ONLINE: Creative Revival – A 10-Week Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
2022-05-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-05-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-05-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-04-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-04-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Workshop: Creative Revival – A 10-Week Course on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Date/Time: Mondays from 6-7:30pm, March 21 through May 23 (10 weeks total)
Instructor: Sharon Burton
Cost: $145 Del Ray Artisans member / $155 Non-member
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Register by midnight on March 19)
Need to jump start your creativity? Creative Revival is a 10-week course based on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. The program is focused on identifying and removing creative blocks, fostering confidence and creating a community with other creatives with similar goals and interests. Every week we will meet to discuss each chapter of the book, encourage daily “morning pages” practice, share Artist’s Dates, and engage in other exercises that will foster creativity.
Everyone will also have an opportunity to receive a complimentary one hour individual creativity coaching session with the facilitator, a certified creativity coach, to focus on specific areas regarding their creativity practice. A private web portal will also be available for participants to share thoughts and network with other participants.
The course will be held online via Zoom on Mondays from 6-7:30pm, starting March 21 through May 23, 2022. Participants will need a copy of the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and a dedicated journal for the morning pages.
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About the Instructor: Sharon J. Burton is an artist, art curator, and creativity coach and Founder of Spark Your Creative based in the Washington, DC area. Sharon is a collage and mixed media visual artist and has shown her work in exhibitions in the Metropolitan DC area and across the country since 2006. As a creativity coach she infuses her coaching with wellness practices to help her clients break through the blocks that prevent them from fully engaging in their creative potential. Sharon is certified by the Creativity Coaching Association as a creativity coach, a Divine Sleep yoga nidra guide and in breathwork and meditation. You can learn more about her artwork at sjbcreativeart.com and her creativity coaching practice at sparkyourcreative.com

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Intro to Bookmaking and Binding Workshop
2022-05-16 - 2022-05-18 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Cristin Guinan-Wiley
Date/Time: Monday and Wednesday, May 16 and May 18, 2022 from 7-10pm
Cost: $40 for DRA members and $50 for non-members; plus $20 supply fee
Class size: 4-14 participants
(Register by midnight on May 8)
Do you love books and want to learn how to make your own? In this workshop you will learn how to create a long stitch journal. The long stitch is only one of the many styles of exposed spine sewing and is one of the easiest for beginners.
The course will take place over two days. Day one will be a general introduction and the creation and construction of the exterior of the book. Day two will be preparing the spine and paper and sewing the signatures. The two-day time period is to make sure that 1) everyone has the time they need and 2) the glue has enough time to dry before we start sewing.
A selection of decorative paper for the interior and exterior of the covers will be provided and is included in the supply fee; however, you are welcome to also bring your own. Bookmaking tools will be provided for use during the workshop. If you wish to take a tool set with you when we are done, the kits are $20 payable to the instructor during the workshop.
Face masks are required during this workshop.
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Del Ray Urban Sketchers (Free)
2022-05-15 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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SOLD OUT: Fun with Beginning Watercolor Techniques Workshop
2022-05-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop is now full.
Instructor: Ellen RosenthalDate: Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 9am-12pmCost: $15 for Del Ray Artisans members / $25 for non-membersClass size: 3-10 participants(Register by May 10)
Watercolor is an art medium that everyone loves or loves not. The spontaneity and sparkle of watercolor comes at a cost; it can be unpredictable and messy, but it doesn’t have to be. In this three-hour class we’ll learn some basic skills and explore ways to tame watercolor and have some fun. This class is designed for beginners, but students of all levels are welcome, especially those who want a fresh start with watercolor. Please come prepared with all the materials and supplies from the list, and bring your creativity and flexibility.
The materials and supplies are all available from various vendors, such as Blick Art Supplies (see “Watercolor Class DRA 2022” wish list), Amazon, Michaels, or Plaza Art. When ordering online, please be aware that due to the current delivery slowdowns, you will need to order any supplies at least 10 days in advance. If you have any questions or concerns about supplies, email the instructor at efrosevalley@gmail.com.
Students should bring:

