Del Ray Artisans

ONLINE: Creative Revival – A 10-Week Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
2022-03-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-04-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-04-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-04-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-04-25 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Workshop: Creative Revival – A 10-Week Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Date/Time: Mondays from 6-7:30pm, March 21 through May 23 (10 weeks total)
Instructor: Sharon Burton
Cost: $145 Del Ray Artisans member / $155 Non-member
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register by midnight on March 19)
Need to jump start your creativity? Creative Revival is a 10-week course based on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. The program is focused on identifying and removing creative blocks, fostering confidence and creating a community with other creatives with similar goals and interests. Every week we will meet to discuss each chapter of the book, encourage daily “morning pages” practice, share Artist’s Dates, and engage in other exercises that will foster creativity.
Everyone will also have an opportunity to receive a complimentary one hour individual creativity coaching session with the facilitator, a certified creativity coach, to focus on specific areas regarding their creativity practice. A private web portal will also be available for participants to share thoughts and network with other participants.
The course will be held online via Zoom on Mondays from 6-7:30pm, starting March 21 through May 23, 2022. Participants will need a copy of the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and a dedicated journal for the morning pages.
Register Now

About the Instructor: Sharon J. Burton is an artist, art curator, and creativity coach and Founder of Spark Your Creative based in the Washington, DC area. Sharon is a collage and mixed media visual artist and has shown her work in exhibitions in the Metropolitan DC area and across the country since 2006. As a creativity coach she infuses her coaching with wellness practices to help her clients break through the blocks that prevent them from fully engaging in their creative potential. Sharon is certified by the Creativity Coaching Association as a creativity coach, a Divine Sleep yoga nidra guide and in breathwork and meditation. You can learn more about her artwork at sjbcreativeart.com and her creativity coaching practice at sparkyourcreative.com

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

Second Life (4/1-4/30)
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Second Life Art Exhibit
April 1–30, 2022
Photo Album
Join us in April for the Second Life art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated rather than going into overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new ones. It also takes a little effort to offer something no longer needed to others rather than tossing it in the trash. The Second Life art exhibit brings into focus this thought-change concept, from the artwork utilizing recycled materials to the workshops and events.
The featured artwork incorporates at least 50% recycled materials, whether through items used or by taking an older piece and repurposing it into new art. Local artists also share how they recycle/reuse or share items no longer needed with the community. These sharing tidbits, along with other facts and helpful information, can be read while viewing the artwork.
Join us on opening day, Friday, April 1 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to the sponsors of this exhibit: 6 Mijos Hand-Me-Downs, T2MGMT, and UpCycle.
Multiple workshops and community events have been scheduled throughout the month so please check the online calendar for details and don’t forget about Earth Day on April 22. Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Each year, more than 500 million people in 174 countries around the world participate. Event details and registration at DelRayArtisans.org/calendar
The Second Life art exhibit runs April 1 – 30, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on Sunday, May 1, 2022).
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. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curators Tracy Wilkerson (recycledworks@yahoo.com) and Esperanza Barajas (eramosbarajas@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “Sparklies” by Tracy Wilkerson

“Second Life” Exhibit Opening Day
2022-04-01 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Second Life Art ExhibitApril 1–30, 2022
Join us in April for the Second Life art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated rather than going into overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new ones. It also takes a little effort to offer something no longer needed to others rather than tossing it in the trash. The Second Life art exhibit brings into focus this thought-change concept, from the artwork utilizing recycled materials to the workshops and events.
The featured artwork incorporates at least 50% recycled materials, whether through items used or by taking an older piece and repurposing it into new art. Local artists also share how they recycle/reuse or share items no longer needed with the community. These sharing tidbits, along with other facts and helpful information, can be read while viewing the artwork.
Join us on opening day, Friday, April 1 between 12-9pm for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to the sponsors of this exhibit: 6 Mijos Hand-Me-Downs, T2MGMT, and UpCycle.
Multiple workshops and community events have been scheduled throughout the month so please check the online calendar for details and don’t forget about Earth Day on April 22. Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Each year, more than 500 million people in 174 countries around the world participate. Event details and registration at DelRayArtisans.org/calendar
The Second Life art exhibit runs April 1 – 30, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on Sunday, May 1, 2022).
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. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curators Tracy Wilkerson (recycledworks@yahoo.com) and Esperanza Barajas (eramosbarajas@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Gel Print Making Workshop: Recycled Edition
2022-04-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Eileen M. O’BrienDate/Time: Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 6-9pmCost: $40 for DRA members and $50 for non-members; plus $10 supply feeClass Size: 4-10 participants(Register by midnight on April 1)
Printmaking with a gel plate is a fun and easy way to create prints that can be beautiful collage papers or stand on their own. Participants will learn how to pull prints from gel plates using different papers and paints. Recycled items from around the house, along with stamps, stencils, and natural elements, will be used to create amazing prints.
Plate kits will be provided for class use only, but take-home kits will be available for purchase for $20 at the class. All other materials will be supplied, but participants may bring their own as well. Participants will create several pieces in just three hours!
Face masks are required during this workshop.
Register Now

