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“The Naked and the Newt” Exhibit Opening Day Appointments
Fri, June 4, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
![Detail of Sunbaaaathing by Guy Jones](https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/guy-jones-square.jpg)
The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy Art Exhibit
June 4 – 26, 2021
![Artwork by Guy Jones](https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/guy-jones-300x248.jpg)
Come see The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy art exhibit to see how artists explore the human body and reptiles / amphibians / herpetons. This exhibition investigates conceptions of anatomy, texture, and conservation with our partners, the Virginia Herpetological Society, and runs June 4-26, 2021 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-4pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
Reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on opening day: Friday, June 4 between 12-8pm. Opening day tickets are not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing.
![Virginia Herpetological Society](https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/VHS-logo-300x300.png)
Also register now for workshops taught by local artists and free talks by the Virginia Herpetological Society. These special events are offered in conjunction with the exhibit:
- ONLINE TALK: Our National Symbol – an evidence based argument for why salamanders should replace the bald eagle on Thursday, June 10 from 6:30-7:30pm (FREE! Register by 4:30pm on June 10)
- OUTDOOR EVENT: Live Animal Drawing on Saturday, June 12 from 11am-6pm (Just $7 for a half-hour! Register by June 9)
- IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Playing with Resin on Monday, June 14 from 6-9pm (Register by June 11)
- ONLINE WORKSHOP: Crochet for Beginners on Saturday, June 19 from 1-3pm (Register by June 12)
- ONLINE WORKSHOP: Draw the Human Figure – Anatomical Sketching on Sunday, June 20 from 1-3pm (Register by June 13)
- ONLINE TALK: Turtles of Virginia – Life History and Conservation on Friday, June 25 from 6:30-7:30pm (FREE! Register by 5pm on June 25)
Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space.
For more information, contact the curator, Dr. Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com), or Director of Curating, Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).