Watercolor “Pan” Set (8-12 colors). Suggested:

Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Colour Paint Sketchers’ Pocket Box, Half Pans (Amazon) OR
Daler-Rowney Aquafine Watercolors and Sets – Travel Set, Set of 12, Assorted Colors, Half Pan (Blick) OR
Prang Washable Watercolor Pans – Oval, Set of 8 colors, Pans (Blick or Amazon)

Watercolor brushes; round and flat (sizes #6, #8. #10, #14). Suggested:

Artegria Watercolor Brush Set (Amazon) OR
Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes (Blick) AND Oval Mop, Size 1/4″ (Blick)

Watercolor paper, Cold press, 11 x 15″ or 12 x 18″, at least 10 sheets. Suggested: Strathmore Watercolor 400 series 140 lb. (Blick or Amazon)
Color pencil set, 10-12 color pencils. Suggested:

Prismacolor Scholar Colored Pencils (Blick or Amazon) OR
Sargent Art Colored Pencils (Blick)

Drawing pencils, HB or #2
Drawing paper or sketching pad, 8 x 10″ or 9 x 12″. Suggested: Strathmore 400 Series (Blick or Amazon)
Masonite drawing board at least 16 x 18″ (Blick)
Portfolio or art envelope for taking artwork home (Blick or Amazon)
Container for water
Masking tape
Roll of paper towels

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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ONLINE: Board Meeting (2022)
2022-05-10 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)
2022-05-09 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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Spring Art Market 2022 (Outdoor on 5/7, RAIN or SHINE!)
2022-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Colasanto Park (outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery), 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
UPDATE: Due to the weather the market will be ending early (approx 2pm).
Our Spring Art Market is an annual outdoor market, the day before Mother’s Day, that gives you the chance to purchase original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists. This market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Shop original work from local artists—perfect for gifts or treat yourself!
The Spring Art Market will be on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10am-4pm in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA (at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue). The event is held RAIN or SHINE, FREE to browse, and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but you may register for a reminder through Eventbrite. Drop in anytime during the event to meet the artists and enjoy the outdoor market.
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The featured artists are:

Victoria Barnes Photography
Michael Bostick, SporeCrafts
Amy Castine, Castine Beadwork
Stephanie Darlene
David DeJulio, Personal Inspirations
Eileen Egan Pottery
Syd Evans
Patricia Moloney Figliola, Aisling PhotoArt
Holly Fries, Holly’s Art Imaginarium
Erica Hughes & Suzan T. Ok, Fox Arrow
BWS Johnson
Stephen Lally Pottery
Christine Lederman, Bead Therapy
Diana Manchak, designsinclay
Liz Martinez
Laurel Prucha Moran, Blue Room Studio / DMV Matchbooks
Edith Sanabria, Grace Jewel & Art
Alexandra Schmeling Fine Art
Martina Sestakova, RADOST
Meg Talley, Meg by Hand
Ana Tkabladze, GalleriaGeorgiAna
Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance
Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara
Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works

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If you have questions about the market or how to apply for a market artspace, contact Erica Hughes (Programs Director) at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org.

Rebirth (10/4/2021-5/7/2022)
2022-05-07 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Rebirth Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
October 4, 2021 – May 7, 2022
Photo Album | Online Store
We all have been going through some challenging times during the pandemic and many of us are itching to get out, get some fresh air, and be with friends and family again. The Rebirth exhibit at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features artwork about reentry into the outside world—be it mentally, physically, or both. Rebirth is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhibit in partnership with VCA Alexandria.
The exhibit is at VCA Alexandria (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314) from October 4, 2021 through May 7, 2022 (extended from April 2, 2022). The artwork is viewable during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 8am-6pm). Visitors MUST wear a mask and let the front desk know they are there to view the art exhibit.
All the artwork on display is by Del Ray Artisans members. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces to Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
For more information, please contact the curators Liz Martinez (GWW@DelRayArtisans.org) and Stephanie Frederick (Stephanie.Frederick@vca.com).
“Bali Mynah” by Kathy Stoner
“Lotus” by Sunny Chen

