H2O/WATERWORKS at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on September 22, 2016September 22, 2016 by Web Curator

Little Harbor Campground by Michele Reday Cook

Opening Reception: Friday, November 4 from 7-9pm Exhibit Dates: November 4 - 27, 2016 Water works for us—we love it, hate it, crave it, fear it. Water is beautiful, essential, dangerous and destructive. It can manifest itself as liquid, vapor or solid. Artists have depicted water in many ways for hundreds of years. For this exhibit, Del Ray Artisans member artists were asked to visually explore humankind’s relationship to water, or lack thereof, through any 2D and 3D medium, to show water’s ef...

Del Ray Artisans Presents Vibrant “Local Flavor” Art Exhibit

Posted on September 12, 2016September 14, 2016 by Web Curator

Local Flavor: The Early Bird by Dawn Wyse Hurto

Opening Reception: Friday, October 7 from 7-9pm Exhibit Dates: October 7-30, 2016 This October Del Ray Artisans presents a collection of artwork from member artists that highlight the things they adore, crave, and experience in their unique and beloved neck of the woods. The art exhibit is called Local Flavor and celebrates the special touches found in community. Come to the opening reception on Friday, October 7 from 7-9pm to meet many of the artists, vote for the “Peoples Choice” award winne...

Birdhouses of Del Ray: Del Ray Artisans’ Silent Auction Fundraiser

Posted on August 11, 2016September 11, 2016 by Web Curator

October 7 - October 25, 2016 Del Ray real estate at prices everyone can afford! Del Ray Artisans’ artists have created one-of-a-kind birdhouses for the Birdhouses of Del Ray silent auction fundraiser. Artists used a wide range of materials to create and decorate their birdhouses. From fiber to glass to wood to clay, there is one style that is sure to ‘tweet out’ to you. The silent auction kicks-off at the opening reception of the Local Flavor show on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 7-9pm. Bid o...

“Fire and Earth” National Ceramic Cup and Regional 2-D Art Exhibit

Posted on August 5, 2016August 5, 2016 by Technology Director

Opening Reception: Friday, September 2 from 7-9pm Exhibit Dates: September 2–October 2, 2016 “Fire and Earth” are two of the four classical elements. This exhibit celebrates these elements in a hybrid show that combines a National ceramic cup exhibit with a regional 2-D exhibit. This exhibit honors how fire in the kiln transforms earth (clay) into functional drinking vessels. The exhibit is juried by Dan Finnegan, a nationally and internationally recognized potter. Local Del Ray businesses St....

Open Life Drawing Sessions – Summer & Fall 2016

Posted on July 22, 2016July 23, 2016 by Technology Director

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 ar...

FUN-derful: The Main Attraction at Del Ray Artisans Gallery with mini-FUN-raiser Sideshow: “Can You Spare a Square?”

Posted on July 12, 2016July 23, 2016 by Technology Director

Opening Reception: Friday, August 5 from 7-9pm Exhibit Dates: August 5-28, 2016 Lookie! Lookie! Come to the show! Del Ray Artisans invites you to the main attraction, FUN-derful, a curated exhibit of witty, punny, colorful, silly, humorous and just (LOL) FUN art by local area artists. It is guaranteed to put a smile on your face! But, wait! There’s more! We are featuring a sideshow mini FUN-raiser called: “Can You Spare A Square?” Artists are adopting small square matboards and donating com...

2016 Summer Art Camp for Youth at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on July 10, 2016July 23, 2016 by Technology Director

Choose Week: July 18-22 or July 25-29 from 9am-4pm daily For Ages: 8-14 years old Register now for the 2016 Del Ray Artisans Summer Art Camp! Youth ages 8-14 years old are invited to spend a week with professional educational staff at Del Ray Artisans creating art and learning a range of creative techniques. Art Camp is a one-week experience for campers—choose either week one (July 18-22, 2016) or week two (July 25-29, 2016). Camp is Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm daily and costs $30...

Del Ray Artisans Indoor Art Supplies Yard Sale!

Posted on June 18, 2016July 23, 2016 by Technology Director

Dates: June 27- July 15, 2016 Donate by: June 26, 2016 Paints, crayons, papers...a real potpourri! Gently used art supplies for you and for me! Artists et al, take a look through your closets and art bins! Gather those things you’ve been meaning to use but never do and donate them to Del Ray Artisans’ Indoor Art Supplies Yard Sale! Please drop off your donations at Del Ray Artisans gallery on June 23 from 12-6pm, June 24 & 25 from 12-9pm, and June 26 from 12-6pm. Donations will also be ...

Grown Ups Art Camp

Posted on June 3, 2016July 23, 2016 by Technology Director

June 27-July 15, 2016 Dip into some GUAC – Grown Ups Art Camp, that is! Del Ray Artisans is excited to present this year’s smorgasbord of classes. The variety of workshops offered will be for all skills levels. If you haven’t indulged your creative side, you can start with drawing, painting and sculpture. Or, do you like jewelry? We offer five classes that give you the opportunity to make something to wear that you can take home. Our two polymer clay classes might also appeal to you. Do you hav...

Nickels for Del Ray Artisans

Posted on May 25, 2016July 23, 2016 by Technology Director

Whole Foods Market Nickels for Nonprofits Program

Now through June 30, 2016 Del Ray Artisans has been selected by Whole Foods Market in Old Town Alexandria for their “Nickels for Nonprofits” program. What is “Nickels for Nonprofts”? It is Whole Foods way of giving to local community nonprofit organizations. When customers bring in their own bags for groceries, they have the option of receiving a 5 cent credit per bag, or donating these nickels to a selected nonprofit. Now through the end of June, bring your reusable bags to Whole Foods in O...