Entry

“Vote” by Drew
Celebrating the 100-year Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the 19th Amendment, War of the Roses art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans pays tribute to the rights we enjoy today because of the battle won for women’s right to vote in 1920. This amendment not only gave women the right to vote, but also led the way to more overall equality and social reform. The exhibit features artwork by Del Ray Artisans members and local high school students.
Artist awards will be presented by Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Vice Mayor of Alexandria, in both the high school category and the members category. Special contributions towards awards provided by the Kiwanis Club of Alexandria, Community Partner McD Mateos, and the curators.
“A Hooded Intellect” by Amy Kitchin Hower
The National American Woman Suffrage Association, formed in 1890, adopted the colors white, golden yellow and purple. Symbolizing purity and hope, golden-yellow banners were used in parades to express the spirit of the movement. Soon, yellow roses became an emblem of the suffrage cause. In contrast, anti-suffragists adopted red roses as their symbol. What ensued was a “War of the Roses.” Are you a “suff” or “antis“? Which color rose would you wear? – yellow or red.
Although Harry T. Burn, the youngest member of the Tennessee state legislature wore a red rose on his lapel, his surprising “yea” vote on August 18, 1920, allowed the passing and ratification of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote, and moved millions of women closer to equality. “Do the right thing” his mother urged him. Harry stands on the right side of history because he did the “right thing.” Ever wonder what life would be like if Harry Burn had voted ‘nay’ to women’s rights?
For more information, please contact the curators Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com), Karen Schmitz (kschmitzart@gmail.com), and Drew Cariaso (druamaart@comcast.net).

Spring2ACTion 2020
2020-04-03 - 2020-04-15 | Online
Donate April 3-15
Starting Friday, April 3 through Wednesday, April 15, 2020 (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!
During Spring2ACTion 2020, please give your support to Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists. In addition to planning ahead for the return of our mission-driven events, critical funds are needed now to retain gallery staff during the shutdown and expand further into the virtual world.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Buy artwork from local artists. View the Tell Me a Story exhibit online and contact Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org to purchase specific pieces by June 10, 2020. The art will be available for pick up once the gallery reopens.
Designate Del Ray Artisans as your AmazonSmile charity of choice, or order your BLICK art materials through this link and Del Ray Artisans will receive a donation from BLICK.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation.

Please consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Donate April 3-15

CANCELLED: Board Meeting (April 2020)
2020-04-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The April 2020 Board meeting has been cancelled.
Active members are welcome to visit any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

"We're All In This Together" Card Swap - SIGN UP NOW
2020-04-15 - 2020-12-31 | VA
Call for Entry ~ Open to All Artists with a U.S. Domestic (or Equivalent) Mailing Address
We’re All In This Together
Card Swap starts Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Rolling deadlines; Last day to sign up TBD
Art in The Age Of Social Distance: This is a handcrafted, artful card swap between artists. We have not lived through anything like this before, and this is an opportunity to creatively express this historic, uncertain time and share.
A swap group is formed each time 4 artists apply, then swapping begins immediately for that group. Open to all artists with a U.S. domestic mailing address or an equivalent military address that accepts a standard First-Class stamp.
Details & Sign Up Form

Artwork credit: Artful Cards by Theresa Kulstad

Spring Art Market Application Deadline
2020-04-18 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Artists must submit their applications via the online form by 11:59pm on Friday, April 17, 2020 to be considered for the market.
Please note: The Spring Art Market event date is Saturday, June 27th.

Creative Summer Programs Proposal Deadline
2020-04-18 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Artists must submit their proposals via the online form by 11:59pm on Friday, April 17, 2020 to be included in the first round of program selection and marketing for Del Ray Artisans’ 2020 Creative Summer Programs.

First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-6pm)
2020-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event from 6-9pm along Mount Vernon Avenue from April through September. Each month has a different theme.
The 2020 themes are:

April 2 – Event Cancelled; Gallery Closed
May 7 from 6-8pm – Porch Party in Del Ray; Gallery Closed
June 4 – TBD; Gallery Closed
July 2 – TBD
August 6 – TBD
September 3 – TBD

"Art by Mail" Call for Entry Deadline
2020-05-11 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Art by Mail Online Art Exhibit
May 24 – July 31, 2020
Digital entries due: Sunday, May 10, 2020 by midnight
Watercolor studies by Dawn Wyse Hurto
Submit up to five entries of small (card-sized), mailable art. Each entry may be one piece or a small collection (e.g. a short photo series) that is mailed together. When art sells, you will mail it directly to the purchaser. The art should be deliverable as regular U.S. mail and not require a trip to the post office. Open theme. No entry fee.
Art by Mail is a Del Ray Artisans members only exhibit. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Entry Details & Form

Buy Local Art Page (Opt-in Deadline)
2020-05-11 00:50 - 00:59 | Online
Opportunity Open to Members Only
Opt-in to Share Your Artwork Sales Website
Deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2020 by midnight
Chris Fedderson, MacroFine Photography
Be a part of the upcoming “Buy Local Art” page on Del Ray Artisans’ website that will advertise the artwork sales websites of our members. There is no fee to participate, but your Del Ray Artisans membership must be current.
This opportunity is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now.
Entry Details & Form
