Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric Art Exhibit
September 6–28, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, September 6 from 7–9pm

Fiber art fascinates by taking art outside the frame—it is unique, dimensional, and tactile. Draped, stitched, or embellished fabric sparks creativity and delights the senses, as itself and when depicted in other visual art forms. The Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans focuses on fiber and fabric art but also highlights their influence on other mediums as well. This exhibit showcases art from local area artists. Judy Gula, owner of Artistic Artifacts, selected the artist awards.

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, September 6 between 7-9pm to meet the curators and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.

Save the date for our 3rd annual HalloWEIRD Art Market in Colasanto Park just outside the gallery on Saturday, September 21 from 10am-4pm. The market offers diverse, original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists focused around the autumn season. The event is family-friendly and held rain or shine. Also register for workshops and drop-in to our creative programs in September, including:

• First Thursday Family-Friendly Activity – September 5 from 6:30-8pm
• Let’s Explore Slow Stitching – Sunday, September 8, 12:30pm-2:30pm (Register by September 5)
• Del Ray Urban Sketchers – Sunday, September 8 from 1-3pm (meet at St Elmo’s Del Ray)
• Introduction to Crochet – Mondays: September 9, 16, and 23 from 7-8:30pm (Register by September 6)
• Introduction to Knitting – Thursdays: September 12, 19, and 26 from 7-8:30pm (Register by September 9)
• STEAM-tastic Youth Program: Painting with Virtual Reality – Saturday, September 14, Ages 6-10 from 9am-10:30am and Ages 10-15 from 11am-12:30pm
• Beaded Lanyard Thingies – Sunday, September 15, 6-9pm (Register by September 13)
• Life Drawing Sessions – Tuesdays, September 17 & 24 from 7-9pm
• Partners in Art Evening – Wednesday, September 18 from 7-9pm (RSVP in advance)
• Painting with Bleach Workshop – Friday, September 20 from 7-9pm (Register by September 17)
• Unleash Your Creativity: Acrylic Painting Class – Thursday, September 26, 6-8pm (Register by September 21)
• Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, September 28 from 10am-12pm
• Intro to Art Trading Cards (ATCs) featuring Fabric French Roses – Saturday, September 28, 12pm-2:30pm (Register by September 25)

The Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric exhibit runs September 6–28, 2024 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 September 1 and September 29). Also check out the Happy 275th Anniversary to the City of Alexandria #ALX275 installation outside the gallery from June 7 through October 28, 2024.

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.

For more information, contact curators Liz Martinez at catniphaze@gmail.com and Robyn Seaton McGarry at robynmcgarry15@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.

Artwork credit: “Ode to Arachne” by Liz Martinez (left) and “Homage” by Robyn McGarry (right)