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SUMMARY:Open Mic: Amateur Stand-Up Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Open Mic: Amateur Stand-Up Comedy Night on Friday\, January 10\, 8-10pm. \nEnjoy the fun puns and show your appreciation for the laughs by adding a few dollars to the donation jar. All proceeds support Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. Come on your own or with friends to this entertaining drop-in event. Mark your calendar or set a reminder via Eventbrite. \n \nPerformers: Overcome stage fright and get feedback on your worst puns!  \nSign up for Open Mic night and show off your comedy chops in a gallery filled with goofy artwork and funny people. To participate\, sign up for a two-minute slot and prep your best material. At Open Mic\, you’ll take the ‘stage’ and unleash your comedy on a supportive audience. \nNOTE: You will be scheduled for a 2-minutes spot within a half-hour time period. Select which half-hour time period you prefer. If you have any questions\, contact Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com. \nSign Up to Perform \n \nThis workshop is held in conjunction with the Visual Humor art exhibit.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/open-mic/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
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SUMMARY:“Visual Humor” Art Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Visual Humor Art Exhibit\nJanuary 3 – February 1\, 2025\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 3 from 7–9pm\nHumor is aesthetic to the extent that it arouses the viewers’ imagination\, provides them with insights about human existence\, and provokes them to think more critically and creatively. -M. Gordon 2012 \nThe joy found in comedy delights all. Visual Humor\, a lighthearted exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery\, offered artists the opportunity to provoke their own creativity in search of a chuckle. Visual Humor explores not only how ideas or objects are comical\, but also what properties of a joke give it wings. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, January 3 between 7-9pm to meet curator Dr. Erica Hughes and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nPlus save the date for our Open Mic: Amateur Stand-Up Comedy Night on Friday\, January 10\, 8-10pm. Come on your own or with friends to this entertaining drop-in event. Interested in performing? Overcome stage fright and get feedback on your worst puns! To participate\, sign up for a two-minute slot\, unleash your comedy\, and present your best material to a supportive audience. \nRegister now for creative workshops held in conjunction with this exhibit: \n\nSilly Suds: Humorous Soapmaking Workshop on Saturday\, January 18\, 9am-12pm\nBeaded Flying Pig Class on Sunday\, January 19\, 6-9pm\n\nFor details on all upcoming creative programs\, visit DelRayArtisans.org/programs. \nThe Visual Humor art exhibit runs from January 3 – February 1\, 2025 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 February 2). \nThe 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. \nFor more information\, contact curator Dr. Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n \n\nImage credit: Art by Brando\, Postcard Design by Gordon Frank
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/visual-humor-reception/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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SUMMARY:Visual Humor at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Visual Humor Art Exhibit\nJanuary 3 – February 1\, 2025\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 3 from 7–9pm\nHumor is aesthetic to the extent that it arouses the viewers’ imagination\, provides them with insights about human existence\, and provokes them to think more critically and creatively. -M. Gordon 2012 \nThe joy found in comedy delights all. Visual Humor\, a lighthearted exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery\, offered artists the opportunity to provoke their own creativity in search of a chuckle. Visual Humor explores not only how ideas or objects are comical\, but also what properties of a joke give it wings. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, January 3 between 7-9pm to meet curator Dr. Erica Hughes and the artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nPlus save the date for our Open Mic: Amateur Stand-Up Comedy Night on Friday\, January 10\, 8-10pm. Come on your own or with friends to this entertaining drop-in event. Interested in performing? Overcome stage fright and get feedback on your worst puns! To participate\, sign up for a two-minute slot\, unleash your comedy\, and present your best material to a supportive audience. \nRegister now for creative workshops held in conjunction with this exhibit: \n\nKnit Amigurumi Workshop on Mondays\, January 13 and 20\, 6:30-8:30pm\nCrochet Amigurumi Workshop on Wednesdays\, January 15 and 22\, 6:30-8:30pm\nSilly Suds: Humorous Soapmaking Workshop on Saturday\, January 18\, 9am-12pm\nBeaded Flying Pig Class on Sunday\, January 19\, 6-9pm\n\nFor details on all upcoming creative programs\, visit DelRayArtisans.org/programs. \nThe Visual Humor art exhibit runs from January 3 – February 1\, 2025 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 February 2). \nThe 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. \nFor more information\, contact curator Dr. Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n \n\nImage credit: Art by Brando\, Postcard Design by Gordon Frank
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/visual-humor/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241229T160000
