Del Ray Artisans

Gallery Closed on Thanksgiving
2019-11-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will be open the remainder of the weekend (Friday from noon-9pm, Saturday from noon-9pm, and Sunday from noon-6pm).
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Del Ray Artisans’ Spirit Night at McDonald’s
2019-11-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-16 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | McDonald’s, 1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Support Del Ray Artisans by attending Spirit Night at McDonald’s (1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria VA 22314) from 4-7pm!
MCD Mateos, McDonald’s is generously donating a percentage of sales between 4-7pm to our nonprofit. During this event, you’ll also have the opportunity to see and purchase artwork from Del Ray Artisans at McDonald’s.
For event questions or to volunteer, email Joe Franklin at Fundraising@DelRayArtisans.org and Mila Mateu at milaenartes@gmail.com.
McDonald’s, 1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria VA 22314
2019 Spirit Nights are from 4-7pm on:

Thursday, April 25
Thursday, May 16
Thursday, June 20
Wednesday, October 16
Wednesday, November 20

Partners in Art Evening (Nov 2019)
2019-11-19 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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Golden Paints Mixed Media Lecture & Demo (Free!)
2019-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Amy Shawley PaquetteDate: Sunday, November 17 from 7-9pm
Cost: FREE, but please RSVP
(RSVP by November 13)
Learn about the wide range of Golden acrylic paints and mediums, along with the new QoR Watercolors, and discover how they can enhance your Mixed Media projects! Get a good understanding of each product, their different attributes, and how to make the right choices in grounds and colors for the best intended application. Learn what to put under paint, and how to layer, create washes, stains, and collage! We will cover a variety of tools and techniques including the use of stencils, paint markers, dry media, image transfers, iridescent colors, and how to create encaustic-like effects.
This is a great place for beginners and experienced artists alike to learn new techniques and be inspired by innovative applications. Attendees will receive a literature packet and a small bag of acrylic paint samples (while supplies last).
RSVPs are closed. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

The Creative Spark Book Club
2019-11-16 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

Board Retreat 2019-2020
2019-11-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This retreat is for both current 2019 Board members and incoming 2020 Board members. The Community Room that we’ll be using is just inside the main entrance of the AX Police Department HQ at 3600 Wheeler Ave. As you enter the atrium the Community Room will be to your left.
We’ll have coffee, juice and some breakfast goodies there Ö all you need to bring are your creative ideas and desire to help set the course for an even more vibrant DRA!

Board Meeting (Nov 2019)
2019-11-12 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.

Card Making Party
2019-11-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Come to the gallery for our card making party on Veterans Day (Monday, November 11) from 4-8pm. All are welcome to this free, drop-in, 4-hour card making creative social party and giving event to benefit Del Ray Artisans (DRA).
Donated handmade cards will be used to freshen up the gallery card display and for the Sunshine Committee to send to members and friends who could use a little “shine” to brighten their day. Plus, we’ll make some upbeat cards for our Veterans on this national holiday!
Hostesses Theresa Kulstad and Karen Schmitz welcome all levels of “cardie” enthusiasts to drop-in (no registration required) and will provide plenty of art making materials, cards, envelopes, and munchies. Shared materials and snacks are always appreciated.
Card Making Parties are FUN!

Learn & share new art techniques/mini-demos
No experience needed, just bring a positive “art-itude”
Great opportunity for new members and artists to mingle
See the $100 & Under art exhibit
DRA members can use donated time toward annual membership volunteer hours
Find out what’s new & happening for 2020 at Del Ray Artisans
Donations appreciated for making cards you are taking home

To help with the event and clean up, please contact Karen at kschmitzart@gmail.com. Thank you!

Workshop: Playing with Resin
2019-11-10 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: Sunday, November 10 from 6-9pm
Class size: 5-10 participants
(Register by November 7; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting)
Come play with resin in a safe environment – learn the ins & 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 workshopÖno 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.

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

Local Artisan Showcase (11/11/2018-11/10/2019)
2019-11-10 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
November 11, 2018 – November 10, 2019
“Life is Good with the Wind on Your Face” by Monica Hokeilen
The Local Artisan Showcase at the Veterinary Clinics of America 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.
This year-long exhibit in the exam rooms at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital runs from November 11, 2018 through November 10, 2019. 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 artwork is available for purchase through Del Ray Artisans. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces to Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital is located at 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. VCA Alexandria staff can be reached by phone at 703-751-2022 or 703-823-3601. Del Ray Artisans’ volunteer GWW curator, Monica Hokeilen, may be reached at GWW@DelRayArtisans.org.

Curating Workshop
2019-11-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
A private workshop for 2020 curators to meet with the Curating Director and office staff.

Volunteer: Garden TLC Meet-Up
2019-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Come join our garden leaders: Pamela 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 (even if it’s only an hour) to create a blooming success next Spring! Thank you for your volunteer time.
MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours.
NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too!

Partners in Art: Field-trip to Glenstone Art Museum
2019-11-07 10:30 - 17:00 | VA
Trip date: November 7 from 10:30am-5pm
Join other artists on this trip to the great new art museum, Glenstone, in Potomac, MD. We have tickets for noon that day and will be leaving about 10:30am from a convenient location (TBD). We will leave Glenstone at 3pm for the trip back. The only cost will be for the bus. Spouses and friends are welcome too.
This event is full. Please contact Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net for more information or to be added to the Wait List.

