2019 Youth Summer Art Camp at Del Ray Artisans!

Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by Web Curator

Choose Week: July 15-19 or July 22-26 from 9am-3pm daily. For Ages 8-14 years old Register now for the 2019 Del Ray Artisans Youth Summer Art Camp! Youth ages 8-14 years old are invited to spend a week with professional art staff at Del Ray Artisans learning a variety of art skills while creating a multitude of artistic objects! Art Camp is a one-week experience where campers use all kinds of materials and draw inspiration from a myriad of seasoned professionals. Register for week one (J...

“(No) Comfort Zone” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on February 24, 2019February 24, 2019 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: April 5-28, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday April 5 from 7-9pm The (No) Comfort Zone exhibit reflects people, places and things that are in and out of the artists’ comfort zone. The show runs April 5-28, 2019 at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, April 5 from 7-9pm to meet the curators, Del Ray Artisans members, and local area high school students who have work in the exhibit. The artwork created from within the comfort zone feels comfor...

“Re-Connecting Threads” Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Posted on January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 by Web Curator

January 28 - June 2, 2019 "Dream Weaver Frida" by Dawn Wyse Hurto and Liz Martinez The Re-Connecting Threads art exhibit takes another look at artists’ traditional and non-traditional ways to manipulate fiber in art by revisiting the November 2018 Connecting Threads Del Ray Artisans gallery exhibit. Re-Connecting Threads features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork through a Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital ...

“For The Artist” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: March 1-31, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday March 1 from 7-9pm “Blue Green” by Jeff Lodge The For The Artist art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery features works that the artists have always wanted to create. Curators Jeff Lodge and Jenny Nicholson challenged Del Ray Artisans members to reach into that wish list and create the special piece they’ve dreamed of doing. Two and three-dimensional works, paintings, mixed media, and photography are on exhibit. The creativity and ...

Del Ray Artisans Open Life Drawing Sessions – 2019

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 by Web Curator

Looking for a chance to hone your figure drawing skills? Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for just this purpose. Both nude and clothed models are featured. These sessions operate on a drop-in basis so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint from our live models. We don't supply easels but you are welcome to bring your own if you want to use one. Please no acrylics or oils. Pastels, watercolor and ink ...

“New Beginnings” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on January 7, 2019January 28, 2019 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: February 1-24, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday February 1 from 7-9pm "Flower Gears" by Tracy Wilkerson The EPA estimates that 75% of the American waste stream is recyclable, but we only recycle about 30% of it. People have taken to eBay and CraigsList for years to rehome their used goods in exchange for cash, and now many are utilizing give-away sites like Freecycle.org and BuyNothing too. Artists are often among the most conscientious recyclers, by reusing others’ di...

Faces Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on December 2, 2018December 2, 2018 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: January 4-27, 2019 Opening Reception: Friday, January 4 from 7-9pm Join us at Del Ray Artisans from January 4-27, 2019 for the Faces art exhibit. Portraits show the life a person has lived, the joy a person emanates, the wisdom gained through years of living, and focuses on the soul of the person. This exhibit celebrates the fresh face of a two-year old toddler or the lived-in face of an octogenarian and all those living in-between. Faces and bodies are as the artist portray...

“A Christmas Carol” Theater Night at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Posted on November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 by Web Curator

Reception: Tuesday, December 11, 6:30-8pm Performance: Tuesday, December 11, 8-9:30pm Don’t be a Scrooge! Join us all for an evening of Holiday Cheer at The Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) for their legendary performance of “A Christmas Carol” on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Del Ray Artisans (DRA) partners with LTA for an exclusive evening of food, drink, and performance. Tickets are $45 each, with all proceeds benefiting DRA to support our shows and programs. This is a special evening yo...

Del Ray Artisans 23rd Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

Posted on November 3, 2018November 8, 2018 by Web Curator

First 3 Weekends in December 2018 November 30-December 2, December 7-9, December 14-16 Join us the first three weekends in December as Del Ray Artisans 23rd Annual Holiday Market offers unique handcrafted fine arts and crafts from local artists. As always, the artists are presenting a variety of media, including botanical drawings, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, paper crafting, photography, pottery/ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, wood turning, and more! Differ...

Del Ray Artisans’ 2019 Wall Calendar

Posted on October 22, 2018October 23, 2018 by Web Curator

Keep track of your 2019 dates with a calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members! The calendar showcases 51 pieces of art from 52 artists. Four to five artworks are highlighted each month. Cathy Messina’s “Sledding on King Street” painting was selected for the cover. The wall calendar comes pre-printed with Del Ray Artisans events, community events (from Del Ray Business Association, Del Ray Community Association, and more), national holidays, and major religious holidays. The c...