“Dancing Queen” by Heidi Vatanka
“Celebrate” by Martin de Alteriis

“Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash” Exhibit Opening Day
2022-05-06 12:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School Art Exhibit
May 6–28, 2022
Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School is the May exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, now celebrating 30 years as a non-profit fine arts organization in Alexandria. Both representational and abstract expressions of color, line, movement, and sense of space are explored.
The exhibit was inspired by and celebrates the work of Morris Louis, Gene Davis, Jacob Kainen, among other founders and followers of the Washington Color School, a group of abstract painters who formed the movement in the 1950s and 1960s in rebellion against the art establishment of the day. The exhibit is curated by Kelly MacConomy.
The special guest juror is Washington area painter Barbara Januszkiewicz, who studied with two well-known members of the Washington Color School, Paul Reed and Hilda Thorpe. Barbara’s organic abstractions are transcendental, bold and oftentimes colossal, composed with a masterful brushstroke.
“Januszkiewicz’s pictures can resemble Morris Louis’s florals, yet her style is hotter, with a hint of the abstract expressionism the Color School abandoned.” ~ The Washington Post
In addition to seeing the art exhibit, join us for these special events and workshops:

Making Art Splash, First Thursday Del Ray, May 5 from 6-9pm.
Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting.
Art Exhibit Opening Day, Friday, May 6 from 12-9pm.
Join us on opening day for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Spring Art Market 2022, Saturday, May 7 from 10am-4pm in Colasanto Park outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery ~ Rain or Shine! Shop original work from local artists—perfect for gifts, Mother’s Day, or treat yourself.
Making Mosaic Art Workshop, May 9-11 (Monday-Wednesday) from 6-9pm each evening.
Create an 8″ x 8″ mosaic for indoor display, using a variety of materials such as stained glass, vitreous tiles and other beautiful glass. Instructor Shona D’Cruz leads this 3-day workshop for beginners to intermediate.
Fun With Beginning Watercolor Techniques Workshop, Saturday, May 14 from 9am-12pm.
Learn basic watercolor skills, explore ways to tame the medium, and have some fun. Instructor Ellen Rosenthal designed the workshop for beginners, but students of all levels are welcome.
Intro to Bookmaking and Bookbinding Workshop, Monday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 18 from 7-10pm both evenings.
Instructor Cristin Guinan-Wiley will teach you how to create a long stitch journal (one of the many styles of exposed spine sewing). On the first evening we will create the exterior of the book, and on the second evening we will prepare the spine and paper and sew the signatures.
Colors, Shapes, and Scents Soap-Making Workshop, Saturday, May 21 from 10am-1pm.
Instructor Suzan Ok will lead you through creating your own bright, fun, scented soaps using a moisturizing shea butter base, premium fragrance oils, and skin-safe colorants.

Register in advance for workshops. Details and registration is at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops
The Drips, Lines, Splatters and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School exhibit runs May 6–28, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed the last Sunday of the month).
Face masks are recommended while inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator and Director of Outreach Kelly MacConomy at Outreach@DelRayArtisans.org.

