Del Ray Artisans

Intro to Tunisian Crochet: Cockatiel Cowl (Three 1.5-hour classes; Register ASAP)
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Dawn Zurell, dmzurell@gmail.com
Date/Time: Nov 7 (Thursday), Nov 12 (Tuesday), and Nov 14 (Thursday) from 7-8:30pm (Three 1.5-hour classes)
Cost: $90 Del Ray Artisans member / $100 Non-member; bring own supplies
Class size: 2-6 participants
(Register in advance)
Tunisian crochet combines crochet and knitting, then produces a finished fabric that can look woven, knitted, or crocheted. Seems like magic, right? It is certainly fun. Come learn the basics and leave with a lovely cowl. No previous knitting or crocheting experience required.
You will learn basic Tunisian crochet skills, including foundation chains, forward and return passes, and a few stitch variations.
Materials you must bring to class:

284 yds of any bulky/chunky yarn (142 yds each of 2 colors is recommended)
100 yds of any worsted weight practice yarn
US size N (10mm) Tunisian (Afghan) crochet hook (either 12”-14” or hook with any length cable)
US size L (8mm) Tunisian (Afghan) crochet hook (either 12”-14” or hook with any length cable)
tapestry needle
scissors

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“Artists Favorites” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
2024-11-08 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only
Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Artists Favorites at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
December 2, 2024–September 6, 2025
Entry deadline: Friday, November 8, 2024 by midnight
“Recharge” by Liz Martinez
Seeking 2D artwork on any subject matter. The curators prefer art that helps soothe in a stressful environment. Also, due to new guidelines for a fear-free space, we cannot accept artwork that has realistic depictions (such as unaltered photographs or other life-like artwork) of dogs, cats, and/or birds. Stylized or abstract pieces with these subjects are allowed.
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

Del Ray Urban Sketchers
2024-11-10 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets the second Sunday of most months at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray. (Del Ray Urban Sketchers does not meet in July, August, and December.) Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.
Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations.
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.
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.
RSVP via Eventbrite | View Upcoming Dates

Artwork credit: “Working Out (St. Elmo’s)” by Cathy Messina

Intro to Tunisian Crochet: Cockatiel Cowl (class)
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the Intro to Tunisian Crochet: Cockatiel Cowl workshop. You must register by November 3rd to attend.

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ONLINE: Board of Directors Meeting
2024-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This Board meeting will an online meeting through Zoom.
Active members are welcome to attend 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 four days in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda and receive the Zoom session link.

First Knitted Hat Workshop (2nd of 2 classes)
2024-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the First Knitted Hat workshop. You must register by November 2nd to attend.

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Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria (11/20/2023 – 11/16/2024)
2024-11-16 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
November 20, 2023 – November 16, 2024
Photo Album | Online Store
The Local Artisan Showcase at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork. The exhibit is a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with VCA Alexandria and features paintings, photography, and mixed media works of art.
The artwork is viewable in-person by appointment only (Monday-Saturday 8am-4pm) because this exhibit is in the exam rooms. Please contact Stephanie Frederick at stephanie.frederick@vca.com to schedule an on-site viewing appointment. The concurrent exhibit in the lobby and side hallways is available for walk-in viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
Once the exhibit starts, artwork may also be purchased from the online store, and then picked up curbside by appointment by contacting Stephanie Frederick.
This annual exhibit runs November 20, 2023 through November 16, 2024 in the exam rooms at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital at 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
For more information, contact curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (sfrederick97@gmail.com).
Photo Album | Online Store

Artwork credit: Detail of “Movie Night” by Annemarie Kuhns, linocut print with watercolor, 10 x 8″

Original Expressions at VCA Alexandria (4/8 – 11/16/2024)
2024-11-16 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Original Expressions Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
April 8 – November 16, 2024
Photo Album | Online Store
The Original Expressions exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). This open theme exhibit showcases the artists’ favorites.
Come see the exhibit April 8, 2024 through November 16, 2024. The animal hospital is open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-6pm. Due to client needs, some areas may not be available for immediate viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
The exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (sfrederick97@gmail.com).
Photo Album | Online Store

