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SUMMARY:"A Tale of Two Studios" Artwork Pick Up
DESCRIPTION:Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show\, A Tale of Two Studios.\n \nQuestions? Contact the curator Amy Kitchin Hower at akitchin@art-enables.org. \n\nArtwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne\, Art Enables
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/two-studios-artwork-pick-up/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kitchin%2C Art Enables":MAILTO:akitchin@art-enables.org
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SUMMARY:Reception for Del Ray Artisans members at Art Enables
DESCRIPTION:Del Ray Artisans members are invited to a special wine and cheese reception at Art Enables\nJoin us at Art Enables—DC’s only art studio and gallery dedicated to amplifying the creative careers of artists with disabilities—to learn more about their program and partnership with DRA\, meet the resident artists\, tour the gallery\, and chat with Art Enables’ staff. \nSaturday\, April 22 | 2-5 p.m. \nArt Enables | 2204 Rhode Island Ave NE \nRSVP \nArt Enables is dedicated to providing access to everyone. If you require accommodation during your visit\, please contact Amy Kitchin\, Operations Manager\, akitchin@art-enables.org with your request. \nNot a Del Ray Artisans member? Membership rates starts at $30 for student artists and $40 for supporter members. Join now! \n\nThis special event is being held in conjunction with the “A Tale of Two Studios” art exhibit. The exhibit runs April 7–29\, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. \n\nArtwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne\, Art Enables \nTickets: https://secure.givelively.org/event/art-enables/support-art-enables/a-tale-of-two-studios-reception-at-art-enables.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/reception-at-art-enables/
LOCATION:Art Enables\, 2204 Rhode Island Ave NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kitchin%2C Art Enables":MAILTO:akitchin@art-enables.org
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SUMMARY:“A Tale of Two Studios” Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Artwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne\, Art Enables\nA Tale of Two Studios Art Exhibit\nApril 7–29\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 7 from 7–9pm\nDel Ray Artisans partners with DC Gallery and Studio Art Enables to showcase the inspiring and diverse art of these two local community organizations and to forge creative exchange through artist talks\, workshops\, and tours. The A Tale of Two Studios art exhibit (curated by Amy Kitchin and co-juried by Art Enables artist Toni Lane and program manager Aimee Wanner) features favorite works by Del Ray Artisans members and Art Enables resident artists.  Both groups are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, April 7 between 7-9pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia. During the opening reception\, Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (VA-45) will present Del Ray Artisans with Commending House Resolution 797 from the Virginia House of Delegates. The resolution highlights the impact Del Ray Artisans has had promoting the arts and arts education in Alexandria while helping local artists grow and thrive for the past three decades. Please join us for this special presentation. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nIn conjunction with the A Tale of Two Studios exhibit\, these events will be hosted at Art Enables at 2204 Rhode Island Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, DC: \n\nSaturday\, April 8\, 11am-3pm | Monotype Printing Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Eileen M. O’Brien will lead the 2nd Saturday Workshop. Event is free and open to the public. Register to reserve your seat.\nSaturday\, April 22\, 2-5pm | Wine & Cheese Reception at Art Enables – Art Enables invites Del Ray Artisans members to this special reception. Resident artists and staff from Art Enables will be present and provide tours of galleries and studios to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member\, join now.\nWednesday\, April 26\, 11am-12pm | Guy Jones\, Artist Talk & Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Guy Jones will lead an artist talk and workshop to Art Enables resident artists.\nSaturday\, June 10\, 11am-3pm | Wax Crayon Art Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Amy Castine will lead the 2nd Saturday Workshop at Art Enables. Event is free and open to the public.\n\nAlso join us in April for these creative programs hosted at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia) unless otherwise noted: \n\nSunday\, April 9\, 1-3pm | Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St Elmo’s – Bring your art supplies and join us outside St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue) to sketch. This program is drop-in\, free\, and open to the public.\nTuesday\, April 18\, 7-9pm | Life Drawing at Del Ray Artisans – Bring your art supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. The fee for each session is $8 Del Ray Artisans member / $10 non-member.\nSaturday\, April 22\, 10am-12pm | Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans – The book for this discussion is “Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Modern Art” by Nancy G. Heller. The program is drop-in\, free\, and open to the public.\nTuesday\, April 25\, 7-9pm | Partners in Art Evening at Del Ray Artisans – Join our art-support group to share artistic goals\, techniques\, and the local art scene. Bring one or two artworks\, in any medium and at any stage\, for advice and feedback. The program is free; RSVP to the coordinator in advance.\n\nDel Ray Artisans’ gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on April 2 and April 30\, 2023). For a sneak peek of the exhibit\, visit the gallery on First Thursday\, April 6 from 12-9pm. \nThe A Tale of Two Studios exhibit runs April 7–29\, 2023 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. \nFor more information\, please contact the curator Amy Kitchin Hower at akitchin@art-enables.org. \n\nAbout Art Enables\nArt Enables helps artists with special needs create and sell their artwork. Only 20% of people with disabilities participate in the workforce. This program counters that by providing both an art studio for people with disabilities to make art and career and vocational training to market and sell their artwork. It helps these artists express themselves creatively\, socialize\, and earn flexible income to increase their independence and build careers. Art Enables is a nonprofit organization based in Washington\, DC and can be found online at art-enables.org \nLearn about the value of Art Enables from artist Toni Lane’s and Executive Director Tony Brunswick’s perspectives: \n \nIn this documentary about Art Enables by Freethink\, hear from more of the artists about their experiences:
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/two-studios-reception/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kitchin%2C Art Enables":MAILTO:akitchin@art-enables.org
