Del Ray Artisans

Hidden World (1/8-1/30)
2021-01-08 - 2021-01-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Hidden World Art Exhibit
January 8 – 30, 2021
“The Eye of the Abyss” by Nancy M. Galib
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The Hidden World art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans is a visual representation of things that are not readily visible in our ordinary lives—an exploration of microscopic organisms, macro depictions of nature, the metaphysical world, emotions, sounds, and more.
We have all been affected – in one way or another – by an unseen and mysterious virus. But even these pathogens, when revealed under a microscope, have their own hidden, but awful, beauty. It challenges us to look at our world more deeply and with new eyes.
Whether it is the mysteries of the universe, or just something in your own backyard, the world is rife with surprises waiting to be uncovered. The artists in this exhibit looked deeply into the world, into their emotions, or just into their imagination to uncover some part of the Hidden World. You are called to explore what the exhibit reveals to you.
Reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, January 8 between 12-8pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Opening Day Tickets
Visit the gallery to see the artwork in person or view the online photo album. Congratulations to the award winners:

Best in Show – “Bubble Up” by Mary Elizabeth Gosselink
Curator’s Choice – “Ebbs and Flows of Exploration” by Ada Oppengeim
Most Inventive – “Meeting of the Minds” by Danny Robbins
Honorable Mention – “Horizons” by Joseph Schultz

Register now for these special workshops held in conjunction with the exhibit:
Hidden World: Collage in a Box with Susan Farrer on Sunday, January 10 from 1:30-4:30pm. Capture your ideas and images by creating a “hidden world” collage that tucks into a 7.5 x 10″ wooden box with a hinged lid. Learn about collage materials and techniques as you combine pictures of what’s important to you – whether something experienced in the natural world (people, plants, animals, birds, insects, even microscopic organisms), or in your personal or inner emotional world. The finished box will be ready to hang on a wall or display on a table. No experience needed! (Register by January 5)
Hidden Layers: The Joys of Gel Printing with Eileen O’Brien on Sunday, January 24 from 3-6pm. Gel plate printing is a fun and easy way to create beautiful one-of-a-kind prints without a press. This class introduces the basic techniques of gel printing, and instruction on developing plates with multiple layers. Plates and all other materials provided. Participants will learn to pull prints using different paints and papers, found objects, stamps, stencils and natural elements. In the three-hour workshop, you will create multiple prints ready to mat and frame, use in collage, make greeting cards and so much more. (Register by January 20)
The Hidden World art exhibit runs January 8 – 30, 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.
Regular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-4pm. Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
For more information, contact the curators: Nancy Galib (ngalib@verizon.net) and Nicole Mahoney (nicole.m.mahoney@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Hidden Layers: The Joys of Gel Printing Workshop (FULL)
2021-01-24 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is full.
“Ghosted Forest” gel plate print by Eileen O’Brien
Instructor: Eileen O’Brien
Date: Sunday, January 24 from 3-6pm
Class size: 4 participants
(Register by January 20)

Gel plate printing is a fun and easy way to create beautiful one-of-a-kind prints without a press. This class introduces the basic techniques of gel printing, and instruction on developing plates with multiple layers. Plates and all other materials provided. Participants will learn to pull prints using different paints and papers, found objects, stamps, stencils and natural elements. In the three-hour workshop, you will create multiple prints ready to mat and frame, use in collage, make greeting cards and so much more.
All materials are included in the supply fee, though participants are encouraged to bring personal pictures or other images to use or share. Please note that you must wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

