Partners in Art Evening (April 2019)
2019-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
All local artists, from beginners to professionals, are invited. We discuss the local art scene, exhibit opportunities, share artistic goals, techniques, media, and creative processes. Enjoy the collegiality and support of your fellow artists! Participants may also bring in 1-3 artworks, in any medium, in any stage, to discuss goals, process, and ask for advice. We use the positive and successful format developed in our afternoon sessions for our feedback procedure. Donations ($1–3) greatly appreciated.
Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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Life Drawing - Short/Long Poses
2019-04-24 14:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-08 14:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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.

Artwork credit: Drawing by Linda Lowery

Life Drawing - Long Poses
2019-04-24 18:30 - 21:30, 2019-05-08 18:30 - 21:30, 2019-05-22 18:30 - 21:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Artwork 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.
Long Pose Sessions
If you want to spend an extended amount of time on a pose, come to our long pose sessions. These sessions are generally composed of two long poses with perhaps a few warm-ups at the start.
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Del Ray Artisans’ Spirit Night at McDonald’s
2019-04-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 | McDonald’s, 1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
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 Joe Franklin at Fundraising@DelRayArtisans.org and Mila Mateu at milaenartes@gmail.com.
McDonald’s, 1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria VA 22314
2019 Spirit Nights are from 4-7pm on:

Thursday, April 25
Thursday, May 16
Thursday, June 20
Wednesday, October 16
Wednesday, November 20

Alexandria Love Your Pet Day 2019
2019-04-28 12:00 - 16:00 | VA
Del Ray Artisans members Melanie Bikowski, Melinda Watters & Steve Miller, and Lynne Darnell demonstrating in 2016 at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital.
Join us at the 3rd annual Alexandria Love Your Pet Day Block Party! This free event draws hundreds of participants and their dogs to mingle and celebrate their love of pets with over 60 vendors and non-profits. Del Ray Artisans will have a tent with pet-inspired artwork and information about current and upcoming events. Please stop by and say hello!
The block party is in the 2 blocks of Roth and Colvin Streets in Alexandria’s West End. Attendee parking is available in the Bishop Ireton High School lower parking lot located across Duke St from the event.
This is a free event open to the community; well-behaved leashed pets are welcomed to attend (no flexi leashes please).
Del Ray Artisans members are demonstrating and selling their artwork during this community event. Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls partner VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital is a sponsor of Alexandria Love Your Pet Day. Stop by the animal hospital to see the current exhibit: Re-Connecting Threads.

"(No) Comfort Zone" Artwork Pick Up
2019-04-28 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, (No) Comfort Zone.
Questions? Contact the curators Joe Franklin (franklinjoet@gmail.com) and Kelli Sincock (MsKelliArt@gmail.com).

"Sacred Feminine" Artwork Drop Off
2019-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork and (if applicable) marketplace entries for the upcoming exhibit, Sacred Feminine. Artwork drop off is on Sunday and Monday from 6-8pm.
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 for Entry for show specific information.
Questions? Contact the curators.

Creative Summer Programs Proposal Deadline
2019-04-30 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Lynn Fernandez teaches Leatherworking at Del Ray Artisans, Summer 2018
Artists must submit their proposals via the online form by 11:59pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 to be included in the first round of program selection and marketing for Del Ray Artisans’ 2019 Creative Summer Programs.

Sacred Feminine (5/3-6/2)
2019-05-03 - 2019-06-02 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Artwork credit: Jewelry by Wirealm, Photograph by Lynn Fernandez

Sacred Feminine Art Exhibit
May 3-June 2, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, May 3 from 7-9pm
The Sacred Feminine art exhibit explores the essence of female energy, the power of life and birth; it connects that energy to ideas, expressions, dreams, life and all of existence. We all have masculine and feminine qualities inside of us. The exhibit is at Del Ray Artisans gallery from May 3 through June 2, 2019. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, May 3 from 7-9pm to meet the curators and artists.
A number of special workshops will be held in conjunction with this exhibit, including:

Intro to Honoring the Sacred Feminine in this Busy World on Thursday, May 9 from 7-8:30pm
Create daily rituals to connect and tap your sacred power with instructor Adriana Correa.
Basic Salsa Techniques on Saturday, May 11 from 1-2pm
Get ready to learn Salsa! Bebe Uy and her students will give a short demonstration, then strut your stuff while learning basic salsa dancing technique, combinations, body movement, musicality and dance partner exercises.

