Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Bump in the Night Exhibit Dates: October 3 – November 1, 2025 Digital entry deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 by midnight Drawing inspiration from Spike Milligan's poem “Bump” and the old Cornish Litany about ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, reveal the source of frightening, unexplainable noises heard at night and the experiences behind “things that go bump in the night.” The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artis...

Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Lovely As A Tree Exhibit Dates: August 1–30, 2025 Digital entry deadline extended to Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by midnight Members are invited to explore all the ways in which trees impact our lives and the earth. Humans and animals depend on the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and environmental impact of trees. Bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to life through paintings, photography, ceramics, items created from wood and...

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....

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

Call for Proposals 2026 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans Proposal deadline extended to Sunday, August 3, 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 Bo...

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...

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

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 (ACCEPTED ARTISTS SHOULD USE THIS FORM FOR RESTOCK) 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 mo...