ONLINE: Creative Revival – A 10-Week Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
2021-01-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-02-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-02-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-02-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-02-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Workshop: Creative Revival – A 10-Week Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Date/Time: Mondays from 6:30-8pm, starting January 25 through March 29 (10 weeks total)
Instructor: Sharon Burton
Cost: $125/member, $150/non-member
Class size: 5-12 participants
(Register by midnight on January 23)
Register now for the Creative Revival: A Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, a facilitated course by Sharon Burton that will meet once a week for 10 weeks as we go through The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. The program is focused on supporting relationships in removing artistic blocks and fostering confidence. Every week we will meet to discuss each chapter of the book, our daily journaling practice (via “The Morning Pages”), weekly Artist’s Dates and other exercises that will foster creativity and unblocking creativity.
The course will be held online via Zoom on Mondays from 6:30-8pm, starting January 25 through March 29. Students must purchase or obtain their own copy of the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron prior to attending the course.
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About the Instructor: Sharon J. Burton is an artist, art curator, and creative life advisor, and member of Del Ray Artisans. She is a self-taught visual artist whose preferred medium is collage and mixed media and has exhibited her art in galleries, art venues and other settings across the country since 2007. Sharon has curated a number of art exhibitions in the Washington, DC area since 2005 and has served as an art consultant for novice art collectors.
Since 2007, Sharon’s artwork has been shown in juried exhibitions, galleries and alternative art spaces in the following cities: New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Columbia, Maryland, Silver Spring, Maryland, Washington, DC, Lorton, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia. Her work can be found in private collections in Atlanta, Washington, DC and other places across the country. Learn more via Sharon J. Burton’s website.

VIA EMAIL: Partners in Art Evening
2021-01-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
In-person meetings have been cancelled until further notice; however, this program is offering monthly sharing & feedback via EMAIL. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information.

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.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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“Hidden World” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2021-01-30 12:30 - 18:00 | 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, Hidden World, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curators: Nancy Galib (ngalib@verizon.net) and Nicole Mahoney (nicole.m.mahoney@gmail.com)
Artwork credit: “The Eye of the Abyss” by Nancy M. Galib

“After Edward Harper” Artwork Drop Off
2021-01-31 12:00 - 18:00 | VA
“COVID Nighthawks reimagined” by Kelly MacConomy
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork and marketplace entries for the upcoming exhibit, After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation. Artwork drop off is Sunday, January 31 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 Kelly MacConomy (kmacconomy@gmail.com)

“Unfinished/Finished” Random Pair Sign Up Deadline
2021-02-03 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Sign up to be randomly paired with another artist(s) to complete works for the Unfinished/Finished art exhibit.
Sign Up Deadline: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 by midnight
“Beauty and the Background” by Michael Green (left, starting artist) and Eileen M. O’Brien (right, finishing artist)
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As artists, most of us have unfinished pieces hidden in our workspaces. This exhibit challenges us to share those pieces with other artists and see how the “start” inspires a “finish” by someone else. We hope the show will provide a fun and safe way to collaborate, given the isolation we have all experienced due to the pandemic. Artists may self-pair with someone they know -OR- sign up (by February 3) to be randomly paired.
Unfinished/Finished is open to all area artists and area high school students. High school students are invited to participate for free (no entry fee). The deadline to enter finished artwork is Sunday, March 14, 2021 by midnight. The exhibit runs April 2 – May 1, 2021.
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After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation (2/5-2/27)
2021-02-05 - 2021-02-27 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation Art Exhibit
February 5 – 27, 2021
“COVID Nighthawks reimagined” by Kelly MacConomy
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The great American painter Edward Hopper is famous for his canvases depicting the isolationist urban landscape as well as the sweeping solitude and unpopulated vacancy of the dunes of Cape Cod. His 1942 painting “Nighthawks” is Hopper’s most recognizable work. It is the visual narrative of a late-night New York City Greenwich Village diner scene, bereft of a bustling business, depicting three solo customers and a solemn soda jerk.
In the time of COVID-19, quarantines, shutdowns, lockdowns, orders of stay-at-home and safer-at-home have created a climate of extreme alienation and social deprivation. After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation is the member-only show at Del Ray Artisans opening Friday, February 5 and on exhibit until Saturday, February 27, 2021.
Reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, February 5 between 12-8pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Opening Day Tickets
“Homage Bar” by Gordon Thomas Frank
Artists present their interpretations of what makes Hopper’s imagery quintessentially American: perseverance, fortitude, diversity, and an egalitarian spirit in spite of adversity, impoverishment, and social injustice. As February advances into the new year and a new hope, this show expresses the anthem of a new dawn: still we rise as one, stronger together.
The After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation exhibit is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Regular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-4pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
For more information, contact the curator Kelly MacConomy (kmacconomy@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