“Our Lady of Sorrowful Beauty” by Lynn Fernandez

Goddess-Wear – Creating Leather Jewelry on Tuesday, May 14 from 6-9pm
Learn leather working techniques while getting in touch with the Divine Feminine with instructor Lynn Fernandez.
The Fire Starter on Saturday, May 18 from 10am-12pm
Cut through dull thinking and fear, and get straight to YOUR core desires, pragmatism, and courage with certified coach Liz Strom.
Playing with Resin – Curves and Edges Edition on Sunday, May 19 from 6-9pm
Play with resin in a safe environment to learn the ins & outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork with instructor Tracy Wilkerson.
Exploring and Making Bangles on Wednesday, May 29 from 6-8pm
Learn beginner wire jewelry making techniques while creating basic bangle bracelets with instructor Tamara Wilkerson.
Exploring Flamenco & Odissi on Saturday, June 1 from 10am-Noon
Explore the beauty and nuance of Odissi (Classical Indian Dance) & Flamenco, highlighting the feminine strength and beauty in each style with instructors Marsha Bonet and Tapasi Panigrahi.

Register for workshops in advance at www.DelRayArtisans.org/workshops or at the gallery.
The Sacred Feminine exhibit and workshops are at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, First Thursdays (April-September) 12-9pm, 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 curators Lynn Fernandez (lynn.nowbraceyourself@gmail.com) and Tamara Wilkerson (wirealmbytamara@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

"Sacred Feminine" Opening Reception
2019-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Artwork credit: Jewelry by Wirealm, Photograph by Lynn Fernandez

Sacred Feminine Art Exhibit
May 3-June 2, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, May 3 from 7-9pm
The Sacred Feminine art exhibit explores the essence of female energy, the power of life and birth; it connects that energy to ideas, expressions, dreams, life and all of existence. We all have masculine and feminine qualities inside of us. The exhibit is at Del Ray Artisans gallery from May 3 through June 2, 2019. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, May 3 from 7-9pm to meet the curators and artists.
A number of special workshops will be held in conjunction with this exhibit, including:

Intro to Honoring the Sacred Feminine in this Busy World on Thursday, May 9 from 7-8:30pm
Create daily rituals to connect and tap your sacred power with instructor Adriana Correa-Genao.
Goddess-Wear – Creating Leather Jewelry on Tuesday, May 14 from 6-9pm
Learn leather working techniques while getting in touch with the Divine Feminine with instructor Lynn Fernandez.
Playing with Resin – Curves and Edges Edition on Sunday, May 19 from 6-9pm
Play with resin in a safe environment to learn the ins & outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork with instructor Tracy Wilkerson.
Exploring and Making Bangles on Thursday, May 29 from 6-8pm
Learn beginner wire jewelry making techniques while creating basic bangle bracelets with instructor Tamara Wilkerson.
Exploring Flamenco & Odissi on Saturday, June 1 from 10am-Noon
Explore the beauty and nuance of Odissi (Classical Indian Dance) & Flamenco, highlighting the feminine strength and beauty in each style with instructors Marsha Bonet and Tapasi Panigrahi.

Register for workshops in advance at www.DelRayArtisans.org/workshops or at the gallery.
The Sacred Feminine exhibit and workshops are at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, First Thursdays (April-September) 12-9pm, 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 curators Lynn Fernandez (lynn.nowbraceyourself@gmail.com) and Tamara Wilkerson (wirealmbytamara@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Life Drawing - Gesture (Clothed Model)
2019-05-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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.

Artwork credit: Gesture drawing by Katherine Rand

Urban Sketchbooking (May 2019)
2019-05-05 15:00 - 17:00 | VA
Meets second Sundays from November-June(except in May we’ll meet the first Sunday – May 5, 2019)

Urban Sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. This Del Ray meeting operates on a drop-in basis during afternoons of the second Sunday of each month, so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us at the cafe to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. Participants will spend some time putting their skills into practice and then reconvene for a review of finished works. The fee for each 2-hour session is $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
The May 5th meetup will be at Nectar Del Ray (106 Hume Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301).

