“The Big 3-0” Art Exhibit celebrating Del Ray Artisans’ 30th Anniversary

Posted on August 2, 2022August 4, 2022 by Technology Director

The Big 3-0 by Dawn Wyse Hurto (Mixed media collage of members artwork)

Exhibit Dates: September 2 – October 1, 2022 Reception: Saturday, September 3 from 3-6pm Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year with a members art exhibit, anniversary party & reception, and programs that rhyme with THIRTY. The Big 3-0 members showcase features stunning artwork in a variety of media and themes. Member artists share their favorite works, as well as memories of Del Ray Artisans nonprofit in this exhibit. Join us for The Big 3-0 ex...

“A Space Between” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 by Technology Director

Exhibit Dates: August 5–27, 2022 Opening Day: Friday, August 5 from 12-9pm The A Space Between art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery focuses on shadows, negative space, and often overlooked components of a scene. After two years separated by literally six feet—and many centuries of burying loved ones six feet under—the concept of space gave artists a chance to explore themes of isolation beyond the physical separations of our shared experience. Join us on opening day, Friday, August 5 bet...

“Kids Just Wanna Have Fun” Art Camp 2022

Posted on June 17, 2022June 18, 2022 by Technology Director

Choose July 18-22 or July 25-29 Del Ray Artisans invites young campers ages 8-12 years old for “Kids Just Wanna Have Fun” Art Camp to spend a week creating art with professional local artist instruction. Students will have an immersive creative journey: painting, sculpting, journaling and other artful planned activities. During nice weather, students will have outdoor time. All artist supplies are provided. Choose between Week One (July 18–22) and Week Two (July 25-29). Walk-ins are not allo...

Del Ray Artisans’ Indoor Summer Art Market 2022

Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 by Technology Director

Saturday & Sunday, July 9-10 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. The market showcases artwork in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. Shop original work from local artists—perfect for gifts or treat yourself! The Summer Art Market is on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 10...

Creative Summer Programs at Del Ray Artisans

Posted on May 28, 2022May 28, 2022 by Technology Director

June 1 – August 31, 2022 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, 2022. Sign up for the programs that inspire you and make your own “stay-cation” art experience. Register now for the June events—and check back throughout the summer because more will be added in the next two months. Programs are offered for all skill levels and experience. Learn new techniques from local artists...

“Afros and Abstract” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on May 21, 2022May 21, 2022 by Technology Director

Dance of the Underwater World by Maria I Hart and Eileen M OBrien

Exhibit Dates: June 3–26, 2022 Opening Day: Friday, June 3 from 12-9pm Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery between June 3-26, 2022 to experience the Afros and Abstract exhibit celebrating the individuality of hair, body, space, imagination and time. This exhibit hopes to provoke interest in the visual beauty of a culture that reaches the expanse of humanity and a movement, encapsulating the amorphous state of lines, color, hues and tones. And if you are looking for something else, you’ll also f...

Spring Art Market 2022

Posted on April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 by Technology Director

Saturday, May 7 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...

“Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by Technology Director

Exhibit Dates: May 6–28, 2022 Opening Day: Friday, May 6 from 12-9pm Drips, Lines, Splatters, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School is the May exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, now celebrating 30 years as a non-profit fine arts organization in Alexandria. Both representational and abstract expressions of color, line, movement, and sense of space are explored. The exhibit was inspired by and celebrates the work of Morris Louis, Gene Davis, Jacob Kainen, among other founders...

“Second Life” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 by Technology Director

Exhibit Dates: April 1–30, 2022 Opening Day: Friday, April 1 from 12-9pm Join us in April for the Second Life art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated rather than going into overburdened landfills. It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new ones. It also takes a little effort to offer something no longer needed to others rather than tossing it in the trash. The Second L...

“Flora & Fauna” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Posted on January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by Technology Director

Exhibit Dates: March 4–26, 2022 Opening Day: Friday, March 4 from 12-9pm The Flora & Fauna art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery explores the interdependence of plants and animals, combining art and environmental science. In recent years, climate change and pollution have endangered the complex interactions between plants and animals. Pollinators (birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals) are vital to creating and maintaining the habitats and ecosystems tha...