Genius, After Hours by Barbara Januszkiewicz, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 60 x 3″
Artwork credit for top image: Moonshadow, by Barbara Januszkiewicz, acrylic on canvas, private collection

Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash (5/6-5/28)
2022-05-06 - 2022-05-28 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School Art Exhibit
May 6–28, 2022
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Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School is the May exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, now celebrating 30 years as a non-profit fine arts organization in Alexandria. Both representational and abstract expressions of color, line, movement, and sense of space are explored.
The exhibit was inspired by and celebrates the work of Morris Louis, Gene Davis, Jacob Kainen, among other founders and followers of the Washington Color School, a group of abstract painters who formed the movement in the 1950s and 1960s in rebellion against the art establishment of the day. The exhibit is curated by Kelly MacConomy.
The special guest juror is Washington area painter Barbara Januszkiewicz, who studied with two well-known members of the Washington Color School, Paul Reed and Hilda Thorpe. Barbara’s organic abstractions are transcendental, bold and oftentimes colossal, composed with a masterful brushstroke.
“Januszkiewicz’s pictures can resemble Morris Louis’s florals, yet her style is hotter, with a hint of the abstract expressionism the Color School abandoned.” ~ The Washington Post
In addition to seeing the art exhibit, join us for these special events and workshops:

Making Art Splash, First Thursday Del Ray, May 5 from 6-9pm.
Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting.
Art Exhibit Opening Day, Friday, May 6 from 12-9pm.
Join us on opening day for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Spring Art Market 2022, Saturday, May 7 from 10am-4pm in Colasanto Park outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery ~ Rain or Shine! Shop original work from local artists—perfect for gifts, Mother’s Day, or treat yourself.
Making Mosaic Art Workshop, May 9-11 (Monday-Wednesday) from 6-9pm each evening.
Create an 8″ x 8″ mosaic for indoor display, using a variety of materials such as stained glass, vitreous tiles and other beautiful glass. Instructor Shona D’Cruz leads this 3-day workshop for beginners to intermediate.
Fun With Beginning Watercolor Techniques Workshop, Saturday, May 14 from 9am-12pm.
Learn basic watercolor skills, explore ways to tame the medium, and have some fun. Instructor Ellen Rosenthal designed the workshop for beginners, but students of all levels are welcome.
Intro to Bookmaking and Bookbinding Workshop, Monday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 18 from 7-10pm both evenings.
Instructor Cristin Guinan-Wiley will teach you how to create a long stitch journal (one of the many styles of exposed spine sewing). On the first evening we will create the exterior of the book, and on the second evening we will prepare the spine and paper and sew the signatures.
Colors, Shapes, and Scents Soap-Making Workshop, Saturday, May 21 from 10am-1pm.
Instructor Suzan Ok will lead you through creating your own bright, fun, scented soaps using a moisturizing shea butter base, premium fragrance oils, and skin-safe colorants.

Register in advance for workshops. Details and registration is at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops
The Drips, Lines, Splatters and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School exhibit runs May 6–28, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed the last Sunday of the month).
Face masks are recommended while inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curator and Director of Outreach Kelly MacConomy at Outreach@DelRayArtisans.org.

Artwork credit: (ABOVE) “Genius, After Hours” by Barbara Januszkiewicz, acrylic on canvas, 48 x 60 x 3″; (TOP) “Moonshadow” by Barbara Januszkiewicz, acrylic on canvas, private collection

First Thursday "Making Art Splash!" Activity 6-9pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2022-05-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
We’ll be “Making Art Splash!” outside the gallery from 6-9pm. Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting.
Inside the gallery (open 12-9pm) get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit: Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School.
Photo credit: “Splatters on the Avenue” during Art on the Avenue 2021, photograph courtesy of Kelly and Scott MacConomy

Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6-9pm on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-9pm on First Thursdays) for a peek at the art exhibit. Come to our outdoor activity (6-9pm) each First Thursday:

The theme on April 21, 2022 (postponed from April 7 due to the weather) is Books on Parade! Del Ray Artisans along with Upcycle invite you to join us for First Thursday for this fun upcycled paper project. Choose to make a feather or flower from craft paper, book pages or old comic books. Plus see the Second Life art exhibit featuring art made with at least 50% recycled materials!

