“Women’s Right to Vote: 100 Years Since the 19th Amendment” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

A Hooded Intellect #2 by Amy Kitchin Hower
Exhibit Dates: November 6-28, 2020 Opening Day Appointments: Friday, November 6 from 12-8pm The Women’s Right to Vote: 100 Years Since the 19th Amendment exhibit at Del Ray Artisans celebrates the achievements of women in the U.S. over the past 100 years, since the historic ratification of the 19th Amendment, which ensured that the right to vote could not be denied based on sex. This amendment also led the way to more social equality and social reform. This art exhibit features the work...
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“Living in a Mini World” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

The Bouquet Toss by Betsy Jones
Exhibit Dates: October 2–31, 2020 Reserve Opening Day Tickets: Friday, October 2 from 12-8pm The Living in a Mini World art exhibit features small (and smaller) artworks by Del Ray Artisans members. Embrace the tiny! Imagine you have drunk Alice in Wonderland’s magic (BIG) potion, or are in The Borrowers, Stewart Little, or Gulliver’s Travels. This exhibit is a collection of art smaller than a magazine. It has pushed some artists who are large scale painters or textile artists to think ...
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Art by Mail II Online Exhibit from Del Ray Artisans

Coronavirus Thoughts by Gretchen D’Amore
Exhibit Dates: September 1 – November 1, 2020 Would you like to receive small, handcrafted artwork in your mailbox? Del Ray Artisans has the answer! View the Art by Mail II exhibit from September 1 through November 1, 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 collect...
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“Art in Movement, Journey through Dance” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

Portrait of my Mother by Corrin Pumphrey
Update posted 7/22/2020: The curator’s email address has been revised. Exhibit Dates: September 4–26, 2020 The Art in Movement, Journey through Dance art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery celebrates the joys of movement through dance and features the art of belly dance. To kick off the exhibit the first week of September, belly dancer FranzMarie will be performing inside the gallery. The performance will be filmed and shared on social media through Del Ray Artisans. Belly Dance is exp...
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Hello, Bright Eyes Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

Hello, Bright Eyes postcard
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...
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“Quarantine Creations” Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Flattening the Curve by Suzanne Tillman
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...
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Take Away Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

Take Away Art exhibit
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...
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Art by Mail Online Exhibit from Del Ray Artisans

Panda 4/25 by Linda Lowery
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...
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Buy Local Art (Online!) to Support The Arts in Your Community

Spatial Rift by Chris Fedderson
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...
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The Story of “Tell Me a Story” (Art Exhibit Now Online)

Something's Brewing by Lesley Hall
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 ...
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