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SUMMARY:"Toy Stories" Art Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Toy Stories Art Exhibit\nJanuary 2–31\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 2 from 7–9pm\nCelebrating the toys we cherished as kids\, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun\, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia\, admiration\, and consumer culture of the toy world across a broad spectrum of media. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, January 2 between 7-9pm to meet curator Gordon Thomas Frank and the artists. Mark your calendar now or  set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nRegister in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in January: \n\nPacking Tape Image Transfers and Collage Workshop – Wednesday\, January 7\, 6:30-8:30pm\nCreative Book Club: “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford – Saturdays\, January 10 & April 11\, 10am-12pm\nCreate an Artwork Sales Website with Square Workshop – Sunday\, January 11\, 6:30-8:30pm\nCreate an Art Inventory System in Excel Workshop – Monday\, January 12\, 6:30-8:30pm\nLife Drawing Sessions – Tuesdays\, January 20 & 27\, 7-9pm\nNeurographic Art Workshop: Teen edition – Saturday\, January 24\, 10am-12pm\nPlaying with Resin Workshop – Sunday\, January 25\, 6-9pm\nAdvanced Resin Techniques Lecture – Monday\, January 26\, 6:30-8:30pm\nNature Journaling Club – Saturday\, January 31\, 10am-12pm\nPlus more! Upcoming programs listed at delrayartisans.org/programs\n\n\nThe Toy Stories art exhibit runs from January 2–31\, 2026 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 1). \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 Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n\n \n\nArtwork credit: “To The Batcave” by Gordon Thomas Frank
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/toy-stories-reception/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
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SUMMARY:Toy Stories at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Toy Stories Art Exhibit\nJanuary 2–31\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 2 from 7–9pm\nCelebrating the toys we cherished as kids\, the Toy Stories art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans brings a fun\, nostalgic vibe to visitors and highlights the unique skills of numerous local artists who have crafted pieces reflecting nostalgia\, admiration\, and consumer culture of the toy world across a broad spectrum of media. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, January 2 between 7-9pm to meet curator Gordon Thomas Frank and the artists. Mark your calendar now or  set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nRegister in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in January: \n\nPacking Tape Image Transfers and Collage Workshop – Wednesday\, January 7\, 6:30-8:30pm\nCreative Book Club: “How Painting Happens; and Why It Matters” by Martin Gayford – Saturdays\, January 10 & April 11\, 10am-12pm\nCreate an Artwork Sales Website with Square Workshop – Sunday\, January 11\, 6:30-8:30pm\nCreate an Art Inventory System in Excel Workshop – Monday\, January 12\, 6:30-8:30pm\nLife Drawing Sessions – Tuesdays\, January 20 & 27\, 7-9pm\nNeurographic Art Workshop: Teen edition – Saturday\, January 24\, 10am-12pm\nPlaying with Resin Workshop – Sunday\, January 25\, 6-9pm\nAdvanced Resin Techniques Lecture – Monday\, January 26\, 6:30-8:30pm\nNature Journaling Club – Saturday\, January 31\, 10am-12pm\nPlus more! Upcoming programs listed at delrayartisans.org/programs\n\n\nThe Toy Stories art exhibit runs from January 2–31\, 2026 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 1). \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 Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org. \n\n \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “To The Batcave” by Gordon Thomas Frank
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/toy-stories/
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="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:"Toy Stories" Artwork Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit\, Toy Stories\, 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/toy-stories-drop-off/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T235900
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SUMMARY:"Toy Stories" Call for Entry Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists\nToy Stories\nExhibit Dates: January 2–31\, 2026\nDigital entry deadline: Sunday\, December 14\, 2025 by midnight\n“To The Batcave” by Gordon Thomas Frank\nDive into the cultural\, emotional\, and imaginative realms of toys. Toys are often the first things we fall in love with – and sometimes the first things we break. We’re open to interpretations that highlight the joy of play\, reflect on childhood nostalgia\, or turn toys into surprising artistic expressions. We want all kinds of art that capture the playful\, nostalgic spirit of toys. This could also include more conceptual ideas\, like trees crafted from toy blocks\, classic board games reimagined in a new light\, or collages that showcase a cherished doll or character from your own toy collection.  \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/toy-stories-cfe-deadline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Entry Deadline