The theme on May 5, 2022 is Dog Days in Del Ray. We’ll be “Making Art Splash!” Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting in conjunction with the upcoming art exhibit: Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School

June – Unmask Your Inner Superhero
July – Red, White, and Blue
August – Aloha Thursday
September – Show Your Spirit

“Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash” Artwork Drop Off by Appointment
2022-05-01 12:00 - 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, Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash. Artwork drop off is Sunday, May 1 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: Kelly MacConomy (kmacconomy@gmail.com).

Gallery Closed on 5/1/22
2022-05-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The gallery is closed to the public on Sunday, May 1, 2022 while the artwork for the upcoming exhibit is collected. Regular gallery hours resume on Thursday, May 5.

Regular gallery hours are:

First Thursday (April-September) 12-9pm
Thursday 12-6pm
Friday 12-9pm
Saturday 12-6pm
Sunday 12-6pm (Closed the last Sunday of the month)

Did you know about the Creative Card Swap?
The Creative Card Swap is a handcrafted, artful card exchange between artists with a U.S. domestic (or equivalent) mailing address. The swap is an ongoing activity with rolling deadlines each time 4 artists enter. The cost to participate is postage for 3 cards to other artists. It feels great when you receive a one-of-a-kind card in the mail—and this exchange means you’ll receive 3 of them!
Details & Entry Form

“Second Life” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
2022-04-30 16:00 - 20:00 | 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, Second Life, by appointment only.
Questions? Contact the curators: Tracy Wilkerson (recycledworks@yahoo.com) and Esperanza Barajas (eramosbarajas@gmail.com)

Alcove Gift Shop (3/4 - 4/30/2022)
2022-04-30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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The Alcove Gift Shop is open for 10 months of the year (closed in July and December for special events). New items will appear in the gift shop each week, and all the artwork is fully refreshed every two months. The current display runs March 4 – April 30, 2022.
All work featured in the gift shop is by Del Ray Artisans members. Unframed 2-D work is available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside 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 Sunday, March 27 and Sunday, May 1.
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

“Wonders of Nature” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
2022-04-24 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Wonders of Nature at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital May 16 – September 17, 2022
Digital entries due: Sunday, April 24, 2022 by midnight
Nature can awe, amaze, and fascinate us. From a simple rainbow to the mighty Grand Canyon, nature is marvelous. This exhibit will feature 2D artwork that shines a light on the Wonders of Nature. We want you to reflect on your favorite natural wonder, season, animal, or weather phenomenon and render it in your favorite medium.
Must be a Del Ray Artisans member to enter (join Del Ray Artisans now); 2-dimensional works only. No entry fee; pieces previously shown are welcome.
Entry Details & Form
“Blue Heron” by Sirena Pearl

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2022-04-24 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop May 6 – June 26, 2022
Application deadline: Sunday, April 24, 2022 by midnight
Application Details & Form
Del Ray Artisans has established the Alcove as a gift shop within the gallery, where members may display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D work will be available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items.
The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be replaced with similar work for no additional fee. This opportunity is independent of the monthly exhibits and is only open to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter.
Application Details & Form

Gallery Open (12-6pm)
2022-04-24 12:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Typically the gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month, however on April 24 the gallery will be open!
This is the final week of the Second Life art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Open Sunday 4/24 from 12-6pm, Thursday 4/28 from 12-6pm, Friday 4/29 from 12-9pm, and Saturday 4/30 from 12-6pm. The gallery will be closed on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
The artwork featured in this exhibit incorporates at least 50% recycled materials, whether through items used or by taking an older piece and repurposing it into new art.
Thank you to the sponsors of this exhibit: 6 Mijos Hand-Me-Downs, T2MGMT, and UpCycle.
The Second Life art exhibit runs April 1 – 30, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, contact the curators Tracy Wilkerson (recycledworks@yahoo.com) and Esperanza Barajas (eramosbarajas@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
Artwork credit: “Sparklies” by Tracy Wilkerson

