Del Ray Artisans

Playing with Resin
2021-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Workshop: Playing with ResinInstructor: Tracy Wilkerson
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 7 from 6-9pmCost: $40 for Del Ray Artisans Members and $50 for non-members, plus a $10 supply fee
Class size: 5-10 participants
(Register in advance; do not drop-in)
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! 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).
Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
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Holiday Market Setup
2021-12-03 13:00 - 17:30, 2021-12-02 13:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Holiday Market setup – open for administrative business only.

Holiday Market 2021 (First 3 Weekends in December)
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-19 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ 26th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

First 3 Weekends in December:
Fridays 6-9pm,
Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm

Join us for the 26th annual Holiday Market! The Holiday Market is open for the first 3 weekends in December: December 3-5, December 10-12, and December 17-19. Different artists are featured each weekend!
Thank you to the 2022 Calendar Sponsors: Homes of Alexandria Team of Compass (Ellen, Bobi and Daniela), Cooley LLP, Community Partner McD Mateos, and Cosmopolitan Boat Club!
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, mosaics, painting, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood turning, and more! In addition, 2022 wall calendars featuring artworks by Del Ray Artisans members will be available for purchase. Artists are donating a percentage of their sales to help support Del Ray Artisans’ mission to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
Hours are Fridays 6-9pm, and Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm. The Holiday Market will be at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. Gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at a time to assist in social distancing. Please be patient if there is a line.
The gallery is free, open to the public and accessible. For more information, contact the Holiday Market Coordinators: Steve Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com), Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com), and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
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Weekend 1 (Dec 3-5)
Artists include:

Tracey Coleman, The Turquoise Easel
Patty Moloney Figliola, Aisling PhotoArt
Holly Fries, Holly’s Art Imaginarium
Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
Liz Martinez
Laurel Prucha Moran, Blue Room Studio / DMV Matchbooks
Patti North, All Fired Up!
Stacy Rausch
Ken and Sue Reed, Green and Burning Tree
Kellie Sansone Creates
Kathy Stoner
Christine Vinh, Stitchesnquilts
Nancy Yonehiro, Angst and Attitude LLC

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Weekend 2 (Dec 10-12)
Artists include:

Sandra Alami, There’s Something About Purl
Lynn Chadwick Design
Rita Cohen
marcel artes deolazo
Lynn Fernandez, Now Brace Yourself
Maria Frescas, Maria’s Windows
ANNETTE KRAMER designs
diana manchak, designs in clay
Russ Mardon
Madeline Ramsey & Renee Rutkowski, Unique Stained Glass
Ellen Frances Rosenthal, ER Printmaker
Marcia Toepfer

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Weekend 3 (Dec 17-19)
Artists include:

Cole, Beauty And The Moon
Stephanie Darlene
Julie Jakopic
Nancy Kline Art
Stephen Lally Pottery
Diana Papazian, Papazian Design, LLC
Alexandra Schmeling Fine Art
Beth Schwartz Studio
Kevin Sherlock
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara

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Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show – Free Zoom Talk
2021-11-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
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Online Talk: Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Instructor: Dr. Erica Hughes
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 30 from 7-8pm
Class size: 1-98 participants
(Register by 6pm on November 30.)
Unpack how the Rocky Horror Picture Show can be considered a modern reworking of an Ancient Greek tragedy. Enjoy this academic talk as a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Groovy Movies exhibit.
The talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the talk, and again one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

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

“Groovy Movies” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2021-11-28 16:00 - 20:00 | VA
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Groovy Movies, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curator Karen Schmitz (Kschmitzart@gmail.com)
Artwork credit: “Technicolor 1977” by John W Hiller