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SUMMARY:"Visual Humor" Artwork Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit\, Visual Humor\, and for the next Alcove Gift Shop. \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. Contact the curator with any questions. \n\nVolunteer\nAll artists participating in the exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit\, assisting with show hanging or take down\, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/visual-humor-drop-off/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T235900
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
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SUMMARY:“Visual Humor” Call for Entry Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists\nVisual Humor\nExhibit Dates: January 3 – February 1\, 2025\nDigital entry deadline: Sunday\, December 15\, 2024 by midnight\nThe joy found in comedy delights all. Provoke your creativity in search of a chuckle. Artists are invited to explore not only how ideas or objects are comical\, but also what properties of a joke give it wings. Perhaps literally. \nThe exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. \nEntry Details & Form
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/visual-humor-deadline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Entry Deadline
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Glass Mosaic Lamp Workshop (Register by 6/21)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Erica Hughes\nDate/Time: Saturday\, June 22\, 6-9pm\nCost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; plus a $65 Supply Fee\nClass size: 4-9 participants\n(Register by midnight on June 21) \nCraft your very own stunning Turkish lamp using glass mosaic techniques! We provide all the materials you need\, including vibrant glass tiles and beads. Join us at Del Ray Artisans for a fun-filled session where you can gather with friends and transform ordinary materials into a work of art! No prior experience is required. Children under 12 are welcome to participate alongside a paying adult\, ensuring a memorable experience for the whole family! \nThe lamp is approximately 4.3 inches wide by 11 inches tall. When registering\, choose the color theme for your mosaic: rainbow\, orange\, or blue. Register early for the widest selection. UPDATE: Rainbow and blue themes are sold out. Register now for the orange theme. \nRegister Now \n\nArtwork credit: Product photos from KraftStories’ DIY Classic Turkish Mosaic Lamp Kit\, Photo of supplies by Erica Hughes. \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/mosaic-lamp/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creative Summer Programs,Program,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T150000
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SUMMARY:"Curses! Foiled Again!" Artwork Pick Up
DESCRIPTION:Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show\, Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery.\n \nQuestions? Contact the curator Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com. \n 
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/curses-foiled-again-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="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230324T194907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T004109Z
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SUMMARY:“Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery” Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery Art Exhibit\nOctober 6–28\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 6 from 7–9pm\nCome see daring swordswomen\, haggard bog witches\, bevies of mythical beasts\, and many more artist interpretations of the fantastic! Taking inspiration from the texture of a dragon’s skin\, the swirling cloak of a sorceress\, the shriek of a hydra\, and a technical manual of swordplay\, curator Dr. Erica Hughes presents an otherworldly collection of local art in the Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, October 6\, 7-9pm to meet the curator and the artists. Fantasy costumes encouraged! Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nIn addition\, join us for programs affiliated with the exhibit: \n\nSaturday\, September 30\, choose 9:45am-10:45am or 11am-12pm – Sword Making for Kids Workshop – Dani and Erica guide small warriors to make foam swords and pool noodle staves. These ‘swords’ can then be used during the CHALLENGE ROYALE! This one-hour workshop is for kids 12 and under. Kids under 7 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register by September 25.\nSaturday\, Oct 7\, 10am-12pm – CHALLENGE ROYALE: Outdoor Costume Party and Duel – Come in costume with a pool noodle ‘sword’ to the Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery CHALLENGE ROYALE at Del Ray Artisans during Art on the Avenue. Meet at 10am in front of the gallery and present your pool noodle ‘sword’ for inspection and registration. The challenge begins at 11am on the playing fields of the Mount Vernon Rec Center next to the gallery. When challenged by another costumed participant\, you may yield or duel! Inflatable ‘swords’ are also allowed. NO other foam\, wood\, rubber or metal allowed. This is a KID-FRIENDLY event for ages 6+.\nWednesday and Thursday\, October 11 and 12\, 6pm-9pm – What’s In The Box? – In this two-day\, novice-level workshop you will create your own hinged lid box using book board\, book cloth\, decorative papers\, and archival glue. There will be a myriad of combinations of papers and cloths to choose from to create your own distinctive box. Register by October 8.