Shop Small Week – Special Promotion
2021-11-26 - 2021-12-02 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
30% off Upcycled Tote Bags on Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and all of Shop Small Week
(November 26–December 2)
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery on Plaid Friday (11/26, 12-9pm), Small Business Saturday (11/27, 12-6pm), and Sunday (11/28, 12-6pm) during Alexandria Shop Small Week to experience the Groovy Movies art exhibit featuring artwork by local artists. The exhibit ends on November 28, so this is your last chance to see it.
Special Promotion during Alexandria Shop Small Week: 30% off our upcycled tote bags! Our past exhibit banners have been upcycled into weather-proof tote bags. Each tote (approx 14″ x 15″ x 4″) is unique. Come to the gallery for the widest selection or visit our online store.
Shop Totes
Upcycled tote bags made from past exhibit banners
Join us again the first three weekends in December for the 26th annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market. Market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm. The Market offers unique handcrafted works from local artists presenting a variety of media, including fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood turning, and more. In addition, 2022 wall calendars (featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members and pre-printed with community events) will be available for purchase.
Shop local and support the artists in your community. Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art organization.
When you #shopsmall, you make a big impact. Come to Alexandria, the D.C. region’s #shopsmall headquarters, and visit Del Ray Artisans gallery for unique, hand-crafted finds.

Alcove Gift Shop (10/1 - 11/28/2021)
2021-11-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Alcove Gift Shop runs October 1 – November 28, 2021
Photo Album
The Alcove Gift Shop runs October 1 – November 28, 2021 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on Halloween (Sunday, October 31) and Thanksgiving day (Thursday, November 25).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

“Groovy Movies” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2021-11-28 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Groovy Movies, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curator Karen Schmitz (Kschmitzart@gmail.com)
Artwork credit: “Technicolor 1977” by John W Hiller

Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show – Free Zoom Talk
2021-11-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
View Recording
Online Talk: Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Instructor: Dr. Erica Hughes
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 30 from 7-8pm
Class size: 1-98 participants
(Register by 6pm on November 30.)
Unpack how the Rocky Horror Picture Show can be considered a modern reworking of an Ancient Greek tragedy. Enjoy this academic talk as a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Groovy Movies exhibit.
The talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the talk, and again one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

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

Holiday Market Setup
2021-12-02 13:00 - 20:30, 2021-12-03 13:00 - 17:30, 2021-12-09 13:00 - 20:30, 2021-12-10 13:00 - 17:30, 2021-12-16 13:00 - 20:30, 2021-12-17 13:00 - 17:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Holiday Market setup – open for administrative business only.

Holiday Market 2021 (First 3 Weekends in December)
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-19 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ 26th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

First 3 Weekends in December:
Fridays 6-9pm,
Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm

Join us for the 26th annual Holiday Market! The Holiday Market is open for the first 3 weekends in December: December 3-5, December 10-12, and December 17-19. Different artists are featured each weekend!
Thank you to the 2022 Calendar Sponsors: Homes of Alexandria Team of Compass (Ellen, Bobi and Daniela), Cooley LLP, Community Partner McD Mateos, and Cosmopolitan Boat Club!
The Market offers unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists presenting a variety of media, including fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood turning, and more! In addition, 2022 wall calendars featuring artworks by Del Ray Artisans members will be available for purchase. Artists are donating a percentage of their sales to help support Del Ray Artisans’ mission to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
Hours are Fridays 6-9pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm. The Holiday Market will be at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. Gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at a time to assist in social distancing. Please be patient if there is a line.
The gallery is free, open to the public and accessible. For more information, contact the Holiday Market Coordinators: Steve Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com), Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com), and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
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Weekend 1 (Dec 3-5)
Artists include:

Tracey Coleman, The Turquoise Easel
Patty Moloney Figliola, Aisling PhotoArt
Holly Fries, Holly’s Art Imaginarium
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Liz Martinez
Laurel Prucha Moran, Blue Room Studio / DMV Matchbooks
Patti North, All Fired Up!
Stacy Rausch
Ken and Sue Reed, Green and Burning Tree
Kellie Sansone Creates
Kathy Stoner
Christine Vinh, Stitchesnquilts
Nancy Yonehiro, Angst and Attitude LLC

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Weekend 2 (Dec 10-12)
Artists include:

Sandra Alami, There’s Something About Purl
Lynn Chadwick Design
Rita Cohen
marcel artes deolazo
Lynn Fernandez, Now Brace Yourself
Maria Frescas, Maria’s Windows
ANNETTE KRAMER designs
diana manchak, designs in clay
Russ Mardon
Madeline Ramsey & Renee Rutkowski, Unique Stained Glass
Ellen Frances Rosenthal, ER Printmaker
Marcia Toepfer

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Weekend 3 (Dec 17-19)
Artists include:

Cole, Beauty And The Moon
Stephanie Darlene
Julie Jakopic
Nancy Kline Art
Stephen Lally Pottery
Diana Papazian, Papazian Design, LLC
Alexandra Schmeling Fine Art
Beth Schwartz Studio
Kevin Sherlock
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara

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Playing with Resin
2021-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Workshop: Playing with ResinInstructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 7 from 6-9pmCost: $40 for Del Ray Artisans Members and $50 for non-members, plus a $10 supply fee
Class size: 5-10 participants
(Register in advance; do not drop-in)
Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it 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! This workshop does not get into using dyes with resin, or building big molds to create one-of-a-kind resined tables (as seen on YouTube) but this workshop will provide you with a good understanding of how resin works so you can be bold enough to take the next steps in your creative interests.
Although the class is listed for 3 hours, you can leave once you have finished your creations. Some students finish very quickly while others take the whole 3 hours to create – there is plenty of time for each person to enjoy the creative process while not feeling rushed. 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.
The workshop is designed for adults. Children ages 16-17 may participate with parental permission. Children ages 12-15 may participate only with a co-participating adult guardian (guardian must contact instructor in advance).
Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
Register Now

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

Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show (Reprise) – Free Zoom Talk
2021-12-07 19:00 - 19:45 | Online
View Recording
Missed this talk the first time or want to hear it again? Join us for a repeat on December 7th due to popular demand!
Online Talk: Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Instructor: Dr. Erica Hughes
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 7 from 7-8pm ET
Class size: 1-98 participants
(Register by 6pm on December 7)
Unpack how the Rocky Horror Picture Show can be considered a modern reworking of an Ancient Greek tragedy. Enjoy this academic talk as a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Groovy Movies exhibit.
The talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the talk, and again one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

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

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2021-12-15 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans MembersAlcove Gift Shop
January 7 – February 26, 2022
Application deadline: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 by midnight

Application Details & Form
Del Ray Artisans has established the Alcove as a gift shop within the gallery, where members may display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D work will be available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items.
The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be replaced with similar work for no additional fee. This opportunity is independent of the monthly exhibits and is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Application Details & Form

“Little Monsters” Call for Entry Deadline
2021-12-19 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artistsLittle Monsters
Exhibit Dates: January 7-29, 2022
Digital entry deadline extended to Sunday, December 19, 2021 by midnight
“Little Monsters” by Elizabeth Guerry Mead
We all know them—those little monsters that haunt, terrorize, or make us giggle. Maybe they’re tiny things with a million legs, green ogres from fairy tales, furry friends, or owls that go “hooooo” in the night. Perhaps your monster lives inside your head or is your next door neighbor. Let your imagination go wild and represent your monsters in the medium of your choice.
The Little Monsters art exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

Gallery Closed 12/20-1/5, Sign up for Card Swap
2021-12-20 - 2022-01-05 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed from December 20 through January 5, but you can still participate in the Creative Card Swap.
The Creative Card Swap is a handcrafted, artful card exchange between artists with a U.S. domestic (or equivalent) mailing address. The swap is an ongoing activity with rolling deadlines each time 4 artists enter. The cost to participate is postage for 3 cards to other artists.
Spend the last few days of the year (and ring in the new year!) crafting artful cards for this exchange. It feels great when you receive a one-of-a-kind card in the mail—and this exchange means you’ll receive 3 of them!
Details & Entry Form

ONLINE: Board Meeting (2021)
2021-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This Board meeting will a virtual session.
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 at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

“Little Monters” Artwork Drop Off by Appointment
2022-01-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork and marketplace entries for the upcoming exhibit, Little Monsters. Artwork drop off is Sunday, January 2 from 12-6pm by appointment only.
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 curator Betsy Mead (egmead@gmail.com).
Artwork credit: “Little Monsters” by Betsy Mead