Artwork credit: “Sunflower Splashes” by Tiara Safic-Martin

Creative Book Club – "Bright Stars: Great Artists Who Died Too Young" by Kate Bryan
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “Bright Stars: Great Artists Who Died Too Young” by Kate Bryan
Facilitator: Marshall Carolus
Meeting Date: Saturday, November 16, 10am-12pm
(Drop-in; Set a reminder in Eventbrite)
“In Bright Stars, Kate Bryan examines the lives and legacies of 30 great artists who died too young, celebrating their inspirational stories and extraordinary talent.
Some of the world’s greatest and most-loved artists died under the age of forty. But how did they turn relatively short careers into such long legacies? What drove them to create, against all the odds? And how can we use these stories to re-evaluate artists lost to the shadows, or whose legacies are not yet secured?”

—Frances Lincoln, Publisher
The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is free and open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance.
If you have questions, please contact Marshall Carolus at marshallcarolus@aol.com.
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Decorated Letters Workshop (Register ASAP)
2024-11-17 13:00 - 15:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Jenny Nicholson
Date/Time: Sunday, November 17, 1-3:30pm
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee
Class size: 4-10 participants
(Register in advance; walk-ins welcome only if space permits)
Create large letters and decorate inside and around them with Zentangles, patterns, texture, color, and gold. Final pieces are a 3.5″ square or larger. Materials fee includes white and black paper and Gelly Roll pens, along with other materials provided by the instructor to use in class. Bring watercolors and a small watercolor brush if you already have them.
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Playing with Resin Workshop (Register ASAP)
2024-11-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Sunday, November 17 from 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register in advance. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.)
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! All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring personal embellishments for your piece(s).
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).
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Advanced Resin Techniques Lecture (Register ASAP)
2024-11-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Presenter: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Monday, November 18, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member
Class size: 7-20 participants
(Register in advance; walk-ins welcome, space permitting)
Do you like working with resin but want to get a little more creative? In this class, we will discuss advanced resin techniques such as layering, tilting, building in three dimensions, adding lights, and more. The instructor will show physical examples of these techniques and discuss what to be aware of when using each technique. There will be time for questions and discussions during the class. This class will NOT cover resin dyes or pigment powder usage, but will touch on other possible additions to resin (such as glitter and alcohol inks).
You must already know how to use resin before taking this class. This is a lecture rather than a hands-on workshop, so registrants will not be creating anything during the class.
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Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose
2024-11-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice life drawing on two select Tuesday evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model.
Traditional drawing media (such as pencils, pens, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints. We don’t supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.
The first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings leading up to up to two 20-minute poses.
Fee for each session is $8 for Del Ray Artisans members and $10 for non-members. Register now or pay at the gallery before the session. If you have any questions or would like to participate as a model for our sessions, please contact Brando Gould at LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org.
View artwork from past DRA Life Drawing Sessions on Instagram! Tag #dralifedraw or @dralifedraw for your work to be featured.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
Register Now | View Upcoming Sessions

Artwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

CANCELLED: Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
2024-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The November 20th session has been cancelled. See you in the new year!
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 BEFORE the day of the meeting.
This program is free. Donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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2025 Curators Orientation
2024-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is reserved at this time for an orientation for the 2025 exhibit curators. Please contact the Curating Director at curating@delrayartisans.org with any questions.

Bonus Gallery Hours on Wednesday 11/27 (open 12-6pm)
2024-11-27 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day (11/28), but open for regular hours on Friday 11/29 (12-9pm), Saturday 11/30 (12-6pm) and Sunday 12/1 (12-6pm). In addition, the gallery will be open on Wednesday 11/27 from 12-6pm.
Sunday, December 1st is the last day of the $100 and Under art exhibit and the Alcove Gift Shop for 2024. Don’t miss them!
Hours differ for the Holiday Market. SAVE THE DATES: Del Ray Artisans’ 29th annual Holiday Market runs the first three weekends of December (December 6-22) and is open Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm. Different artists are featured each weekend!

