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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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Carnival of Curiosities Art Exhibit October 2–31, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 7–9pm “Killer Clown Quartet” by Tiara Safic-Martin Welcome one and all to the Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans where we’ll explore all things carnival and circus related, from fun foods and silly games to quirky costumes, haunted attractions, […]
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Carnival of Curiosities Art Exhibit October 2–31, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 7–9pm “Killer Clown Quartet” by Tiara Safic-Martin Welcome one and all to the Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans where we’ll explore all things carnival and circus related, from fun foods and silly games to quirky costumes, haunted attractions, […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10am-6pm, you’ll find: Art on the Avenue, a multicultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in Alexandria, Virginia. There will be entertainment for all ages, art activities, food, and artists displaying and selling their work all along Mount Vernon […]
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Date/Time: Saturday, October 3, 10am-3pm Cost: FREE, donations appreciated (Drop-in, this is a self-paced activity) Make scratchboard art at Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic activity tent in the Kids Art Corner during Art on the Avenue! The Kids Art Corner is located outdoors in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields. Come by any time between 10am-3pm […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Sunday, October 4, 10am-Noon Cost: $15 Child, $25 Del Ray Artisans member, $35 Non-member; Plus $5 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register in advance to guarantee a spot; walk-ins welcome, space permitting.) Celebrate the season with playful, hands-on printmaking inspired by the spirit of October. Participants will design and carve […]
$20 – $40
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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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Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Monday, October 5, 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by October 1) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or the main […]
$50 – $60
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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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Reserved for the Mount Vernon Community School's event: Reflections Maker Night! Information on the National PTA's Reflections Art Contest |
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Book: Part I & Part II (Chapters 1 - 5) of E. H. Gombrich's "Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation" Facilitator: Marshall Carolus Meeting Date: Saturday, October 10, 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) "Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation" is a famous 1960 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members $125 and Under Exhibit Dates: November 6–29, 2026 Digital entry deadline: Saturday, October 10, 2026 by midnight “Study 18” by Dale Spivey Del Ray Artisans invites members to submit their best work priced at $125 or less for this popular cash-and-carry exhibit. All media and […] Order Now for a Discount! Order Now <!-- The pre-order period is now over. --> Del Ray Artisans' 2027 Wall Calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members is available for pre-order now at just $18/calendar. (Regular price $22/calendar.) The pre-order discount price is only available until October 10. Pre-ordering the calendar helps our organization […]
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Instructor: Sandra Alami Date/Time: Sunday, October 11, 10am-Noon Cost: $30/child Space is limited to 18 girls and 6 adults (Register by October 1) Brownies who attend this workshop will complete all of the steps needed for their Art and Design badge. Brownies will create unique clay sculptures, which will help them further develop their fine […]
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Join us at the Paws in the Park outdoor festival! This event is fun for the whole family, featuring entertainment, activities, animal-themed vendors, and, of course, a whole lot of adorable adoptables. Del Ray Artisans will have a tent with pet-inspired artwork from member Joyce Wagner (Reinvented Elegance), as well as information about current and […] 
This event 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 St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301) to produce still […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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2 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 […] |
4 events,Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery. Bring gloves, knee pads (if desired), and laughter. Even if you don't know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If you have any questions, […]
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Instructor: Morgan Parr Date/Time: Saturday, October 17, 10am-Noon Cost: $20 Child, $30 Del Ray Artisans member, $40 Non-member; Plus $10 Supply Fee Class size: 3-15 participants (Register by October 13) Decorate your own masquerade mask to wear to the masquerade closing reception or anytime! We'll be using lots of typical decorating supplies like mod podge […]
$30 – $50
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Date/Time: Saturday, October 17, 3-7pm Cost: FREE (Drop-in; these are self-paced activities) Don't miss the 11th year of the Spooky Mad Science Expo! This fantastic event brings together hundreds of curious minds for an afternoon of hands-on discovery, eerie tech, and Halloween-inspired science. Arrive at 2pm for the costume parade; the activities run from 3-7pm. […]
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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: Yvette Trapani Date/Time: Sunday, October 18, 6-8pm Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus $20 supply fee Class size: 8-12 participants (Register by October 14.) In this relaxing, hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to mindfulness, meditation, & flow, then invited to experience mindfulness through the flowing art of acrylic pour […]
$65 – $75
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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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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 […]
FREE, donations appreciated
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Organizer: Tracy Wilkerson Date/Time: Saturday, October 24 starting at 7:30pm Cost: Free; donations appreciated Theatre Size: up to 30 movie-goers (Register to save a seat; walk-ins welcome, space permitting.) Join us at Del Ray Artisans on Saturday, October 17 for our movie marathon featuring Goosebumps and Something Wicked This Way Comes. Stop in for the […]
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Instructor: Alexandra Marshall Date/Time: Sunday, October 25, 10am - 12 noon Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus a $5 Supply Fee Class size: 2-15 participants (Register by October 21) Prepare yourself for a morning of inspiration, creation, and connection to the natural roots of Texcoco lake. In this workshop, we’ll learn […]
$25 – $35
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2026 Annual Member Meeting & 2027 Board of Directors Election Sunday, October 25, 6-8pm All members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 25 from 6-8pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Del Ray Artisans President Dawn Wyse Hurto will present a special message about the organization; the membership will vote on […]
FREE; Open only to members
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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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Instructor: Mallory Rose Henig Date/Time: Wednesday, October 28, 7-9pm Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $40 Non-member; plus $15 supply fee Class size: 4-15 participants (Register by October 24) Fill your whimsy cup by creating a 1:12 scale Fairy Bookshelf! Using a variety of materials, you’ll create a unique Fairy Bookshelf that can be […]
$45 – $55
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A masquerade evening at Del Ray Artisans! Join us for one last night among the curiosities. Masks required — the more elaborate, the better. We'll announce the People's Choice Award, raise a glass, and send the Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit off in style.
Free, Donations Appreciated
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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
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