Del Ray Artisans

Art Inspired by The Twilight Zone (10/4-10/27)
2019-10-04 - 2019-10-27 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Art Inspired by The Twilight Zone Exhibit
October 4-27, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, October 4 from 7-9pm
“Wondrous Journey” by Gordon Thomas Frank
Join us at Del Ray Artisans for Art Inspired by The Twilight Zone, an art exhibit reliving the eerie drama The Twilight Zone. Meet the curator and the artists at the opening reception on Friday, October 4 from 7-9pm.
The original Twilight Zone took viewers to another dimension. Created by Rod Serling, the show explored humanity’s hopes, despairs, prejudices and more in metaphoric ways that conventional television could not. Art Inspired by The Twilight Zone brings this timeless show to life through art and photography. Journey into your own wondrous land of imagination influenced by The Twilight Zone and view art that will entertain and inspire.
The exhibit runs October 4-27, 2019 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, please contact the curator Gordon Thomas Frank (gordonfrank666@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Creature Comforts Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Opens
2019-09-30 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Creature Comforts Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
September 30, 2019 – January 26, 2020
“Boxer Blues” by Monica Hokeilen
Creature Comforts is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) exhibit at Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) that honors the animals we bring into our lives as valuable members of our families. Showcasing the animals that lift and fill our hearts is a popular theme at VCA Alexandria and coincides with the winter holiday season when creature comforts of all types are especially appreciated.
Creature Comforts runs September 30, 2019 through January 26, 2020 at VCA Alexandria, 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Patrons may view the artwork at VCA Alexandria during regular business hours and at the discretion of hospital staff. Regular hours are Monday through Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, and closed Sunday.
All the artwork on display is by Del Ray Artisans members. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces to Del Ray Artisans, who is splitting the donation with VCA Alexandria’s charity of choice, the Wildlife Rescue League. The Wildlife Rescue League cares for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife with the intent of releasing them back into their native habitat. Del Ray Artisans and the Wildlife Rescue League are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
For more information, please visit DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits/gww or contact the curator Monica Hokeilen (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

“Art Inspired by The Twilight Zone” Artwork Drop Off
2019-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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, Art Inspired by The Twilight Zone. 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.

"High Note" Artwork Pick Up
2019-09-29 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, High Note.
Questions? Contact the curators Nicole Mahoney (nicole.m.mahoney@gmail.com) and Dawn Wyse Hurto (dawn@dawnds.com).

Uncommon Alexandria (6/3-9/29)
2019-09-29 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Uncommon Alexandria Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
June 3 – September 29, 2019
“Potomac From Old Town in Winter” by Monica Hokeilen
This one is for the locals! Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) exhibit, Uncommon Alexandria, at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features artwork inspired by common scenes of our daily lives. This uncommon approach to showcasing scenes of, and around, Alexandria skips the touristy sights to better reflect our neighborhoods, towns, and communities.
Uncommon Alexandria runs June 3 – September 29, 2019 at VCA Alexandria, 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Patrons may view the artwork at VCA Alexandria during regular business hours and at the discretion of hospital staff. Regular hours are Monday through Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 8am-3pm, and closed Sunday.
All the artwork on display is by Del Ray Artisans members. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces to Del Ray Artisans, who is splitting the donation with VCA Alexandria’s charity of choice, the Wildlife Rescue League. The Wildlife Rescue League provides care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife with the intent of releasing them back into their native habitat. Del Ray Artisans and Wildlife Rescue League are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
For more information, please contact Del Ray Artisans’ GWW curator Monica Hokeilen (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

The Creative Spark Book Club
2019-09-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Facilitator: Sharon Burton, Spark Your CreativeClub size: 3-12 participants
First Date: Saturday, Sept 28 from 10:30am-12pm
First Book: “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert
(RSVP by Sept 25)
Second Date: Saturday, Nov 16 from 10:30am-12pm
Second Book: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield
(RSVP by Nov 13)
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 at Del Ray Artisans. We will meet every other month on a Saturday morning, starting in September 2019 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 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 voted on by the group and announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email the month prior.
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First Book: “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert
Second Book: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield

Life Drawing - Long Poses
2019-09-25 18:30 - 21:30, 2019-09-11 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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Life Drawing - Short/Long Poses
2019-09-25 14:00 - 17:00, 2019-09-11 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

"Creature Comforts" Call for Entry Deadline
2019-09-24 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
“Boxer Blues” by Monica Hokeilen
Members must submit their entries via the online entry form by midnight on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 to be considered for the exhibit.