Gallery Closed on Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will be open on Friday from 12-9pm, Saturday from 12-6pm, and Sunday from 12-6pm. This is the final weekend of the $100 and Under art exhibit.
Next month join us for our 29th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market. Market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm from December 6-22, 2024.

Artwork credit: “Kitchen Casualty” by M. Reday Cook

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (10/4 - 12/1/2024)
2024-12-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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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 October 4 – December 1, 2024.
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.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (typically closed the last Sunday of the month, but will be open November 24). The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day and has different hours for the 29th annual Holiday Market (December 6-22, 2024).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Artist Appointments: Unsold Artwork Pick Up
2024-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is open to the public from 12-6pm today. The exhibit is taken down after gallery hours end.
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, $100 and Under. Contact the curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).

Playing with Resin Workshop (Register ASAP)
2024-12-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Monday, December 2, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register in advance; walk-ins welcome, space permitting)
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! All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring personal embellishments for your piece(s).
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).
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Holiday Market 2024 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-22 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ 29th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market
December 6–22, 2024:
Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
Join us for the 29th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market! The holiday market is open for the first three weekends in December (Dec 6-8, Dec 13-15, and Dec 20-22).
The market offers unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists presenting a variety of media, including fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, polymer clay, ornaments, mosaics, painting, prints, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood, and more. Different artists are featured each weekend! In addition, 2025 wall calendars featuring art by Del Ray Artisans members will be available for purchase with proceeds supporting our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Holiday market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 11am-5pm. The market is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
During the holiday market, Del Ray Artisans will also be collecting donations of new or like new art supplies for artists in Madison County NC impacted by Hurricane Helene. Drop off donations during market hours.
The gallery is free, open to the public and accessible. For more information, contact the Holiday Market Coordinators: Steve Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com), Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com), and Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com).
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Weekend 1 (Dec 6-8)
Artists include:

Carolyn Barone, Must Haves…Designs by Carolyn
Maxine Cholmondeley, Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps
Rita Cohen
Gretchen D’Amore, gdamore Fine Art
Patty Figliola, Aisling MagickArt
Lori Fredricks
Lesley Hall, Ruthless Art
Robin Hunter-Reid, Moxie & Magic
Thomas Johnson, Infinite Variations Pottery
Stephen Lally Pottery
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Raven, Crafty Colanah
Cynthia Schoeppel
Ann Cameron Siegal
Kathy Stoner
Patrick Zickler, TreeUnions

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Weekend 2 (Dec 13-15)
Artists include:

Gina Adams, Gina Finding Beauty
Victoria Barnes Photography
Norma Brooks, njb Basket of Jewels
Marcel Artes Deolazo
Timothy Duncan Ceramics
Roz Jacobs, Rozzie Jewelry
Ditas Katague, Ditas Artworks & Yoga
Nancy Kline Art
Maria Loving, Horrible Darlings
Liz Martinez
Bel Montenegro, Bel’s Productions
Patti North, All Fired Up!
Mary Pike, Recycled Bag Lady
Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works
Madeline Ramsey, Unique Stained Glass
Jennifer Van Pernis, Distinctive Fabrications
Christine Vinh, StitchesnQuilts

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Weekend 3 (Dec 20-22)
Artists include:

Courtney Arnold, Lola Earnestine
Ken Beerbohm Sculptures
Lynn Chadwick Design
Ed Colahan Pottery
Evelyn Rose Cook
Fin Jullien, FinFurFeathers
Audrey Kremer, AudreyK-Designs
Laine, Lainemindinventions
Susan Lefler Studios
Diana Manchak, designsinclay
Miyoung Obenschain, Purple Cardinal Arts LLC
Diana Papazian, Papazian Design LLC
Susan Pawlukiewicz
Karine Sapondjian
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara

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Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2024-12-09 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop
January 3 – March 1, 2025
Application deadline: Monday, December 9, 2024 by midnight

Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are 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

