Assembly: Together We Grow Art Exhibit March 6–28, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, March 6 from 7–9pm From council circles of Indigenous nations to agoras of ancient Greece, and from impromptu storm shelters to reliable weekly spiritual gatherings and intimate family dinners, gathering has shaped how we live and how we imagine better ways of living together. It is one of the essential tools we have for building trust, sharing knowledge, and making meaning across generations. The Assemb...

Exhibit Dates: February 6-28, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, February 6 from 7–9pm Celebrate the Lunar New Year by exploring its traditions, stories, and cultural significance—including the dynamic symbolism of the horse in the zodiac—at Del Ray Artisans’ Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse art exhibit. Representing courage, vitality, speed, and independence, the horse inspires artworks that capture energy, movement, mythology, and heritage. This exhibition also reflects Del Ray Artisans’ c...

Exhibit Dates: January 2–31, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, January 2 from 7–9pm Celebrating the toys we cherished as kids, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia, admiration, and consumer culture of the toy world across a broad spectrum of media. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, January 2 between 7-9pm to meet curator Gordon ...

Exhibit Dates: November 7–30, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, November 7 from 7–9pm Del Ray Artisans presents The Mini World: Small Works of Art, an art exhibit showcasing tiny art by artist members. Step into this miniature world and discover the joy of life’s little things. We invite you to experience the power of small, where each piece tells a story and proves that art knows no size limits. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 7 between 7-9pm to meet curators Betsy ...

Exhibit Dates: October 3 – November 1, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, October 3 from 7–9pm Drawing inspiration from Spike Milligan’s poem “Bump” and the old Cornish Litany about ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, the Bump in the Night art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans reveals the source of frightening, unexplainable noises heard at night and the experiences behind “things that go bump in the night.” Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 3 between 7-9pm to mee...

Exhibit Dates: May 3 - September 21, 2025 UPDATE: The exhibit has been extended to October 27, 2025. Del Ray Artisans through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center presents Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans. The exhibit features the work of seven (7) member artists in glass cases in the lobby of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311) from May 3, 2025 through September 21, ...

Exhibit Dates: September 5-27, 2025 Reception: Friday, September 5 from 7–9pm Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated to others rather than going into our world’s overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new items at a retail store. It also takes a little effort to offer something no longer needed to others rather than just tossing it in the trash or recycle bin. The Second Time Around a...

Exhibit Dates: August 1-30, 2025 Reception: Friday, August 1 from 7–9pm Lovely As A Tree is an art exhibit exploring the ways in which trees impact our lives and this earth.  Humans and animals benefit from the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and the environmental impact of trees.  The talented members of Del Ray Artisans will bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to artistic life through painting, photography, ceramics, items created from wood and other mediums that flow f...

Exhibit Dates: May 30–June 29, 2025 Reception: Friday, June 6 from 7–9pm Come explore a treasure trove of artwork capturing the beauty of the ocean, the maritime mind-set, and the ever-lasting nautical spirit during the Sing Me a Sea Shanty art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. From lighthouses and stormy seas, to portside pubs and fishing lures, get lost in a pirate’s plunder of creativity. Who knows, you might even come upon a sea monster or two! Join us for the exhibit reception on Fr...

Exhibit Dates: May 2-24, 2025 Opening Reception: Fri., May 2, 7-9 p.m. Ever wished you’d seen Picasso before he became famous? Or was the one to discover Renoir? The trick is to check out the artistry all around you. The Alexandria City High School (ACHS) Titan Student Art Exhibition at Del Ray Artisans gallery shines a spotlight on our city’s flourishing young artists. Stop by to support Alexandria City High School’s best of the best. Join us for the opening reception on Fri., May 2, 2025 ...