Del Ray Artisans

Artist Appointments: Unsold Artwork Pick Up
2024-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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 exhibit, All About Love. Contact the curator with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).

Life Drawing Session – Gesture and Short Pose
2024-07-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-09 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.
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Artwork credit: Detail of “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

Chain Mail Bracelet Workshop (Register by 7/3)
2024-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Janna Marks, jannam22@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Sunday, July 7, 10am-Noon
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 2-10 participants
(Register by midnight on July 3)
Learn how to make your own chain mail bracelet. The weave may look complex, but it is very beginner-friendly. Participants will learn the basics of using pliers to connect one ring at a time and the proper way to open and close rings. The instructor will then walk through building the pattern, and each participant will choose from a rainbow of options to make a unique two-color bracelet.
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Artwork Credit: Bracelets by Janna Marks

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

5-day Figure Drawing Bootcamp (9am–3pm/day)
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-12 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12
9am–3pm each day
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Struggling to kickstart your daily drawing routine? Dive into our 5-day Figure Drawing Bootcamp, where we embrace art through dynamic poses and quick gestures ranging from 30 seconds to 20 minutes. Each day features two unique models, ensuring an engaging experience, with an hour break for lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm.
Immerse yourself in a creative environment, fostering both artistic expression and community. And that’s not all – at the end of the week, showcase and sell your masterpieces during the first day of our Summer Art Market (Saturday, July 13th).
Unleash your creativity and join a vibrant community of local artists!
We’re offering a discounted weekly rate for DRA members! Just $200 for 5 days + the option to sell your work at the DRA Life Drawing booth during the market. Non-members will pay $250 for the 5-day pass. Anyone can drop-in on day(s) they select for $55 each.
Purchase our $30 supply kit (optional), and we will provide a basic set you need to get started. The kit includes newsprint, charcoal, fine art paper, and pastels. Keep any unused newsprint/charcoal at the end of the session!
If you’d like to bring your own supplies, we recommend:

50+ Sheets of Newsprint (preferably 14″ x 16″ or 18″ x 24″)
Charcoal (Vine, Compressed, Thick, Conte, White, whichever your preference)
Grey and/or Tan Toned Strathmore Drawing Paper (for longer poses)
Rags/Blending stumps/Paper towels
Kneaded & Solid Erasers

BYO easels and clip-boards welcome! We will have a few + the usual folding tables, but they are all first come, first serve as storage space is limited.
*Note: No oil paint during these sessions due to fumes. Drawing media, acrylic paints, and watercolor allowed.
Questions? Contact Life Drawing Coordinator, Brando Gould at lifedrawing@delrayartisans.org and Technology Director, Dina Wise at technology@delrayartisans.org.
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CANCELED: Introduction to Tunisian Crochet: Cockatiel Cowl (Three 1.5-hour classes; Register by 7/1)
2024-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Dawn Zurell, dmzurell@gmail.com
Date/Time: (Mondays) July 8, 15, and 22 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 by midnight on July 1)
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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ONLINE: Board of Directors Meeting
2024-07-09 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 Thursday (Gallery Closed)
2024-07-11 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans gallery is closed to the public from July 8-12 in order to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp. Register for bootcamp to enhance or kickstart your daily drawing routine. Each day features not one, but two unique models, ensuring an engaging experience.
Join us this Saturday and Sunday for the Summer Art Market (July 13-14, 2024 from 10am-4pm each day) and check out original art in a wide range of media from talented local artists. Different artists are featured each day!
The neighborhood First Thursday festival is still happening in Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (located at Mount Vernon & Oxford Avenues) and all along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on July 11, 2024.

Every year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for the neighborhood themes – TBD for 2024:

April 4, 2024 – A Cherry Blossom Celebration?
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray?
June 6, 2024 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts?
July 11, 2024 – Red, White, and Brews? (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp; no outdoor activity)
August 1, 2024 – A Country Music Showdown?
September 5, 2024 – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far, Far Away?

Summer Art Market 2024 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2024-07-13 - 2024-07-14 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us for Del Ray Artisans’ 3rd annual Summer Art Market! This two-day, indoor market gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. Each day is a different group of local artists with original work in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Perfect for gifts or treat yourself!
The 2024 Summer Art Market is on Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, from 10am–4pm inside Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA. The Summer Art Market is open to the public and free to browse.
Different artists are featured each day, so treat yourself and plan to visit the gallery on both days. The artists featured in the 2024 Summer Art Market are:
Saturday, July 13 from 10am–4pm

Ken Beerbohm Sculptures
Rita Cohen
Ed Colahan Pottery
Ariane D’Souza
Del Ray Artisans’ Figure Drawing Art
Timothy Duncan, TDUNCANCERAMICS
Patricia Figliola, Aisling Arts
Lesley Hall, Ruthless Art
Stacy Rausch
Robin Reid, Moxie & Magic
Ellen Rosenthal, Beadstringer Ellen
Cynthia Schoeppel, CLS Arts
Ann Cameron Siegal, The Momentary Pause
Kelly Snyder Arts
Imani W. Russell, Indigo’s Friends Studio
Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works

