Childhood Passions Call for Entry at Del Ray Artisans gallery September 1 - October 1, 2017 Digital entries due: Monday, August 21, 2017 by midnight We’ve all had childhood dreams and passions; things that we did that brought us complete joy without anyone telling us to do it. We did it instinctively because it was playful, fun, and made us feel alive. As we grow up, we tend to lose touch with the ability to play like a child and the experience of doing things for the sheer joy of doing ...

Call for Proposals 2018 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Gallery Proposals deadline extended to Monday, July 31, 2017 by midnight Del Ray Artisans is currently soliciting show 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. The show proposal committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval. Questions ...

Clowning Around Call for Entry at Del Ray Artisans gallery August 4- 27, 2017 Digital entries due: Monday, July 24, 2017 by midnight Clowns have been the subjects of paintings for centuries. Clowning Around is an exhibit that encourages artists to express their inner clown through art in fun, playful, sadistic, comedic, or tragic ways. Clowns have always evoked a variety of emotions from people. Many people are happy clown believers, drawn towards fanciful circus graphics or sympathetic weep...

Del Ray Artisans' Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Determination (What's Your Goal?) at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital May 21 - Sept 17, 2017 Digital entries due: Saturday, May 13, 2017 by midnight From Gallery Without Walls partner, VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital: Our clients arrive with determination to keep their pets healthy and happy. We can’t wait to see how Del Ray Artisans artists visualize their ideas about their determination to work as artists or in any part of their lives...

Members Invitational Exhibit - Call for Entry Thanks For All The Fish at Del Ray Artisans Gallery June 2 - 25, 2017 Digital entries due: Monday, May 22, 2017 by 11:59pm Thanks For All The Fish is a very special exhibit to honor Del Ray Artisans (DRA) members who have made exceptional volunteer hour contributions to support DRA. The organization is very grateful to its members who have gone above and beyond, working tirelessly to make our little corner of the art world successful, and we wan...

Call for Proposals DRCA T-Shirt Design Contest, Del Ray Artisans Members Only Deadline extended to: Sunday, May 21, 2017 by 11:59pm   The Del Ray Citizens Association is looking for T-Shirt Art for its next round of T-shirts. The submissions are open to Del Ray Artisans members only. The subject is open to your interpretation, but any relationship to the Del Ray neighborhood would be appreciated. There is no award or fee associated with this Art, only fame and good feelings for...

Call for Entry Speak Your Mind at Del Ray Artisans Gallery May 5 - 28, 2017 Digital entries due: Monday, April 17, 2017 by midnight They say “a picture is worth a thousand words”-- the theme of this show celebrates the relationship between art and the human mind through the use of art as a form of nonverbal communication. For some, visual images are a platform for advocacy, to share raised awareness of a social cause, or to express a political message.  Art is a means of self-expression...

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans' Spring Art Market Applications due: April 15, 2017 by midnight Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor art markets! The Spring Art Market gives artists an opportunity to sell their original handmade artwork to the local community. This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event at Nicholas A. Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, May 6, 2016 from 10am to 4pm. Application Form (PDF)   Save ...

Call for Entry Breaking the Glass Ceiling - The Sky's the Limit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery March 31 - April 30, 2017 Digital entries due: Sunday, March 19, 2017 by midnight This exhibit reflects on the metaphor “breaking the glass ceiling”, pushing through a tough, not quite invisible barrier that keeps many from reaching their full potential, their dreams beyond a certain level in a hierarchy or in society.  Breaking glass, breaking barriers, reaching beyond traditional boundaries, st...