Alcove Gift Shop (10/1 - 11/28/2021)
2021-11-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Alcove Gift Shop runs October 1 – November 28, 2021
Photo Album
The Alcove Gift Shop runs October 1 – November 28, 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. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. Del Ray Artisans has taken the ALX Promise pledge and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on Halloween (Sunday, October 31) and Thanksgiving day (Thursday, November 25).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Shop Small Week – Special Promotion
2021-11-26 - 2021-12-02 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
30% off Upcycled Tote Bags on Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and all of Shop Small Week
(November 26–December 2)
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery on Plaid Friday (11/26, 12-9pm), Small Business Saturday (11/27, 12-6pm), and Sunday (11/28, 12-6pm) during Alexandria Shop Small Week to experience the Groovy Movies art exhibit featuring artwork by local artists. The exhibit ends on November 28, so this is your last chance to see it.
Special Promotion during Alexandria Shop Small Week: 30% off our upcycled tote bags! Our past exhibit banners have been upcycled into weather-proof tote bags. Each tote (approx 14″ x 15″ x 4″) is unique. Come to the gallery for the widest selection or visit our online store.
Shop Totes
Upcycled tote bags made from past exhibit banners
Join us again the first three weekends in December for the 26th annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market. Market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm. The Market offers unique handcrafted works from local artists presenting a variety of media, including fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood turning, and more. In addition, 2022 wall calendars (featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members and pre-printed with community events) will be available for purchase.
Shop local and support the artists in your community. Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art organization.
When you #shopsmall, you make a big impact. Come to Alexandria, the D.C. region’s #shopsmall headquarters, and visit Del Ray Artisans gallery for unique, hand-crafted finds.

Gallery Closed on Thanksgiving
2021-11-25 | 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 Groovy Movies art exhibit.

Next month join us for our 26th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market. Market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm from December 3-19, 2021.

Artwork credit: “Hidden Powers (Ruby Slippers)” by Ellen Rosenthal—inspired by The Wizard of Oz and featured in Groovy Movies.

The Many Faces of Hammer – Free Zoom Talk
2021-11-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Online Talk: The Many Faces of HammerInstructor: Tom Birkhead
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 23 from 7-8pm
Class size: 1-98 participants
(Register by 6pm on November 23)
Just a few of the science fiction horror films from Hammer Film Productions
In this talk Tom Birkhead will consider a variety of work from the classic era of the British studio Hammer Film Productions. He aims to shed some light on Hammer films, illuminating their interest and vitality as something that can still stand alongside more acclaimed works. He will discuss traditional Gothic films such as The Curse of Frankenstein and Dracula: Prince of Darkness, and others that share in old fashioned evils.
This talk will also highlight aspects of performance or plot or direction that offer more refined quality and include films of more contemporary concerns. Tom will look at the enduring pseudo-science of Quatermass and the Pit, the feminist critique that underpins The Nanny and the changing society and Cold War paranoia of These Are The Damned. Finally, he will address some films that joined in some fashion with other horror cinema of their era but in their own curious way—namely Hands of the Ripper and Straight on ‘til Morning, comparable to the proto slasher serial killer exploitation of the US, Lust for a Vampire with its European style lewdness, Twins of Evil’s contrast of brutal religious man a la Witchfinder General with honest vampiric devilishness and Captain Kronos with its modish swashbuckling titular hero.
Tom hopes to inspire some fresh appreciation and thought about Hammer, and encourage people to return to their films which he holds quite dear. Enjoy this academic talk as a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Groovy Movies exhibit.
The talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the talk, and again one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

“Saturday Night Fever” Card-making Party Benefit (FULL)
2021-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This event is full. Registration is closed.
Join us Saturday, November 20 from 7-9pm for a free social disco evening making All Occasion art cards to benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. “Cardie Host” Karen Schmitz shows art techniques, and all supplies are provided. The cards made will replenish the gallery card display or may be purchased to cover supplies and event organizer’s time.
All levels of “cardie” enthusiasts are welcome (registration required). No drop-ins allowed. This event has a 12-person capacity limit. There is a registration fee that is refundable upon attendance. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
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
Disco music with mirror ball included… Dancing and Boogiein’ optional
See the Groovy Movies art exhibit
Del Ray Artisans members may count this time toward annual membership volunteer hours
Find out what’s new & happening at Del Ray Artisans
Donations appreciated

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

That Shrieking Shrinking: The Role of Psychologists in The Films Suspiria and Midsommar – Free Zoom Talk
2021-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Dr. Toni Tileva
Online Talk: That Shrieking Shrinking: The Role of Psychologists in The Films Suspiria and Midsommar
Instructor: Toni Tileva
Date/Time: Thursday, November 18 from 7-8pm
Class size: 1-98 participants
(Register by 6pm on Nov 18)
Cultural anthropologist / feminista Dr. Tileva will discuss the collision between psychotherapy and women in the films Suspiria and Midsommar. Enjoy this academic talk as a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Groovy Movies exhibit.
The talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the talk, and again one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Register Now