Partners in Art (May 2019)
2019-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 1-3 works – complete or in progress – for feedback. All skill levels and media welcome. Donations ($1-3) greatly appreciated. Meetings held at the Del Ray Artisans gallery. Members and non-members invited.
Contact Katherine Rand (katherine@katherinerand.com) or Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) with questions.
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First Thursday (May 2019)
2019-05-09 18:00 - 21:00 | VA
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 2019 themes are:

April 4 – Hats Along The Avenue
May 2 – Dog Days in Del Ray (Postponed to May 9 due to the weather.)
June 6 – Unmask Your Superhero!
July 11 – Red, White, and Blue (Postponed to July 18 due to the weather. Del Ray Artisans gallery will be open until 9pm on July 11, but the gallery will not be open on July 18.)

August 1 – Aloha Thursday

September 5 – Show Us Your Spirit! Come to the gallery for a sneak peek of the upcoming exhibit and for a FREE Brazilian Zouk Dance Class from 7-8:30pm! Please register in advance to help the instructors plan.

Workshop: Intro to Honoring the Sacred Feminine in this Busy World
2019-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Workshop: Intro to Honoring the Sacred Feminine in this Busy WorldDate/Time: Thursday, May 9 from 7-8:30pm
Instructor: Adriana Correa (Instagram @Acorr00)
Class size: 5-15 participants
We will be exploring different ways to honor our body and create a deeper connecting with our sacred wisdom. Join the instructor in a combination of hands-on exercises, journaling and review of different methods to create a way to honor the sacred feminine in a way that makes sense TO YOU and fits your lifestyle.
About the Instructor: Adriana Correa is a graduate of Georgian Court University. Although her academic studies took her the graphic design path, it wasn’t until 2015, after she walked the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela that she understood her deeper mission in life. She has worked empowering women since 2013, first by being a volunteer aerobics and Zumba instructor for US Army and later on to become a empowerment of women thru the spread of awareness and knowledge in our feminine powers. She is an artist of her own, creating a way to live the life she wants on a regular basis.

Spring Art Market 2019
2019-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Our Spring Art Market is a one-day event that gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. This outdoor market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, photography, jewelry, fiber, paper, glass, and more. Shop for Mother’s Day, graduation, a teacher’s gift, birthdays, or just because!
The Spring Art Market will be on Saturday, May 11 from 10am-4pm in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA (at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue). The event is held RAIN or SHINE, and is free and open to the public.
Featured Artists:

Veronika Amaya, Bon Bon Decor
Michele Banks, Artologica
Eileen Egan Pottery
Holly Fries, Holly’s Art Imaginarium
Kate Gibney, LucidArts
Steph Greenwald Illustration
Betsy Jones & Howard Hay, Betsy and Howard designs
Christine Lederman, Bead Therapy
Megan Meacham, Megan Elaine Designs
Diana Papazian, Papazian Design, LLC
Britnae Purdy, The Feminist Candle Co.
Tahmina Safi, AromaPoetry
Kevin Sherlock Woodturning Arts
Shauna Shiff, One Room Fibers
Kerry Stavely, Horse and Hare
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara
Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works
Eli Wilson

If you have questions about the market or how to apply for a market artspace, contact Stacy Rausch (Programs Director) at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org.

Canceled: Basic Salsa Techniques
2019-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Zafire Ladies DC
Workshop: Basic Salsa Techniques
Instructor: BeBe Uy
Date: Saturday, May 11 from 1-2pm
Class size: 15-35 participants
Get ready to learn Salsa – BeBe style! She and her students will give a short demonstration to get you in the mood. Come ready to strut your stuff while learning basic salsa dancing technique, combinations, body movement, musicality and dance partner exercises.
About the instructor: Zafire Ladies DC is an all ladies Latin dance team performing choreographies by Arlette Guerra from the original Zafire ladies team in NY. The DC edition started in 2016 under the direction of Bebe A. Uy and has been a great success. They debuted at the Resolution Jam, one of DMV’s largest social events. This group is rapidly gaining popularity and offers some of the highest level of salsa training in the DC area. Bebe and her teams have many performances lined up, and she is sought after to teach in events and venues both locally and worldwide.