Life Drawing - Long Poses
2019-11-06 18:30 - 21:30, 2019-10-23 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
2019-11-06 14:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-23 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

"Local Artisan Showcase" Call for Entry Deadline
2019-11-05 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Clockwise from upper-left: “Tropical Realm” by Nancy Ramsey, “Heron” by Alfonso Ong, “Paddle Board Dog” by Michele Reday Cook, and “Etta” by Ellen Rosenthal
Del Ray Artisans members must submit their entries via the online entry form by midnight on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 to be considered for this Gallery Without Walls exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital.

Partners in Art (Nov 2019)
2019-11-04 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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Life Drawing - Gesture
2019-11-03 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

"$100 and Under" Opening Reception
2019-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
$100 & Under Art Exhibit
November 1-December 1, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, November 1 from 7-9pm
Del Ray Artisans is bringing back our popular $100 & Under exhibit concept from 2015 and 2017 showcasing members’ original artwork, all priced at $100 and under. The art will be sold on an art-to-go basis, with buyers taking art home when purchased during the exhibit from November 1 through December 1, 2019.
This will be a rapidly evolving exhibit, as sold artwork is replaced each week with new work, so visit frequently to shop. Del Ray Artisans’ walls will be packed with lots of great art at prices all art-lovers can afford. Join us at the opening reception on Friday, November 1 from 7-9pm to meet the curators and artists and select from the first available pieces.
The $100 & Under exhibit is 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 will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28, 2019). The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, please contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Kathy Turner (kturnersan@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

$100 & Under (11/1-12/1)
2019-11-01 - 2019-12-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
$100 & Under Art ExhibitNovember 1-December 1, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, November 1 from 7-9pm
Del Ray Artisans is bringing back our popular $100 & Under exhibit concept from 2015 and 2017 showcasing members’ original artwork, all priced at $100 and under. The art will be sold on an art-to-go basis, with buyers taking art home when purchased during the exhibit from November 1 through December 1, 2019.
This will be a rapidly evolving exhibit, as sold artwork is replaced each week with new work, so visit frequently to shop. Del Ray Artisans’ walls will be packed with lots of great art at prices all art-lovers can afford. Join us at the opening reception on Friday, November 1 from 7-9pm to meet the curators and artists and select from the first available pieces.
The $100 & Under exhibit is 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 will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28, 2019). The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, please contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Kathy Turner (kturnersan@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

“$100 And Under” Artwork Drop Off
2019-10-27 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, $100 And Under. 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.

"Art Inspired by The Twilight Zone" Artwork Pick Up
2019-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
“Wondrous Journey” by Gordon Thomas Frank
Time for artists and buyers to pick up their artwork from the closing show, Art Inspired by The Twilight Zone.
Questions? Contact the curator Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com.

Workshop: "Stained Glass" Window Paintings
2019-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Artwork by Jonathan Ottke
Instructor: Jonathan Ottke
Date: Saturday, October 26 from 10am-1pm
Class size: 5-15 participants
(Register by October 25; Walk-ins welcome, space and supplies permitting)
Students will paint clear and translucent papers to mount on windows, creating a stained glass effect. Students will learn about painting, design and luminosity.
No experience necessary. Class is family-friendly and suitable for children under 12.
The $10 supply fee covers all supplies; however, if you bring your own acrylic paints, the supply fee will be reduced to $5.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Del Ray Artisans 2019 Annual Member Meeting with Elections
2019-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 7-9pm
We have a full agenda planned for you during the Annual Member Meeting! This will be your opportunity to hear information about all the shows planned for 2020. The President will present a special message about the organization. The Annual Meeting also includes elections for the 2020 Board of Directors, and a light supper will be served. Please RSVP to Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org to help the organizers plan the food and beverage quantities.
Vote in Person or by Proxy
All members are invited to attend, and “Members in Good Standing” will be able to vote—an excellent chance to renew your membership if you haven’t already.
If you cannot attend, we urge you to make a Proxy vote. Please do this by emailing your vote (you can vote yea or nay for the entire slate or individual candidates) to Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org by Sunday, October 20 at 6pm, or by calling the gallery at 703-838-4827 on Thursday (10/17) or Friday (10/18) between noon and 6pm. All proxies must be received by Sunday, October 20 at 6pm to be counted.
Slate of Nominees
If you are interested in running for a Board Position or have questions, contact the Nominating Committee (Lesley Hall, Betsy Mead, and Eileen O’Brien) at Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org.
Remember, you may nominate yourself or another member before the Member Meeting on October 24 or from the floor at the meeting. We are especially interested in filling the open positions, but you are welcome to run for any position, except for the advisory position of Emeritus. The new Board will begin its duties on January 1.
Here is the slate of nominees for Del Ray Artisans’ 2020 Board of Directors:

President – Drew Cariaso
Vice President – Dale Spivey
Secretary – Kathryn Brown
Treasurer – Beth Richardson
Assistant Treasurer – Stephen Lally
Director ofÖ
Archives – Bill Cabrera
Communications – Kathy Turner
Community – John Bordner
Curating – Brittany Gabel
Facilities – Kurt Peterson
Fundraising Events – Kelsey Hall
Grants & Sponsorship – Karen Schmitz
Membership – Catherine Eick
Outreach – Kelly MacConomy
Programs – Stacy Rausch
Technology – Dawn Wyse Hurto
Volunteers – Amy Kitchin and Suzan Ok
Youth Programs – Sharon Holland
Emeritus (selected by the Board) – Marlin Lord

Partners in Art Evening (Oct 2019)
2019-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

"$100 & Under" Call for Entry Deadline
2019-10-20 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans members must submit their entries via the online entry form by midnight on Sunday, October 20, 2019 to be considered for the exhibit.
