“Symmetry – Balance in an Asymmetrical World” Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

Symmetry art exhibit postcard
Exhibit Dates: October 5 – 28, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, October 5 from 7-9pm Del Ray Artisans and Union 206 Studio present fine art photography that showcases artists’ visions of Symmetry. Symmetry implies a sense of aesthetically pleasing proportionality that implies balance. Balanced composition can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radical where the various elements that make up the image – shapes, colors, texture, and space – are arranged with care to create a harmonious result. This...
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Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: National Ceramic Show and Regional Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry art exhibit postcard
Exhibit Dates: September 7–30, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, September 7 from 7-9pm In Ecclesiastes it is written that “there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry.” The Eat, Drink, and Be Merry exhibit celebrates the way that food and drink bring people together and joy to our lives. Art exhibited is inspired by food, real or metaphorical, that nourishes the viewer. In addition, the rituals and places that celebrate the social gathering around su...
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“Atomic Dog and Consequential Cat” Exhibit at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Cuddle by Suzan Ok
Exhibit Dates: June 11 – September 30, 2018 The Atomic Dog and Consequential Cat art exhibit at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork of our furry friends. The exhibit is part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with VCA Alexandria and includes a selection of canine artwork from this past May’s Atomic Dog exhibit, plus hand-picked artwork honoring our feline companions. The...
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“Ancestry” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Exhibit Dates: August 3 - September 2, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, August 3 from 7-9pm Many of us have taken a DNA test to find out more about our ancestors and visited the places we are from and our ancestors lived. As we did, many are finding new insights into how these cultural heritages and backgrounds combined to make us who we are. The Ancestry exhibit runs from August 3 through September 2, 2018, with the opening reception Friday, August 3 from 7-9pm at the gallery. The motto...
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2018 Youth Summer Art Camp at Del Ray Artisans

Art Camp Show
Choose Week: July 16-20 or July 23-27 from 9am-3pm daily. For Ages 8-14 years old Register now for the 2018 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. Choose either week one (...
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Grown-Ups Art Camp at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Mosaics workshop (Grown-Ups Art Camp 2017) with instructor Nancy Kline
June 30 – July 13, 2018 Have you dreamed of going off to summer camp like you once did as a child, or as your own child does now? Maybe you never got to experience one at all, and now feel left out as an adult. Do you want a chance to attend a summer “camp” tailored for grown-ups to be creative in a welcoming environment with beginner and experienced artists? If so, then join us at the Del Ray Artisans gallery in Alexandria for a “stay-cation” art experience this summer where you can custom...
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Spring Art Market 2018

Spring Art Market 2018
Saturday, May 12 from 10am-4pm, RAIN or SHINE! Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor markets! Our Spring Art Market is a one-day event that gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. The market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, photography, jewelry, fiber, paper, glass, and more. Shop for Mother's Day, graduation, a teacher's gift, birthdays, or just because! The Spring Art Market will be on Saturday, May 1...
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“Wanderlust” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Wanderlust postcard
Exhibit Dates: June 1-24, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, June 1 from 7-9pm “Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport.” —Anonymous The Wanderlust art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans celebrates adventure, travel, and new experiences. Whether you’re floating through the Arctic fjords in Norway, wandering the crowded streets of Mumbai, savoring a sweet, chewy macaroon in a small Parisian cafe, or taking in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand C...
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“Atomic Dog” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Nama-Stay by Sarah Chittenden
Exhibit Dates: May 4 – 27, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, May 4 from 7-9pm Del Ray Artisans and The Dog Store in Alexandria present Atomic Dog, an exhibit inspired by man’s best friend and timed to coincide with the “Dog Days of Del Ray” First Thursday in May. On the First Thursday of the month from April-September, the Del Ray Business Association presents special activities along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray from 6-9pm. This fun and heart warming show features photography, painting...
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Nature Journaling Workshop at Del Ray Artisans

Nature Journaling workshop with Margaret Wohler
Sunday, March 11, 10am to noon Drawing outdoors is more than just making pretty pictures; it teaches your eyes to see! Join naturalist/illustrator Margaret Wohler for Nature Journaling on Sunday, March 11 from 10am to noon at Del Ray Artisans’ Colasanto Center and gardens. You will learn some basic drawing instruction, natural history in the garden, and how to set up a field sketch page. Every field naturalist from Charles Darwin to John James Audubon and Maria Sybilla Merian were accomplis...
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