"Art in Meditation - The Chakras" Call for Entry Deadline
2019-05-12 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Artists must submit their entries via the online entry form by midnight on Sunday, May 12, 2019 to be considered for the exhibit.

Canceled: Goddess-Wear - Creating Leather Jewelry
2019-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Workshop: Goddess-Wear – Creating Leather Jewelry
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 14 from 6-9pm
Instructor: Lynn Fernandez
Class size: 5-14 participants
Come learn leather working techniques while getting in touch with the Divine Feminine. This introductory class is suitable for all levels of students. Participants will learn tooling, joining, and coloring technique while creating wearable art of take home.
Lynn Fernandez is a leather-worker and multimedia artist in Arlington, VA.

Board Meeting (May 2019)
2019-05-14 18:45 - 20:45 | VA
The May 2019 Board Meeting will be held at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center (2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria VA 22305) and will start at 6:45pm.
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.

Canceled: The Fire Starter
2019-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Liz Strom
This workshop has been canceled.
Workshop: The Fire Starter
Instructor: Liz Strom
Date: Saturday, May 18 from 10am-12pm
Class size: 8-30 participants
This one-time workshop is based on “The Fire Starter Sessions” by Danielle LePorte. Certified coach Liz Strom brings this powerful content to YOU. Cut through dull thinking and fear, and get straight to YOUR core desires, pragmatism, and courage.
This program ignites a spark within those who are soul-searching, especially within their careers and asks the burning questions that lead to clarity-giving answers. The instructor will play meditative music (short spurts) and present questions, while participants insert their answers into a journal—and talk about them if desired.

About the instructor: Liz Strom is a professional life/career coach, in-demand speaker, workshop facilitator, and survivor. She is the founder of Creative Calm Solutions LLC and offers empowering, next-step, energy-shifting life coaching & workshops.

Workshop: Playing with Resin - Curves & Edges Edition
2019-05-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Workshop: Playing with Resin – Curves and Edges EditionDate/Time: Sunday, May 19 – 6 to 9 PM
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Class size: 5-10 participants
Come play with resin in a safe environment to learn the ins & 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 workshop—no need to rush, which is one of the first lessons in using resin! While in the class, we’ll briefly explore the concepts of curves and edges, and how that relates to artistic design. You’ll leave your finished masterpiece(s) to set & cure at the gallery at the end of the workshop, but you’ll be able to pick them up during gallery hours later in the week.

Partners in Art Evening (May 2019)
2019-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

"Uncommon Alexandria" Call for Entry Deadline
2019-05-21 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
“Potomac From Old Town in Winter” by Monica Hokeilen
Members must submit their entries via the online entry form by midnight on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 to be considered for the exhibit.

Member Meeting/Benefit Program: Live Courageously, talk by Nancy Belmont
2019-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Our membership meeting on Thursday, May 23 at 7pm is also our annual member benefit meeting, during which Del Ray Artisans offers a program of interest for FREE to our membership. In addition to the program, please join us for refreshments and a brief business meeting.
Del Ray Artisans welcomes guest speaker Nancy Belmont. The topic:
Live Courageously
Based on her work with hundreds of leaders and interactions with thousands of participants in her public art projects, Nancy Belmont shares insights about what holds us back from living our most courageous lives.
Through her inspiring “Courage Formula,” you’ll learn how to step into your most authentic, powerful self. You’ll learn the three fears that hold us back and the one force powerful enough to overcome them. This talk is a must-see for any Creator who lets moments of doubt stop them from sharing their gifts with the world.
About the speaker: Nancy Belmont promotes human flourishing by helping people see their special and unique value in the world; by creating ah-ha moments that build consciousness; and by building community around the human experience.
A coach, public artist, facilitator, and brander, Nancy has been featured in the The Washington Post, on the TODAY Show, on Al Jazeera Network, Upworthy, and Forbes. She was even tweeted by First Lady Michelle Obama. Nancy’s public art projects have spread virally around the globe, reaching tens of thousands of people. Her mission is to activate a community of contributors by helping people step into their most powerful selves.
You can learn more about Nancy at www.nancybelmont.com.
