“Afros and Abstract” Exhibit Opening Day

Afros and Abstract Art Exhibit
June 3–26, 2022

Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery between June 3-26, 2022 to experience the Afros and Abstract exhibit celebrating the individuality of 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 find local artisan pottery, jewelry, fiber pieces, and much more in our Alcove Gift Shop inside the gallery.

Join us on opening day, Friday, June 3 between 12-9pm. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Plus join us for these other special June events:

• Art Exhibit Sneak Peek (12-9pm) on First Thursday, June 2 (Drop-in, outdoor activity canceled)
• Wire Jewelry & Repair Basics Workshop on Tuesday, June 7 from 6-8:30pm (Register by June 4)
• Mini Mosaic Pendant Workshop on Saturday, June 11 from 6:30-8:30pm (Register by June 7)
• Del Ray Urban Sketchers on Sunday, June 12 from 1-3pm at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (Drop-in)
• Playing with Resin Workshop on Sunday, June 12 from 6-9pm (Register by June 9)
• “Monday-Mania” Card Making Party on Monday, June 13 from 4-8pm (Drop-in)
• Creative Book Club on Saturday, June 18 from 10am-12pm (Drop-in)
• Partners in Art Evening on Tuesday, June 21 from 7-9pm (RSVP required)
• Colors, Shapes, and Scents Soap-Making Workshop on Saturday, June 25 from 10am-1pm (Register by June 22)

The Afros and Abstract exhibit is on display at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.

Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm. The gallery will have different hours and activities in July.

For more information, contact the curator Maria I. Hart (afrosandabstract@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).

Artwork credit: (TOP) “Dance of the Underwater World” by Maria I. Hart and Eileen M. O’Brien, (BOTTOM) detail of “Smile and Soul” by Gordon Thomas Frank