\nSaturday\, October 14\, 9am-12pm – Magical Creatures Workshop – Learn how to design and build a sculpture of an original imaginary creature in the style of Mexican folk art alebrijes. Pedro Linares Lopez created papier-mâché figurines that he imagined in a fever dream and coined them “alebrijes.” Alebrijes consist of features that represent multiple creatures and the four elements of nature. Dragons are great alebrijes because they have all four elements of nature: air represented in their wings\, fire in their flames\, land in their legs\, and water in their ability to swim. Register by October 10.\nSunday\, October 15\, 10am-1pm – Fencing Demonstration & Mini Lessons – Come see free fencing demonstrations by Mark and Erica of Fairfax Fencers in the tennis courts behind the gallery\, and register in advance for a free 30-minute mini lesson for beginners (children ages 6+ and adults). Register by October 10.\nSaturdays\, October 21 and 28\, 9am-12pm – Here There Be Dragons! A 2-day beadwork workshop – Create your own dragon’s eye pendant or brooch by combining bead embroidery and peyote stitch bead weaving in this two-day\, intermediate-level beadwork workshop. Sign up early\, and the instructor will personalize the supply kit with your favorite colors—allowing you to make the perfect dragon! Register by October 15.\nSunday\, October 22\, 11am-1pm – Witches’ Brew: The Art of Healing Herbs – Learn about the history of spell jars (also known as witch bottles) and create your own to take home! Register by October 18.\nThursday\, October 26\, 6pm-9pm – Soapy Sorcery – Join instructor Suzan Shumate in a fantasy-themed soapmaking workshop. Using the melt and pour technique\, you can create beautiful dragon eggs\, unicorns\, mermaids\, fairies\, ghosts\, and other spellbinding soaps. You can choose your themes\, colors\, and scents for several bars of soap. After you finish pouring your soaps\, you will have the option of decorating a wooden chest to store or gift your soaps. Register by October 21.\n\nThe Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery exhibit runs October 6–28\, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on October 1 and October 29\, 2023. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. 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. \nFor more information\, contact curator Dr. Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com. \n\nArtwork: “Snarler” by Erica Hughes
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/curses-foiled-again-reception/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery Art Exhibit\nOctober 6–28\, 2023\nOpening Reception: Friday\, October 6 from 7–9pm\nReception Video | Photo Album \nCome see daring swordswomen\, haggard bog witches\, bevies of mythical beasts\, and many more artist interpretations of the fantastic! Taking inspiration from the texture of a dragon’s skin\, the swirling cloak of a sorceress\, the shriek of a hydra\, and a technical manual of swordplay\, curator Dr. Erica Hughes presents an otherworldly collection of local art in the Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, October 6\, 7-9pm to meet the curator and the artists. Fantasy costumes encouraged! Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nIn addition\, join us for programs affiliated with the exhibit: \n\nSaturday\, September 30\, choose 9:45am-10:45am or 11am-12pm – Sword Making for Kids Workshop – Dani and Erica guide small warriors to make foam swords and pool noodle staves. These ‘swords’ can then be used during the CHALLENGE ROYALE! This one-hour workshop is for kids 12 and under. Kids under 7 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register by September 25.\nSaturday\, Oct 7\, 10am-12pm – CHALLENGE ROYALE: Outdoor Costume Party and Duel – Come in costume with a pool noodle ‘sword’ to the Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery CHALLENGE ROYALE at Del Ray Artisans during Art on the Avenue. Meet at 10am in front of the gallery and present your pool noodle ‘sword’ for inspection and registration. The challenge begins at 11am on the playing fields of the Mount Vernon Rec Center next to the gallery. When challenged by another costumed participant\, you may yield or duel! Inflatable ‘swords’ are also allowed. NO other foam\, wood\, rubber or metal allowed. This is a KID-FRIENDLY event for ages 6+.\nWednesday and Thursday\, October 11 and 12\, 6pm-9pm – What’s In The Box? – In this two-day\, novice-level workshop you will create your own hinged lid box using book board\, book cloth\, decorative papers\, and archival glue. There will be a myriad of combinations of papers and cloths to choose from to create your own distinctive box. Register by October 8.\nSaturday\, October 14\, 9am-12pm – Magical Creatures Workshop – Learn how to design and build a sculpture of an original imaginary creature in the style of Mexican folk art alebrijes. Pedro Linares Lopez created papier-mâché figurines that he imagined in a fever dream and coined them “alebrijes.” Alebrijes consist of features that represent multiple creatures and the four elements of nature. Dragons are great alebrijes because they have all four elements of nature: air represented in their wings\, fire in their flames\, land in their legs\, and water in their ability to swim. Register by October 10.\nSunday\, October 15\, 10am-1pm – Fencing Demonstration & Mini Lessons – Come see free fencing demonstrations by Mark and Erica of Fairfax Fencers in the tennis courts behind the gallery\, and register in advance for a free 30-minute mini lesson for beginners (children ages 6+ and adults). Register by October 10.\nSaturdays\, October 21 and 28\, 9am-12pm – Here There Be Dragons! A 2-day beadwork workshop – Create your own dragon’s eye pendant or brooch by combining bead embroidery and peyote stitch bead weaving in this two-day\, intermediate-level beadwork workshop. Sign up early\, and the instructor will personalize the supply kit with your favorite colors—allowing you to make the perfect dragon! Register by October 15.