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

Partners in Art (FULL)
2022-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The ONLINE afternoon program is FULL; do not drop-in. The April 4th meeting will be the second in-person meeting of 2022.

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.
View Upcoming Meetings

Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Free)
2022-04-10 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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.

View Upcoming Dates

CANCELLED: Intro to Moth Pinning Workshop
2022-04-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been cancelled.
Instructor: Justin ToroneDate: Sunday, April 10, 2022 from 6-8:30pmCost: $35 for Del Ray Artisans members and $50 for non-members, plus a $25 supply feeClass size: 10-14 participants(Register by midnight on April 1)
Learn the art of insect pinning! This is a hands-on class by Rest in Pieces owner Justin Torone. Learn how to rehydrate, spread, and pin your very own Day Flying Moth (Alcides orontes). This is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge on this meticulous craft.
All necessary supplies will be provided. You will leave at the end of the class with your own pinned specimen. Class end times are approximate. Specimens will require a drying period prior to mounting them either in the frame provided by us, or the vessel of your choosing. Instructions on finishing your specimen will be given at the end of the class and in a take home sheet.
Participants may bring collage materials if desired for their backgrounds. From 6-6:30pm participants may prepare a collage background for their moths. This self-directed time is optional. The insect pinning instruction begins at 6:30pm.
Ages 16+ or 12+ accompanied by an adult. Face masks and proof of vaccination are required for this workshop and will be reviewed by the instructor.
Register Now
NOTE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR: Our insects are farm raised. In order to maintain populations, females are brought in from the wild to lay their eggs inside a lofty enclosed habitat. This process keeps her and her babies safe from disease, parasites and predators. A female butterfly is able to lay thousands of eggs and the chance of survival dramatically increases by giving them a safe space to do so! Once they reach adulthood, most of them are released back into the wild to supplement the native populations. When the time comes and the insect passes, most will be used to further DNA, evolution, mutation and disease studies. The others will be sold to museums, universities and stores like us. The money generated from these specimens help keep the operations running, so you can feel good about your purchase!

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

“Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash” Call for Entry Deadline
2022-04-10 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School Exhibit Dates: May 6-28, 2022
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, April 10, 2022 by midnight
Seeking artworks that exhibit remarkable use of color, movement, line, and sense of space. This exhibit was inspired by and celebrates the art of the Washington Color School, a group of abstract painters who worked in Washington, DC during the 1950s and 1960s. Barbara Januszkiewicz is the special guest juror for this exhibit.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form
Artwork credit: “Genius, After Hours” by Barbara Januszkiewicz

ONLINE: Board Meeting (2022)
2022-04-12 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.

Spring2ACTion 2022
2022-04-13 - 2022-04-27 | Online
Donate April 13–27
Starting Wednesday, April 13 through Wednesday, April 27, 2022 (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!
Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. This year marks our 30th anniversary! Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria, Virginia.
During Spring2ACTion 2022, 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. Funds are needed for mission-driven in-person and virtual exhibits and programs.
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 in the Second Life art exhibit at the gallery or from members websites.
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.

Plus attend these special events during Spring2ACTion:

Join us for our Facebook Live events to celebrate Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization. Watch live at facebook.com/DelRayArtisans

Wednesday, April 13 at 8:30pm – Interview with Tracy Wilkerson, curator of the Second Life art exhibit. Tracy Wilkerson is a professional art events organizer who also arrange for many special events at Del Ray Artisans this month!
Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30pm – Interview with Barbara Januszkiewicz, juror of the upcoming Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School art exhibit. Barbara Januszkiewicz is a prominent Washington area painter and studied with two well-known members of the Washington Color School, Paul Reed and Hilda Thorpe.

