“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...

“Bringing Words to Life” Art Exhibit at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Posted on September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by Web Curator

Del Ray Artisans Gallery Without Walls Program Exhibit Dates: September 30, 2018 through January 27, 2019 The Bringing Words to Life art exhibit at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork. The exhibit is a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with VCA Alexandria. Words can be powerful forms of art. Whether written, spoken, or sung, words often evoke emotion and meanin...

“Connecting Threads” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on August 26, 2018August 27, 2018 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: November 2–25, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, November 2 from 7-9pm Join us at Del Ray Artisans from November 2-25, 2018 for the Connecting Threads art exhibit to celebrate fiber and how it connects us to the stories of our lives. Fiber art communicates some sort of message, emotion, or meaning and goes beyond the literal definition of the materials. This exhibit focuses on fiber art and fiber’s influence through other mediums as well. Artists are showcasing their tradit...

Partners in Art at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 by Web Curator

Need support reaching your art-related goals? Join this collegial group of artists to share your goals and get feedback on artwork. Meetings include discussions on exhibit opportunities, the creative process and the local art scene. Artist can bring 1-3 works - complete or in progress - for feedback. All skill levels and media welcome. Donations ($1-3) greatly appreciated. Meetings are held at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, ...

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

Posted on August 4, 2018August 4, 2018 by Web Curator

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...

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: National Ceramic Show and Regional Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on August 3, 2018August 4, 2018 by Web Curator

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...