Little Monsters (1/7-1/29)
2022-01-07 - 2022-01-29 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Little Monsters Art Exhibit
January 7–29, 2022
We all know them—the little monsters that haunt, terrorize, or cause us to giggle endlessly. These tiny beings emerge from fantasy as well as the real world. Come and see how artists have interpreted their little monsters in the Little Monsters exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. You’ll find that little monsters can range from the dark and mysterious to the cute and whimsical. Come choose your favorite!
Join us on opening day, Friday, January 7 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. While you’re visiting, be sure to check out the “Little Monster” awards highlighting outstanding artworks selected by the curator.
Special workshops held in conjunction with the exhibit include:

Playing with Resin workshop on Monday, January 17 from 6-9pm
Monster Fantasy Soap-making workshop on Saturday, January 22 from 10am-1pm
Snowy Trees in Watercolor workshop via Zoom on Friday, January 28 from 6-8pm

To attend the workshops, register in advance at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops
The Little Monsters exhibit runs January 7-29, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed the last Sunday of the month).
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator Betsy Mead (egmead@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “Little Monsters” by Elizabeth Guerry Mead

“Little Monsters” Art Exhibit Opening Day
2022-01-07 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Little Monsters Art ExhibitJanuary 7–29, 2022
“Little Monsters” byElizabeth Guerry Mead
We all know them—the little monsters that haunt, terrorize, or cause us to giggle endlessly. These tiny beings emerge from fantasy as well as the real world. Come and see how artists have interpreted their little monsters in the Little Monsters exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. You’ll find that little monsters can range from the dark and mysterious to the cute and whimsical. Come choose your favorite!
Join us on opening day, Friday, January 7 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. While you’re visiting, be sure to check out the “Little Monster” awards highlighting outstanding artworks selected by the curator.
Special workshops held in conjunction with the exhibit include:

Playing with Resin workshop on Monday, January 17 from 6-9pm
Monster Fantasy Soap-making workshop on Saturday, January 22 from 10am-1pm
Snowy Trees in Watercolor workshop via Zoom on Friday, January 28 from 6-8pm

To attend the workshops, register in advance at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops
The Little Monsters exhibit runs January 7-29, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed the last Sunday of the month).
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator Betsy Mead (egmead@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Boy Scout Visit (Private Event)
2022-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This is a one-hour private event from 11am-noon facilitated by the exhibit curator Betsy Mead.
The gallery opens to the public at noon.

CANCELED: Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Jan 9th)
2022-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | VA
The January 9th session has been canceled. Please join us for the next session on February 13th.
Join us at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub on the second* Sunday of the month from 1-3pm!
Urban Sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations.
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and typically meets the second Sunday of each month. Bring your supplies and join us outside 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.
“Working Out (St. Elmo’s)” by Cathy Messina
Please wear a face mask. This program is FREE! Donations appreciated.
Meet outside at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301). Contact the organizer, Joan Bickelhaupt (joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com), with any questions.
*PLEASE NOTE: In May 2022, we will meet on the third Sunday of the month. No meeting in July, August, and December.

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ONLINE: Partners in Art (FULL)
2022-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
The ONLINE afternoon program is FULL. If you would like to join the evening program that is currently sharing feedback via email and/or in person, contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information and registration.
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.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Mila Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) or Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) with questions about the afternoon program.
This event will be an online meeting through the Zoom platform. Current afternoon program participants will receive a reminder of the meeting with the Zoom information in advance of the meeting.
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“DADA 2.0” Call for Entry Deadline
2022-01-10 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artistsDADA 2.0
Exhibit Dates: February 4-26, 2022
Digital entry deadline: Monday, January 10, 2022 by midnight
“DADA 2.0” by Kelly Postula
This exhibit invites artists to express absurdity and discontent through the lens of Dada. All forms of art are welcome – particularly the mediums of collage, cut-up writing, and sculpture, which embody the spirit of original Dada. Reject logic, reason, and decadence through an artistic expression of nonsense, irrationality, and unconventionalism. The more absurd, the better!
The DADA 2.0 art exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

ONLINE: Board Meeting (2022)
2022-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Online

