Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market Application deadline: Saturday, August 10, 2024 by midnight Apply now for the 3rd annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market centered around the theme: Halloween. Showcase your spooky, creepy, crawly, disturbing, goth pieces or focus on the upbeat, fun side of the season (costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors, etc). This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Satur...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric Exhibit Dates: September 6–28, 2024 Digital entry deadline: Saturday, August 10, 2024 by midnight Seeking artwork that features Fiber and Fabric as a major component in construction and/or as part of the subject matter. Use only Fiber or Fabric to unleash and inspire your creativity, or as the focus in other mediums, including photography, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and more. The exhibit is open to all area a...

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop August 2 – September 28, 2024 Application deadline: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 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...

Call for Entry (Open to Members Only) Del Ray Artisans’ 2025 Wall Calendar Digital entries due Sunday, August 18, 2024 Members: Submit your best work to the 12th annual Del Ray Artisans’ wall calendar! All entries are to be received digitally, and no physical pieces of art will be collected. There is no entry fee, no theme, and work previously shown at Del Ray Artisans is acceptable. Your Del Ray Artisans membership must be up-to-date. The Calendar Selection Committee will choose approxima...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists The Science of our Surroundings Exhibit Dates: August 2-31, 2024 Digital entry deadline: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 by midnight Science is in everything we do and see. Create something that celebrates your favorite part of this expansive subject. What science inspires you? Diagrams, vocabulary, photography, scientific illustration, contraptions, etc. Share your favorite elements of science, be it current or nostalgic—and the sky’s the limit! The exhibit...

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market Application deadline: Saturday, June 15, 2024 by midnight Apply now for our 3rd annual indoor Summer Art Market! Different artists will be selected for each market day (Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 from 10am-4pm). Seeking a range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, and more. Details and Application

Call for Proposals 2025 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Proposal Deadline: Saturday, July 13, 2024 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 fi...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists All About Love Exhibit Dates: June 7–30, 2024 Digital entry deadline extended to Monday, May 13, 2024 by midnight While the ancient Greeks identified eight major types of love, humans have an infinite number of ways to love. Enter artwork that explores the concept of love in any of its forms: romantic love, love of family, love of pets, young love, enduring love, strong friendships, soulmates, and more. The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del...

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Party for the Arts exhibit at Canal Center April 27–June 30, 2024 Entry deadline: Sunday, April 14, 2024 by midnight Seeking 2D and 3D artwork exploring What is Alexandria to me? The City of Alexandria is celebrating its 275th birthday in 2024. The Alexandria Arts Alliance commemorates the occasion during their 2024 Party for the Arts—a celebration showcasing all artists in Alexandria on Saturday, April 27, 11am-7pm. The exh...

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop May 3 – June 30, 2024 Application deadline: Sunday, April 14, 2024 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 ...