Marlin Lord Mini Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans (10/6 – 11/26/2023)

October 6–November 26, 2023

Come see a mini exhibit of eight artworks by Marlin Lord for sale to benefit Del Ray Artisans nonprofit arts organization in the office area and entryway inside Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301 from October 6 through November 26, 2023.

Del Ray Artisans Board Emeritus and Founding Member Marlin G. Lord passed away on October 18, 2022 at 84 years old. A gifted, accomplished architect and photographer, Marlin left his mark upon the city in ways seen and unseen.

As an architect, he’s best known for the straightening of the Monroe Avenue Bridge along Route 1, a project resulting in the corollary expansion of parkland at Simpson Field. Marlin also was integral in the redevelopment design of Potomac Yard. As a former President of the Del Ray Citizens Association, as well as past Treasurer, Community/Business Liaison, and Facilities Director of Del Ray Artisans, where he was a founding member along with his loving and longtime dedicated partner Kathryn A. Brown, Marlin left an indelible mark on our community. Marlin and Kathryn were inducted as Alexandria Living Legends in 2013.

Marlin’s curricula vitae of civic engagement reads on and on: the Alexandria Arts Forum; the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission, where he served for 20 years, seven as Chairman; the Chinquapin Organic Gardens; King Street Gardens Park Foundation and countless City committees and task forces. With Kathryn by his side, a tandem partner in all things, there was always time to give, to give back, and give all. Marlin was truly a man for all seasons and is an Alexandria legend for all time.

Come see this collection of select pieces by Marlin before November 26,2023. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-6pm, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on October 29 and Thanksgiving Day: November 23). The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Face masks are recommended inside the gallery.

For more information, contact curator Kurt Peterson (Facilities@DelRayArtisans.org).