“After Edward Hopper” Exhibit Opening Day Appointments
2021-02-05 12:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation Art ExhibitFebruary 5 – 27, 2021
“COVID Nighthawks reimagined” by Kelly MacConomy
The great American painter Edward Hopper is famous for his canvases depicting the isolationist urban landscape as well as the sweeping solitude and unpopulated vacancy of the dunes of Cape Cod. His 1942 painting “Nighthawks” is Hopper’s most recognizable work. It is the visual narrative of a late-night New York City Greenwich Village diner scene, bereft of a bustling business, depicting three solo customers and a solemn soda jerk.
In the time of COVID-19, quarantines, shutdowns, lockdowns, orders of stay-at-home and safer-at-home have created a climate of extreme alienation and social deprivation. After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation is the member-only show at Del Ray Artisans opening Friday, February 5 and on exhibit until Saturday, February 27, 2021.
Reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, February 5 between 12-8pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Opening Day Tickets
“Homage Bar” by Gordon Thomas Frank
Artists present their interpretations of what makes Hopper’s imagery quintessentially American: perseverance, fortitude, diversity, and an egalitarian spirit in spite of adversity, impoverishment, and social injustice. As February advances into the new year and a new hope, this show expresses the anthem of a new dawn: still we rise as one, stronger together.
The After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation exhibit is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Regular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-4pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
For more information, contact the curator Kelly MacConomy (kmacconomy@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

ONLINE: Partners in Art (FULL)
2021-02-08 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 (resuming in person meeting beginning in September 2021), 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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ONLINE: Board Meeting (2021)
2021-02-09 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.

Online Presentation: Improve Your Call for Entry Photographs
2021-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
February 14 Update: This presentation is now posted on Del Ray Artisans’ YouTube Channel. Subscribe to our FREE YouTube Channel now!
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Amy Klene
Join Amy Klene online for a presentation on how to improve photographs of your artwork for Calls for Entry. Learn how to set up and photograph without an abundance of “gear”, as well as a few basic editing tips (some tweaks on exposure, brightness, black point, saturation, as well as cropping). The end goal is to provide an accurate impression of your artwork for curators and the public. This presentation focuses primarily on 2D work, but includes tips and considerations for 3D work as well.
The presentation will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered members will be sent the connection information via email the day before the meeting and again one hour before the meeting. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This presentation will be recorded and may be posted online in the future.

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About the Instructor: Amy Klene is a grandmother of nine. She started photography while in college but decided that, even though accepted for a MFA in Photography, it would not provide the steady income needed. Now that she has retired from IT contract project management, farmer’s markets (selling cut flowers, perennials, and shrubs), and her children are now on their own, she is enjoying once again having time to enjoy photography. She is an award-winning photographer and active member of the Manassas-Warrenton Camera Club, Virginia Beltway Photographers, Saab Club of North America, and Central Penn Saab. She lives near Manassas where she runs errands for her husband’s family business and Saab collection, helps with grandchildren, and actively pursues photography.

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

“Unfinished/Finished” Random Pair Sign Up Deadline
2021-02-12 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Sign up to be randomly paired with another artist(s) to complete works for the Unfinished/Finished art exhibit.
Second Round of Pairing Sign Up Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2021 by midnight
“Beauty and the Background” by Michael Green (left, starting artist) and Eileen M. O’Brien (right, finishing artist)
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As artists, most of us have unfinished pieces hidden in our workspaces. This exhibit challenges us to share those pieces with other artists and see how the “start” inspires a “finish” by someone else. We hope the show will provide a fun and safe way to collaborate, given the isolation we have all experienced due to the pandemic. Artists may self-pair with someone they know -OR- sign up (by February 12) to be randomly paired.
Unfinished/Finished is open to all area artists and area high school students. High school students are invited to participate for free (no entry fee). The deadline to enter finished artwork is Sunday, March 14, 2021 by midnight. The exhibit runs April 2 – May 1, 2021.
Sign Up for Random Pairing

Valentine’s Day Membership Promotion
2021-02-14 - 2021-03-31 | VA
From February 14 through the end of March 2021, everyone who joins as a new member, as well as the members who referred them, will receive a coupon for one free entry to one show in 2021 in addition to the ongoing membership benefits.
New members: Please include the name of the person who referred you in the message box of the online form or the referral line on the hard copy form. Welcome to Del Ray Artisans!

