Second Time Around (Entries due 8/10/2025)

Detail of "Amoeba Series: Party!" by Tracy Wilkerson
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Second Time Around Exhibit Dates: September 5–27, 2025 Digital entry deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025 by midnight Seeking art that focuses on sustainable creativity and enhancing the artistic environmental ethos. Artists are encouraged to use recycled materials, found objects, old canvases or panels and more to repurpose them into a new piece of art. This call for entry requires that your submitted art pieces utilize at least 50% recycled materials....
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Summer Art Market Application (due 6/14/2025)

Summer Art Market
Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market Application deadline: Saturday, June 14, 2025 by midnight Apply now for our 4th annual indoor Summer Art Market! Different artists will be selected for each market day (Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 from 10am-4pm). Seeking a range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, and more. Details and Application
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Proposal for 2026 Art Exhibit (due 7/20/2025)

Visible Touch art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans (Feb 2024)
Call for Proposals 2026 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Proposal deadline: Sunday, July 20, 2025 by midnight Del Ray Artisans is seeking exhibit proposals for next year’s calendar. Del Ray Artisans strives to offer exhibits that reach a broad and diverse audience, encourage artistic development, and represent a wide variety of art forms. Experienced and first time curators welcome! The Exhibit Selection Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for fina...
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Creative Summer Programs (Call for Instructors)

Meditative Art Mandalas Workshop (April 2024)
Call for Instructors for Creative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans June – August 2025 Rolling deadlines; submit ASAP Seeking proposals for creative classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans to be held in June, July, and August 2025. In-person and online, demonstrations, speaking engagements, free and fee-based programs, hands-on art classes, and more are all welcome. Tailor your program for the experienced artist or the beginner—for adults, children, families, seniors, or all age gr...
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Energy of the Season (Entries due 5/14/2025)

Bubble Gum Bloom by Stephanie Darlene Greenwald
Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Energy of the Season at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital June 9, 2025 – May 30, 2026 Entry deadline: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by midnight Seeking 2D artwork that exemplifies the spirit, passion, exuberance, and pizzazz of something from your favorite season or your favorite season itself. NOTE: The Energy of the Season art exhibit is at VCA Old Town (not VCA Alexandria). Due to new guidelines for a fear-free space, we cann...
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Sing Me a Sea Shanty (Entries due 5/11/2025)

Detail of Boats & Ropes - Old Port, Portland Maine by Tiara Safic-Martin
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Sing Me a Sea Shanty Exhibit Dates: May 30 – June 29, 2025 Digital entry deadline: Sunday, May 11, 2025 by midnight The sea is awe-inspiring and man’s relationship with it has been tumultuous. For centuries the sea has inspired stories, lore, myth, legends, and songs. Explore all things nautical. The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. Entry Details & Form
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Alcove Gift Shop (May-June 2025, Application due 4/13)

Del Ray Artisans Alcove Gift Shop
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop May 2 – June 29, 2025 Application deadline: Sunday, April 13, 2025 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 ...
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Spring Art Market Application (due 4/6/2025)

Spring Art Market at Del Ray Artisans
Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market Application deadline: Sunday, April 6, 2025 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 10, 2025 from 10am to 4pm. Details and Application
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Synchronous (Invitational; Entries due 3/10/2025)

Detail of Synchronous Humanity by Morgan Parr; Artwork is a drawing of many different sets of hands, each making a heart-shaped gesture
Call for Entry ~ Only open by invitation to outstanding member volunteers Synchronous Exhibit Dates: April 4-26, 2025 Digital entry deadline: March 10, 2025 by midnight Synchronous is a special exhibit designed to provide our most dedicated Del Ray Artisans volunteers with an opportunity to share their creative work. These members help make Del Ray Artisans a thriving organization that fosters community and acceptance. This exhibit is an open theme-all media, 2D & 3D works are accept...
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Alcove Gift Shop (Mar-Apr 2025 – RESTOCK)

Del Ray Artisans Alcove Gift Shop
Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop March 7 – April 26, 2025 Application deadline: Monday, February 17, 2025 by midnight. Applications closed. This form is for restock only now. 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...
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