“Toy Stories” Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on November 29, 2025December 20, 2025 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: January 2–31, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, January 2 from 7–9pm Celebrating the toys we cherished as kids, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia, admiration, and consumer culture of the toy world across a broad spectrum of media. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, January 2 between 7-9pm to meet curator Gordon ...

Creative Partnership – Serenity Gallery/Del Ray Artisans Fundraiser

Posted on November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 by Web Curator

Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4-7pm Serenity Gallery, the in-home gallery of mosaic artist-photographer Nina Tisara, will host an Open House on Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 4-7pm in a creative partnership with Del Ray Artisans. Twenty percent of all sales (in person and online) will be donated to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. The art may be viewed in person at Serenity Gallery, 6408 Hayfield Place, Alexandria, VA or online. Please RSVP to ninat@ninatisara.com to attend the Open House. Se...

Del Ray Artisans 30th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market

Posted on October 27, 2025November 1, 2025 by Web Curator

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market 2025 - 30th Anniversary

First three weekends in December 2025 Join us the first three weekends in December for Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Annual Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Market hours are Fridays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-5pm & Sundays 11am-5pm. The market is free to browse, open to the public, and different artists featured each weekend! The market offers unique handmade fine arts and fine crafts from local artists presen...

“The Mini World: Small Works of Art” Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Web Curator

Art by The Mini World curators: Mallory Rose Henig, Betsy Jones, Kellie Sansone

Exhibit Dates: November 7–30, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, November 7 from 7–9pm Del Ray Artisans presents The Mini World: Small Works of Art, an art exhibit showcasing tiny art by artist members. Step into this miniature world and discover the joy of life’s little things. We invite you to experience the power of small, where each piece tells a story and proves that art knows no size limits. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 7 between 7-9pm to meet curators Betsy ...

Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market 2025

Posted on August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 by Web Curator

HalloWEIRD outdoor art market; Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9am-2pm in the Mt Vernon Rec Center fields next to Del Ray Artisans gallery

Saturday, September 20 from 9am–2pm Come to the 4th annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9am–2pm to browse Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky, creepy, crawly, and goth. Maybe you like the upbeat, fun side of the season, like costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors. You can see art celebrating that too! The market offers diverse, original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists in a wide range of media, including ceramics, fiber, jewel...

“Bump in the Night” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: October 3 – November 1, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, October 3 from 7–9pm Drawing inspiration from Spike Milligan’s poem “Bump” and the old Cornish Litany about ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, the Bump in the Night art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans reveals the source of frightening, unexplainable noises heard at night and the experiences behind “things that go bump in the night.” Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 3 between 7-9pm to mee...

“Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans” at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center

Posted on July 20, 2025October 23, 2025 by Web Curator

Exhibit Dates: May 3 - September 21, 2025 UPDATE: The exhibit has been extended to October 27, 2025. Del Ray Artisans through the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts in partnership with the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center presents Experiencing Color: Perspectives from Del Ray Artisans. The exhibit features the work of seven (7) member artists in glass cases in the lobby of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (5000 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22311) from May 3, 2025 through September 21, ...

“Second Time Around” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 by Web Curator

Detail of "Amoeba Series: Party!" by Tracy Wilkerson

Exhibit Dates: September 5-27, 2025 Reception: Friday, September 5 from 7–9pm Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated to others rather than going into our world’s overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new items at a retail store. It also takes a little effort to offer something no longer needed to others rather than just tossing it in the trash or recycle bin. The Second Time Around a...

Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market 2025

Posted on June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 by Web Curator

Saturday & Sunday, July 12-13 from 10am-4pm Del Ray Artisans’ Summer Art Market is a two-day, indoor event that gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. Each day is a different group of local artists with original work in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Perfect for gifts or treat yourself! The Summer Art Market is on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, 2025, from 10...

Figure Drawing Bootcamp 2025 at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 by Web Curator

Monday–Friday, July 7–11, 6pm–10pm This summer come to Del Ray Artisans for our 5-day Figure Drawing Bootcamp to hone your skills in composition, anatomy, mark making, and portraiture by studying the body through dynamic and long pose life drawing and activities. Each evening features a new model and new lessons, ensuring an engaging experience for artists at any stage of their journey. Can’t attend every evening? Get a one-day pass! General Overview of Daily Instruction: Day 1: Tools, ...