Sunday, July 14 from 10am–4pm

Victoria Barnes Photography
Denise Bentley, BFabricArt
Brando
Maxine Cholmondeley, Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps
Gretchen D’Amore, Gdamore Original Art
Fetun Getachew, Ethiopiaዊ
Stephen Lally Pottery
Kebao Li
Diana Manchak, designsinclay
Liz Martinez
Sarah McBurney, Wish Upon a Whimsy
Mary Pike, Recycled Bag Lady
Kellie Sansone Creates
Pratibha Srinivasan
Kathy Stoner
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara

Drop off donations for Rummage Sale (Indoor Yard Sale)
2024-07-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-18 12:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-19 12:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The rummage sale will be inside the gallery on Saturday, July 20, 8am-1pm. Drop off your donations for the sale to benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit on these dates:

Sunday, July 14, 5-8pm
Monday, July 15, 5-7pm
Tuesday, July 16, 1-5pm
Thursday, July 18 12-8pm
Friday, July 19, 12-8pm

Donations may include household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, sports equipment, handheld tools, small appliances, and more.
Please do not drop off hazardous materials, broken items, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics).
If you have questions about donations, contact Margaret Slipek at fundraising@delrayartisans.org. Thank you!
Please share the flyer!
¡Por favor comparte!
Volunteer
Help with the donation drop offs, organization, and pricing. To sign up to assist, contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2024-07-14 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop
August 2 – September 28, 2024
Application deadline extended to Sunday, July 14, 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

“The Science of our Surroundings” Call for Entry Deadline
2024-07-15 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
The Science of our Surroundings
Exhibit Dates: August 2-31, 2024
Digital entry deadline extended to Monday, July 15, 2024 by midnight
Science is in everything we do and see. Create something that celebrates your favorite part of this expansive subject. What science inspires you? Diagrams, vocabulary, photography, scientific illustration, contraptions, etc. Share your favorite elements of science, be it current or nostalgic—and the sky’s the limit!
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

CANCELLED: Volunteer in the Gardens
2024-07-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
NOTE: The July 20th session has been cancelled due to the heat.
Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery.
Bring gloves, knee pads (if desired), and laughter. Even if you don’t know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If you have any questions, please email Kurt at Gardens@DelRayArtisans.org.
MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours (record your hours).
NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too.
Save the dates: During the season (March-October), the committee will meet the third Saturday of every month from 9am-11am. In June and August, we’ll meet an hour earlier (8am-10am) to avoid the heat. The July 20th session has been cancelled. Thank you for your volunteer time!

NOTE: All plantings and transplantings must be approved by the Garden Committee. The Garden Committee approval is important to make sure the plants that get chosen are great for nature, located properly for the right amount of sun or shade, don’t conflict with other plants or facility needs, and fit into the overall garden plan with maintenance in mind.

Rummage Sale Fundraiser (Indoor Yard Sale)
2024-07-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-21 08:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Extended one day! Also on Sunday, July 21, 8am-1pm!
Please share the flyer! (English Version)
¡Por favor comparte! (Versión en español)
Support Del Ray Artisans and go home with new-to-you, used treasures from our rummage sale on Saturday, July 20 AND Sunday, July 21 from 8am-1pm inside the gallery.
All proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization.
Donated items for the sale (dropped off in advance) are welcomed and appreciated! Drop off times at the gallery for donations are: July 14 (5-8pm), July 15 (5-7pm), July 16 (1-5pm), July 18 (12-8pm), and July 19 (12-8pm).
Donations may include household items, clothing, office supplies, jewelry, toys, books, sports equipment, handheld tools, small appliances, and more.
Please do not drop off hazardous materials, broken items, or anything that requires two people to move (no large furniture or large electronics).
If you have questions about donations, contact Margaret Slipek at fundraising@delrayartisans.org. Thank you!
Volunteer
To help during the drop off dates and/or sale, please contact Morgan Parr at volunteers@delrayartisans.org.
DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

CANCELLED: Playing with Resin Workshop (Register by 7/18)
2024-07-21 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, July 21 from 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register by July 18)
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.

Gallery Closed to the Public
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-31 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
With the exception of the Summer Art Market (July 13-14) and Super Summer Rummage Sale fundraiser (July 20-21), the gallery is closed to the public in July for creative programs and facility repairs.
Regular gallery hours resume on August 1, 2024 for The Science of our Surroundings art exhibit.

Help Paint the Gallery
2024-07-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Volunteers,
We need you! Please come help paint the gallery on Wednesday, July 24 and/or Thursday, July 25 between 10am-3pm. Come for an hour or a few hours. Wear clothes that you are okay with getting paint on.
It takes us all to run this volunteer-powered organization. Thank you for any time you can give.
Sincerely,
Kurt Peterson, Director of Facilities

Gallery Reserved for Private Workshop
2024-07-24 16:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is reserved at this time for a private workshop. Please contact Tracy Wilkerson (recycledworks@yahoo.com) with any questions.

