Beyond the Block: Experimenting With Nontraditional Printmaking Workshop
2023-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Meredith D’Amore
Date: Saturday, March 4 from 10am-12pm
Cost: $15 Del Ray Artisans member / $25 non-member, plus $5 supply fee & bring required supplies
Class size: 3-10 participants
(Register in advance preferred)
Explore ways to make prints without purchasing tons of supplies. Use reclaimed materials to divert waste from landfills while creating prints that can stand alone or be incorporated into artwork from other disciplines.
Artists from all disciplines and experience levels are invited to explore ways to use found objects and upcycled materials to create nontraditional prints. Instructor Meredith D’Amore will demonstrate plate-making techniques with recycled packaging materials as well as how to ink plates to achieve different results without the need for a press. Students will create their own collagraphs and discuss ways to reduce the ecological footprint of our artmaking as we explore ways to make prints with what we already have.
Students are asked to pay a $5 supply fee for shared materials used in the workshop. Students must also bring their own supplies listed in the 2023 Beyond the Block Supply List (open document) and below.
Students must bring the following required supplies:

Xacto knife (with a sharp/new blade)
Cutting surface (back of your sketchbook, small cutting mat, or cutting board)
Scissors
Glue stick
Ruler/straight edge (metal works best)
Pencil and pen for sketching ideas
Sketchbook or paper for sketching ideas
Brayer
Speedball Water Soluble Block Printing Ink Starter Set – 6 bold colors with 1.25 tubes. If you don’t want the full starter set, at least purchase tubes of two colors. You may purchase inks from other brands, but make sure the inks are water soluble.
Wooden spoon or large metal spoon for burnishing prints
Printmaking paper (does not have to be expensive) – Suggested: Strathmore 333-11 300 Series Printmaking, Lightweight, 11 x 14 inches, 30 sheets; also recommended: Mulberry Paper
Stack of newspapers/magazine/phone book for scrap paper
1-2 Large zip-lock baggies (gallon size)

Optional Supplies:

Smock or apron (Water soluble ink should wash off clothing, but may not from certain fabrics.)
Scraps of textured paper, fabrics, aluminum foil, natural objects like textured leaves or feathers, tiny food boxes like raisin boxes, clean and dry food packaging like styrofoam takeout containers or flat clear plastic panels from clamshell containers.

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
Register Now

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

“Fun With One” Exhibit Opening Reception
2023-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Fun With One Art Exhibit
March 3–April 1, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday, March 3, 7–9pm
The Fun With One art exhibit showcases 2D and 3D monochromatic artwork by Del Ray Artisans members—revealing a fascinating variety even using only one color. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 3 between 7-9pm to meet the curators and artists. Come to the reception dressed all in one color for fun and a chance to win a free 30th Anniversary T-shirt. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
The reception is also your last chance to purchase raffle tickets to win two beautiful outdoor statues of the Chinese Buddhist Deities of Compassion (Guan Yin) and Longevity (Shou Lao). The raffle benefits Del Ray Artisans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the winner will be drawn during the reception.
The artists awards are juried by Robin Croft, an artist from Manassas, VA whose works include painting and sculpture. Many of his sculptures are created from found materials in nature, created to be left outdoors, and not glued or nailed together in any way so the natural materials can then be redistributed by the natural elements of wind and sea water. He has taught a variety of courses in drawing, painting, and collage at the Lorton Workhouse Art Center. View Robin’s art on Instagram @shipwreckartist.
In the spirit of the color theme, curator Rusty Lynn is facilitating Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Book Club on Saturday, February 11 from 10am-12pm with a discussion of “The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair. This book is organized around the color groups and full of very interesting research about all the colors imaginable. Book club is a drop-in program. For more details on book club and all upcoming programs, visit delrayartisans.org/programs.
The Fun With One exhibit runs March 3–April 1, 2023 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, Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm. Typically the gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month, but the gallery will be open on Sunday, March 26 and closed on Sunday, April 2, 2023.
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 curators Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net and Kelly Postula at creativekmp20@gmail.com.

Artwork credit: Detail of “Mt Gamboge” by Rusty Lynn

Fun With One at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2023-03-03 - 2023-04-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

"Fun With One" Artwork Drop Off
2023-02-26 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, Fun With One. Artwork drop off is Sunday, February 26 from 3-6pm.
Artwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the Call for Entry for show specific information.
Questions? Contact the curators: Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net and Kelly Postula at creativekmp20@gmail.com.

Artwork credit: Detail of “Mt Gamboge” by Rusty Lynn

“The Unseen” Artwork Pick Up
2023-02-26 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, The Unseen.

