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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 […] |
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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. […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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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 […]
$20 – $30
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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 […]
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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 […] |
2 events,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 […] |
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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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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. […]
$10 – $15
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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 […]
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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. |
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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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3 events,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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
$18 – $38
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 […]
Free; Donations appreciated
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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 […]
$17 – $37
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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’ […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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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. […]
$10 – $15
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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 March 6 – April 25, 2026. All work featured […] 
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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
The gallery is closed to the public after 6pm on Saturday, April 25 and all day on Sunday, April 26 while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry). Unsold Artwork […] |
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2 events,The gallery is closed to the public after 6pm on Saturday, April 25 and all day on Sunday, April 26 while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry). Unsold Artwork […] |
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Alexandria City High School 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition May 1–23, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, May 1 from 7–9pm Discover Alexandria’s next generation of local legends at the Alexandria City High School (ACHS) 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition. In this showcase, Del Ray Artisans’ gallery offers you to experience student creativity firsthand. Stop by to […]
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Alexandria City High School 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition May 1–23, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, May 1 from 7–9pm Discover Alexandria’s next generation of local legends at the Alexandria City High School (ACHS) 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition. In this showcase, Del Ray Artisans’ gallery offers you to experience student creativity firsthand. Stop by to […]
Free; Donations Appreciated
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Instructor: Syd Grossman Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 6-7:30pm Cost: $25 per DRA member/$35 per non-member Class size: 5-8 participants (Register by April 28) Learn the fundamentals of how to use your sewing machine, whether you've just bought it or haven't used it in 20 years. Sewing machines open up a world of possibilities to make […]
$25 – $35
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