Jewelry Fix-it Nite is on Thursday, April 14 (in half-hour appointments from 6:30-8:30pm). Register in advance, bring in 1-3 jewelry items that need fixing, tip your jewelry repair artist and consider a Spring2ACTion donation to Del Ray Artisans. (See details)
Earth Day Movie Nite is on Friday, April 22 starting at 7:30pm. Come see 2 cautionary (but exciting) movies, sitting in a gallery filled with artwork made with recycled materials. Spacing is limited; please register in advance to save your seat. (See details)
Plus check out our upcoming Creative Workshops! Register in advance for workshops. (View workshops)

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 13–27

Facebook Live: Interview with curator Tracy Wilkerson
2022-04-13 20:30 - 21:00 | Online
Join us online for a Facebook Live interview with Tracy Wilkerson, curator of the Second Life art exhibit, to kick off Spring2ACTion on Wednesday, April 13 at 8:30pm at facebook.com/DelRayArtisans
Donate April 13–27
Starting Wednesday, April 13 through Wednesday, April 27, 2022 (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 2022, 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.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Join us for our Facebook Live events to celebrate Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization. Watch live at facebook.com/DelRayArtisans

Wednesday, April 13 at 8:30pm – Interview with Tracy Wilkerson, curator of the Second Life art exhibit. Tracy Wilkerson is a professional art events organizer who also arrange for many special events at Del Ray Artisans this month too!
Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30pm – Interview with Barbara Januszkiewicz, juror of the upcoming Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School art exhibit. Barbara Januszkiewicz is a prominent Washington area painter and studied with two well-known members of the Washington Color School, Paul Reed and Hilda Thorpe.

Buy artwork from local artists in the Second Life art exhibit at the gallery or from members websites.
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 13–27

Jewelry Fix-It Nite
2022-04-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Organizer: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 6:30-8:30pm (in half-hour appointments)
Do you have a bracelet/necklace/earrings that need fixing? Maybe your piece is missing a clasp or a hook or needs to be longer or shorter. If so, mark April 14 between 6:30-8:30pm on your calendar and RSVP.
Here’s how it works:

Register for a half-hour appointment.
Bring in 1-3 jewelry items that need fixing. Attending jewelers work in sterling silver – they can fix a gold piece, although the replacement clasp or loop will not be in gold.
You will be paired with one of our on-site jewelry artists who will quickly assess what your item needs and repair it. If the piece cannot be repaired on Fix-It Nite, the artist will discuss repair options. You can then choose to commission them to fix your piece for delivery at a later date.
Tip your jewelry repair artist.
Enjoy wearing your jewelry again!

Registration: This event is free to the public but you must register for a half-hour appointment to help maintain an even flow of people throughout the evening.
Tip/Donation: While this event is free to you, please plan on tipping the artist who fixes your jewelry. These jewelers are supplying their materials and tools in addition to their time and expertise for this event. We ask that you tip artists in cash. Please also consider making a donation to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit online, through Spring2ACTion, or at the event.
Face masks are required during this event.
Register Now

Playing with Resin Workshop
2022-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Sunday, April 17, 2022 from 6-9pmCost: $40 for Del Ray Artisans Members and $50 for non-members, plus a $10 supply feeClass size: 6-12 participants(Register by April 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 are required during this workshop.
Register Now

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

VIA EMAIL and/or IN-PERSON: Partners in Art Evening
2022-04-19 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.
View Upcoming Meetings

Facebook Live: Interview with Barbara Januszkiewicz, Washington area painter
2022-04-20 20:30 - 21:00 | Online
Join us online for a Facebook Live interview with Barbara Januszkiewicz, juror of the upcoming Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School art exhibit on Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30pm at facebook.com/DelRayArtisans
Donate April 13–27
Starting Wednesday, April 13 through Wednesday, April 27, 2022 (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 2022, 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.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Join us for our Facebook Live events to celebrate Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization. Watch live at facebook.com/DelRayArtisans

Wednesday, April 13 at 8:30pm – Interview with Tracy Wilkerson, curator of the Second Life art exhibit. Tracy Wilkerson is a professional art events organizer who also arrange for many special events at Del Ray Artisans this month too!
Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30pm – Interview with Barbara Januszkiewicz, juror of the upcoming Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School art exhibit. Barbara Januszkiewicz is a prominent Washington area painter and studied with two well-known members of the Washington Color School, Paul Reed and Hilda Thorpe.