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

A Feat of Feet – Free Zoom Talk
2021-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Online Talk: A Feat of FeetInstructor: Sean MacQuinor
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 16 from 7-8pm
Class size: 1-98 participants
(Register by 6pm on November 16)
As the eyes are the windows to the soul, a part can represent the whole. So too with characters in film. Sean MacQuinor will illustrate how characters in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood are introduced by the part of the body Quentin Tarantino is famously obsessed with in the zoom talk, “A Feat of Feet.” Enjoy this academic talk as a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Groovy Movies exhibit.
The talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the talk, and again one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Register Now

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

Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Free)
2021-11-14 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. No meeting in July, August, and December.

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ONLINE: Board Meeting (2021)
2021-11-09 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: Partners in Art (FULL)
2021-11-08 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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Fantasy & Adventure Soap-making Fun (SOLD OUT)
2021-11-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Workshop: Fantasy & Adventure Soap-making FunInstructor: Suzan Ok
Date/Time: Saturday, November 6 from 10am-1pm
Class size: 3-6 participants
(Register by November 4; do not drop-in)
Create your own Fantasy & Adventure soaps (unicorns, dinosaurs, spaceships, and more!) using a moisturizing shea butter base, premium fragrance oils, and fun, skin-safe colorants. While your freshly poured soaps harden, you can decorate your very own gift box with a medium of your choice. Take your gift box and handcrafted scented soaps home with you at the end of this workshop.
Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery. This workshop is held in conjunction with the Groovy Movies art exhibit.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Local Artisan Showcase (11/11/2019-11/6/2021)
2021-11-06 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
November 11, 2019 – November 6, 2021
Clockwise from upper-left: “Tropical Realm” by Nancy Ramsey, “Happy Kitty” by Sunny Chen, “Saturday in the Park” by Martin de Alteriis, and “Channeling Beatrix Potter” by Linda S Lowery
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.
Photo Album | Online Store
The artwork is viewable online and by appointment only (Monday-Saturday 8am-4pm) because this exhibit is in the exam rooms. Please contact Stephanie Frederick at VCAGWW2020@gmail.com to schedule an on-site viewing appointment. The concurrent Quarantine Creations exhibit in the lobby and side hallways is available for walk-in viewing. Visitors MUST wear a mask and let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
View the online store! Artwork may also be purchased from the online store, and then picked up curbside by appointment by contacting Stephanie Frederick at VCAGWW2020@gmail.com.
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.
This exhibit opened on November 11, 2019 in the exam rooms at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital. The closing date has been extended from November 8, 2020 to November 6, 2021. VCA Alexandria is located at 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
For more information, please contact Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (VCAGWW2020@gmail.com).

Artwork credit: (TOP) “Saturday in the Park” by Martin de Alteriis

“Groovy Movies” Exhibit Opening Day
2021-11-05 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Groovy Movies: Artwork Inspired by Motion PicturesArt Exhibit runs November 5 – 28, 2021
“Technicolor 1977” by John W Hiller
Photo Album
Lights! Camera! Art Action! The Film-Fun Groovy Movies: Artwork Inspired by Motion Pictures exhibit features artwork influenced by the movies—from American Film Institute (AFI) classics to cult films like “Abbott & Costello Meets Frankenstein”, “Barbarella” to “Yellow Submarine” and “Zorba the Greek”. This is a curated exhibit showcasing artwork by local artists interpreting the movies and presented in partnership with the Alexandria Film Festival.
Reserve tickets for a half-hour viewing on opening day: Friday, November 5 between 12-9pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Opening Day Tickets
Curator Karen Schmitz presents Rosebud Awards, the Alexandria Film Festival presents All Fest Passes (November 11-14) Awards, and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents tickets to their “Homegrown: American Stories in Music and Film” concert to select artists for outstanding and groovy artworks. The word “groovy” can mean excellent, exciting, fashionable, wonderful, cool, funky, hip and happening. Artworks are influenced by movie titles, actors, characters, catch phrases, costumes, locations and genres in any medium—ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, photography, sculpture and more. Represented film genres range from action and adventure, comedy, musical, rom-com to horror, science fiction, and beyond.
Register in advance for these special events:

Fantasy & Adventure Soap-making workshop on Saturday, November 6 (10am-1pm) – Make your own unicorns, dinosaurs, spaceships, and more! Handcrafted shea butter soaps with premium fragrance oils.
A Feat of Feet – Free Zoom Talk by Sean MacQuinor on Tuesday, November 16 at 7pm examines Quentin Tarantino’s characterizations in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
That Shrieking Shrinking – Free Zoom Talk by Dr. Toni Tileva on Thursday, November 18 at 7pm explores the role of psychologists in The Films Suspiria and Midsommar.
“Saturday Night Fever” Cardmaking Party Benefit on Saturday, November 20 (7-9pm) – A free social disco evening making art cards. “Cardie Host” Karen Schmitz shows art techniques, and all supplies are provided. Cards replenish the gallery card display or may be purchased. Registration required; registration fee is refunded upon attendance. 12-person event limit.
The Many Faces of Hammer – Free Zoom Talk by Tom Birkhead on Tuesday, November 23 at 7pm covers a variety of work from the classic era of the British studio Hammer Film Productions.
Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show – Free Zoom Talk by Dr. Erica Hughes on Tuesday, November 30 at 7pm unpacks how the Rocky Horror Picture Show can be considered a modern reworking of an Ancient Greek tragedy.

The exhibit also features a special display of John W. Hiller’s artwork. Proceeds support the new John W. Hiller Photography and Film Scholarship for high school students for photography or film excellence. John W. Hiller (1935-2020) was a longtime Del Ray Artisans member, cinematographer, producer, and an Oscar and Emmy winner. Donations are appreciated to help fund this new scholarship.
Groovy Movies: Artwork Inspired by Motion Pictures runs November 5 – 28, 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. Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving day (Thursday, November 25). Typically the gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month, but this exhibit is extended through and open on Sunday, November 28 from 12-6pm.
For more information, contact the curator Karen Schmitz (kschmitzart@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Groovy Movies (11/5-11/28)
2021-11-05 - 2021-11-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Groovy Movies: Artwork Inspired by Motion Pictures
Art Exhibit runs November 5 – 28, 2021
Photo Album | Video Tour
Lights! Camera! Art Action! The Film-Fun Groovy Movies: Artwork Inspired by Motion Pictures exhibit features artwork influenced by the movies—from American Film Institute (AFI) classics to cult films like “Abbott & Costello Meets Frankenstein”, “Barbarella” to “Yellow Submarine” and “Zorba the Greek”. This is a curated exhibit showcasing artwork by local artists interpreting the movies and presented in partnership with the Alexandria Film Festival.
Reserve tickets for a half-hour viewing on opening day: Friday, November 5 between 12-9pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 15 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
Curator Karen Schmitz presents Rosebud Awards, the Alexandria Film Festival presents All Fest Passes (November 11-14) Awards, and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents tickets to their “Homegrown: American Stories in Music and Film” concert to select artists for outstanding and groovy artworks. The word “groovy” can mean excellent, exciting, fashionable, wonderful, cool, funky, hip and happening. Artworks are influenced by movie titles, actors, characters, catch phrases, costumes, locations and genres in any medium—ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, photography, sculpture and more. Represented film genres range from action and adventure, comedy, musical, rom-com to horror, science fiction, and beyond.
Register in advance for these special events:

Fantasy & Adventure Soap-making workshop on Saturday, November 6 (10am-1pm) – Make your own unicorns, dinosaurs, spaceships, and more! Handcrafted shea butter soaps with premium fragrance oils.
A Feat of Feet – Free Zoom Talk by Sean MacQuinor on Tuesday, November 16 at 7pm examines Quentin Tarantino’s characterizations in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
That Shrieking Shrinking – Free Zoom Talk by Dr. Toni Tileva on Thursday, November 18 at 7pm explores the role of psychologists in The Films Suspiria and Midsommar.
“Saturday Night Fever” Cardmaking Party Benefit on Saturday, November 20 (7-9pm) – A free social disco evening making art cards. “Cardie Host” Karen Schmitz shows art techniques, and all supplies are provided. Cards replenish the gallery card display or may be purchased. Registration required; registration fee is refunded upon attendance. 12-person event limit.
The Many Faces of Hammer – Free Zoom Talk by Tom Birkhead on Tuesday, November 23 at 7pm covers a variety of work from the classic era of the British studio Hammer Film Productions.
Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show – Free Zoom Talk by Dr. Erica Hughes on Tuesday, November 30 at 7pm unpacks how the Rocky Horror Picture Show can be considered a modern reworking of an Ancient Greek tragedy.