Playing with Resin Workshop
2021-02-16 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, February 16 from 6-9pmCost: $40 for Del Ray Artisans Members and $50 for non-members, plus a $10 supply fee
Class size: 5-9 participants
(Register by February 13)
Learn the ins and outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium. There’s lots of creative time during this 3-hour workshop…no need to rush, which is one of the first lessons in using resin! You’ll leave your finished masterpiece(s) to set at the gallery at the end of the workshop, and pick them up during gallery hours later in the week.
All supplies are included in the supplies fee, however you may bring your own items to further customize your work.
Participants must wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

The gallery is CLOSED Thursday, February 18
2021-02-18 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Due to the inclement weather, the gallery is CLOSED on Thursday, February 18.
Weather permitting, the gallery will reopen Friday, February 19 at noon. Stay safe and warm!
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Artwork credit: “Glow in the Dark” by Francoise Dickson featured in After Edward Hopper

ONLINE: Sculpting with Plaster and Vermiculite Workshop
2021-02-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Sculpture by Jonathan Ottke
Instructor: Jonathan Ottke
Date: Saturday, February 20 from 9am-12pm
Cost: $30 for Del Ray Artisans members and $40 non-members, plus a $10 supply fee

Online class size: 5-11 participants
(Registration extended to noon on February 19)
Learn basic sculpting techniques by carving in plaster and vermiculite–a beautiful, soft material that is ideal for your first sculpture, and had a wonderful rugged look! During this workshop, you will sketch an idea and use clay to picture what it will look like. Then you’ll learn basic sculpting techniques; use household tools such as knives, forks, rasps, and saws to create your sculpture; and sand and finish your work. This is a great way to start thinking in three dimensions!
This workshop is offered online via Zoom. Registered participants must pick up the workshop materials during gallery hours between February 12-19. Gallery hours are Thursdays & Fridays 12-6pm, Saturdays 12-4pm. Friday, February 19 between 12-6pm is the last day to pick up supplies before the workshop.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

“Give Me Shelter” Call for Entry Deadline
2021-02-20 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artistsGive Me Shelter
Exhibit Dates: March 5–27, 2021
Digital entry deadline extended to Saturday, February 20, 2021 by midnight
“Beach Shelter” by Pamela Day
During the pandemic we all have learned what it means to shelter in place. Shelters are often structures, yet sometimes just a state of where one is. For many it is a way to connect to our dwellings, and for others it merely means finding refuge. Some people even choose to shelter from the facts of the virus and its spread. The current crisis has nearly 40 million American renters at risk of homelessness. Explore shelter as both a noun and verb.
This exhibit will have an Art-to-Go Marketplace that does NOT have to fit the theme. The entry deadline for the marketplace has also been extended to February 20.
Entry Details & Form

Urban Sketchbooking (Free)
2021-02-21 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.
This meetup operates on a drop-in basis during afternoons of the second Sunday of each month, so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us 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 and maintain 6′ of personal space. During the pandemic 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 February and May 2021, we will meet on the third Sunday of the month to avoid holidays.
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ONLINE: Member Meeting
2021-02-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members ONLINE for the Member Meeting on Sunday, February 21 starting at 4pm.
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The first member meeting of the year is traditionally the art supplies swap. Unfortunately the pandemic is preventing us from gathering in-person to have our annual swap, but we can still gather online! We’ll also share two ways you can gift your art supplies.
Join us for this meeting and learn about Del Ray Artisans’ upcoming exhibits and programs, as well as how to submit art supplies for the new “Classifieds for Del Ray Artisans Members” in the monthly newsletter.
Following the business portion of the meeting, Lesley Harris from UpCycle Creative Reuse Center will tell us about their work upcycling art supplies and other items in creative ways. UpCycle is a fellow Alexandria-based non-profit.
PLUS, if you register for the meeting before 4pm on Saturday, February 20 and attend, you’ll also be entered into a drawing for some Del Ray Artisans’ swag! Winners must pick up prizes by March 27.
Looking forward to seeing you online! If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Beth Richardson, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
The meeting will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered members will be sent the connection information via email the day before the meeting and again one-hour before the meeting. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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“After Edward Hopper” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2021-02-27 12:30 - 18:00 | VA
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curator Kelly MacConomy (kmacconomy@gmail.com)