SOLD OUT: Playing with Resin
2022-01-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is SOLD OUT. Contact the instructor to be added to the waiting list.
Workshop: Playing with ResinInstructor: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Monday, January 17 from 6-9pmCost: $40 for Del Ray Artisans Members and $50 for non-members, plus a $10 supply feeClass size: 5-12 participants(Register by January 14; do not drop-in)
Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it 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! This workshop does not get into using dyes with resin, or building big molds to create one-of-a-kind resined tables (as seen on YouTube) but this workshop will provide you with a good understanding of how resin works so you can be bold enough to take the next steps in your creative interests.
Although the class is listed for 3 hours, you can leave once you have finished your creations. Some students finish very quickly while others take the whole 3 hours to create – there is plenty of time for each person to enjoy the creative process while not feeling rushed. 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.
The workshop is designed for adults. Children ages 16-17 may participate with parental permission. Children ages 12-15 may participate only with a co-participating adult guardian (guardian must contact instructor in advance).
Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
Register Now

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

Monster Fantasy Soap-making Fun
2022-01-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Workshop: Monster Fantasy Soap-making FunInstructor: Suzan OkDate/Time: Saturday, January 22 from 10am-1pmCost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; Plus $10 Supply FeeClass size: 3-6 participants(Register by January 19; do not drop-in)
Create your own little monster fantasy soaps (dinosaurs, unicorns, and more!) using a moisturizing shea butter base, premium fragrance oils, and fun, skin-safe colorants. While your freshly poured soaps harden, you can decorate your very own gift box with a medium of your choice. Take your gift box and handcrafted scented soaps home with you at the end of this workshop.
Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. This workshop is held in conjunction with the Little Monsters art exhibit.
Register Now

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

ONLINE: The Creative Spark Book Club
2022-01-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Facilitator: Sharon Burton, Spark Your CreativeClub size: 3-20 participants
Meeting Date: Saturday, January 22 from 10:30am-12pmBook: “Creative Quest” by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson(RSVP by January 19)
Looking for a way to spark and maintain your artistic practice? Want to connect with a variety of artists and creatives to share ideas? Join the Creative Spark Book Club. We meet online on select Saturday mornings to discuss readings by a variety of authors to help you stay inspired and motivated for your creative practice. The club is free and open to Del Ray Artisans members and non-members who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other like-minded creative people.
This club will focus on readings by a variety of authors to help you spark and maintain your creative practice. Topics may include working through creative blocks, incorporating creativity into your daily life, creative goal setting, and more.
Book discussions will be facilitated by Sharon Burton. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance.
RSVP Now
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Upcoming Books
January 22, 2022 Book: “Creative Quest” by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson
March 19, 2022: “Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic” by Lisa Congdon

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Past Dates and Books

October 16, 2021 Book: “Show Your Work” by Austin Kleon
March 20, 2021: “What Would Frida Do?: A Guide to Living Boldly” by Arianna Davis
January 9, 2021 Book: “The Dance of The Possible: A mostly honest and completely irreverent guide to creativity” by Scott Berkun
October 17, 2020 Book: “Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad” by Austin Kleon
August 15, 2020 Book: “The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life” by Twyla Tharp
January 25, 2020 Book: “Trust The Process: An Artist’s Guide to Letting Go” by Shaun McNiff
November 16, 2019 Book: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield
September 28, 2019 Book: “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert

30th Anniversary T-Shirt Call for Artwork Deadline
2022-01-23 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Open to Del Ray Artisans Members30th Anniversary T-Shirt
Call for Artwork: Self-Portraits of Members
Digital Entry Deadline: Sunday, January 23, 2022 by midnight
Self-portrait by Dawn Wyse Hurto
We’re creating a t-shirt to commemorate Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Anniversary and want to see your art on the shirt. Since we have recently spent so much time online, our t-shirt design will be a pseudo-online meeting featuring self-portraits of our members!
Portraits should be black & white (no other colors, but use any medium) and square dimensions (or close to square). You may create your portrait at any size, but keep in mind it will be shrunk down to approximately 2 x 2 inches. All entries are to be received digitally, no physical pieces of art will be collected, and there is no entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

VIA EMAIL and/or IN-PERSON: Partners in Art Evening
2022-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 for details and registration (choose to participate via email or in-person) BEFORE the day of the meeting. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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