CANCELED: Paper Maché Pal (2-day Workshop; Register by 3/10)
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Courtney Pippin-Mathur
Date/Time: Saturdays, March 14 and March 28, 10am-12pm
Cost: $65 Del Ray Artisans member / $75 Non-member, plus a $10 supply fee
Class size: 4-10 participants
(Register by March 10)
In this 2-day (March 14 and March 28 from 10am-12pm) workshop, learn the basics of paper maché as you create your one-of-a-kind paper maché figure to keep you company, decorate your house, or just give you joy.
All the supplies for this workshop are included. No experience necessary.
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POSTPONED: DIY Ukulele Workshop (New date 5/3)
2026-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been postponed to May 3, 2026.
Instructor: Khushi Bhansali
Date/Time: Saturday, March 14, 6-8pm
Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus $30 supply fee
Class size: 5-20 participants
(Register by March 10)
Hand-paint and assemble your own ukulele to keep or give as a unique, one-of-a-kind handmade gift.
The class begins with a quick overview of the ukulele’s parts and then participants will personalize their ukuleles with paint inspired by snowflakes, spring, or something of their choice. After the decorating is finished, the instructor will guide participants on how to put the ukulele together and string the instruments. We’ll end with a beginner lesson on ukulele chords!
All materials are provided.
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Artwork credit: Ukuleles by Khushi Bhansali

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Junk Journaling Workshop (Register ASAP)
2026-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Azita R. Houshiar
Date/Time: Sunday, March 15, 9am-12pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus $10 supply fee
Class size: 5-12 participants
(Register in advance; Walk-ins welcome if space permits)
Collage by Azita Houshiar
Come to play and experiment freely, and leave with pages started and ideas you can continue exploring long after the class ends. Junk Journaling blends the art of collage with the practice of journaling, offering a playful, low-pressure way to explore creativity without worrying about perfection. The emphasis is on curiosity, intuition, experimentation, and discovering your own expressive style.
In this workshop, you’ll learn practical techniques for collage, layering, and composition, and receive guidance on using found paper, packaging, tags, embellishments, and everyday “junk” to create layered, expressive journal pages that reflect your personal perspective and storytelling style.
Please bring your own journal. If you don’t have one yet, high-quality paper will be provided so you can experiment and create during class. All other supplies will be included, such as paper, ephemera, stickers, tape, glue, and basic tools. You’re also welcome to bring old photographs, mementos, or personal collage materials you enjoy using, especially items that hold meaning for you.
This beginner-friendly class is open to teenagers and adults of all skill levels.
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Live From Your Studio - Connect with fellow DRA artists
2026-03-15 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.
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Washington Calligraphers Guild Study Group
2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Tuesday, March 17 from 1-3pm is reserved for the Washington Calligraphers Guild.

Partners in Art Evening (RSVP in Advance)
2026-03-17 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. Donations ($1-3) are greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
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"Fast and Fabulous" Call for Entry Deadline
2026-03-17 23:59 | Online
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists
Fast and Fabulous
Exhibit Dates: April 3–25, 2026
Digital entry deadline: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 by midnight
“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. Enter your car-inspired work—your “car-twork”, as it will be known. Be it Ford, Ferrari, or futuristic wheels, your interpretations of motorcycles, trucks, and other fast/fabulous forms of surface transportation are also welcome.
The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee.
Entry Details & Form

CANCELED: Round Robin Paint Party
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 18, 7-9pm
Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member, plus a $5 supply fee
Class size: 8-20 participants
(Register by March 14)
In this playful, low-pressure painting workshop, participants begin individual canvases and then periodically rotate them around the group. Each painter will start and end with their own canvas, shaped by many hands, and will take this canvas home.
This shared process highlights the Assembly art exhibit’s central idea: that creativity, like community, is enriched when we build together rather than alone.
All supplies are provided. No prior experience necessary.

Image credit: Photograph by Haddy Kreie

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CANCELED: Tortured Poets Workshop (Register by 3/15)
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Suzanne Fine, suzanne.fine@gmail.com
Date/Time: Thursday, March 19, 6-7:30pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member
Class size: 3-10 participants
(Register by March 15)
We’ll walk through a brief history of ‘tortured poets’ – Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, L.M. Montgomery, etc. and link them to the lyricism of pop culture musicians. Then attendees will have time to construct and write, and maybe even share their own diaristic excerpts.
Participants will gain understanding of writing techniques and the importance of journaling consistently. Journals are provided – just bring yourself!

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CANCELED: Del Ray Urban Sketchers @ Del Ray Pizzeria
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Pizzeria, 2218 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This session has been canceled. Please join us for future Urban Sketchers sessions!
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, March 19 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.
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Photo courtesy of Joan Bickelhaupt

Radical Sewing Club-ALX
2026-03-21 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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CANCELED: Needle-Felt Your Own Pet Portrait Workshop
2026-03-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
This workshop has been canceled.
Instructor: Victoria Semaski
Date/Time: Saturday, March 21, 6-8:30pm
Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member, plus $15 supplies fee
Class size: 3-15 participants
(Register by March 17)
Learn basic needle felting tools and techniques to design and create a portrait of your chosen pet to display proudly in a 6-inch embroidery hoop. You may choose to add embroidery elements, if desired.
All supplies are provided for this workshop. No drawing or previous felting/embroidery skills needed. Recommended for adults and children ages 12+ years old.

Image credit: Needle-Felt Artwork by Victoria Semaski

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STEAM-tastic: Draw a Fibonacci Spiral (Adults and ages 10+)
2026-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Linda Gaines
Date/Time: Sunday, March 22, 11am – 12 noon
Cost: $10 child / $20 adult, plus $5 supplies fee
Class size: 2-15 participants
(Register in advance to guarantee a spot. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.)
The Fibonacci sequence of numbers can be determined using simple math. The sequence can be seen in nature frequently and can be used to draw a series of squares that can be used to draw a Fibonacci spiral (also known as the golden ratio).
The program will cover an example of the relationship between math and nature. Learn how to calculate the Fibonacci sequence and draw the squares that relate to it on grid paper with a ruler. The Fibonacci Spiral can then be drawn in the squares.
All supplies are included in the supply fee. This workshop is open to adults as well as children 10 years old or older. Children ages 10-14 years old must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.
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Image credit: Fibonacci spiral example by Linda Gaines

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.

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Playing with Resin Workshop
2026-03-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com
Date/Time: Monday, March 23, 6-9pm
Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee
Class size: 6-12 participants
(Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.)
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! All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring personal embellishments for your piece(s).
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).
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Life Drawing – Gesture and Short Poses Session
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Drop-in and practice figure drawing on select Tuesday and Thursday evenings each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model.
Traditional drawing media (such as pencils, pens, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints. We don’t supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome.
The first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings leading up to up to two 20-minute poses.
Fee for each session is $10 for Del Ray Artisans members and $15 for non-members. If you have any questions or would like to participate as a model for our sessions, please contact LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org.
View artwork from past DRA Figure Drawing Sessions on Instagram! Tag #dralifedraw or @dralifedraw for your work to be featured.
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Artwork credit: “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand

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

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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).
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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.

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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.
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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.
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