“Give Me Shelter” Artwork Drop Off
2021-02-28 12:00 - 19:00 | VA
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork and marketplace entries for the upcoming exhibit, Give Me Shelter. Artwork drop off is Sunday, February 28 from 12-7pm 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 curators Theresa Kulstad (tkulstad1@gmail.com) and Pamela Day (pamdaycat53@gmail.com)

Give Me Shelter (3/5-3/27)
2021-03-05 - 2021-03-27 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Give Me Shelter Art Exhibit
March 5 – 27, 2021
“Beach Shelter” by Pamela Day
Photo Album | Video Tour
During the pandemic we all have learned what it means to shelter in place. Shelters are often structures, yet sometimes just a state of where one is. For many it is a way to connect to our dwellings, and for others it merely means finding refuge. Some people even choose to shelter from the facts of the COVID-19 virus and its spread. The current crisis has nearly 40 million American renters at risk of homelessness. A building, box, bench, grate, tent, car—all places where humans shelter. Come see how local artists explore the concept of shelter in the Give Me Shelter art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans.
Reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, March 5 between 12-8pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry.
Opening Day Tickets

Assistance
If you or someone you know is facing homelessness, here are some resources by jurisdiction:

City of Alexandria: Eviction Prevention Programs, Resources and Information and Homeless Services
Arlington County: Public Assistance and Shelters
Fairfax County: Emergency Shelters
City of Falls Church: Housing Services and Shelters

As well as direct links to local nonprofits with missions to assist:

Carpenter’s Shelter: Housing assistance and more
MedStreet: Medical care
New Hope Housing: Housing assistance and more

Elements of this exhibit will benefit the Carpenter’s Shelter, supporting the needs of Alexandria families facing homelessness. We are asking for community help during this exhibit. Look for a designated donations box at the gallery in March and drop off donations to support the current and ongoing needs of the Carpenter’s Shelter, including new twin-size air mattresses, new full-size toiletries, and bar soap. Monetary donations and Target gift cards are also appreciated. Check their website for the latest needs: www.carpentersshelter.org/give/
The Give Me Shelter exhibit runs March 5–27, 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.
Regular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-4pm. Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
For more information, contact the curators: Theresa Kulstad (tkulstad1@gmail.com) and Pamela Day (pamdaycat53@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
Photo Album | Video Tour

“Give Me Shelter” Exhibit Opening Day Appointments
2021-03-05 12:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Give Me Shelter Art ExhibitMarch 5 – 27, 2021
“Beach Shelter” by Pamela Day
During the pandemic we all have learned what it means to shelter in place. Shelters are often structures, yet sometimes just a state of where one is. For many it is a way to connect to our dwellings, and for others it merely means finding refuge. Some people even choose to shelter from the facts of the COVID-19 virus and its spread. The current crisis has nearly 40 million American renters at risk of homelessness. A building, box, bench, grate, tent, car—all places where humans shelter. Come see how local artists explore the concept of shelter in the Give Me Shelter art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans.
Reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, March 5 between 12-8pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry.
Opening Day Tickets

Assistance
If you or someone you know is facing homelessness, here are some resources by jurisdiction:

City of Alexandria: Eviction Prevention Programs, Resources and Information and Homeless Services
Arlington County: Public Assistance and Shelters
Fairfax County: Emergency Shelters
City of Falls Church: Housing Services and Shelters

As well as direct links to local nonprofits with missions to assist:

Carpenter’s Shelter: Housing assistance and more
MedStreet: Medical care
New Hope Housing: Housing assistance and more

Elements of this exhibit will benefit the Carpenter’s Shelter, supporting the needs of Alexandria families facing homelessness. We are asking for community help during this exhibit. Look for a designated donations box at the gallery in March and drop off donations to support the current and ongoing needs of the Carpenter’s Shelter, including new twin-size air mattresses, new full-size toiletries, and bar soap. Monetary donations and Target gift cards are also appreciated. Check their website for the latest needs: www.carpentersshelter.org/give/
The Give Me Shelter exhibit runs March 5–27, 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.
Regular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-4pm. Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
For more information, contact the curators: Theresa Kulstad (tkulstad1@gmail.com) and Pamela Day (pamdaycat53@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