Questions? Contact the curator: Peter Michaels (petermichael0314@gmail.com)

Artwork credit: Detail of “The Forbidden Garden” by Betsy Mead

Introduction to Paper Quilling Workshop (Sold Out)
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Erica Hughes
Date: Saturday, February 25 from 10am-12pm
Cost: $15 Del Ray Artisans member / $25 Non-member, plus $30 supply fee
Class size: 3-8 participants
(Register by midnight on February 22)
Learn the art of paper quilling! Students will be introduced to the tools and techniques of this ancient art form. The instructor will walk everyone through step-by-step basic scrolls and how to use each of the tools, demonstrate some flowers and animals, and guide participants through making their own paper quill.
All materials for the class will be provided, and the students will take home a full set of tools so they can continue creating fabulous flowers, animals, and whatever else they can imagine! Come learn a new skill that is as old as paper itself!
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.

Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (1/6 - 2/25/2023)
2023-02-25 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Photo Album
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 January 6 – February 25, 2023.
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. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (typically closed the last Sunday of the month). The gallery has different hours in July and December.
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).

Partners in Art Evening
2023-02-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-24 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 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.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Women with ADHD (Free Zoom Talk)
2023-02-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Presenter: Faith Hendon
Date: Tuesday, February 21 from 7-8pm
Cost: None (FREE)
(Register by 6pm on February 21 to receive the connection info)
Women with ADHD are often unseen in medical literature. Only a few studies across a broad range of journals have attempted to research how hormonal increase during the menstrual period affects ADHD severity, and even fewer have focused on potentially how the hormonal change through menstrual cycles impacts medication efficacy or vitamin deficits.
Join Faith Hendon for a discussion and meta-analysis of current research within and external to the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) focusing on ADHD and women, with a secondary focus on cyclic (menstrual/hormonal) patterns of observable symptoms and behaviors.
This free talk is held in conjunction with The Unseen art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery (February 3-25, 2023).
The talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email one day in advance and approximately one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Register Now
About the Presenter: Faith Hendon has an extensive background in technology and an established career in behavior analysis. She has been a practicing BCBA/LBA since November of 2019, and has worked in the field of ABA since 2017. She is currently pursuing her PhD in ABA from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with two published studies in behavioral journals. Faith provides current in-home services to families with autistic children and other developmental concerns requiring behavioral mitigation and education. Faith follows a modernized compassionate care approach in ABA treatment with full attention to the personhood and dignity of clients, focusing on relabeling deficits as potential superpowers, and helping families learn how to hone unique skills and abilities while increasing understanding of communication methods. Outside of the behavioral world, Faith is a musical, artistic, Mom-Solo with 3 cats and a giant floof-dog. She enjoys helping others and making the world more colorful and accepting for all.

Artwork credit: “Chaos Warrior” by Faith Andana

View other upcoming programs on the Upcoming Programs page.

Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap
2023-02-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join fellow Del Ray Artisans members for the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Sunday, February 19 starting at 4pm.
Save the date for the first member meeting of 2023. Bring the supplies you no longer need and be ready to find a treasure in other’s discards.
We’ll begin with a short meeting, and then select “new to you” art supplies. Looking forward to seeing you at the gallery!
If you have any questions, please reach out the Membership Director, Kate Gibney, at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

RESCHEDULED - Beyond the Block: Experimenting With Nontraditional Printmaking Workshop (Sold Out)
2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Due to illness the Beyond the Block workshop is being rescheduled. New date TBD.
Instructor: Meredith D’Amore
Date: Saturday, February 18 from 10am-12pm
Cost: $15 Del Ray Artisans member / $25 non-member, plus $5 supply fee & bring required supplies
Class size: 3-10 participants
(Register by midnight on February 14)
Explore ways to make prints without purchasing tons of supplies. Use reclaimed materials to divert waste from landfills while creating prints that can stand alone or be incorporated into artwork from other disciplines.
Artists from all disciplines and experience levels are invited to explore ways to use found objects and upcycled materials to create nontraditional prints. Instructor Meredith D’Amore will demonstrate plate-making techniques with recycled packaging materials as well as how to ink plates to achieve different results without the need for a press. Students will create their own collagraphs and discuss ways to reduce the ecological footprint of our artmaking as we explore ways to make prints with what we already have.
Students are asked to pay a $5 supply fee for shared materials used in the workshop. Students must also bring their own supplies listed in the 2023 Beyond the Block Supply List (open document) and below.
Students must bring the following required supplies:

Xacto knife (with a sharp/new blade)
Cutting surface (back of your sketchbook, small cutting mat, or cutting board)
Scissors
Glue stick
Ruler/straight edge (metal works best)
Pencil and pen for sketching ideas
Sketchbook or paper for sketching ideas
Brayer
Speedball Water Soluble Block Printing Ink Starter Set – 6 bold colors with 1.25 tubes. If you don’t want the full starter set, at least purchase tubes of two colors. You may purchase inks from other brands, but make sure the inks are water soluble.
Wooden spoon or large metal spoon for burnishing prints
Printmaking paper (does not have to be expensive) – Suggested: Strathmore 333-11 300 Series Printmaking, Lightweight, 11 x 14 inches, 30 sheets; also recommended: Mulberry Paper
Stack of newspapers/magazine/phone book for scrap paper
1-2 Large zip-lock baggies (gallon size)

Optional Supplies:

Smock or apron (Water soluble ink should wash off clothing, but may not from certain fabrics.)
Scraps of textured paper, fabrics, aluminum foil, natural objects like textured leaves or feathers, tiny food boxes like raisin boxes, clean and dry food packaging like styrofoam takeout containers or flat clear plastic panels from clamshell containers.

Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
Register Now

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

“Fun With One” Call for Entry Deadline
2023-02-15 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Fun With One
Exhibit Dates: March 3–April 1, 2023
Digital entry deadline extended to Wednesday, February 15, 2023 by midnight
Del Ray Artisans invites members to have fun with one color—to create monochromatically. Choose a color (any color) and create using just this one color, altered if you like with white and/or black, or with the color’s opposite on the color wheel. Not limited to just one color of red, for instance, but could include Red, Pink, Scarlet, and Dragon’s Blood. Have fun exploring your color’s rich variety. The artist awards will be juried by Robin Croft.
This 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: Detail of “Mt Gamboge” by Rusty Lynn

CANCELED: Board Meeting (Feb 2023)
2023-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
The February 14, 2023 Board meeting has been canceled. See you at the Member Meeting & Art Supplies Swap on Sunday, February 19 at 4pm.
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 Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda and receive the Zoom session link.

ONLINE: Board Meeting
2023-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This Board meeting will an online meeting through Zoom.
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 Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least in four days advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda and receive the Zoom session link.

Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2023-02-12 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop
March 3 – April 29, 2023
Application deadline: Sunday, February 12, 2023 by midnight
Del Ray Artisans has established the Alcove as a gift shop within the gallery, where members who apply and are accepted display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are 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

Del Ray Urban Sketchers
2023-02-12 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets the second Sunday of each month* at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray. Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.
Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations.
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.
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.
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*NOTE: Del Ray Urban Sketchers does not meet in July, August, and December.

Artwork credit: Detail of “Working Out (St. Elmo’s)” by Cathy Messina

Creative Book Club - “The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair
Facilitator: Rusty Lynn
Meeting rescheduled to Saturday, February 11 from 10am-12pm
(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
The book for the first book club meeting of 2023 is The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair (published in 2016). The book is organized around the color groups and full of very interesting research about all the colors imaginable.
Since the book is all about colors, and most of us have a favorite color or two, please feel free to bring a piece of your artwork to share that uses one or more of your favorite colors to the discussion.
“The Secret Lives of Color tells the unusual stories of seventy-five fascinating shades, dyes, and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso’s blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history.”—Penguin Books (Publisher)
The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is free and open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance.
If you have questions, please contact our book club leader Rusty Lynn at rustylynn@earthlink.net.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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Life Drawing Session - Gesture and Short Pose
2023-02-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-17 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.
Register Now | View Upcoming Sessions

Artwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

Partners in Art (FULL)
2023-02-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The afternoon program is FULL. If you would like to join the evening program, 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 1-2 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.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
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“The Unseen” Exhibit Opening Reception
2023-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The Unseen Art Exhibit
February 3–25, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday, February 3 from 7–9pm
Join us for the opening reception of The Unseen art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans on Friday, February 3 between 7-9pm to meet the curator, Peter Michaels, and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. This exhibit reveals what we typically cannot see.
Juried by renowned scientist and artist Michal Gavish, who recently returned from a residency in Seoul and a one-person show in New York City. She received her MFA in Painting and previously earned a PhD in Physical Chemistry. The Unseen piggybacks off Dr. Gavish’s work with microscopic structures in her art.
Come explore the hidden, under the surface, microscopic, imagined, or dreamt that make life so much richer. Through the exhibit local artists take us to myriad places—in their minds, their dreams, their dives, their experiments, their hopes, and their fears. Is the work of art what the artist intended or what you perceive…or both? After all, as philosopher Roland Barthes exclaimed in his 1967 seminal essay “The Death of the Author,” there isn’t an ultimate meaning. Come experience The Unseen for yourself!
Plus check out our upcoming programs—including the free, online talks: The Unseen World of Extreme Diving on Wednesday, February 1 from 7-8pm and Women with ADHD on Tuesday, February 21 from 7-8pm held in conjunction with the exhibit.
While visiting the gallery, also note the two beautiful garden statues of the Chinese Buddhist Deities of Compassion (Guan Yin) and Longevity (Shou Lao) and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win them. The raffle benefits Del Ray Artisans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the winner will be drawn during the Fun With One exhibit reception on March 3 between 7-9pm.
The Unseen exhibit runs February 3–25, 2023 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. The gallery is closed the last Sunday of the month (February 26, 2023).
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 Peter Michaels at petermichael0314@gmail.com.

