Del Ray Artisans

Life Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Register Now | View Upcoming Sessions

Artwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

Exhibit viewing appointment for At Home in Alexandria
2026-03-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for a special viewing of the Assembly: Together We Grow art exhibit for the nonprofit At Home in Alexandria (AHA).

CANCELED: Theatrical Devising & Improv Workshop (Register by 3/21)
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Haddy Kreie
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 25, 7-9:30pm
Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member
Class size: 6-20 participants
(Register by March 21)
This collaborative theater workshop invites participants to explore improvisation games and group storytelling, culminating in short scenes devised and shared together.
Participants should come dressed in clothing you are comfortable moving in. This is a physically engaging workshop. You may be invited to sit or roll around on the floor.
Emphasizing trust, spontaneity, and shared imagination, the workshop reflects the Assembly art exhibit theme by showing how collective play and creativity help us grow, connect, and belong.
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Image credit: Photograph by Haddy Kreie

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

Nature Journaling Club
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Practiced by artists and naturalists alike, nature journaling is a centuries-old exercise in refining our powers of observation, appreciation for nature, drawing skills, and mindful presence. This group is open to all experience levels as we meet to sketch, connect, and learn together!
Del Ray Artisans’ Nature Journaling Club meets at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the final Saturday morning of the month (except not in July, November, and December). Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite.
Participants will need to bring their own sketchbooks and supplies. We will have plenty of time for sketching in nature before gathering again at 11:30am to share our sketches and observations and discuss tips and tools for nature journaling in the wild. We hope you will join us as we strengthen our art and inquiry practice together!
Suggested supplies: sketchbook, pens, pencils, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, or other portable media, and a water bottle since we will be outdoors. You may also want to bring something to sit on (folding chair or blanket).
NOTE: This program is held outdoors and will be canceled if raining.
This program is FREE! Donations to our nonprofit arts organization are appreciated.
For more information, contact the coordinators: Stephanie Darlene Greenwald (stephanie@stephaniedarlene.com) and Meredith D’Amore (meredith.w.damore@gmail.com).
RSVP (Optional) | View Upcoming Dates

Artwork credit: Drawing by Meredith D’Amore

America 250 City Art Poster Project: Open Studio / Guided Poster Workshop (All Ages)
2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
America 250 Community Poster Workshop
Building Our Third Space
As part of the nationwide America 250 City Art Poster Project, Del Ray Artisans invites artists of all ages to participate in a community poster workshop celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Taking place during the Assembly art exhibit, this workshop explores the idea of community as something we build together. Participants will reflect on the role of “third spaces”—places beyond home and work where people gather, connect, and share experiences.
Through guided prompts and an open studio format, participants will design original posters that imagine the future of our city and the communities we continue to shape together.
All experience levels are welcome. Materials will be provided, and facilitators will guide participants through the creative process and project requirements. Each poster should be 24 inches wide by 32 inches high and include the city name and “America 250” while reflecting civic pride, shared identity, and optimism for the future.
Completed posters will be officially submitted to the America 250 City Art Poster Project, representing our community alongside cities across the country. Selected works may be featured in exhibitions, public displays, and national publications. Because of this, posters will remain with the organization for submission and review. Participants are encouraged to photograph their work during the workshop and share it digitally with friends, family, and their portfolios.
Come help imagine what the next 250 years of community could look like.
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Saturday, March 28, 6-9pm
Location: Del Ray Artisans Gallery
Ages: All ages welcome
Cost: FREE
(Drop-in!)
This workshop is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria. It is anticipated that the poster submissions will be on display in the city, and a digital gallery of all submissions will be created to be shared by residents. Each artist retains all copyrights in and to their original artwork submitted to the City. By submitting an entry, the artist grants the City a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, and archive images of the submitted artwork.

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

Closed to the Public
2026-03-29 - 2026-04-01 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This time is reserved for the curator to arrange the upcoming exhibit.

Closed to the Public: Artist Appointments Only
2026-03-29 12:00 - 18:00 | 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. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing or incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry).
Unsold Artwork Pick Up
Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing exhibit, Assembly: Together We Grow.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off
Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit, Fast and Fabulous. 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.

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.

First Thursday: Photo Scavenger Hunt 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome.
Come to Del Ray Artisans gallery on Thursday, April 2 from 6:30-8pm for a Fast and Fabulous photo scavenger hunt. Solve the clues with your cellphone images as proof. Use the written clues provided or be inspired by the art on exhibit to challenge your phone-tography skills. What makes a car fabulous? What makes a photograph fabulous?
Plus get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit, Fast and Fabulous! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September (except closed on July 2nd).

Every year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month.
Join the Del Ray community each First Thursday for themed activities, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit, and live music. The theme and nonprofit will be announced in advance, and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues.
Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.

