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, ...

“Lovely As A Tree” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 by Web Curator

Detail of Backyard Beauty by Robyn Seaton McGarry

Exhibit Dates: August 1-30, 2025 Reception: Friday, August 1 from 7–9pm Lovely As A Tree is an art exhibit exploring the ways in which trees impact our lives and this earth. Humans and animals benefit from the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and the environmental impact of trees. The talented members of Del Ray Artisans will bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to artistic life through painting, photography, ceramics, items created from wood and other mediums that flow f...

Creative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by Web Curator

June 1 – August 31, 2025 Find your muse this summer! Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Summer Programs is a series of workshops and events exploring the arts from June 1 through August 31. Sign up for the programs that inspire you and make your own “stay-cation” art experience. Register now for the upcoming events—and check back throughout the summer because more will be added. Programs are offered for all skill levels and experience. Learn new techniques from local artists, such as how to create a...

“Sing Me a Sea Shanty” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by Web Curator

Detail of Boats & Ropes - Old Port, Portland Maine by Tiara Safic-Martin

Exhibit Dates: May 30–June 29, 2025 Reception: Friday, June 6 from 7–9pm Come explore a treasure trove of artwork capturing the beauty of the ocean, the maritime mind-set, and the ever-lasting nautical spirit during the Sing Me a Sea Shanty art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. From lighthouses and stormy seas, to portside pubs and fishing lures, get lost in a pirate’s plunder of creativity. Who knows, you might even come upon a sea monster or two! Join us for the exhibit reception on Fr...

Spring Art Market 2025

Posted on May 6, 2025May 8, 2025 by Web Curator

Saturday, May 10 from 10am-4pm, rain or shine Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market is an annual outdoor market, one day each Spring, that gives you the chance to purchase original handmade artwork from talented local artists. The market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Shop original work from local artists—perfect for Mother’s Day, graduation, teacher’s gifts, birthdays, home decor, or treat yourself! The...