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...

RESPECT: Unsung Heroes in Uniform

Posted on April 25, 2016August 11, 2016 by Web Curator

Opening Reception: Friday, June 3 from 7-9pm Show Dates: June 3-26, 2016 When one is in uniform, people tend to see the uniform but not the individual. Let’s take a moment to give respect to ALL unsung heroes in uniform: coaches, teams, nurses, doctors, dentists, vets, food and restaurant workers, janitors, maintenance employees, retail service workers, gym instructors, landscape workers, bus and train drivers, police officers, and security personnel... just to name a few! Visit Del Ray Art...

Developing Willpower for Artists

Posted on April 23, 2016August 11, 2016 by Web Curator

Workshop Date: Monday, May 9 from 6-9pm Springtime means new beginnings. So, as artists, now is a great time to review where you are and where you want to go personally, creatively, and professionally. This special workshop, held at Del Ray Artisans gallery, will provide you with the tools needed to assess yourself and make a plan to achieve your goals and stay the course. The workshop covers: Clarifying your goals Devising a plan to achieve your goals Maintaining a course for implem...

Discover the Many Faces of Art! Spring2ACTion Activities at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on April 13, 2016August 11, 2016 by Web Curator

Del Ray Artisans will have 24 hours of activity in our gallery on Spring2ACTion day, Wednesday, April 20, 2016. These events are for all ages, open to the public and FREE! Stop by, meet our diverse artists, visit our Creatures from the Sea exhibit and participate in these free activities throughout the day and evening: Midnight–5am - Virtual Gallery – Highlights a diverse group of artists; posts profiles on Facebook and Twitter all night long! 6–10am - Breakfast in the Gallery – Serving ...

SPRING ART MARKET at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on April 12, 2016May 9, 2018 by Web Curator

Saturday, May 7 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 their 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, ...

Streets Meets Glass Art Exhibit at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter

Posted on March 26, 2016August 20, 2016 by Web Curator

Reception: Friday, May 20 from 7-9pm Show Dates: May 15 – August 15, 2016 Location: Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 What happens when street art and glass art converge? Well, sidewalks sizzle! Puppies fly! Glass pops! Kitties purrrrrrr! Paint explodes! The world comes together dancin’ in the streets on (broken?) glass! Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria have partnered to present Streets Mee...