Fast and Fabulous at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-25 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Fast and Fabulous Art Exhibit
April 3–25, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, April 3 from 7–9pm
“Fast and Fabulous” by Scott MacConomy
From the first blueprints for the Model T to Warhol and Dali to the Ferrari 250, legally a work of art in Italy, cars have inspired and embodied art. The Fast and the Fabulous exhibit features artwork exploring cars and car culture. Be it Fords, Ferraris, or flying cars, Del Ray Artisans’ interpretations of cars as well as motorcycles, trucks, and other fast/fabulous forms of transportation will impress, amuse, and delight. Visitors of driving age and those visitors still dreaming of their first time behind the wheel will love this exhibit.
“I am an artist, the track is my canvas and the car is my brush.” —Graham Hill, Grand Prix and Indy 500 champion.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 3 between 7-9pm to meet curators Kelly MacConomy and Scott MacConomy and the artists. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Get a sneak peek of the exhibit and have fun with our free, family-friendly, Photo Scavenger Hunt on Thursday, April 2, 6:30-8pm. Gather for an evening of Card Making in memory of Donna Gallo and Rusty Lynn on Saturday, April 4 from 6-9pm to learn and share new art techniques and enjoy the camaraderie. Visit our Upcoming Programs page for more creative offerings and register in advance for our workshops:

Darn It! Mending Clothes with Darning – Saturday, April 4, 10:30am-12pm
Supercars Workshop (Ages 10+ and adults) – Sunday, April 19, 10am-12pm
Lego Cars Workshop (Ages 8+ and adults) – Sunday, April 19, 6-8pm

Every April Alexandria comes together to support the amazing work of local nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists. From April 8 through April 22, please donate to our nonprofit at delrayartisans.org/spring2action.
From April 1 through May 5, Del Ray Artisans gallery is also hosting the display of two artful chairs which are a part of the “Take a Seat for Alexandria Library” community art project. The chairs are by Del Ray Artisans member Joyce Wagner and local artist Mal Jones. The chairs are featured in an online auction (April 1-May 17) to benefit the Alexandria Library Foundation.
The Fast and Fabulous art exhibit runs from April 3–25, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm (First Thursday 12-9pm), Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed April 26).
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 Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.

"Fast and Fabulous" Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2026-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Fast and Fabulous Art Exhibit
April 3–25, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, April 3 from 7–9pm
From the first blueprints for the Model T to Warhol and Dali to the Ferrari 250, legally a work of art in Italy, cars have inspired and embodied art. The Fast and the Fabulous exhibit features artwork exploring cars and car culture. Be it Fords, Ferraris, or flying cars, Del Ray Artisans’ interpretations of cars as well as motorcycles, trucks, and other fast/fabulous forms of transportation will impress, amuse, and delight. Visitors of driving age and those visitors still dreaming of their first time behind the wheel will love this exhibit.
“I am an artist, the track is my canvas and the car is my brush.” —Graham Hill, Grand Prix and Indy 500 champion.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 3 between 7-9pm to meet curators Kelly MacConomy and Scott MacConomy and the artists. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.
Get a sneak peek of the exhibit and have fun with our free, family-friendly, Photo Scavenger Hunt on Thursday, April 2, 6:30-8pm. Gather for an evening of Card Making in memory of Donna Gallo and Rusty Lynn on Saturday, April 4 from 6-9pm to learn and share new art techniques and enjoy the camaraderie. Visit our Upcoming Programs page for more creative offerings and register in advance for our workshops:

Darn It! Mending Clothes with Darning – Saturday, April 4, 10:30am-12pm
Supercars Workshop (Ages 10+ and adults) – Sunday, April 19, 10am-12pm
Lego Cars Workshop (Ages 8+ and adults) – Sunday, April 19, 6-8pm

Every April Alexandria comes together to support the amazing work of local nonprofits through Spring2ACTion, hosted by ACT for Alexandria. Show your support for Del Ray Artisans’ exhibits, programs, and outreach activities which help members of our community grow as individuals and as artists. From April 8 through April 22, please donate to our nonprofit at delrayartisans.org/spring2action.
From April 1 through May 5, Del Ray Artisans gallery is also hosting the display of two artful chairs which are a part of the “Take a Seat for Alexandria Library” community art project. The chairs are by Del Ray Artisans member Joyce Wagner and local artist Mal Jones. The chairs are featured in an online auction (April 1-May 17) to benefit the Alexandria Library Foundation.
The Fast and Fabulous art exhibit runs from April 3–25, 2026 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 April 26).
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 Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.
Artwork (top) credit: “Fast and Fabulous” by Scott MacConomy

