Del Ray Artisans

Open to the Public 12-6pm; Artist Appointments 6-8pm
2026-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is open to the public from 12-6pm today. The exhibit is taken down after gallery hours end.
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Artists, please pick up your unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, $125 and Under, between 6-8pm. Contact the curator with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Closed to the Public: Artist Appointments Only
2026-11-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down.
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Artists, please pick up your unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, $125 and Under, between 4-8pm. Contact the curator with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).

Volunteer
All artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.

Life Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2026-12-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on select Tuesday and Thursday evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model.
Traditional drawing media (such as pencils, pens, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints. We don’t supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.
The first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings leading up to up to two 20-minute poses.
Fee for each session is $10 for Del Ray Artisans members and $15 for non-members. If you have any questions or would like to participate as a model for our sessions, please contact LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org.
View artwork from past DRA Figure Drawing Sessions on Instagram! Tag #dralifedraw or @dralifedraw for your work to be featured.
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Artwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

Holiday Market 2026 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-20 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Artisans’ 31th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market
December 4–20, 2026:
Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
Join us for the 31th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market! The holiday market is open for the first three weekends in December (Dec 4-6, Dec 11-13, and Dec 18-20).
The market offers unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists presenting a variety of media, including fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, polymer clay, ornaments, mosaics, painting, prints, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood, and more. Different artists are featured each weekend! In addition, 2027 wall calendars featuring art by Del Ray Artisans members will be available for purchase with proceeds supporting our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Holiday market hours are Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, and Sundays 11am-5pm. The market is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
The gallery is free, open to the public and accessible. For more information, contact the Holiday Market Coordinators: Steve Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com), Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com), and Amy Kitchin Hower (alkitchin.dc@gmail.com).
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Board Meeting and Holiday Gathering
2026-12-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
December 2023 Board of Directors Holiday Gathering (courtesy of Sean Crumley)
The last Board meeting of 2026 will be at the gallery. A short business meeting (beginning at 6:30pm) will be paired with a holiday gathering to thank outgoing 2026 Board Members and welcome incoming 2027 Board Members.
Active members are welcome to attend any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Margaret Slipek at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least four days in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda.

DIY Ukulele Workshop (Register by 12/12)
2026-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Khushi Bhansali
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 16, 6-8pm
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $30 supply fee
Class size: 5-20 participants
Register in advance to guarantee a space; walk-ins welcome, space permitting!
Hand-paint and assemble your own ukulele to keep or give as a unique, one-of-a-kind handmade gift.
The class begins with a quick overview of the ukulele’s parts and then participants will personalize their ukuleles with paint inspired by snowflakes, spring, or something of their choice. After the decorating is finished, the instructor will guide participants on how to put the ukulele together and string the instruments. We’ll end with a beginner lesson on ukulele chords!
All materials are provided.
Register Now

Artwork credit: Ukuleles by Khushi Bhansali

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

Gallery Closed for the Holidays
2026-12-21 - 2026-12-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Happy Holidays!
The gallery is closed to the public from December 21 through December 30, 2026.

January 2027 Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2027-01-08 - 2027-01-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
$125 and Under Art Exhibit
January 8–30, 2027
Opening Reception: Friday, January 8 from 7–9pm
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, January 8 between 7-9pm to meet the exhibiting artists.
This art exhibit runs from January 8–30, 2027 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed January 31, 2027).
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. This art exhibit is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2027 Annual Arts Program Grant.
For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Paws and Kinship at VCA Old Town (6/8/2026 – 5/29/2027)
2027-05-29 | VCA Old Town Animal Hospital, 425 N Henry Street, Alexandria, 22314, United States
Paws and Kinship Art Exhibit at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital
June 8, 2026 – May 29, 2027
Photo Album | Online Store
“Opal” by Rod Whyte
The Paws and Kinship exhibit features 2D artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital. This exhibit explores the emotional bond between ourselves and animals. Come celebrate the creatures you share your life with!
VCA Old Town Animal Hospital is located at 425 N Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. There is a parking lot behind VCA Old Town accessible from Princess Street. The animal hospital is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-7pm, Saturday 8am-3pm.
Come see the exhibit June 8, 2026 through May 29, 2027 in the lobby and hallway. Due to client needs, some areas may not be available for immediate viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
The exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Old Town. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Kathleen Everett (Kathleen.Everett@VCA.com).

Tranquil Nature at Alexandria Myotherapy (8/20/2026 – 8/7/2027)
2027-08-07 | Alexandria Myotherapy, Inc., 2850 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 301, Alexandria, 22314, United States
Tranquil Nature Art Exhibit at Alexandria Myotherapy, Inc.
August 20, 2026 – August 7, 2027
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“Orange Mountains” by Stephanie M Willer
The Tranquil Nature exhibit features two-dimensional artwork by Del Ray Artisans members at Alexandria Myotherapy, Inc. (2850 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 301, Alexandria, VA 22314) in a variety of media and styles, showcasing nature.
Come see the exhibit August 20, 2026 through August 7, 2027. The massage therapy center is open Monday-Friday from 9am-7pm and Saturday-Sunday from 10am-6pm. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
The exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with Alexandria Myotherapy. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, please contact the curators Dina Katz and Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org).

For the Love of Virginia at VCA Alexandria (9/14/2026 – 9/4/2027)
2027-09-04 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
For the Love of Virginia Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
September 14, 2026 – September 4, 2027

“Dangerfield Island Marina” by Victoria Barnes
The For the Love of Virginia exhibit features two-dimensional artwork in a variety of media by Del Ray Artisans members at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314)—showcasing the beauty of Virginia from the Blue Ridge mountains to the beaches of the Eastern Shore; its rural areas and cities; and local flora and fauna.
Come see the exhibit September 14, 2026 through September 4, 2027. The animal hospital is open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-6pm. Due to client needs, some areas may not be available for immediate viewing. Visitors must let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
The exhibit is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
For more information, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Candace Flanagan (Candace.Flanagan@vca.org).
