“Carnival of Curiosities” Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Carnival of Curiosities Art Exhibit
October 2–31, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 7–9pm

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 2 between 7-9pm to meet curators Tiara Safic-Martin and Morgan Parr and the exhibiting artists. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.

The Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit runs from October 2–31, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed on November 1).

The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. This art exhibit is made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2027 Annual Arts Program Grant.

For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.