Beginning Relief Printmaking Workshop
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Ellen RosenthalDate: Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 9am-12pmCost: $15 for Del Ray Artisans members / $25 for non-membersClass size: 3-10 participants(Register by April 13)
Learn how to make fine art original relief block prints. This 3-hour class will teach the basics to get you started making relief block prints. This involves carving a design into a block of some material like wood or latex, inking it, and then applying paper to make the print. This workshop is designed for beginners (ages 16+) and those who want to reconnect with block printing. Please bring all the materials listed below.
The materials and supplies are all available from various ONLINE vendors, such as Blick Art Supplies (see “DRA Printmaking 2022” wish list), Amazon, or Plaza Art. Please be aware that due to the current delivery slowdowns, you will need to order any supplies at least 10 days in advance. If you have any questions or concerns about supplies, email the instructor at efrosevalley@gmail.com.
Students should bring:

Speedball Block Printing Starter Kit—includes brayer, lino handle and cutters, and Speedy Carve block. (Blick or Amazon)
Speedball Water Soluble Block Printing Ink Starter Set—6 colors with satiny finish 1.25 tubes, water-soluble inks. (Blick or Amazon—If you don’t want the full starter set, at least purchase a tube of brown and a tube of purple ink.)
Drawing paper, approx 8.5 x 11 inches. Suggested: Strathmore 400 Series Sketch paper pad 9 x 12 inches (Blick or Amazon)
Strathmore printmaking paper:

Strathmore 333-11 300 Series Printmaking, Lightweight, 11 x 14 inches, 30 sheets (Amazon) OR
Strathmore 400 Series Printmaking Paper – 8″ x 10″, 20 Sheets (Blick)

Additional printmaking paper:

Ucreate Printmaking Paper, 9″x12″, White, 100 Sheet (Amazon) OR
Speedball Printmaster Paper Pads – 9″ x 12″, 50 Sheets (Blick)

Speedball Bench Hook and Inking Plate for Block Printing, 9 x 7 inches (Blick or Amazon)
Pencil for drawing
Art Envelope or mesh bag to take artwork home (Blick or Amazon)
Smock or apron (Water soluble ink should wash off clothing, but may not from certain fabrics.)
Paper towels
Roll of wax paper
Stack of newspapers (if possible)

Face masks are required during this workshop.
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Volunteer in the Gardens
2022-04-23 09:00 - 11:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Help clear away the winter blahs in preparation for spring blooms! It’s time again to give the garden some love and a good cleaning, so please come out and join us. Bring gloves, knee pads, and laughter. Even if you don’t know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or 2.5 hours on:

Saturday, March 26 from 9am-11:30am
Saturday, April 23 from 9-11:30am

DONATION REQUEST: We are looking for a 50′ heavy duty garden hose. Any questions, please contact Kurt at Facilities@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 must be approved by the Garden Committee.

Earth Day Movie Nite
2022-04-22 19:30 - 23:59 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Organizer: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Friday, April 22, 2022 – 7:30pm to 12:30amTheater Size: 4-14 movie goers(Register in Advance)
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to watch 2 cautionary (but exciting) movies, sitting in a gallery filled with artwork made with recycled materials?!? Join us at Del Ray Artisans on Friday, April 22 for our movie marathon featuring The Core and Day After Tomorrow. Stop in for the first movie or stay for both!
There is no fee for this event, but donations to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit are encouraged (online, through Spring2ACTion, or at the event). Chairs are provided so bring your own drink and popcorn, as well as a small something to share with other movie-goers (these items will go on a movie snack table for all viewers to enjoy).