Partners in Art Evening (Sept 2019)
2019-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | 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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"Art Inspired by the Twilight Zone" Call for Entry Deadline
2019-09-22 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
“Wondrous Journey” by Gordon Thomas Frank
All area artists must submit their entries via the online entry form by midnight on Sunday, September 22, 2019 to be considered for the exhibit.

Workshop: Sound Meditation with Dante
2019-09-21 10:00 - 23:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
“My personal philosophy is that the body has its own innate wisdom and all we have to do is tune the conditions to allow the body to perform its natural healing.” —Dante Baker
Instructor: Dante Baker
Date: Saturday, Sept 21 from 10-11:30am
Class size: 5-20 participants
(Register by Sept 18; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting)
Using crystal and Tibetan bowls, Dante will lead a soothing asana and breathwork class to prepare the body for sound meditation. In the last hour, Dante will use sound vibration to build awareness and achieve a mentally clear, emotionally calm, and stable state.
Sound healing is the use of tuned, deep vibrational instruments (such as crystal and Tibetan bowls) during meditation to balance dissonant frequencies in the body and bring them into harmony. The tones and frequencies the bowls carry affect us in specific ways-each tone activates a different energy center and organ system within the body.
Please bring a yoga mat, beach towel, or blanket; as well as a cushion for seated meditation. Chairs are available for those who prefer them. No experience necessary.
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About the instructor: Dante Baker is a holistic movement practitioner who holds certifications in Hatha Yoga E-RYT200, Qigong, Meditation, Personal Training, Pranayama and Massage Therapy. He developed his own unique sound meditation using Crystal bowls, Tibetan metal bowls, tuning forks, chimes, and sacred chants. Dante creates sound baths that are compatible with many other yoga styles and holistic practices so that numerous people from different backgrounds can experience the deep relaxation and healing of the sacred sound creations. Attending his workshops can also result in CEU’s for those yoga instructors seeking to maintain their 200 or above yoga credentials.

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

Benefit Concert for Friends of ROAM
2019-09-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us at Del Ray Artisans gallery on Friday, September 20 at 8pm for an evening of local music to benefit the Friends of ROAM featuring Jones Point with Modern Relics and The Derds!
Friends of ROAM is a volunteer-run, Del Ray-based organization that helps community youth access music lessons that might otherwise be unavailable to them due to costs. Since 2011, Rock of Ages Music’s (ROAM) private instruction, “rock school” ensembles, and summer camp programs have enriched the lives of hundreds of local students, creating new music fans and building a supportive arts community. Friends of ROAM works to make sure more local kids have a chance to reap these benefits.
To read more about Friends of ROAM, check out their website at www.friendsofroam.org.
Enjoy live music, meet local artists, and help Friends of ROAM bring music to kids’ lives!
This concert is free for the community, but the suggested donation is $10.

Workshop: Music-themed Paper Collage
2019-09-15 13:00 - 15:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Melody by Susan Farrer
Online registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.
Instructor: Susan Farrer
Date: Sunday, September 15 from 1-3:30pm
Class size: 5-15 participants
(Register by September 12)
Express your musical self as you create a rhythmic collage that blends colorful papers with sheet music and other musical imagery. Learn about collage materials, techniques and design concepts. Explore the texture and layering possibilities of this fun art medium.
Participants will take home an 8? x 10? music-themed collage, matted and ready to frame. All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring music-themed papers to use or share.
The workshop is appropriate for both beginners and those with prior collage experience.

About the Instructor: Susan Farrer creates collage and mixed-media art with papers, paints, and more, and teaches art workshops and classes through her small business, ExpressArts. She is a member of the Montgomery Art Association and a Board member at CREATE Arts Center in Silver Spring, MD. Instagram: susanfarrer.art

Crescendo by Susan Farrer
Soprano by Susan Farrer

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

Del Ray Artisans 2020 Wall Calendar Entry Deadline
2019-09-14 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Members must submit their entries via the online entry form by 11:59pm on Saturday, September 14, 2019 to be considered for the 2020 wall calendar.