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T012511
CREATED:20230324T193656Z
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SUMMARY:“Putting A Face To A Name” Artwork Pick Up
DESCRIPTION:Time for artists to pick up their unsold artwork from the closing show\, Putting A Face To A Name.\n \nQuestions? Contact the curator: Gordon Thomas Frank (gordonfrank666@gmail.com) \n\nArtwork credit: “Puck” by Zade Ramsey
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/face-to-a-name-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="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T190000
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SUMMARY:“Putting A Face To A Name” Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Putting A Face To A Name Art Exhibit\nJanuary 6–28\, 2023\nReception: Friday\, January 6 from 7–9pm\nCome see the Putting A Face To A Name art exhibit—a clever showcase where local artists reimagine fictional characters from books\, movies\, plays\, poetry\, television\, and more. \nJoin us at the opening reception on Friday\, January 6 from 7-9pm to meet the curator and artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nThe Putting A Face To A Name exhibit runs January 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 the last Sunday of the month (January 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 the curator Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com. \n\nArtwork credit: “Puck” by Zade Ramsey
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/face-to-a-name-reception/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230129
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SUMMARY:Putting A Face To A Name at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Putting A Face To A Name Art Exhibit\nJanuary 6–28\, 2023\nReception: Friday\, January 6 from 7–9pm\nPhoto Album \nCome see the Putting A Face To A Name art exhibit—a clever showcase where local artists reimagine fictional characters from books\, movies\, plays\, poetry\, television\, and more. \nJoin us at the opening reception on Friday\, January 6 from 7-9pm to meet the curator and artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. \nStarting January 22\, come to the gallery to view two beautiful garden statues of the Chinese Buddhist Deities of Compassion (Guan Yin) and Longevity (Shou Lao) and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win them. The raffle benefits Del Ray Artisans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the winner will be drawn during the Fun With One exhibit reception on March 3 between 7-9pm. \nThe Putting A Face To A Name exhibit runs January 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 the last Sunday of the month (January 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 the curator Gordon Thomas Frank at gordonfrank666@gmail.com. \n\nArtwork credit: “Puck” by Zade Ramsey
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/face-to-a-name/
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="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T180000
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SUMMARY:“Putting a Face to a Name” Artwork Drop Off
DESCRIPTION:Time for artists to drop off their accepted artwork entries for the upcoming exhibit\, Putting a Face to a Name. Artwork drop off is Sunday\, January 1 from 12-6pm by appointment only. \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: Gordon Thomas Frank (gordonfrank666@gmail.com) \n\nArtwork credit: “Puck” by Zade Ramsey
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/face-to-a-name-artwork-drop-off/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Administrative
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T235000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T235900
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SUMMARY:“Putting A Face To A Name” Call for Entry Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Call for Entry ~ Open to area artistsPutting A Face To A NameExhibit Dates: January 6–28\, 2023\nEntry deadline extended to Sunday\, December 18\, 2022 by midnight\nReimagine your favorite fictional character. Mr. Darcy as a robot? Daenerys Targaryen as a Smurf? Scarlett O’Hara as a Vampire? Hannibal Lecter as a Disney Princess? Nothing is too outrageous! Artists may also select characters from folklore and fairy tales\, such as King Arthur or Rapunzel. This exhibit is open to all mediums. Use your imagination and have fun with your creations. \nThe exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. \nEntry Details & Form \nArtwork credit: “Puck” by Zade Ramsey
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/putting-a-face-to-a-name-call-for-entry-deadline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Entry Deadline
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Thomas Frank":MAILTO:gordonfrank666@gmail.com
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