Buy artwork from local artists in the Second Life art exhibit at the gallery or from members websites.
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 13–27

First Thursday FREE Paper Craft Project 6-9pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2022-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6-9pm on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-9pm on First Thursdays) for a peek at the art exhibit. Come to our outdoor activity (6-9pm) each First Thursday:

The theme on April 21, 2022 (postponed from April 7 due to the weather) is Books on Parade! Del Ray Artisans along with Upcycle invite you to join us for First Thursday for this fun upcycled paper project. Choose to make a feather or flower from craft paper, book pages or old comic books. Plus see the Second Life art exhibit featuring art made with at least 50% recycled materials!

The theme on May 5, 2022 is Dog Days in Del Ray. We’ll be “Making Art Splash!” Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting in conjunction with the upcoming art exhibit: Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School

June – Unmask Your Inner Superhero
July – Red, White, & Blue
August – Aloha Thursday
September – Show Your Spirit

Gallery closing early (7:30pm) for Earth Day Movie Nite
2022-04-22 19:30 - 21:00
Ordinarily the gallery is open until 9pm on Fridays. On Friday, April 22, 2022 the gallery will close at 7:30pm for Earth Day Movie Nite.
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to watch 2 cautionary (but exciting) movies, sitting in a gallery filled with artwork made with recycled materials?!? Join us for our movie marathon featuring The Core and Day After Tomorrow.
There is no fee for this event, but donations to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit are encouraged (online, through Spring2ACTion, or at the event). Chairs are provided so bring your own drink and popcorn, as well as a small something to share with other movie-goers (these items will go on a movie snack table for all viewers to enjoy).

7:30pm – get to the gallery, find your spot, prep your movie snacks, and chat with other movie-goers
7:45pm – watch The Core (PG-13) – run time 2:15
10pm – short break, more chatting, prep more movie snacks
10:15pm – watch The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) – run time 2:04

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. Spacing is limited; please register in advance to save your seat. Movies are not suitable for young children.
Register Now

Earth Day Movie Nite
2022-04-22 19:30 - 23:59 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Organizer: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Friday, April 22, 2022 – 7:30pm to 12:30amTheater Size: 4-14 movie goers(Register in Advance)
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to watch 2 cautionary (but exciting) movies, sitting in a gallery filled with artwork made with recycled materials?!? Join us at Del Ray Artisans on Friday, April 22 for our movie marathon featuring The Core and Day After Tomorrow. Stop in for the first movie or stay for both!
There is no fee for this event, but donations to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit are encouraged (online, through Spring2ACTion, or at the event). Chairs are provided so bring your own drink and popcorn, as well as a small something to share with other movie-goers (these items will go on a movie snack table for all viewers to enjoy).

7:30pm – get to the gallery, find your spot, prep your movie snacks, and chat with other movie-goers
7:45pm – watch The Core (PG-13) – run time 2:15
10pm – short break, more chatting, prep more movie snacks
10:15pm – watch The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) – run time 2:04

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. Spacing is limited; please register in advance to save your seat. Movies are not suitable for young children.
Register Now

Volunteer in the Gardens
2022-04-23 09:00 - 11:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Help clear away the winter blahs in preparation for spring blooms! It’s time again to give the garden some love and a good cleaning, so please come out and join us. Bring gloves, knee pads, and laughter. Even if you don’t know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or 2.5 hours on:

Saturday, March 26 from 9am-11:30am
Saturday, April 23 from 9-11:30am

DONATION REQUEST: We are looking for a 50′ heavy duty garden hose. Any questions, please contact Kurt at Facilities@DelRayArtisans.org.
MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours.
NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too.
Thank you for your volunteer time!
NOTE: All plantings must be approved by the Garden Committee.