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Studios at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Artwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne\, Art Enables\nA Tale of Two Studios Art Exhibit\nApril 7–29\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 7 from 7–9pm\nPhoto Album \nDel Ray Artisans partners with DC Gallery and Studio Art Enables to showcase the inspiring and diverse art of these two local community organizations and to forge creative exchange through artist talks\, workshops\, and tours. The A Tale of Two Studios art exhibit (curated by Amy Kitchin and co-juried by Art Enables artist Toni Lane and program manager Aimee Wanner) features favorite works by Del Ray Artisans members and Art Enables resident artists.  Both groups are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, April 7 between 7-9pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia. During the opening reception\, Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (VA-45) will present Del Ray Artisans with Commending House Resolution 797 from the Virginia House of Delegates. The resolution highlights the impact Del Ray Artisans has had promoting the arts and arts education in Alexandria while helping local artists grow and thrive for the past three decades. Please join us for this special presentation. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nIn conjunction with the A Tale of Two Studios exhibit\, these events will be hosted at Art Enables at 2204 Rhode Island Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, DC: \n\nSaturday\, April 8\, 11am-3pm | Monotype Printing Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Eileen M. O’Brien will lead the 2nd Saturday Workshop. Event is free and open to the public. Register to reserve your seat.\nSaturday\, April 22\, 2-5pm | Wine & Cheese Reception at Art Enables – Art Enables invites Del Ray Artisans members to this special reception. Resident artists and staff from Art Enables will be present and provide tours of galleries and studios to Del Ray Artisans members. If you are not a member\, join now.\nWednesday\, April 26\, 11am-12pm | Guy Jones\, Artist Talk & Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Guy Jones will lead an artist talk and workshop to Art Enables resident artists.\nSaturday\, June 10\, 11am-3pm | Wax Crayon Art Workshop at Art Enables – DRA member and artist Amy Castine will lead the 2nd Saturday Workshop at Art Enables. Event is free and open to the public.\n\nAlso join us in April for these creative programs hosted at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia) unless otherwise noted: \n\nSunday\, April 9\, 1-3pm | Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St Elmo’s – Bring your art supplies and join us outside St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue) to sketch. This program is drop-in\, free\, and open to the public.\nTuesday\, April 18\, 7-9pm | Life Drawing at Del Ray Artisans – Bring your art supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. The fee for each session is $8 Del Ray Artisans member / $10 non-member.\nSaturday\, April 22\, 10am-12pm | Creative Book Club at Del Ray Artisans – The book for this discussion is “Why A Painting Is Like A Pizza: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Modern Art” by Nancy G. Heller. The program is drop-in\, free\, and open to the public.\nTuesday\, April 25\, 7-9pm | Partners in Art Evening at Del Ray Artisans – Join our art-support group to share artistic goals\, techniques\, and the local art scene. Bring one or two artworks\, in any medium and at any stage\, for advice and feedback. The program is free; RSVP to the coordinator in advance.\n\nDel Ray Artisans’ gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays 12-6pm\, and Sundays 12-6pm (closed on April 2 and April 30\, 2023). For a sneak peek of the exhibit\, visit the gallery on First Thursday\, April 6 from 12-9pm. \nThe A Tale of Two Studios exhibit runs April 7–29\, 2023 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. \nFor more information\, please contact the curator Amy Kitchin Hower at akitchin@art-enables.org. \n\nAbout Art Enables\nArt Enables helps artists with special needs create and sell their artwork. Only 20% of people with disabilities participate in the workforce. This program counters that by providing both an art studio for people with disabilities to make art and career and vocational training to market and sell their artwork. It helps these artists express themselves creatively\, socialize\, and earn flexible income to increase their independence and build careers. Art Enables is a nonprofit organization based in Washington\, DC and can be found online at art-enables.org \nLearn about the value of Art Enables from artist Toni Lane’s and Executive Director Tony Brunswick’s perspectives: \n \nIn this documentary about Art Enables by Freethink\, hear from more of the artists about their experiences:
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/two-studios/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Del Ray Artisans Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kitchin%2C Art Enables":MAILTO:akitchin@art-enables.org
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SUMMARY:"A Tale of Two Studios" Artwork Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit\, A Tale of Two Studios. Artwork drop off is Sunday\, April 2 from 3-6pm. \nArtwork must be ready to hang (with screw eyes and wire) or ready for display (with mounting and/or a display stand if necessary). Review the standard artwork presentation guidelines and the Call for Entry for show specific information. \nQuestions? Contact the curator Amy Kitchin Hower at akitchin@art-enables.org. \n\nArtwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne\, Art Enables
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/two-studios-artwork-drop-off/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SPayne.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kitchin%2C Art Enables":MAILTO:akitchin@art-enables.org
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SUMMARY:“A Tale of Two Studios” Call for Entry Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members & Art Enables Artists\nA Tale of Two Studios\nExhibit Dates: April 7–29\, 2023\nDigital entry deadline extended to Wednesday\, March 15\, 2023 by midnight\nDel Ray Artisans members are invited to submit up to three (3) art pieces that best present their personal artistic style\, medium\, or subject matter. If members wish to create new 2D and 3D work(s) around the theme of ‘disability\,’ ‘outsider\,’ ‘progressive studios’ they are encouraged to do so. To learn more about the value of outsider art\, read this blog article. \nThis call for entry is only open to Del Ray Artisans members and Art Enables artists. If you are not a member\, you may join Del Ray Artisans and then enter. \nEntry Details & Form \n\nArtwork credit: “The Teleportal from Art Enables to Del Ray Artisans” by Shawn Payne\, Art Enables
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/two-studios-cfe-deadline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Entry Deadline
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kitchin%2C Art Enables":MAILTO:akitchin@art-enables.org
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