Darn It! Mending Clothes with Darning (Register ASAP)
2026-04-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Syd Grossman
Date/Time: Saturday, April 4, 10:30am-12pm
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member
Class size: 5-10 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.)
Learn how to mend holes or weak spots in your clothes with the heirloom art of darning!
This workshop will help participants take clothes that have been well-loved and put them back into rotation. Socks, pants, shirts, and more can be mended with beautifully decorative or nearly invisible darning patches. We will cover a simple two-color patching method, and participants are encouraged to bring an item of clothing that they would like to mend.
All mending and instructional supplies are included. Students are encouraged to bring an item of clothing to mend.
Register Now

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

Card Making in Memory of Donna Gallo and Rusty Lynn
2026-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
All are welcome to the ARTFUL Card Making evening on Saturday, April 4 from 6-9pm. This free event will honor the memory of two longtime DRA members and “Cardies” Donna Lee Gallo and Rusty Lynn who both passed away in February.
Come and enjoy the camaraderie and share stories about Donna and Rusty. Hostess Karen Schmitz encourages all levels of “cardie” enthusiasts to drop-in (no registration required). Plenty of art making materials will be on hand through generous donations from Donna’s husband Bill and artists Theresa Kulstad and Becky Rife. Snacks to share always appreciated.
Donated all-occasion cards are needed to freshen gallery card display (selling for $4 to $10 to benefit our nonprofit) and also to spread joy through the Sunshine Committee (Sunshine@DelRayArtisans.org) for members and friends who could use a little “shine” to brighten their day.
Card Making Parties are FUN:

Learn and share new art techniques/mini-demos
DRA members can count this time toward their required volunteer hours
Donations appreciated for making cards you are taking home
See the Fast and Fabulous exhibit!

Volunteers needed to help with event and clean-up; please contact Karen at kschmitzart@gmail.com.

"Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-04-04 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition
Online Auction: May 4–31, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Saturday, April 4, 2026 by midnight
“Classical Aire” by Barbara Januszkiewicz
Del Ray Artisans, the Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria, and the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia present Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition, an online art auction fundraising event and concert performance.
Artists are asked to draw inspiration from five select pieces of music for their creativity. You may submit one to four pieces of art and must identify which one of the five musical selections is your muse for each artwork submitted.
The call is open to all area artists. There is no entry fee and no size limits on entries. Carefully read the call for entry details and accepted artist requirements, especially noting information on variable pricing due to the auction format.
Entry Details & Form

Spring Art Market Application Deadline
2026-04-05 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists
Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market

Application deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 by midnight
Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor art markets and sell your original handmade artwork to the local community. This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9am to 3pm.
Details and Application

Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance)
2026-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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.
RSVP to Mila Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) and Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) for details before the day of the meeting.
View Upcoming Meetings

Spring2ACTion 2026
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-22 | Online
Donate April 8–22
Starting Wednesday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (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!
Del Ray Artisans has been promoting art for the benefit of local artists and the community since 1992. Del Ray Artisans supports the development of artists at all levels and serves as a center for thriving artistic activity in Alexandria, Virginia.
During Spring2ACTion, please show your support for 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:

Buy artwork from local artists during our exhibits or from members’ websites.
Share our Spring2ACTion fundraising page with your network. Crowdsourcing adds up, and we absolutely appreciate every single donation and shout-out.
Register for a Creative Workshop or attend an upcoming Creative Program. Learn something new and have fun!

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 8–22

Reserved for Alexandria Film Festival (Internal Meeting)
2026-04-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This date/time is reserved for the Alexandria Film Festival to hold an internal meeting.
The Alexandria Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Alexandria, Virginia.

Creative Book Club - "How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters" by Martin Gayford
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Book: “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford
Facilitator: Marshall Carolus
Meeting Dates: Saturdays, January 10 and April 11, 10am-12pm
(Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite)
The book, “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford, is filled with interviews with artists. To give us time to contemplate and enjoy the material, the book will be divided in half between the winter and spring discussions. The first half of the book will be discussed on Saturday, January 10, 10am-12pm and the second half on Saturday, April 11, 10am-12pm.
The Creative Book Club meets on select Saturday mornings at Del Ray Artisans gallery to discuss readings by a variety of authors. The club is open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people. This is a free event; donations are appreciated. Del Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. Future book selections will be announced on this website and in the Weekly eNews email in advance.
If you have questions, please contact Marshall Carolus at marshallcarolus@aol.com.
Remind Me

Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301) 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.
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets on the second Sunday of the month (except not in July, August, and December) at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray, as well as on the third Thursday of most months at a time and location that is varied (view upcoming dates).
This program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Contact the organizer, Joan Bickelhaupt (joanbickelhaupt@gmail.com), with any questions.
RSVP via Eventbrite | View Upcoming Dates

Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Board of Directors Meeting (ONLINE)
2026-04-14 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 Margaret Slipek at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least four days in advance of the meeting to be included on the agenda and receive the Zoom session link.

Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ Del Ray Pizzeria
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Pizzeria, 2218 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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 Del Ray Pizzaria (2218 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA) on Thursday, April 16 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.
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets on the third Sunday of the month (except not in July, August, and December) at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray, as well as on the third Thursday of most months at a time and location that is varied (view upcoming dates).
This program is FREE! Donations appreciated. Contact the organizer, KC Hodge (email coming soon), with any questions.
View Upcoming Dates

Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Radical Sewing Club-ALX
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Welcome to Radical Sewing Club-ALX!
Started in LA by Scout Quiquivix, the Alexandria chapter is a monthly drop-in style meeting where you can learn clothing repair, hand and machine sewing, or bring your own project to work on with the community.
Radical Sewing Club is about more than sewing–it’s a space to reimagine craft outside of capitalism, to resist exploitation and oppression, and to stitch together a world based on care and solidarity. All who share these values are welcome.
Registration: Registration is not required, but you may set a reminder in Eventbrite.
Cost: Recommended donation of $10 or pay what you can. No one turned away for lack of funds! Monetary donations will be split between Del Ray Artisans (our wonderful hosts) and Radical Sewing Club for continued materials.
Have materials to donate? We welcome fabric (full cuts and scraps alike), thread, needles, interfacing, embroidery hoops, buttons, pins, trims, lace, and functional zippers.
Contact: radicalsewingclubalx@pm.me or @radicalsewingclub_alx on Instagram
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Alcove Gift Shop Call for Artists Deadline
2026-04-18 23:59 | Online
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members
Alcove Gift Shop
May 1 – June 28, 2026
Application deadline: Saturday, April 18, 2026 by midnight
Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is 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

CANCELLED: Supercars
2026-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been cancelled. Join us tonight for the Lego Cars workshop!
Instructor: Morgan Parr
Date/Time: Sunday, April 19, 10am-noon
Cost: $10 Child / $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member, plus a $8 supply fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register by April 15)
Whether you think of hot rods, muscle cars or sports cars, there’s no denying that there were some stunning automobiles in our recent past. This workshop focuses on using contour lines to draw iconic cars of their choice from observation and then creating an arcade-like background to create a sense of space.
Participants will learn about lines so they can use contour lines to draw. They will learn about space using a one-point perspective to create the illusion of a 3D space on a 2D piece of paper. Contrast will also be discussed in order to use colors and patterns to make different parts of the artwork stand out. (Common Core Standards include: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1, CCSS.ELA.Literacy.W.6.7, and CCSS.Math.Content.6.G.A.3)
This workshop is for youth ages 10+ and adults. Children must be accompanied by a co-participating adult guardian.

STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field. The discount ticket price per child is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

View information about the facility and policies at the bottom of the Youth and Family-Friendly Programs page.

Live From Your Studio - Connect with fellow DRA artists
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Live From Your Studio is a free, members-only, virtual gathering where Del Ray Artisans members can connect from their art-making space. This virtual event will take place monthly on the third Sunday of the month (excluding December) over Zoom. Artists are encouraged (but not required) to join from their studios and make art during the session. These events will allow members to paint and create art together, and forge deeper connections to other members.
RSVP at least a week before the gathering to help organizers prepare. Zoom connection information will be emailed to you two days before the gathering. If you have any questions, please contact organizer Laura Flynn Geissel at flynnmail52@proton.me and Membership Director Kara Macek at membership@delrayartisans.org.
Not a member? It’s easy to join Del Ray Artisans. Artist ($30-$110) and Patron ($250+) level memberships enjoy exhibition and program privileges. Supporter level memberships ($40/year) do not have exhibition privileges, but supporters have program privileges and may participate in programs such as this one!
Although this is a free event, as a nonprofit organization, donations are always welcome to support our mission of promoting art for the benefit of artists and the community. Donate online or at the gallery.
RSVP Now

STEAM-tastic: Lego Cars (Ages 8-18 & adults)
2026-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Aaron Fletchersmith
Date/Time: Sunday, April 19, 6-8pm
Cost: $10 Child / $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member, plus a $7 supply fee
Class size: 10-20 participants
Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.
BUILD AND TAKE HOME YOUR OWN CAR!
Join artist Aaron Fletchersmith as he walks kids through the history and evolution of Lego cars!
We will talk about design changes and the complexity of the parts available over the years. But most importantly, you get to build and take home your own Lego race car!
All supplies included – plenty of parts will be available for everyone to build a car!
Register Now

STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field. The discount ticket price per child is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2026 Annual Arts Program Grant.

View information about the facility and policies at the bottom of the Youth and Family-Friendly Programs page.

CANCELLED: Partners in Art Evening
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
The April 21st meeting has been cancelled.
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. Donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (3/6 - 4/25/2026)
2026-04-25 | 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 6 – April 25, 2026.
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. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on March 1, March 29, and April 26).
For more information, contact the curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com).