\nSunday\, October 22\, 11am-1pm – Witches’ Brew: The Art of Healing Herbs – Learn about the history of spell jars (also known as witch bottles) and create your own to take home! Register by October 18.\nThursday\, October 26\, 6pm-9pm – Soapy Sorcery – Join instructor Suzan Shumate in a fantasy-themed soapmaking workshop. Using the melt and pour technique\, you can create beautiful dragon eggs\, unicorns\, mermaids\, fairies\, ghosts\, and other spellbinding soaps. You can choose your themes\, colors\, and scents for several bars of soap. After you finish pouring your soaps\, you will have the option of decorating a wooden chest to store or gift your soaps. Register by October 21.\n\n“Snarler” by Erica Hughes\nThe Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery exhibit runs October 6–28\, 2023 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-9pm\, Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is closed on October 1 and October 29\, 2023. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. 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. \nFor more information\, contact curator Dr. Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/curses-foiled-again/
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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SUMMARY:"Curses! Foiled Again!" Artwork Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit\, Curses! Foiled Again!. Artwork drop off is Sunday\, October 1 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 Erica Hughes at zarathustraspeaks@msn.com. \n 
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/curses-foiled-again-artwork-drop-off/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T235900
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230324T193716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T205735Z
UID:10000091-1694908200-1694908740@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:“Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery” Call for Entry Deadline Extended
DESCRIPTION:Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists\nCurses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery\nExhibit Dates: October 6–28\, 2023\nDigital entry extended deadline to Saturday\, September 16\, 2023 by midnight\nFrom the daring swordswoman with her bevy of mythical beasts to the haggard bog witch\, all expressions of the fantastic are invited! Whether you are inspired by the texture of a dragon’s skin\, the swirling cloak of a sorceress\, the shriek of a hydra\, or a technical manual of swordplay\, share your vision of SWORDs and SORCERY! \nAll media are welcome. The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. \nEntry Details & Form \n\nArtwork credit: “Snarler” by Erica Hughes
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/curses-foiled-again-cfe-deadline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Entry Deadline
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Snarler-by-Erica-Hughes.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230324T193749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T210501Z
UID:10000103-1677319200-1677326400@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Paper Quilling Workshop (Sold Out)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Erica Hughes\nDate: Saturday\, February 25 from 10am-12pm\nCost: $15 Del Ray Artisans member / $25 Non-member\, plus $30 supply fee\nClass size: 3-8 participants\n(Register by midnight on February 22) \nLearn the art of paper quilling! Students will be introduced to the tools and techniques of this ancient art form. The instructor will walk everyone through step-by-step basic scrolls and how to use each of the tools\, demonstrate some flowers and animals\, and guide participants through making their own paper quill. \nAll materials for the class will be provided\, and the students will take home a full set of tools so they can continue creating fabulous flowers\, animals\, and whatever else they can imagine! Come learn a new skill that is as old as paper itself! \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nRegister Now \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/intro-to-paper-quilling/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/paper-quilling-flowers-butterfly-square.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T210650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T152327Z
UID:10000479-1668538800-1668546000@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Life Drawing Session - Gesture and Short Pose
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in and practice life drawing on one select Tuesday evening each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. \nTraditional drawing media (such as pencils\, pens\, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels\, watercolor and ink are permissible. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints. We don’t supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome. \nThe first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun\, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings. \nFee for each session is $8 for Del Ray Artisans members and $10 for non-members. Register now or pay at the gallery before the session. If you have any questions\, please contact Erica Hughes at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nRegister Now | View All Upcoming Sessions \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/life-drawing-nov-2022/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Life Drawing,Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/To-The-Beat-detail-by-Katherine-Rand.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T210618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T152404Z
