Call for Proposals 2023 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Proposal Deadline extended to Friday, July 29, 2022 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 Boa...

Call for Entry ~ Open to Card Swap Artists Creative Card Swap Online Exhibit Digital entry deadline: Sunday, August 7, 2022 by midnight All previous and current Card Swap artists (2020-present) are invited to participate in the Creative Card Swap online exhibit. This online collection documenting the handcrafted cards from the Card Swap will open with and be a part of Del Ray Artisans 30th Anniversary Show, The Big 3-0, which runs from September 2 to October 1, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists A Space Between Exhibit Dates: August 5-27, 2022 Digital entry deadline: Sunday, July 10, 2022 by midnight Seeking artwork focusing on shadows, negative space, and often overlooked components of a scene. Your art may reveal physical separations highlighting hidden always-there isolation, or shadows and negative space highlighting varied perceptions of “the same thing.” Looking forward to your interpretations of this theme. The exhibit is open to a...

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market Application deadline: Saturday, August 6, 2022 by midnight This fall Del Ray Artisans is adding a new outdoor art market with a 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 Saturday, Septem...

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop August 5 – October 1, 2022 Application deadline: Sunday, July 17, 2022 by midnight Del Ray Artisans has established the Alcove as a gift shop within the gallery, where members may display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D work will be 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 w...

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market Application deadline: Sunday, June 12, 2022 by midnight Apply now for our first indoor Summer Art Market! Different artists will be selected for each market day (Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 from 10am-4pm). Seeking a range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, and more. Details and Application (PDF)

Call for Proposals 2023 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Proposal Deadline extended to Friday, July 29, 2022 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 Boa...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Afros and Abstract Exhibit Dates: June 3-26, 2022 Digital entry deadline extended to Saturday, May 21, 2022 by midnight Seeking works in all mediums celebrating the abstract and the individuality of hair and body. Art that celebrates the Afro curly-do and culture is highly encouraged, but works that fit a broad range of hair and body experience are also sought. The abstract component of the exhibit will highlight works that provoke interest through t...

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop May 6 – June 26, 2022 Application deadline: Sunday, April 24, 2022 by midnight Del Ray Artisans has established the Alcove as a gift shop within the gallery, where members may display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D work will be 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 wit...

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Wonders of Nature at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital May 16 – September 17, 2022 Digital entries due: Sunday, April 24, 2022 by midnight Nature can awe, amaze, and fascinate us. From a simple rainbow to the mighty Grand Canyon, nature is marvelous. This exhibit will feature 2D artwork that shines a light on the Wonders of Nature. We want you to reflect on your favorite natural wonder, season, animal, or weather phenomenon...