Del Ray Artisans

Cocktails with the Curator (Online Gathering)
2022-10-08 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online
In Ecclesiastes it is written that “there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry.” The Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment exhibit celebrates the way that food and drink bring people together and bring joy to our lives. It is a hybrid show that combines a National Ceramic Cup Show focused on drinking vessels; with a regional two-dimensional and non-ceramic three-dimensional show that echoes these themes.
Join us online on Saturday, October 8 at 7:30pm for Cocktails with the Curator. Stephen Lally, curator of the Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment exhibit, will share his vision for this hybrid exhibit, share details about the award winners (selected by juror Jeremy Wallace), and answer questions.
The online platform allows for participants from across the country to attend. Juried in to the National Ceramic Cup show include artists from Alabama, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, New York, as well as local DMV artists.
Make your favorite drink and join the session!
Register before Saturday, October 8 at 6:30pm ET in order to receive the connection information in time. The meeting will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered members will be sent the connection information via email the day before the meeting and again one-hour before the meeting. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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Artwork credit: (above) Vessel by juror Jeremy Wallace;(page top) “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry” (photograph) by Sam Lally featuring pottery by Stephen Lally

Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Free)
2022-10-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-13 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.
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and typically meets the second Sunday of each month. 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. 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 May 2022, we will meet on the third Sunday of the month. No meeting in July, August, and December.

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2023 Wall Calendar Pre-order Deadline
2022-10-10 | Online
Order Now for a Discount!
Del Ray Artisans’ 2023 Wall Calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members is available for pre-order now at just $17/calendar. (Regular price $20/calendar.)
The pre-order discount price is only available until October 10. Pre-ordering the calendar helps our organization estimate how many calendars to order. If you pre-order, you will be notified when the calendars arrive, so you can come pick up your purchase. Calendars will arrive between Oct 20 – Nov 15, 2022.
Thank you to calendar sponsors Homes of Alexandria Team of Compass (Ellen, Bobi and Daniela), Community Partner McD Mateos McDonald’s, Cosmopolitan Boat Club, and Zebra Press!
The pre-order period is now over.

ONLINE: Partners in Art (FULL)
2022-10-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-07 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 and/or in person, 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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“$100 & Under” Call for Entry Deadline
2022-10-10 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans members only$100 & UnderExhibit Dates: November 4-27, 2022
Digital entry deadline: Monday, October 10, 2022 by midnight
Del Ray Artisans invites members to submit up to 4 artworks priced at $100 or less. All media and all themes are welcome. The art will be sold on an art-to-go basis, with buyers taking art home when purchased.
The $100 & Under call for entry is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans and then enter.
Entry Details & Form
Artwork credit: “I feel like a hundred bucks” by Dale Spivey

ONLINE: Board Meeting (2022)
2022-10-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-08 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.

Volunteer in the Gardens
2022-10-15 09:00 - 11:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Our gardens have a great start for this year thanks to the spring volunteers who helped clear away the winter blahs. A huge thank you goes to Pamela Underhill for her vision, green thumb, and many years of work transforming the gardens to what they look like today. To be a part of this effort, join the committee on the third Saturday morning of every month:

July 16, 8-10:30am (starting at 8am!)
August 20, 8-10:30am (starting at 8am!)
September 17, 9-11:30am
October 15, 9-11:30am

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 and Jenny at Gardens@DelRayArtisans.org.
MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours.
NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too.
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.

Paws in the Park 2022
2022-10-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Join us at the Paws in the Park outdoor festival! This event is fun for the whole family, featuring entertainment, activities, animal-themed vendors, and, of course, a whole lot of adorable adoptables.
Del Ray Artisans will have a tent with pet-inspired artwork from member Joyce Wagner (Reinvented Elegance), as well as information about current and upcoming events. Please stop by and say hello!
The block party is in the Oronoco Bay Park. This free event is open to the community; well-behaved leashed pets are welcome to attend (no Flexi leashes please).
Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls partner VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital is a sponsor of Paws in the Park. Stop by the animal hospital (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314) during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 8am-6pm) to see the new Playful Creatures art exhibit by Del Ray Artisans members.
Artwork credit: “Wagging Woofers I ” by Joyce Wagner

