August 7 – 29, 2020 The Hello, Bright Eyes art exhibit raises the visibility of healthy vision. This exhibit features artwork focusing on eyes, eyesight, or all the wonders the eyes provide us throughout our years. Some of the artwork in this exhibit reuses old glasses, lenses and eyeglass 'arms' donated by the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington®. Come see these upcycled pieces, along with paintings, photographs, sculptures and more. Join us in August to see what art...

Exhibit Dates: July 6 – October 24, 2020 The Quarantine Creations exhibit at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features artwork based on our quarantine experiences. We all have been going through some challenging times during this COVID-19 pandemic. Our lives have changed drastically due to the global quarantine, and we have had to make many adjustments in our own unique ways. Quarantine Creations is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls exhib...

Exhibit Dates: June 18 – July 31, 2020 Come to Del Ray Artisans gallery for some creative take out! The Take Away Art exhibit will be on display from June 18 through July 31, 2020. All artwork purchased from this exhibit may go home with you immediately. This exhibit features the work of Del Ray Artisans members, fundraising artworks which benefit our nonprofit directly, and a special section from Spring Art Market artists! Come to enjoy the experience of the collection; and, if you purc...

Exhibit Dates: May 24 – July 31, 2020 Would you like to receive small, handcrafted artwork in your mailbox? Del Ray Artisans has the answer! View the Art by Mail exhibit from May 24 through July 31, 2020 at DelRayArtisans.org/artbymail The exhibit features the artwork of Del Ray Artisans members. You’ll find one-of-a-kind, small format, original paintings in watercolor, oil, and acrylic; mixed media art and artful cards; plus, small 3D works. Enjoy browsing the collection! Artwork will b...

Purchase incredible, creative work from local artists online!  Del Ray Artisans, a nonprofit arts organization, has many talented member artists, and some of our members have websites where you can see their artwork and place online orders. Browse their offerings today to buy art from the comfort of your home. View the list at www.DelRayArtisans.org/buy-local Choose from a wide range of mediums, including collage, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, photography, and pot...

Online Exhibit runs March 30–June 10, 2020 This is the story of curating an art exhibit at an unusual time. The Tell Me a Story exhibit opened on March 6, 2020 at Del Ray Artisans gallery with a busy reception and high praise. The walls are packed with artwork: 189 pieces in the exhibit and 134 pieces in the art-to-go marketplace. This is nearly double the size of a typical exhibit in this space—with work from 95 artists on display. As safety guidelines changed, this exhibit was extended ...

Schedule Update posted 3/30/2020: The gallery is closed until further notice. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter to stay in touch. . View Tell Me a Story Online . To purchase artwork, please email the artwork title, artist’s name, or description to Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org to make arrangements. Tell Me a Story art exhibit extended to April 26, 2020; 19th Amendment, The War of the Roses art exhibit rescheduled to November 2020 The City of Alexandria public health o...

Schedule Update posted 3/15/2020: In compliance with the Governor’s directive to avoid large events and consideration of Alexandria City Public Schools’ schedule (closed March 16 - April 13), Del Ray Artisans has rescheduled this members and high school students’ exhibit from April 3-26, 2020 to November 6-29, 2020 and extended the invitation to enter to 2020 high school graduates. The information below is out of date. Please see the Exhibits page for the most current information. Ex...

Exhibit Dates: January 27 – May 31, 2020 The Looking Up exhibit at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features artwork of objects seen above our horizon, such as sunsets, clouds, birds, trees, starry nights, and more; as well as artwork that creates an optimistic or uplifting response, conveys an inspiring message, or represents an aspirational goal or standard. Looking Up is a Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) members-only exhibit that...

Exhibit Dates: March 6 – 29, 2020 Opening Reception: Friday, March 6 from 7-9pm Join us at Del Ray Artisans gallery for a variety of stories told from local area artists. Have you ever looked at a piece of art and your imagination immediately starts to wander? Narrative art tells a story, either as a moment in an ongoing story or as a sequence of events unfolding over time. A picture is worth a thousand words; Tell Me a Story will take you on an imaginative journey. Meet the curator and ar...