UID:10000467-1666119600-1666126800@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Life Drawing Session - Gesture and Short Pose
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in and practice life drawing on one select Tuesday evening each month. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. \nTraditional drawing media (such as pencils\, pens\, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels\, watercolor and ink are permissible. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints. We don’t supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome. \nThe first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun\, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings. \nFee for each session is $8 for Del Ray Artisans members and $10 for non-members. Register now or pay at the gallery before the session. If you have any questions\, please contact Erica Hughes at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nRegister Now | View All Upcoming Sessions \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/life-drawing-oct-2022/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Life Drawing,Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/To-The-Beat-detail-by-Katherine-Rand.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T210546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T212510Z
UID:10000456-1664100000-1664110800@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:HURDY GURDY: Build your own musical instrument! (day 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 25 from 10am-1pm is reserved for participants in the HURDY GURDY workshop to complete their musical instruments. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/hurdy-gurdy-day-2/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/hurdy-gurdy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T210535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T212351Z
UID:10000454-1664040600-1664051400@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:HURDY GURDY: Build your own musical instrument! (FULL)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is full. \nInstructor: Erica HughesDate/Time: Saturday\, Sept 24 from 5:30-8:30pm AND Sunday\, Sept 25 from 10am-1pmCost: $15 DRA member / $25 Non-member; plus $60 Supply FeeClass size: 2-10 participants(Register by September 10) \nDel Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate\, take one or more of our rhyming programs in September! \nDuring the HURDY GURDY workshop you will build your own working medieval wheel instrument! The hurdy gurdy looks like a spaceship\, but you turn the handle that presses a rosined wheel against two strings. First mentioned in a 10th century manuscript with two operators\, the hurdy gurdy became a one-person instrument in the 13th century and all the rage in the 17th century court of King Louis XIV. In Ukraine\, it is known as the lira or relia. It was and still is played by professional\, often blind\, itinerant musicians known as lirnyky. \nNo experience necessary. Follow step-by-step instructions with a punning historian who can’t remember left and right! You will be chortling as you assemble your very own wooden puzzle and sing along to Donovan. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nRegister Now \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/hurdy-gurdy/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/hurdy-gurdy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T210536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T135446Z
UID:10000455-1664013600-1664035200@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:HalloWEIRD Art Market 2022 (Outdoor on 9/24\, RAIN or SHINE)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for HalloWEIRD (our new outdoor art market) on Saturday\, September 24\, 2022 from 10am–4pm to browse Halloween-inspired creations that are spooky\, creepy\, crawly\, and goth-like. Or\, maybe you like art that focuses on the upbeat\, fun side of the season (e.g.\, costumes\, hot cider\, hay rides\, autumn colors). You can see that too! The market offers diverse\, original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists in a wide range of media including ceramics\, fiber\, jewelry\, mixed media\, paper\, photography\, and more. There is something for everyone! \nThis is an outdoor\, family-friendly\, rain-or-shine event in Colasanto Park adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA (corner of Commonwealth and Mount Vernon avenues). The market is FREE to browse and open to the public. Mark your calendar or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nThe artists featured in HalloWEIRD are: \n\nRaquel Brueggemann\, Just Because Resin\nAmy Castine\nMeredith D’Amore\, Rare Bird Press\nDanielle Deemer\, Gothee\nAmanda Fletchersmith\, Custom Monster\nErica Hughes & Suzan T. Ok\, Fox Arrow Artisans\nBWS Johnson\, Blooms of Paradise\nBetsy Jones\, Betsysmallpeople\nMary Katz\, Star and Moon Craft Shop\nAnnemarie Kuhns\, Love + Lino\nMegan Levanduski\, Megan Elaine Designs\nSamantha Ludwitzke\, Samantha’s Doodles\nLiz Martinez\nNami Oshiro\nJoyce Wagner\, Reinvented Elegance\n\nPlus\, special performances! Del Ray Artisans and Monarca in Flight present Human Spiders during HalloWEIRD! Monarca in Flight is Northern Virginia’s first studio devoted primarily to aerials and aerials education. (UPDATE: The aerials have been cancelled.) \nVisit inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see The Big 3-0 art exhibit (Sept 2 – Oct 1\, 2022) featuring members’ artwork and celebrating the 30th Anniversary of our nonprofit arts organization. \nFor more information on HalloWEIRD\, contact Erica Hughes (Programs Director) at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org. \n\n  \n\nArtwork by Meredith D’Amore (Rare Bird Press)