RESCHEDULED: Unlock Your Creative Potential: Affirmation Card Workshop
2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been rescheduled to November 2nd.
Instructor: Sharon J. Burton
Date/Time: Saturday, July 27, 10am-12pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $15 Supply Fee
Class size: 5-10 participants
(Register by midnight on July 23)
Collage by Sharon J. Burton
Are you looking to reignite your creative spark? Do you want to cultivate a mindset that empowers your artistic journey? Join us for a transformative workshop, inspired by the new book, Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife by instructor Sharon Burton, where you’ll create personalized affirmation cards designed to inspire and motivate your creative spirit. You’ll learn how to craft affirmations that resonate with your artistic goals and aspirations.
In this workshop, you’ll discover the power of positive affirmations in boosting your creativity and self-confidence. You’ll learn how to craft affirmations that resonate with your artistic goals and aspirations. Through hands-on activities and guided exercises, you’ll create beautiful affirmation cards that serve as daily reminders of your creative potential.
The $15 supply fee includes collage materials, however participants are welcome and encouraged to bring their own collage materials. Signed copies of Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations and Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife (Swiner Publishing Company, 2024) by the instructor will be available for purchase during the workshop for $15/book.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Closed to the Public: Artist Appointments Only
2024-07-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while artwork is collected for the next exhibit.
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, The Science of our Surroundings. 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. Contact the incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

2025 Art Exhibit Call for Proposals Deadline
2024-07-31 23:59 | Online
Call for Proposals
2025 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans
Proposal deadline extended to Wednesday, July 31, 2024 by midnight
“Visible Touch” art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans (Feb 2024)
Del Ray Artisans is seeking exhibit proposals for next year’s calendar. Del Ray Artisans strives to offer exhibits that reach a broad and diverse audience, encourage artistic development, and represent a wide variety of art forms. Experienced and first time curators welcome!
The Exhibit Selection Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval.
Proposal Form

Reserved for Gallery Cleaning
2024-08-01 07:00 - 10:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for gallery cleaning.

First Thursday Activity: Science Scavenger Hunt 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2024-08-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Feeling Olympic? Stop by Del Ray Artisans during the First Thursday in Del Ray this August between 6:30 and 8pm. Enjoy a sneak peek at The Science of our Surroundings art exhibit and participate in a family-friendly Science Scavenger Hunt.
Use clues to discover up to five items found in the artwork in the gallery, and then:

draw and color what you have uncovered in the Olympic Ring coloring page provided.
OR
take a phone pic of the solved clues displayed in the art of science.
OR
take a selfie with the artwork!

There will also be an Olympic photo station in the gallery so feel free to stop by for your Olympic selfie! All the activities are free of charge.
Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.

Every year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month.
Join the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. The selected nonprofit for each date will be announced in advance and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes:

April 11, 2024 (Postponed, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom
May 2, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray
June 6, 2024 – Jump into Summer
July 11, 2024 – Red, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp)
August 15, 2024 (Rescheduled from August 1 due to the weather) – Del Ray Olympics
September 5, 2024 – Saddle Up

Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.

The Science of our Surroundings at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-31 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The Science of our Surroundings Art Exhibit
August 2–31, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, August 2 from 7–9pm
Del Ray Artisans invites you to join us at The Science of Our Surroundings, a science-themed art exhibit. A cutaway of a cell. The food chain. The visible light spectrum. A dinosaur skeleton. The layers of the Earth, from the crust to the core. Each of these scientific concepts immediately conjure vivid, colorful images in our collective minds, thanks to the diligent and tireless work of science textbook artists. Come see how our artistic community has explored these concepts of science! Expect to see photography, experiments, paintings, sculptures and media that illustrate the science of our surroundings.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 2 between 7-9pm to meet curators Aaron Fletchersmith and Amanda Fletchersmith and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
During this exhibit, Del Ray Artisans is launching a new program of free, interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward kids and teens, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Each topic will have two sessions: one for youth ages 6-10 and another for ages 10-15 (10 year olds choose which session to attend). Family members are welcome to attend, listen, and learn. Register in advance to ensure your child’s spot, but drop-ins are welcome space permitting. STEAM-tastic activities include:

Paleolithic Archaeology – Cave Painting for Ages 6-10 on Saturday, August 3, 10am-11:30am and Ages 10-15 on Sunday, August 4, 10am-11:30am

Satellites in Outer Space – Antenna Pointing for Ages 10-15 on Saturday, August 17, 5-7pm and Satellite Construction for Ages 6-10 on Sunday, August 18, 10am-12pm

From Cells to Biomes – Fluid Pours for Ages 6-10 on Saturday, August 31, 9am-11am and Ages 10-15 on Saturday, August 31, 11am-1pm

In addition, our Creative Summer Programs schedule continues until August 31. Mark your calendar for the family-friendly Science Scavenger Hunt on First Thursday, August 1, 6:30-8pm (free, drop-in) and get a sneak peek of the art exhibit. Plus review the summer schedule for creative workshops, life drawing sessions, book club, artist support groups, and more.
The Science of our Surroundings exhibit runs August 2–31, 2024 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed September 1, 2024).
The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. 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, contact curators Aaron Fletchersmith at aaron.fletchersmith@gmail.com and Amanda Fletchersmith at amanda.fletchersmith@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: Artwork by A & A Fletchersmith