Canceled: Fun with Musical Glass Decals Workshop
2019-09-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Glass Pieces by Betsy Mead
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Betsy Mead
Dates: Saturday, Sept 14 from 12-3pm (Part 1)
and Thursday, Sept 19 from 7-9pm (Part 2)
Class size: 4-10 participants
(Register by September 10)
Celebrate music by creating your own small fusible glass bowl or plate using glass decals! The gold, silver, black, blue, and sepia decals are of different musical instruments and musical notes. Learn how to design an arrangement, apply the decals, and what happens to them in the kiln!
Be creative using these decals made especially for kiln-firing on glass. Students will create their glass pieces on Saturday afternoon, September 14; then the instructor will take them to her studio for kiln-firing. On Thursday evening, September 19, the instructor will return the finished artworks to students for class discussion. All supplies provided. No prior experience needed.
If students have a particular instrument they would like to use, email the instructor at least one week before class. Custom images will be sepia-colored.
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About the instructor: Betsy Mead is an artist who found glass as her passionate medium, and enjoys sharing what she has learned with others. She exhibits her work in regional juried and non-juried exhibitions. Betsy is a member of Del Ray Artisans, the National Capital Art Glass Guild, and the Glass Art Society.

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

Volunteer: Garden TLC Meet-Up
2019-09-14 09:00 - 23:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Come join our garden leaders, Pamela E Underhill, Jenny Nicholson, and Jeff Lodge, as we work in the garden learning tips on weeding, trimming, etc. Wear appropriate clothing. If you want to bring your own tools, you may. Come join us to create a blooming success! Thank you for your volunteer time!
MEMBERS: This counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours.
NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help too!

Board Meeting (Sept 2019)
2019-09-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Active members are welcome to visit any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

Partners in Art (Sept 2019)
2019-09-09 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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Workshop: Rhythmic Strokes
2019-09-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Rhythmic Strokes by Jenny Nicholson
Registration has closed.
Instructor: Jenny Nicholson
Date: Sunday, September 8 from 1-4pm
Class size: 8-12 participants
(Register by Sept 7 at 2pm)
While listening to a variety of music we will explore the connections between music and visual art. We will make small and large studies by experimenting with various tools to create gestural lines, rhythmic strokes and expressive marks. Capturing the essence of musical elements in our own individual interpretation.
First the instructor will present a brief review of works by Paul Klee, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinski, and other artists who have explored the connection between music and art; next students will start creating black and gray studies, followed by color studies. We’ll play with the line that a pencil makes with pressure or a light touch, or the thick and thin swells from a brush, the organic marks of a pine cone or pine needles, and wet paint onto a wet surface.
Students need to bring:

HB, 3B, 4B or 6B pencils
ruler
scissors
glue stick
small watercolor set (such as Prang) or tubes of red, yellow and blue; and mixing brush
mark making tools (such as pointed and flat brushes, pine cone, seashell, wood reed, a bundle of pine needles)
plus any supplies that you want to experiment with

The supply fee includes watercolor paper, rice paper, handouts, black ink, balsa wood tool, and other mark making tools.
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About the instructor: Jenny Nicholson is a calligrapher and graphic designer and enjoys sharing her love for letterforms and the lively stroke. She is a member of the Del Ray Artisans and the Washington Calligraphers Guild and attends classes at the international calligraphy conference each summer.

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

Life Drawing - Gesture
2019-09-08 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

"High Note" Opening Reception
2019-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
High Note Art Exhibit
September 6-29, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, September 6 from 7-9pm
Detail of “Kabalevsky’s Violin Concerto in C Major, Op. 48” by Britt Conley
Del Ray Artisans presents High Note, an art exhibit exploring the connection between music and the mind. Please join us at the opening reception on Friday, September 6 from 7-9pm to enjoy live music by guitarist Bill Cabrera, meet the artists, congratulate the award winners, and possibly win a prize in our raffle!
Music has a profound influence on us, shaping the way we feel and think. Whether symphonies make your spirit soar or doo wops do it for you, a familiar melody can unleash powerful memories, transporting us in space and time. Come see this exhibit to experience how artists captured the high notes from the soundtrack of their lives.
The juror is Britt Conley, a visual soundscape artist who paints and draws music, its physics, sound shapes, and concepts from her studio at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia.
Special workshops held in conjunction with this exhibit include:

Rhythmic Strokes Workshop on Sunday, Sept 8 from 1-4pm. Under the influence of music, experiment with various tools to create gestural lines, rhythmic strokes and expressive marks—capturing the essence of musical elements in your own individual interpretation. Instructor: Jenny Nicholson. (Register by Sept 6)
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Fun with Musical Glass Decals Workshop on Saturday, Sept 14 from 12-3pm (Part 1) and Thursday, Sept 19 from 7-9pm (Part 2). Celebrate music by creating your own glass bowl or plate using glass decals! The gold, silver, black, blue, and sepia decals are of different musical instruments and musical notes. Learn how to design an arrangement, apply the decals, and what happens to them in the kiln! Instructor: Betsy Mead. (Register by Sept 10)
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Music-themed Paper Collage Workshop on Sunday, Sept 15 from 1-3:30pm. Express your musical self as you create a rhythmic collage that blends colorful papers with sheet music and other musical imagery. Learn about collage materials, techniques and design concepts. Explore the texture and layering possibilities of this fun art medium. Instructor: Susan Farrer. (Register by Sept 12)
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Sound Meditation with Dante on Saturday, Sept 21 from 10-11:30am. Sound healing is the use of tuned, deep vibrational instruments to balance dissonant frequencies in the body and bring them into harmony. Using crystal and Tibetan bowls, Dante will lead a soothing meditation suitable for all who seek a mentally clear, emotionally calm, and stable state. Instructor: Dante Baker. (Register by Sept 18)

Register for workshops in advance at www.DelRayArtisans.org/workshops or at the gallery.
Plus, join us at Del Ray Artisans gallery on Friday, September 20 at 8pm for a musical performance to benefit Friends of ROAM, a volunteer-run, Del Ray-based organization that helps community youth access music lessons that might otherwise be unavailable to them due to costs. This concert is FREE for the community, but the suggested donation is $10. Come enjoy live music, meet local artists, and help Friends of ROAM bring music to kids’ lives!
Special thanks to Blick Art Materials for sponsoring the artist awards and to Rock of Ages Music (ROAM), Signature Theatre, Helen Olivia Flowers, glass artist Betsy Mead, and fiber artist Kirsten Jaglo for donating raffle prizes in support of this exhibit and Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the gallery from September 5-29, 2019. Drawings for the prizes will be held on September 6, September 20, and September 29. Grand prizes include one month of music lessons from ROAM (four 30-minute sessions on vocals or any instrument offered at ROAM) and two tickets to a Signature Theatre 2019/20 season performance ($200 value).
The High Note art exhibit runs September 6-29, 2019, but you can get a sneak peek on First Thursday, September 5 from 6-9pm. The exhibit is 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 Nicole Mahoney (nicole.m.mahoney@gmail.com) and Dawn Wyse Hurto (dawn@dawnds.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

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High Note (9/6-9/29)
2019-09-06 - 2019-09-29 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
High Note Art Exhibit
September 6-29, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, September 6 from 7-9pm
Detail of Kabalevsky’s Violin Concerto in C Major, Op. 48 by Britt Conley
Del Ray Artisans presents High Note, an art exhibit exploring the connection between music and the mind. Please join us at the opening reception on Friday, September 6 from 7-9pm to enjoy live music by guitarist Bill Cabrera, meet the artists, congratulate the award winners, and possibly win a prize in our raffle!
Music has a profound influence on us, shaping the way we feel and think. Whether symphonies make your spirit soar or doo wops do it for you, a familiar melody can unleash powerful memories, transporting us in space and time. Come see this exhibit to experience how artists captured the high notes from the soundtrack of their lives.
The juror is Britt Conley, a visual soundscape artist who paints and draws music, its physics, sound shapes, and concepts from her studio at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia.
Special workshops held in conjunction with this exhibit include:

Rhythmic Strokes Workshop on Sunday, Sept 8 from 1-4pm. Under the influence of music, experiment with various tools to create gestural lines, rhythmic strokes and expressive marks—capturing the essence of musical elements in your own individual interpretation. Instructor: Jenny Nicholson. (Register by Sept 6)
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Fun with Musical Glass Decals Workshop on Saturday, Sept 14 from 12-3pm (Part 1) and Thursday, Sept 19 from 7-9pm (Part 2). Celebrate music by creating your own glass bowl or plate using glass decals! The gold, silver, black, blue, and sepia decals are of different musical instruments and musical notes. Learn how to design an arrangement, apply the decals, and what happens to them in the kiln! Instructor: Betsy Mead. (Register by Sept 10)
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Music-themed Paper Collage Workshop on Sunday, Sept 15 from 1-3:30pm. Express your musical self as you create a rhythmic collage that blends colorful papers with sheet music and other musical imagery. Learn about collage materials, techniques and design concepts. Explore the texture and layering possibilities of this fun art medium. Instructor: Susan Farrer. (Register by Sept 12)
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Sound Meditation with Dante on Saturday, Sept 21 from 10-11:30am. Sound healing is the use of tuned, deep vibrational instruments to balance dissonant frequencies in the body and bring them into harmony. Using crystal and Tibetan bowls, Dante will lead a soothing meditation suitable for all who seek a mentally clear, emotionally calm, and stable state. Instructor: Dante Baker. (Register by Sept 18)

Register for workshops in advance at www.DelRayArtisans.org/workshops or at the gallery.
Plus, join us at Del Ray Artisans gallery on Friday, September 20 at 8pm for a musical performance to benefit Friends of ROAM, a volunteer-run, Del Ray-based organization that helps community youth access music lessons that might otherwise be unavailable to them due to costs. This concert is FREE for the community, but the suggested donation is $10. Come enjoy live music, meet local artists, and help Friends of ROAM bring music to kids’ lives!
Special thanks to Blick Art Materials for sponsoring the artist awards and to Rock of Ages Music (ROAM), Signature Theatre, Helen Olivia Flowers, glass artist Betsy Mead, and fiber artist Kirsten Jaglo for donating raffle prizes in support of this exhibit and Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the gallery from September 5-29, 2019. Drawings for the prizes will be held on September 6, September 20, and September 29. Grand prizes include one month of music lessons from ROAM (four 30-minute sessions on vocals or any instrument offered at ROAM) and two tickets to a Signature Theatre 2019/20 season performance ($200 value).
The High Note art exhibit runs September 6-29, 2019, but you can get a sneak peek on First Thursday, September 5 from 6-9pm. The exhibit is 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 Nicole Mahoney (nicole.m.mahoney@gmail.com) and Dawn Wyse Hurto (dawn@dawnds.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

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Introduction to Brazilian Zouk (Free Dance Class on First Thursday!)
2019-09-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructors: Dixie Pond and Niranjan DineshDate: First Thursday, September 5 from 7-8:30pm
Class size: 4-12 participants
(Register by September 2)
Brazilian zouk is a partner dance from Brazil characterized by flowy, circular movements. The beginner classes will cover the foundations of the dance, including basic steps, timing, and connection. Brazilian zouk derived from Brazilian lambada. Following the lambada craze, people began dancing lambada steps to slower paced music from the French Caribbean called zouk. Thus, Brazilian zouk was born! The dance continues to evolve today and can be danced to a variety of music.
Students can expect to learn the basic steps of Brazilian zouk as well as timing. Class can be a standalone, or a series of beginner classes if there is interest in a 4-week series.
Comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes (i.e., able to pivot in them!) recommended for attendees.

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

First Thursday (Sept 2019)
2019-09-05 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.

Holiday Market Application Deadline
2019-09-03 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Artists must submit their applications via the online entry form by midnight on Tuesday, September 3, 2018 to be considered for the holiday market.

“High Note” Artwork Drop Off
2019-09-01 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, High Note. 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.

"Fresh Meat" Artwork Pick Up
2019-09-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists and buyers to pick up their artwork from the closing show, Fresh Meat.
Questions? Contact the curators Brittany Gabel (brittany@bgmixedmedia.com) and Kurt Peterson (kfpeterson@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
