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SUMMARY:"Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition" Call for Entry Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists\nPictures at an Alexandria Exhibition\nOnline Auction: May 4–31\, 2026\nDigital entry deadline: Saturday\, April 4\, 2026 by midnight\n“Classical Aire” by Barbara Januszkiewicz\nDel Ray Artisans\, the Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria\, and the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia present Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition\, an online art auction fundraising event and concert performance. \nArtists are asked to draw inspiration from five select pieces of music for their creativity. You may submit one to four pieces of art and must identify which one of the five musical selections is your muse for each artwork submitted. \nThe call is open to all area artists. There is no entry fee and no size limits on entries. Carefully read the call for entry details and accepted artist requirements\, especially noting information on variable pricing due to the auction format. \nEntry Details & Form
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/auction-2026-cfe-deadline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Entry Deadline
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
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SUMMARY:First Thursday: Photo Scavenger Hunt 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome. \nCome to Del Ray Artisans gallery on Thursday\, April 2 from 6:30-8pm for a Fast and Fabulous photo scavenger hunt. Solve the clues with your cellphone images as proof. Use the written clues provided or be inspired by the art on exhibit to challenge your phone-tography skills. What makes a car fabulous? What makes a photograph fabulous? \nPlus get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit\, Fast and Fabulous! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September (except closed on July 2nd).\n  \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. \nJoin the Del Ray community each First Thursday for themed activities\, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit\, and live music. The theme and nonprofit will be announced in advance\, and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. \nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-april-2026/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20250814T204141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T201838Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Partnership – Serenity Gallery/Del Ray Artisans Fundraiser (11/16/2025)
DESCRIPTION:Color Strips\, photo by Steven Halperson\nSerenity Gallery\, the in-home gallery of mosaic artist-photographer Nina Tisara\, will host an Open House on Sunday\, November 16\, 2025 from 4-7pm in a creative partnership with Del Ray Artisans. Twenty percent of all sales (in person and online) will be donated to Del Ray Artisans nonprofit. \nThe art may be viewed in person at Serenity Gallery\, 6408 Hayfield Place\, Alexandria\, VA or online. Please RSVP to ninat@ninatisara.com to attend the Open House. \nSerenity Gallery features Nina’s widely collected mosaics and the stunning art photography of Steven Halperson. Nina first became known to Alexandrians as a photojournalist with the Gazette Packet for her sensitive and artistic portrayal of city residents\, historic places and special events. She is the founder of Living Legends of Alexandria. \nArtist-photographer Steven Halperson owns and manages Tisara Photography. Bringing over 30 years of experience and his artistic talent to his work\, he specializes in family and business portraits and events. His portraits of Alexandria’s current Living Legends are on display in the Market Square Lobby of Alexandria City Hall. The Tisara Photography studio is located on South Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria. \nDel Ray Artisans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. Nina Tisara is a member of Del Ray Artisans. \n\nArtwork (top) Caption: Dancing Vines\, mosaic by Nina Tisara
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/serenity-place/
LOCATION:Serenity Gallery\, 6408 Hayfield Place\, Alexandria\, 22310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Fundraising,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
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SUMMARY:Art on the Avenue 2025
DESCRIPTION:Along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025 from 10am-6pm\, you’ll find: Art on the Avenue\, a multicultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in Alexandria\, Virginia. There will be entertainment for all ages\, art activities\, food\, and artists displaying and selling their work all along Mount Vernon Avenue. Art on the Avenue is sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association. \nArt Exhibit & Kids Art Corner\nDirectly in front of the gallery during Art on the Avenue\, Del Ray Artisans will present member artwork\, handcrafted greeting cards\, and upcycled tote bags made from exhibit banners (booths W-194 and W-195). Inside the gallery\, you’ll find the Bump in the Night art exhibit featuring art by local artists and our Alcove Gift Shop exclusively featuring work by Del Ray Artisans members. \nAlso visit Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic activity tent in the Kids’ Art Corner (Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields) to make scratchboard art!  