Floristry for Merry Beginners Workshop
2022-10-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: BWS JohnsonDate/Time: Sunday, October 16 from 6:30-7:30pmClass size: 1-10 participantsCost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus $20 supply fee(Register by noon on Oct 15)
Have you always wanted to arrange flowers? Would you like to try different hand tools before you buy them? Are you fond of color but aren’t quite confident putting different hues together?
Interact with other budding florists in a friendly environment. Learn the basics of the color wheel and explore flower shapes. Select blooms and create a masterpiece you’ll bring home at the end of the workshop.
All the supplies to create a basic arrangement are included in the workshop cost. These include a small vessel and a small array of seasonal flowers. If desired, students may bring their own additional supplies, blooms, and vessels to supplement the selection on hand.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Life Drawing Session - Gesture and Short Pose
2022-10-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice life drawing on one select Tuesday evening 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.
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, please contact Erica Hughes at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Artwork credit: Detail of “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

ONLINE: 2022 Annual Member Meeting with Elections
2022-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Thursday, October 20, 2022 starting at 7pm(Register & Vote before Oct 19 at Noon)
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 2023. Dale Spivey, President, will present a special message about the organization and introduce the newly elected 2023 Board of Directors. Due to the pandemic, voting will be online this year. (Voting details in the next section.)
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 19 at noon. Select the “VOTE NOW” button to open the ballot.
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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 (10/13) or Friday (10/14) between noon and 6pm.
Slate of Nominees
Here is the slate of nominees for Del Ray Artisans’ 2023 Board of Directors:

President – Dale SpiveyVice President – Kellie SansoneSecretary – Kathryn BrownTreasurer – Rita SchooleyAssistant Treasurer – Stephen Lally
Director of…Archives – Bill CabreraCommunications – Debi SteinbacherCommunity – Sean CrumleyCurating – vacantFacilities – Kurt PetersonFundraising Events – Maria HartGrants & Sponsorship – Karen SchmitzMembership – Kate GibneyOutreach – Kelly MacConomyPrograms – Erica HughesTechnology – Dawn Wyse HurtoVolunteers – Joshua OliveiraYouth Programs – Amy Castine
Advisory (Not Nominated by the Membership)Emeritus (Selected by the Board of Directors) – Marlin Lord

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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 2023 Board will begin its one-year term on January 1, 2023.

MakersFEST
2022-10-22 14:00 - 18:00 | Casa Chirilagua / Four Mile Run Conservatory, 4109 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22305, United States
Join us for a free, outdoor, art-making day with local artists. MakersFEST is sponsored by Del Ray Artisans in collaboration with Casa Chirilagua Center and Alexandria Citizens Band.
FREE ART MAKING: ● Paper Flowers ● Watercolor Cardmaking ● Worry Dolls ● Gelli Printmaking ● Artful Flags
Thank you to local artists: Joan Bickelhaupt (Del Ray Urban Sketchers), Charles Farmer, Erin Ford, Guy Jones, Debbie Messetta, Eileen M. O’Brien, Julian Olivos, Kitty Russell, and Karen Schmitz.
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Del Ray Artisans is a proud recipient of a Creative Neighborhood Grant Program grant award. The Creative Neighborhood Grant Program is made possible by City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts and an Arts Project grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Creative Neighborhood grant program will help underwrite the cost associated with MakersFEST.
To learn more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov. To learn more about other programs and services of the Office of the Arts visit: alexandriava.gov/arts.

Leather Mask Making Workshop
2022-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Lynn FernandezDate/Time: Sunday, October 23 from 6-9pmClass size: 4-8 participants*Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; Plus $25 supply fee(Register by midnight on October 21)
Just in time for Halloween! Looking to level up your costume this year? Come make and take your own custom leather mask. Learn some basic and intermediate leather working techniques, and go home with a piece of wearable art.
*Note: Leather is cut using very sharp tools, due to this no one under the age of 16 may take this workshop unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

VIA EMAIL and/or IN-PERSON: Partners in Art Evening
2022-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Calling fellow artists, beginners to professionals, you are invited to join our art-support group, to share artistic goals, techniques, and the local art scene. Participants may show one or two artworks, any medium, in any stage, for advice and feedback.
To join our small, friendly, and supportive artists’ group, contact Michele Reday Cook at mredaycook@gmail.com for details and registration (choose to participate via email or in-person) BEFORE the day of the meeting. Face masks must be worn by all while visiting the gallery.
This program is free, but donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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“Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2022-10-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show, Return to Eating, Drinking, and Merriment, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curator: Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com)
Artwork credit: “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry” (Photograph by Sam Lally, featuring pottery by Stephen Lally)

“$100 and Under” Artwork Drop Off by Appointment
2022-10-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, $100 and Under. Artwork drop off is Sunday, October 30 from 3-6pm 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: Dale Spivey (president@delrayartisans.org)