7:30pm – get to the gallery, find your spot, prep your movie snacks, and chat with other movie-goers
7:45pm – watch The Core (PG-13) – run time 2:15
10pm – short break, more chatting, prep more movie snacks
10:15pm – watch The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) – run time 2:04

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. Spacing is limited; please register in advance to save your seat. Movies are not suitable for young children.
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Gallery closing early (7:30pm) for Earth Day Movie Nite
2022-04-22 19:30 - 21:00 | VA
Ordinarily the gallery is open until 9pm on Fridays. On Friday, April 22, 2022 the gallery will close at 7:30pm for Earth Day Movie Nite.
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to watch 2 cautionary (but exciting) movies, sitting in a gallery filled with artwork made with recycled materials?!? Join us for our movie marathon featuring The Core and Day After Tomorrow.
There is no fee for this event, but donations to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit are encouraged (online, through Spring2ACTion, or at the event). Chairs are provided so bring your own drink and popcorn, as well as a small something to share with other movie-goers (these items will go on a movie snack table for all viewers to enjoy).

7:30pm – get to the gallery, find your spot, prep your movie snacks, and chat with other movie-goers
7:45pm – watch The Core (PG-13) – run time 2:15
10pm – short break, more chatting, prep more movie snacks
10:15pm – watch The Day After Tomorrow (PG-13) – run time 2:04

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. Spacing is limited; please register in advance to save your seat. Movies are not suitable for young children.
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First Thursday FREE Paper Craft Project 6-9pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2022-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6-9pm on the first Thursday of the month (April through September).
Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery (open 12-9pm on First Thursdays) for a peek at the art exhibit. Come to our outdoor activity (6-9pm) each First Thursday:

The theme on April 21, 2022 (postponed from April 7 due to the weather) is Books on Parade! Del Ray Artisans along with Upcycle invite you to join us for First Thursday for this fun upcycled paper project. Choose to make a feather or flower from craft paper, book pages or old comic books. Plus see the Second Life art exhibit featuring art made with at least 50% recycled materials!

The theme on May 5, 2022 is Dog Days in Del Ray. We’ll be “Making Art Splash!” Come create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting in conjunction with the upcoming art exhibit: Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School

June – Unmask Your Inner Superhero
July – Red, White, & Blue
August – Aloha Thursday
September – Show Your Spirit

Facebook Live: Interview with Barbara Januszkiewicz, Washington area painter
2022-04-20 20:30 - 21:00 | Online
Join us online for a Facebook Live interview with Barbara Januszkiewicz, juror of the upcoming Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School art exhibit on Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30pm at facebook.com/DelRayArtisans
Donate April 13–27
Starting Wednesday, April 13 through Wednesday, April 27, 2022 (Giving Day) our community comes together to support the amazing work of Alexandria nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Please remember Del Ray Artisans is one of those worthy causes!
During Spring2ACTion 2022, please give your support to Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, youth and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists.
If you are in a position to do so, please donate to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit today. Other ways to support:

Join us for our Facebook Live events to celebrate Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization. Watch live at facebook.com/DelRayArtisans

Wednesday, April 13 at 8:30pm – Interview with Tracy Wilkerson, curator of the Second Life art exhibit. Tracy Wilkerson is a professional art events organizer who also arrange for many special events at Del Ray Artisans this month too!
Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30pm – Interview with Barbara Januszkiewicz, juror of the upcoming Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School art exhibit. Barbara Januszkiewicz is a prominent Washington area painter and studied with two well-known members of the Washington Color School, Paul Reed and Hilda Thorpe.

Buy artwork from local artists in the Second Life art exhibit at the gallery or from members websites.
Designate Del Ray Artisans as your AmazonSmile charity of choice, or order your BLICK art materials through this link and Del Ray Artisans will receive a donation from BLICK.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation.

Please consider a tax-deductible donation and spread the word to friends and family. Every donation is appreciated. Thank you for supporting the arts!
Donate April 13–27

VIA EMAIL and/or IN-PERSON: Partners in Art Evening
2022-04-19 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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Playing with Resin Workshop
2022-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy WilkersonDate/Time: Sunday, April 17, 2022 from 6-9pmCost: $40 for Del Ray Artisans Members and $50 for non-members, plus a $10 supply feeClass size: 6-12 participants(Register by April 14; 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 are required during this workshop.
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View other upcoming workshops, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
