“Wanderlust” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

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

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...

“Atomic Dog” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on March 12, 2018February 28, 2018 by Web Curator

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...

Nature Journaling Workshop at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 by Web Curator

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...

“A Touch of Magic” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on February 27, 2018February 27, 2018 by Web Curator

A Touch of Magic by Veronica Barker-Barzel

Exhibit Dates: April 6 – 29, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, April 6 from 7-9pm Join us at the opening reception of A Touch of Magic art exhibit on Friday, April 6 from 7-9pm at Del Ray Artisans to explore the magic we see in the world around us and to share in the art of everyday mysteries, miracles, marvels, and dreams. Magic is what we believe it is. We can see it as subtle or bold, complex or simple. Magical inspirations can vary with culture, age, beliefs, experience, physiology, a...

Del Ray Artisans’ Silver Legacy Project for the Alexandria City Public Schools

Posted on February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 by Web Curator

Presentation and Reception: Friday, March 2 from 7-9pm Del Ray Artisans’ 25th Anniversary year, 2017, was jam packed with fun and exciting events, opportunities to give back to the community, and promising plans for the future. In addition to celebrating the founding of the organization in 1992, the 25th Anniversary Committee pledged to continue Del Ray Artisans’ commitment to contributing to the community and established the 25th Anniversary Silver Legacy Project for this purpose. The Silver L...

“Reinvention” Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Posted on February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: March 4 - June 10, 2018 at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital Del Ray Artisans is partnering with the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) again! The Animal Hospital has just completed a major renovation, working with the strong bones of their original structure to reinvent the hospital to better serve their clients. Del Ray Artisans’ artists were challenged to look at the “bones” from one of their own prior pieces and reinvent it with a new message/color scheme or ...

“Outdoors In” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on February 6, 2018February 22, 2018 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: March 2 - April 1, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, March 2 from 7-9pm From the earliest drawings on cave walls to the journals of travelers, the exacting engravings of James Audubon and watercolors of A. A. Milne, much of our knowledge of the natural world came from artists. The Outdoors In art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans explores this topic. Artists demonstrate in painting, sculpture, textiles, found materials, drawing, and other media, the influence and representation of t...

Seeking 2018 Summer Art Camp Administrator

Posted on January 31, 2018February 15, 2018 by Web Curator

Application Deadline: February 16, 2018 Del Ray Artisans (DRA) is excited to announce a vacancy for our 2018 Summer Art Camp Administrator. We are seeking a visionary organizer to plan and manage two, week-long Summer Art Camps this July, geared to students ranging from 3rd to 9th grade. July 16-21 and July 23-28, 9am–3pm daily Gallery shows July 21 and 28 (open to the public from 1-3pm) Compensation: $2,800 base The Camp Administrator role assumes leadership and supervision of the camp...

Open Life Drawing Sessions – 2018

Posted on December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 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 in...

“Art Squared” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on December 26, 2017December 28, 2017 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: February 2 - 25, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, February 2 from 7-9pm The Art2 (Art Squared) exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery explores the synergy of art with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This show runs February 2-25, 2018, and overlaps with National Engineering Week and includes workshops to engage STEM-interested public of all ages. Come see how creativity drives the mind to explore and inspires scientists to ask questions and search for un...