The exhibit also features a special display of John W. Hiller’s artwork. Proceeds support the new John W. Hiller Photography and Film Scholarship for high school students for photography or film excellence. John W. Hiller (1935-2020) was a longtime Del Ray Artisans member, cinematographer, producer, and an Oscar and Emmy winner. Donations are appreciated to help fund this new scholarship.
Groovy Movies: Artwork Inspired by Motion Pictures runs November 5 – 28, 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. Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving day (Thursday, November 25). Typically the gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month, but this exhibit is extended through and open on Sunday, November 28 from 12-6pm.
For more information, contact the curator Karen Schmitz (kschmitzart@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: “Technicolor 1977” by John W Hiller

“Groovy Movies” Artwork Drop Off by Appointment
2021-10-31 12:00 - 18:00 | VA
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork and marketplace entries for the upcoming exhibit, Groovy Movies. Artwork drop off is Sunday, October 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 Karen Schmitz (Kschmitzart@gmail.com)
Artwork credit: “Technicolor 1977” by John W Hiller

Local Artisan Showcase 2021-2022 Call for Entry Deadline
2021-10-30 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members OnlyGallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Local Artisan Showcase 2021-2022 at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
November 15, 2021 – November 12, 2022
Digital entries due: Saturday, October 30, 2021 by midnight
“Lotus” by Sunny Chen
This is a year-long Gallery Without Walls exhibit at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital that will showcase Del Ray Artisans members artwork in the hospital exam rooms. Most subjects are welcome, with pieces featuring animals preferred. Must be a Del Ray Artisans member to enter (join Del Ray Artisans now). No entry fee; 2-dimensional works only; pieces previously shown are welcome.
Entry Details & Form

“Expanding the Common Ground” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2021-10-30 16:00 - 20:00 | VA
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Expanding the Common Ground, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curators Beth Richardson (bethlyone@aol.com), Amy Kitchin (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com), and Mathew Heggem (matheggem@gmail.com)

ONLINE: 2021 Annual Member Meeting with Elections
2021-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Thursday, October 21, 2021 starting at 7pm(Register & Vote before Oct 20 at Noon)

Register to attend the Annual Meeting Online
Vote Online for the 2022 Board of Directors

The meeting will be an online Zoom meeting. Registration will be published in advance. Registered members will be sent login information via email the day before the meeting. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
We have a full agenda planned for you during the ONLINE Annual Member Meeting! This will be your opportunity to hear information about all the shows planned for 2022. Dale Spivey, President, will present a special message about the organization and introduce the newly elected 2022 Board of Directors. Due to the pandemic, voting will be online this year. (Voting details in the next section.)
Members who register by the deadline (noon on Oct 20) and attend the meeting are eligible for the drawing to win a new upcycled tote bag and wine gift bag made from past exhibit banners. The bags will be given away at the end of the meeting and must be picked up by the winner no later than Nov 28.
Register for the Meeting

Voting for the Slate or Individual Candidates
“Members in Good Standing” (current membership) are eligible to vote—so please renew your membership if you haven’t already. You do not need to attend the meeting to vote. All electronic votes must be received by Wednesday, October 20 at noon. Select the “VOTE NOW” button to open the ballot.
VOTE NOW
If you do not wish to vote electronically, we urge you to make a Proxy vote by phone. Please do this by calling the gallery at 703-838-4827 with your vote (“yes” or “no” for the entire slate or individual candidates) on Thursday (10/14) or Friday (10/15) between noon and 6pm.
Slate of Nominees
If you are interested in running for a Board Position or have questions, contact Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org. You are welcome to run for any position on the Board, except for the advisory position. The 2022 Board will begin its one-year term on January 1, 2022. You may nominate yourself or another member by emailing Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org.
Here is the 2022 slate of nominees for Del Ray Artisans’ 2022 Board of Directors:

President – Dale Spivey
Vice President – Kellie Sansone
Secretary – Kathryn Brown
Treasurer – Rita Schooley
Assistant Treasurer – Stephen Lally
Director of…
Archives – Bill Cabrera
Communications – Kathy Stoner
Community – John Bordner
Curating – Kelly Postula
Facilities – Kurt Peterson
Fundraising Events – Maria Hart
Grants & Sponsorship – Karen Schmitz
Membership – Beth Richardson
Outreach – Kelly MacConomy
Programs – Erica Hughes
Technology – Dawn Wyse Hurto
Volunteers – Joshua Oliveira & Debi Steinbacher (co-serving)
Youth Programs – Amy Castine
Advisory (Not Nominated by the Membership)
Emeritus (Selected by the Board of Directors) – Marlin Lord

Interested in running in the future? Check out the position descriptions and email Lesley Hall at Nominations@DelRayArtisans.org.