Beginning Relief Printmaking Workshop
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Ellen RosenthalDate: Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 9am-12pmCost: $15 for Del Ray Artisans members / $25 for non-membersClass size: 3-10 participants(Register by April 13)
Learn how to make fine art original relief block prints. This 3-hour class will teach the basics to get you started making relief block prints. This involves carving a design into a block of some material like wood or latex, inking it, and then applying paper to make the print. This workshop is designed for beginners (ages 16+) and those who want to reconnect with block printing. Please bring all the materials listed below.
The materials and supplies are all available from various ONLINE vendors, such as Blick Art Supplies (see “DRA Printmaking 2022” wish list), Amazon, or Plaza Art. Please be aware that due to the current delivery slowdowns, you will need to order any supplies at least 10 days in advance. If you have any questions or concerns about supplies, email the instructor at efrosevalley@gmail.com.
Students should bring:

Speedball Block Printing Starter Kit—includes brayer, lino handle and cutters, and Speedy Carve block. (Blick or Amazon)
Speedball Water Soluble Block Printing Ink Starter Set—6 colors with satiny finish 1.25 tubes, water-soluble inks. (Blick or Amazon—If you don’t want the full starter set, at least purchase a tube of brown and a tube of purple ink.)
Drawing paper, approx 8.5 x 11 inches. Suggested: Strathmore 400 Series Sketch paper pad 9 x 12 inches (Blick or Amazon)
Strathmore printmaking paper:

Strathmore 333-11 300 Series Printmaking, Lightweight, 11 x 14 inches, 30 sheets (Amazon) OR
Strathmore 400 Series Printmaking Paper – 8″ x 10″, 20 Sheets (Blick)

Additional printmaking paper:

Ucreate Printmaking Paper, 9″x12″, White, 100 Sheet (Amazon) OR
Speedball Printmaster Paper Pads – 9″ x 12″, 50 Sheets (Blick)

Speedball Bench Hook and Inking Plate for Block Printing, 9 x 7 inches (Blick or Amazon)
Pencil for drawing
Art Envelope or mesh bag to take artwork home (Blick or Amazon)
Smock or apron (Water soluble ink should wash off clothing, but may not from certain fabrics.)
Paper towels
Roll of wax paper
Stack of newspapers (if possible)

Face masks are required during this workshop.
Register Now

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

Gallery Open (12-6pm)
2022-04-24 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Typically the gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month, however on April 24 the gallery will be open!
This is the final week of the Second Life art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Open Sunday 4/24 from 12-6pm, Thursday 4/28 from 12-6pm, Friday 4/29 from 12-9pm, and Saturday 4/30 from 12-6pm. The gallery will be closed on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
The artwork featured in this exhibit incorporates at least 50% recycled materials, whether through items used or by taking an older piece and repurposing it into new art.
Thank you to the sponsors of this exhibit: 6 Mijos Hand-Me-Downs, T2MGMT, and UpCycle.
The Second Life art exhibit runs April 1 – 30, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curators Tracy Wilkerson (recycledworks@yahoo.com) and Esperanza Barajas (eramosbarajas@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
Artwork credit: “Sparklies” by Tracy Wilkerson

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2022-04-24 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop May 6 – June 26, 2022
Application deadline: Sunday, April 24, 2022 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

“Wonders of Nature” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
2022-04-24 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Wonders of Nature at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital May 16 – September 17, 2022
Digital entries due: Sunday, April 24, 2022 by midnight
Nature can awe, amaze, and fascinate us. From a simple rainbow to the mighty Grand Canyon, nature is marvelous. This exhibit will feature 2D artwork that shines a light on the Wonders of Nature. We want you to reflect on your favorite natural wonder, season, animal, or weather phenomenon and render it in your favorite medium.
Must be a Del Ray Artisans member to enter (join Del Ray Artisans now); 2-dimensional works only. No entry fee; pieces previously shown are welcome.
Entry Details & Form
“Blue Heron” by Sirena Pearl

Alcove Gift Shop (3/4 - 4/30/2022)
2022-04-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Photo Album
The 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 4 – April 30, 2022.
All 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.
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 Sunday, March 27 and Sunday, May 1.
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

“Second Life” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2022-04-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Second Life, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curators: Tracy Wilkerson (recycledworks@yahoo.com) and Esperanza Barajas (eramosbarajas@gmail.com)

Gallery Closed on 5/1/22
2022-05-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public on Sunday, May 1, 2022 while the artwork for the upcoming exhibit is collected. Regular gallery hours resume on Thursday, May 5.

Regular gallery hours are:

First Thursday (April-September) 12-9pm
Thursday 12-6pm
Friday 12-9pm
Saturday 12-6pm
Sunday 12-6pm (Closed the last Sunday of the month)

Did you know about 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. 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