Artwork credit: “I feel like a hundred bucks” by Dale Spivey

“Local Artisan Showcase” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
2022-10-30 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Local Artisan Showcase 2022-2023 at VCA Alexandria Animal HospitalNovember 21, 2022 – November 11, 2023
Digital entries due: Sunday, October 30, 2022 by midnight
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.
Entry Details & Form
Artwork credit: “Coy Koi” by Linda Lowery

$100 & Under (11/4-11/27)
2022-11-04 - 2022-11-27 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
$100 & Under Art Exhibit
November 4-27, 2022
Reception: Friday, November 4, 7–9pm
Del Ray Artisans is bringing back our popular $100 & Under exhibit concept from 2015, 2017, and 2019 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 4–27, 2022.
Join us at the opening reception on Friday, November 4 from 7-9pm to meet the curator and artists and select from the first available pieces. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Del Ray Artisans’ walls will be packed with lots of great art at prices all art-lovers can afford.
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 and Sundays 12-6pm. Closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. 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 the curator Dale Spivey at President@DelRayArtisans.org.

Artwork credit: “I feel like a hundred bucks” by Dale Spivey

“$100 & Under” Exhibit Opening Reception
2022-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
$100 & Under Art ExhibitNovember 4-27, 2022Reception: Friday, November 4, 7–9pm
Del Ray Artisans is bringing back our popular $100 & Under exhibit concept from 2015, 2017, and 2019 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 4–27, 2022.
Join us at the opening reception on Friday, November 4 from 7-9pm to meet the curator and artists and select from the first available pieces. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Del Ray Artisans’ walls will be packed with lots of great art at prices all art-lovers can afford.
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 and Sundays 12-6pm. Closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. 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 the curator Dale Spivey at President@DelRayArtisans.org.

Artwork credit: “I feel like a hundred bucks” by Dale Spivey

“Local Artisan Showcase” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
2022-11-06 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Local Artisan Showcase 2022-2023 at VCA Alexandria Animal HospitalNovember 21, 2022 – November 11, 2023
Entry deadline extended to Sunday, November 6, 2022 by midnight
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.
Entry Details & Form
Artwork credit: “Coy Koi” by Linda Lowery

Local Artisan Showcase (11/15/2021-11/12/2022)
2022-11-12 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Local Artisan Showcase at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
November 15, 2021 – November 12, 2022
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The Local Artisan Showcase at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork. The exhibit is a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with VCA Alexandria and features paintings, photography, and mixed media works of art.
The artwork is viewable online and in-person by appointment only (Monday-Saturday 8am-4pm) because this exhibit is in the exam rooms. Please contact Stephanie Frederick at stephanie.frederick@vca.com to schedule an on-site viewing appointment. The concurrent exhibit in the lobby and side hallways is available for walk-in viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
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 stephanie.frederick@vca.com.
All artwork is available for purchase through Del Ray Artisans. This annual exhibit runs November 15, 2021 through November 12, 2022 in the exam rooms at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital at 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
For more information, please contact Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (stephanie.frederick@vca.com).

Artwork credit: “Sleeping Fox” by Leah Boynton

Art on the Avenue 2022
2022-11-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 10am-5pm, you’ll find: Art on the Avenue, a multicultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in Alexandria, Virginia. There will be entertainment for all ages, art activities, food, and artists displaying and selling their work all along Mount Vernon Avenue. Art on the Avenue is sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association.
Artists at Work
Directly in front of the gallery, Del Ray Artisans present artist demonstrations, sell upcycled tote bags (made from exhibit banners) and 2023 wall calendars (featuring art from local artists and community event dates), and share information about our nonprofit arts organization (booths W-192 and W-193). Come visit us and see these demos:

10am-Noon – TBD
Noon-1pm – Ron Reel, Photography
1-3pm – Cheryl Neway, Batiking
3pm-dusk – Erica Hughes, Performance art

Support Del Ray Artisans Members, Local Artists
Many Del Ray Artisans members are juried into Art on the Avenue. Please be sure to visit their booths. Here is the list of 2022 participating members:

Victoria Barnes (Booth W-203; Photography)
Rita Cohen (Booth W-128; Fiber)
Sydney Evans (Booth W-213; Painting)
Patty Figliola (Booth W-66; Photography)
Molly Fitzgerald (Booth W-131; Jewelry)
Alanna Graboyes (Booth E-185; Painting)
Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (Booth E-136; Mixed Media)
Tracy Harris (Booth W-218; Ceramics)
Betsy Jones (Booth W-125; Mixed Media)
Annette Kramer (Booth W-52; Jewelry)
Stephen Lally (Booth E-61; Ceramics)
Jeff Lodge (Booth W-194; Painting)
Diana Manchak (Booth W-46; Ceramics)
Laurel Prucha Moran (Booth E-37; Painting)
Jenny Nicholson (Booth W-191; Other)
Diana Papazian (Booth W-84; Jewelry)
Corrin Pumphrey (Booth E-165; Painting)
Kellie Sansone (Booth E-54; Painting)
Joyce Wagner (Booth W-182; Jewelry)
Tamara Wilkerson (Booth W-34; Jewelry)

For more information on Art on the Avenue, visit: www.artontheavenue.org
Art Exhibit
Inside the gallery, you’ll find the $100 and Under art exhibit, as well as our Alcove Gift Shop, both featuring art by local artists.
The gallery is open until 6pm on Saturdays.
Photo courtesy of Kelly M. MacConomy (2019).

Celebrate the life of Marlin G. Lord, Founding Member and Legend
2022-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Revered and beloved Del Ray Artisans Board Emeritus and Founding Member Marlin G. Lord passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Marlin was 84 years old. Join us on Sunday, November 13 from 6-8pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery to celebrate Marlin’s life.
A gifted, accomplished architect and photographer, Marlin left his mark upon the city in ways seen and unseen. As a former President of the Del Ray Citizens Association as well as past Treasurer, Community/Business Liaison, and Facilities Director of Del Ray Artisans, where he was a founding member along with his loving and longtime dedicated partner Kathryn A. Brown, Marlin left an indelible mark on our community.
You cannot think of Marlin without Kathryn or Kathryn without Marlin. Together their civic activism, community service, philanthropic pursuits, and arts advocacy have made DRA and the ever eclectic yet prosperous Del Ray into what we know today. Their altruistic endeavors have cast a ripple effect upon making Alexandria better and better for over three decades—earning them Alexandria Living Legend induction in 2013.
Born in Michigan and raised in Minnesota, Marlin earned degrees in architecture in 1960 and 1962. He’s best known professionally for the straightening of the Monroe Avenue Bridge along Route 1, a project resulting in the corollary expansion of parkland at Simpson Field. Marlin also was integral in the redevelopment design of Potomac Yard.
Marlin’s curricula vitae of civic engagement reads on and on: the Alexandria Arts Forum; the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission, where he served for 20 years, seven as Chairman; the Chinquapin Organic Gardens; King Street Gardens Park Foundation and countless City committees and task forces. With Kathryn by his side, a tandem partner in all things, there was always time to give, to give back, and give all. Marlin was truly a man for all seasons and is an Alexandria legend for all time.
Photo: Marlin G. Lord (2011)

Pen, Ink, and Watercolor Workshop
2022-11-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Holly BlackDate: Monday, November 14 from 6-8:30pmCost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 non-member; plus $10 supply feeClass size: 6-14 participants(Register by midnight on November 11)
Learn traditional and contemporary pen & ink techniques using a Uniball Vision fine point pen. Explore techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching and stippling with the pen and wet-into-wet techniques in watercolor. Learn about different types of paper. Create your own drawing and painting by using the flower still life, bird images or bring your own image (can be on a smart phone).
We will begin with drawing exploration and end with painting exploration. Take home your fantastic art work which will make a great holiday gift (with suggestions for making it show ready), along with a Uniball Vision fine point pen, watercolor set, and new #8 watercolor brush (all included in the supply fee).
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.

Gallery Closed on Thanksgiving
2022-11-24 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will be open on Friday from 12-9pm, Saturday from 12-6pm, and Sunday from 12-6pm. This is the final weekend of the $100 and Under art exhibit.
Next month join us for our 27th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market. Market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-6pm from December 2-18, 2022.

Artwork credit: “Kitchen Casualty” by Michele Reday Cook

Shop Small in Alexandria
2022-11-25 - 2022-11-27 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery on Plaid Friday (11/25, 12-9pm), Small Business Saturday (11/26, 12-6pm), and Sunday (11/27, 12-6pm) to experience the $100 & Under art exhibit featuring artwork by local artists—all priced at $100 or less. The exhibit ends on November 27, so it’s your last chance to see it.
PLUS, on Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Anniversary T-shirts are just $22 each. The 100% US ring spun cotton shirt features “Zoom” portraits by members, and proceeds support our nonprofit.
