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...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School Exhibit Dates: May 6-28, 2022 Digital entry deadline: Sunday, April 10, 2022 by midnight Seeking artworks that exhibit remarkable use of color, movement, line, and sense of space. This exhibit was inspired by and celebrates the art of the Washington Color School, a group of abstract painters who worked in Washington, DC during the 1950s and 1960s. Barbara Januszkiewicz ...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Second Life Exhibit Dates: April 1-30, 2022 Digital entry deadline: Thursday, March 10, 2022 by midnight Seeking artwork that includes at least 50% recycled materials. This can be the items included in the piece or by repurposing older pieces you have created and turning them into something new. The Second Life art exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. Entry Details & Form (PDF)

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market Application deadline: Saturday, March 26, 2022 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 Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10am to 4pm. Please read all information in the application carefully and especially note the section on pandemic ...

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop March 4 – April 30, 2022 Application deadline: Wednesday, February 16, 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 rep...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists & high school students Flora & Fauna Exhibit Dates: March 4-26, 2022 Digital entry deadline: Thursday, February 10, 2022 by midnight Explore the complex interaction between animals (including humans) and plants of all kinds. A lot has been written about the dramatic reduction in the numbers of pollinators; that is just one example of the interdependence of insects and flowers. Connect to the environment through art and spread awareness of the...