VIA EMAIL and/or IN-PERSON: Partners in Art Evening
2021-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
In-person meetings are resuming in September 2021, but artists may choose to still participate via email. You MUST contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) to RSVP / register in advance.

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 very supportive artists’ group, contact Michele Reday Cook at mredaycook@gmail.com for details and registration (choose to participate via email or in-person) BEFORE the day of the meeting.

This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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Playing with Resin
2021-10-17 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, October 17 from 6-9pmCost: $40 for Del Ray Artisans Members and $50 for non-members, plus a $10 supply fee
Class size: 6-10 participants
(Register by October 14; do not drop-in)
Come play with resin in a safe environment – 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! 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.
Children can take this class but they should be able to interact with and respect others, and follow directions – resin can be super messy (and will destroy clothing) if not handled correctly.
Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

ONLINE: The Creative Spark Book Club
2021-10-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Facilitator: Sharon Burton, Spark Your Creative
Club size: 3-20 participants
Next Meeting Date: Saturday, October 16 from 10:30am-12pm (rescheduled from Sept 25)
Book: “Show Your Work” by Austin Kleon
(RSVP by October 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. We meet online on select Saturday mornings 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 Del Ray Artisans 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 announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance.
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Upcoming Book
October 16, 2021 Book: “Show Your Work” by Austin Kleon
November 20, 2021 Book: “Creative Quest” by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson

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Past Dates and Books
March 20, 2021: “What Would Frida Do?: A Guide to Living Boldly” by Arianna Davis
January 9, 2021 Book: “The Dance of The Possible: A mostly honest and completely irreverent guide to creativity”by Scott Berkun
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October 17, 2020 Book: “Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad” by Austin Kleon
August 15, 2020 Book: “The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life” by Twyla Tharp
January 25, 2020 Book: “Trust The Process: An Artist’s Guide to Letting Go” by Shaun McNiff
November 16, 2019 Book: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield
September 28, 2019 Book: “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert

CANCELLED: Board Meeting (Oct 2021)
2021-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This Board meeting has been cancelled. All members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting on October 21.
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.

“Groovy Movies” Call for Entry Deadline
2021-10-10 23:45 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artistsGroovy Movies: Artwork Inspired by Motion Pictures
Exhibit Dates: November 5-27, 2021
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, October 10, 2021 by midnight
“Technicolor 1977” by John W Hiller
Seeking artwork that is inspired by the movies—from cult films to American Film Institute (AFI) classics; from actors, characters, locations to catch phrases. Dig this excellent, fantastical, funky, fabulous art scene in all mediums and genres from Amadeus to Zoolander. Curator Karen Schmitz has some splendid awards for artists and is arranging some hip happenings.
The Groovy Movies art exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. This exhibit will not have an associated Art-to-Go Marketplace.
Entry Details & Form

Storytelling in Fabric: Artist Talk by Sheryl Sims
2021-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Art quilt by Sheryl Sims
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Artist: Sheryl Sims
Date/Time: Sunday, October 10 from 2-3pm
Audience size: 4-30 participants
(Register by Sunday, October 10 at 11am)
Sheryl Sims’ quilts tell the story of her heritage, a family background entwining black and white, free and enslaved. When the pandemic caused Sheryl to spend more time at home, she found a creative outlet combining art quilting with research into her ancestry. Freed from the restrictions of traditional quilting, Sheryl improvised her own applique style to create striking art quilts. Join us online as Sheryl shares her quilts and the stories behind them.
The Storytelling in Fabric artist talk is offered in conjunction with the Expanding the Common Ground: Voices of the Global Majority art exhibit and is offered for FREE. Donations to support Del Ray Artisans non-profit arts organization are very much appreciated.
The artist talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the talk and again one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