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/halloweird-2022/
LOCATION:Colasanto Park (outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery)\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Market,Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/halloweird-square.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T210502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T152608Z
UID:10000441-1662490800-1662498000@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:PURTY: Life Drawing Session - Gesture and Short Poses
DESCRIPTION:Del Ray Artisans turns THIRTY this year. To celebrate\, check out our rhyming programs in September—including our PURTY: Life Drawing Session focused on gesture and short poses. \nDrop-in and practice life drawing on Tuesday\, September 6 from 7-9pm. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. Traditional drawing media (such as pencils\, pens\, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels\, watercolor and ink are permissible. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints. We don’t supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome. \nThe first part of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun\, fast-paced drawing experience. The second hour will be a few short poses for more detailed drawings. \nFees for this session are $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Register now or pay at the gallery before the session. If you have any questions\, please contact Erica Hughes at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nRegister Now |\nView All Upcoming Sessions \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/purty-life-drawing/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Life Drawing,Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/To-The-Beat-detail-by-Katherine-Rand.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T210418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T160604Z
UID:10000427-1660413600-1660420800@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Everyday Abstracts a la El Anatsui Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Amy Castine and Erica Hughes\nDate/Time: Saturday\, August 13 from 6-8pm\nCost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member\nClass size: 4-15 participants\n(Register by midnight on August 10) \nEl Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor who creates textured artworks from everyday objects. Using cleaned nespresso pods\, learn about this fabulous contemporary artist while making your own creation using his methods. \nAll supplies will be provided during this workshop\, but you are welcome to bring additional cleaned Nespresso pods. \nFace masks are recommended while inside the gallery. \nRegister Now \n \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/everyday-abstracts/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creative Summer Programs,Program,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nespresso-pod-art-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T210321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T160636Z
UID:10000410-1656237600-1656244800@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Everyday Abstracts a la El Anatsui Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop has been rescheduled to Saturday\, August 13 from 6-8pm. \nInstructors: Amy Castine and Erica Hughes\nDate/Time: Sunday\, June 26 from 10am-12pm\nCost: $25 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member\nClass size: 4-15 participants\n(Register by 6pm on June 24) \nEl Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor who creates textured artworks from everyday objects. Using cleaned nespresso pods\, learn about this fabulous contemporary artist while making your own creation using his methods. \nAll supplies will be provided during this workshop\, but you are welcome to bring additional cleaned Nespresso pods. \nFace masks are recommended while inside the gallery. \nRegister Now \n \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/everyday-abstracts-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creative Summer Programs,Program,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nespresso-pod-art-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T210304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T152726Z
UID:10000404-1655233200-1655244000@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Life Drawing - Gesture & Long Pose
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in and practice life drawing on Tuesday\, June 14 from 7-10pm. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our nude model. Traditional drawing media (such as pencils\, pens\, and charcoal) are welcome; and pastels\, watercolor and ink are permissible. Please do not bring acrylics or oil paints. We don’t supply easels – only plenty of chairs – but you are welcome to bring your own easel if you want to use one. All skill levels are welcome. \nThe first two hours of this session will be focused on gesture poses (dynamic 1-5 minute poses) to loosen up and participate in a fun\, fast-paced drawing experience. The final hour will be one long pose to practice shading and hatching techniques. \nFees for this session are $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Register now or pay at the gallery before the session. If you have any questions\, please contact Erica Hughes at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org. \nFace masks are recommended inside the gallery. \nRegister Now | View All Upcoming Sessions \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “To The Beat” by Katherine Rand