Board Meeting and Holiday Gathering (Dec 2024)
2024-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The last Board meeting of 2024 will be at the gallery. A short business meeting will be paired with a holiday gathering to thank outgoing 2024 Board Members and welcome incoming 2025 Board Members.
Active members are welcome to attend 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 four days in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

Photo info: December 2023 Board of Directors Holiday Gathering (courtesy of Sean Crumley)

Neurographic Art Workshop (Register by 12/8)
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 11, 6-8pm
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member; plus $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 4-25 participants
(Register in advance. Drop-ins welcome, space permitting.)
You don’t have to be an artist to make art with Neurographic Art. A neuron is a cell that carries messages between the brain and other parts of our body and that is the basic unit of our central nervous system. Graphic is the artistic use of pictures, shapes and words. This activity helps you to connect with the art making process and allows your mind to relax.
Supplies are provided but please feel free to bring markers, pens or watercolors to add color to your project.
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Image credit: Neurographic art by Morgan Parr

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“Visual Humor” Call for Entry Deadline
2024-12-15 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Visual Humor
Exhibit Dates: January 3 – February 1, 2025
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, December 15, 2024 by midnight
The joy found in comedy delights all. Provoke your creativity in search of a chuckle. Artists are invited to explore not only how ideas or objects are comical, but also what properties of a joke give it wings. Perhaps literally.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

Art Rx for Madison County NC Donation Drive through December 22
2024-12-22 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
In September 2024 Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina and left behind a trail of devastation. Del Ray Artisans member Betsy Lederer has organized Art Rx for Madison County NC to assist with the recovery by equipping the arts community with supplies—for artists, from artists.
You can support this effort by donating new or like new art supplies. Specifically requested are:
‘Ready for Creating’ kits for both children and adults. Kit examples:

Watercolor paper, paint and brushes
Acrylic canvas, paint and brushes
Drawing sketch book, pencils, pens, eraser, sharpener, colored pencils
Sewing kits with needles, thread, material
Knitting and crocheting kits with yarn needles and patterns
Felting kit with wool, felting needle, foam pads and patterns
Air dry clay and modeling tools
Weaving kits with small looms and assorted yarns
Kid’s kit with paper crayons, markers and glue sticks
Greeting card making kits with blank envelopes and cards, stencils, ink pads, washi tape and adhesives

Classroom supplies such as the following:

Paper – regular copy paper, drawing paper, construction paper, scrapbooking paper and origami paper
Crayola Tempura Paint
Yarn
Tape – Clear scotch tape, making tape, painter’s tape, washi tape
Crayola markers – thick or thin
Black sharpies
Elmer’s glue sticks
Random fun loose supplies like googly eyes, foam shape rubber stickers, brad fasteners, rubber bands, pipe cleaners, feathers, beads, popsicle sticks and straws
Low fire white clay

A collection bin is located in Del Ray Artisans gallery foyer from November 15 through December 22, 2024. Donated supplies will be delivered by Betsy to the Madison County Art Council and two elementary schools particularly hard hit by Helene, Brush Creek and Hot Springs.
Gallery hours for drop-offs until December 1:
Thursday 12-6pm; Friday 12-9pm; Saturday & Sunday 12-6pm
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, 11/28; Open on Wednesday, 11/27, 12-6pm
Holiday Market hours for drop-offs from December 6–22:
Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
Other ways to help:

GoFundMe Fundraiser – Art Rx for Madison County NC – Supplies for Dreaming
Amazon Wish List – Art Rx: Post-Helene Art Supply Donations for Western NC
Donate to Madison County Arts Council via their Art Rx Donation Page
Donate directly to Brush Creek Elementary School. Checks can be written to BCES PTO, with “Art supplies” in the memo line. The school mailing address is: Brush Creek Elementary School, 265 Upper Brush Creek Road, Marshall, NC 28753

If you have questions, please contact Del Ray Artisans Director of Community, Seán Crumley, at community@delrayartisans.org.

Reserved for Gallery Maintenance
2024-12-23 - 2024-12-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the Facilities Director to conduct repairs and improvements to the gallery.
Opportunities for other volunteers to help will be available. Details TBD.