Artwork credit: Detail of “The Forbidden Garden” by Betsy Mead

The Unseen at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2023-02-03 - 2023-02-25 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

The Unseen World of Extreme Diving (Free Zoom Talk)
2023-02-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Presenter: Matt Hansen
Date: Wednesday, February 1 from 7-8pm
Cost: None (FREE)
(Register by 6pm on February 1 to receive the connection info)
Join technical diving enthusiast Matt Hanson as he describes typically unseen environments in scuba. Matt will discuss the joys, hazards, and equipment associated with diving under ice or deeper than 130 feet. Divers must bring their own light and warmth, maintain the oxygen needed to support life while avoiding toxicity, and manage the risks as nitrogen goes from inert to both narcotic and hazardous. Matt will provide photographs, media, and stories from his own dives and resources for exploring the broader world of technical diving.
This free talk is held in conjunction with The Unseen art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery (February 3-25, 2023).
The talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email one day in advance and approximately one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Register Now

View other upcoming programs on the Upcoming Programs page.

“The Unseen” Artwork Drop Off
2023-01-29 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, The Unseen. Artwork drop off is Sunday, January 29 from 3-6pm.
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: Peter Michaels (petermichael0314@gmail.com)

Artwork credit: Detail of “The Forbidden Garden” by Betsy Mead

“Putting A Face To A Name” Artwork Pick Up
2023-01-29 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, Putting A Face To A Name.

Questions? Contact the curator: Gordon Thomas Frank (gordonfrank666@gmail.com)

Artwork credit: “Puck” by Zade Ramsey

Raffle to Win Garden Statues
2023-01-22 - 2023-03-03 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Don’t miss your chance to win two beautiful outdoor statues of the Chinese Buddhist Deities of Compassion (Guan Yin) and Longevity (Shou Lao). Each statue is approximately 8″ wide x 7″ deep x 24″ tall. Raffle tickets are just $3 each or $10 for 4 tickets, and all proceeds benefit Del Ray Artisans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Purchase tickets online or at the gallery.
The raffle begins on January 22, 2023 in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Come see the statues in person during the Putting A Face To A Name exhibit (January 6–28) and The Unseen exhibit (February 3–25). The winner will be drawn on Friday, March 3, 2023 between 7-9pm during the Fun With One art exhibit opening reception.
Fine print:

Online ticket sales end at 8pm on March 2, 2023. In person ticket sales end just prior to the drawing on March 3, 2023 between 7-9pm.
Online ticket purchases are only open to residents of Virginia, Maryland, and DC.
Winner will be notified via the contact method available (for online ticket sales the contact method is an email address; for in person sales the purchaser may give a phone number or email address).
Winner need not be present to win.
Winner must pick up the statues by March 17, 2023 or a new winner will be drawn. The statues will not be shipped.

Ticket sales have ended.

Victorian Inspired Earrings Workshop
2023-01-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Y’vonne Page-Magnus
Date/Time: Saturday, January 21 from 6-9pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member; plus a $25 Supply Fee
Class size: 4-20 participants
(Register by noon on January 20)
Step into a time period featuring the most diverse jewelry: 1837 – 1901. During this one-of-a-kind workshop, design and make four pairs of earrings using beautiful findings, semi-precious stones and crystals inspired by the Victorian Era. Add your own style to each pair of earrings with guided instruction along the way. Learn easy wire wrapping techniques that can also be applied to future jewelry making projects.
Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.
Register Now

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

Playful Creatures (9/26/2022 - 1/21/2023)
2023-01-21 | VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Playful Creatures Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
September 26, 2022 – January 21, 2023
Photo Album | Online Store
The Playful Creatures exhibit features 2D artwork of lively, spirited, frisky, impish, rollicking, and good natured creatures at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria). Playful Creatures 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 September 26, 2022 through January 21, 2023. View the artwork Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 12-6pm. 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.
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).

Artwork credit: (above) “The Countess Yawns” by Amanda Fletchersmith;
(top) “Smiling Iguana (Galapagos)” by TJ Feeley

“Hygge” GWW Call for Entry Deadline
2023-01-15 23:50 - 23:59 | Online
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry
Hygge at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
January 30 – April 1, 2023
Entry deadline extended to Sunday, January 15, 2023 by midnight
“Hygge” is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a mood of coziness and “comfortable conviviality” with feelings of wellness and contentment. Think hugging a loved one, snuggling with your pet, roasting marshmallows, reading a book, doing yoga—whatever brings you contentment. This mood may also be expressed in the abstract.
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

Artwork credit: “Ute, The Queen of Springhill Drive is In” by Ellen Rosenthal