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/life-drawing-june-2022/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Creative Summer Programs,Life Drawing,Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/To-The-Beat-detail-by-Katherine-Rand.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T205932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T205932Z
UID:10000332-1638903600-1638906300@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show (Reprise) – Free Zoom Talk
DESCRIPTION:View Recording \nMissed this talk the first time or want to hear it again? Join us for a repeat on December 7th due to popular demand! \nOnline Talk: Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show\nInstructor: Dr. Erica Hughes\nDate/Time: Tuesday\, December 7 from 7-8pm ET\nClass size: 1-98 participants\n(Register by 6pm on December 7) \nUnpack how the Rocky Horror Picture Show can be considered a modern reworking of an Ancient Greek tragedy. Enjoy this academic talk as a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Groovy Movies exhibit. \nThe talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the talk\, and again one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer\, tablet\, or smartphone. \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/euripides-and-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-reprise-free-zoom-talk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Euripedes-Rocky-Horror.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T205921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T205921Z
UID:10000330-1638298800-1638302400@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show – Free Zoom Talk
DESCRIPTION:View Recording \nOnline Talk: Euripides and the Rocky Horror Picture Show\nInstructor: Dr. Erica Hughes\nDate/Time: Tuesday\, November 30 from 7-8pm\nClass size: 1-98 participants\n(Register by 6pm on November 30.) \nUnpack how the Rocky Horror Picture Show can be considered a modern reworking of an Ancient Greek tragedy. Enjoy this academic talk as a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Groovy Movies exhibit. \nThe talk will be online through the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the connection information via email two days before the talk\, and again one hour before the talk. You may attend on a computer\, tablet\, or smartphone. \n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/euripides-and-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-free-zoom-talk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Program,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Euripedes-Rocky-Horror.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T205651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T205651Z
UID:10000280-1624710600-1624730400@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:“The Naked and the Newt ” Artwork Pick Up by Appointment
DESCRIPTION:“Sunbaaaathing” by Guy Jones\nTime for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show\, The Naked and the Newt\, by appointment only.\n \nQuestions? Contact the curator Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com)
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/the-naked-and-the-newt-artwork-pick-up-by-appointment/
CATEGORIES:Administrative
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/guy-jones-square.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230330T155537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T163307Z
UID:10000613-1624622400-1624651200@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Extended hours during “The Naked and the Newt” art exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy Art Exhibit\nJune 4 – 26\, 2021\nCome 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. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. \nRegular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-6pm\, and Saturdays 12-4pm. This exhibit will also be open during these extended hours: \n\nSaturday\, June 5\, 12-8pm\nSunday\, June 6\, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)\nFriday\, June 11\, 12-8pm\nSaturday\, June 12\, 11am-8pm\nSunday\, June 13\, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)\nFriday\, June 25\, 12-8pm\n\nDel 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. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. \nFor more information\, contact the curator\, Dr. Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com)\, or Director of Curating\, Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/naked-and-newt-extended-hours/2021-06-25/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/guy-jones-square.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230330T155538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T163459Z
UID:10000614-1623585600-1623600000@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Meet the “The Naked and the Newt” art exhibit curator
DESCRIPTION:The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy Art Exhibit\nJune 4 – 26\, 2021\nCome 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. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. \nRegular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-6pm\, and Saturdays 12-4pm. This exhibit will also be open during these extended hours: \n\nSaturday\, June 5\, 12-8pm\nSunday\, June 6\, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)\nFriday\, June 11\, 12-8pm\nSaturday\, June 12\, 11am-8pm\nSunday\, June 13\, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)\nFriday\, June 25\, 12-8pm\n\nDel 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. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. \nFor more information\, contact the curator\, Dr. Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com)\, or Director of Curating\, Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/naked-and-newt-meet-curator/2021-06-13/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230330T155537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T163307Z
