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

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

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...
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“Reinvention” Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

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 ...
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“Outdoors In” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Cedar Trail by Margaret Wohler
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...
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Seeking 2018 Summer Art Camp Administrator

Welcome to Art Camp
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...
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Open Life Drawing Sessions – 2018

Drawing by Katherine Rand
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...
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“Art Squared” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Periodic at 475 by Monica Hokeilen
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...
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“Sensorium” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Home by Melanie Bikowski
Exhibit Dates: January 5-28, 2018 Opening Reception: Friday, January 5 from 7-9pm Our senses and the apparatus in our brain—the sensorium—evoke emotional feelings of sympathy, appreciation, or gratitude, or something that is moving, heartwarming, or tender. The connection between our senses and emotions makes contact with our hearts through someone, something, or an event—be it a pat or tap on the head; or the feel of flower petals, hard steel, body parts or smooth glass. The Sensorium art...
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Del Ray Artisans’ 22nd Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

Holiday Market 2017
First 3 Weekends in December 2017 December 1-3, December 8-10, December 15-17 Join us the first three weekends in December as Del Ray Artisans’ 22nd 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! Different arti...
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Del Ray Artisans’ 2018 Wall Calendar

2018 Wall Calendar
Pre-order now through early November! Keep track of your 2018 dates with a calendar featuring artwork by Del Ray Artisans members! The calendar showcases 45 pieces of art from 44 local artists. Three to four artworks are highlighted each month. 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. Pre-order the calendar now for just $1...
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