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SUMMARY:Extended hours during “The Naked and the Newt” art exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy Art Exhibit\nJune 4 – 26\, 2021\nCome 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. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. \nRegular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-6pm\, and Saturdays 12-4pm. This exhibit will also be open during these extended hours: \n\nSaturday\, June 5\, 12-8pm\nSunday\, June 6\, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)\nFriday\, June 11\, 12-8pm\nSaturday\, June 12\, 11am-8pm\nSunday\, June 13\, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)\nFriday\, June 25\, 12-8pm\n\nDel 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. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. \nFor more information\, contact the curator\, Dr. Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com)\, or Director of Curating\, Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/naked-and-newt-extended-hours/2021-06-12/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230329T205617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T205617Z
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SUMMARY:OUTDOOR: Live Animal Drawing – Texture Focus
DESCRIPTION:Flicker (Blue tongue Skink)\nCoordinators: Erica Hughes\, Larry Mendoza\, Bonnie Keller\nDate: Saturday\, June 12 from 11am-5pm in half-hour shifts ($7 per 30 minutes)\nEvent size: 6 animals\, 1-6 participants per animal\n(Drop-ins welcome; Register in advance to reserve your preferred time and model) \nCome practice sketching or painting natural textures with live models Persephone (Gila Monster)\, Flicker (Blue tongue Skink)\, Pyxel (African Pixie Frog)\, Cookie (Western Hognose Snake) and two more snakes (a Rat Snake and Timber Rattlesnake). Six socially-distanced chairs will be set up around a critter-containing vivarium under a canopy outdoors near the gallery. Seven dollars for a 30-minute session with one animal. \nOn the registration page\, choose a half-hour time slot\, then choose a model. You may register for multiple half-hour time slots (and may select the same or different models for each time slot). \nThis event will be held outside the gallery\, rain or shine. Participants must wear a face mask and maintain 6′ of personal space. \nRegister Now \n.\nPyxel (African Pixie Frog)\nPersephone (Gila Monster)\n\nView other upcoming workshops\, information about the facility\, and policies on the Upcoming Workshops page.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/outdoor-live-animal-drawing-texture-focus/
CATEGORIES:Creative Summer Programs,Program,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230330T155537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T163307Z
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SUMMARY:Extended hours during “The Naked and the Newt” art exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy Art Exhibit\nJune 4 – 26\, 2021\nCome 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. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. \nRegular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-6pm\, and Saturdays 12-4pm. This exhibit will also be open during these extended hours: \n\nSaturday\, June 5\, 12-8pm\nSunday\, June 6\, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)\nFriday\, June 11\, 12-8pm\nSaturday\, June 12\, 11am-8pm\nSunday\, June 13\, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)\nFriday\, June 25\, 12-8pm\n\nDel 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. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. \nFor more information\, contact the curator\, Dr. Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com)\, or Director of Curating\, Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/naked-and-newt-extended-hours/2021-06-11/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/guy-jones-square.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T030135
CREATED:20230330T155538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T163459Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the “The Naked and the Newt” art exhibit curator
DESCRIPTION:The Naked and the Newt: Studies in Human and Herpeton Anatomy Art Exhibit\nJune 4 – 26\, 2021\nCome 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. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. \nRegular gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm\, Fridays 12-6pm\, and Saturdays 12-4pm. This exhibit will also be open during these extended hours: \n\nSaturday\, June 5\, 12-8pm\nSunday\, June 6\, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)\nFriday\, June 11\, 12-8pm\nSaturday\, June 12\, 11am-8pm\nSunday\, June 13\, 12-4pm (Meet the Curator!)\nFriday\, June 25\, 12-8pm\n\nDel 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. The gallery capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to facilitate social distancing. \nFor more information\, contact the curator\, Dr. Erica Hughes (zarathustraspeaks@msn.com)\, or Director of Curating\, Kelly Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/naked-and-newt-meet-curator/2021-06-06/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/guy-jones-square.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Hughes":MAILTO:zarathustraspeaks@msn.com
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