The activity is for children of all ages. Drop-in to this self-paced activity between 10am-3pm. \nSupport Del Ray Artisans Members\, Local Artists\nMany Del Ray Artisans members are juried into Art on the Avenue. Be sure to visit their booths: \n\nW 16 – Purple Cardinal Arts LLC\, Miyoung Obenschain (Painting)\nW 49 – Moxie & Magic\, Robin Reid (Glass)\nW 57 – Vega Star Ceramics\, Vega Overby (Ceramics & Pottery)\nW 85 – Papazian Design LLC\, Diana Papazian (Jewelry)\nW 103 – Blue Hippo Pottery\, Victoria Walchak (Ceramics & Pottery)\nW 107 – Chunky Images\, Corrin Pumphrey (Painting)\nW 111 – Samhara Ceramics\, Bhavani Arabandi (Ceramics & Pottery)\nW 127 – Permian Designs\, John T. Allen (Photography)\nW 137 – Lola Earnastine\, Courtney Arnold (Jewelry)\nW 147 – designsinclay\, Diana Manchak (Ceramics & Pottery)\nW 179 – FinFurFeathers\, Fin Jullien (Youth)\nW 182 – Reinvented Elegance\, Joyce Wagner (Jewelry)\nW 201 – Recycled Bag Lady\, Mary Pike (Accessories & Bags)\nW 219 – Walter Gordon Art (Painting)\n\n\nE 6 – Megan Elaine Designs\, Megan Levanduski (Clothing)\nE 14 – Victoria Barnes Photography (Photography)\nE 20 – Stained Glass by Kib\, Ernest Kibler (Glass)\nE 54 – Kellie Sansone Creates (Painting)\nE 61 – Stephen Lally Pottery (Ceramics & Pottery)\nE 74 – Yellow Dot Shop\, Ellen Hamilton (Clothing)\nE 103 – Lainemindinventions\, Stacy Laine (Wood)\nE 158 – Susan Lefler Studios (Mixed Media)\nE 167 – Kardo Lab\, Olga Kardonova (Candles)\nE 174 – Love + Lino\, Annemarie Kuhns (Books & Paper)\nE 106 – Ed Colahan Pottery (Ceramics & Pottery)\nE-186 – WiRealm by Tamara\, Tamara Wilkerson (Jewelry)\nE 203 – Bead Therapy\, Chris Lederman (Jewelry)\n\nStop by the Nest Academy parking lot (2609 Mt Vernon Ave) to see these demonstrations by member artists: Nicole Gauvin (Iris paper folding)\, Betsy Jones (3D Miniatures)\, Janna Marks (Jewelry)\, and Courtney Pippin-Mathur (Mixed Media). \nFor more information on Art on the Avenue\, visit: www.artontheavenue.org \n\nPhoto courtesy of Kelly M. MacConomy (2019)
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/art-on-the-avenue-2025/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:First Thursday: Make a picture frame inspired by Matisse's decoupages 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome. \nOn the last First Thursday of the year\, come make your own picture frame using puzzle pieces. This activity is inspired by mosaic artists and cut paper collages (decoupages) by Matisse. \nPlus get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit\, Second Time Around. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.\n  \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. \nJoin the Del Ray community each First Thursday for themed activities\, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit\, and live music. The theme and nonprofit will be announced in advance\, and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 3\, 2025 – Music & Dance on the Avenue\nMay 1\, 2025 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 5\, 2025 – Rep Your Team\nJuly 3\, 2025 – Red\, White\, And Bloom\nAugust 7\, 2025 – Surf’s Up\nRescheduled to September 11\, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue\n\nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-sept-2025/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: First Thursday: Make a picture frame inspired by Matisse's decoupages 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:This neighborhood event has been postponed to Thursday\, September 11 due to the weather. \nJoin us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome. \nOn the last First Thursday of the year\, come make your own picture frame using puzzle pieces. This activity is inspired by mosaic artists and cut paper collages (decoupages) by Matisse. \nPlus get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit\, Second Time Around. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September.\n  \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. \nJoin the Del Ray community each First Thursday for themed activities\, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit\, and live music. The theme and nonprofit will be announced in advance\, and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 3\, 2025 – Music & Dance on the Avenue\nMay 1\, 2025 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 5\, 2025 – Rep Your Team\nJuly 3\, 2025 – Red\, White\, And Bloom\nAugust 7\, 2025 – Surf’s Up\nRescheduled to September 11\, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue\n\nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-sept-2025-postponed/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20250721T143914Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday: Make art inspired by Andy Goldsworthy 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome. \n“I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree” is a line from Joyce Kilmer’s poem “Trees.” Come see the Lovely As A Tree art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery from August 1-30\, 2025. View member artwork indeed as lovely as a tree! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. \nOn First Thursday\, August 7 from 6:30-8pm\, come make your own collage homage to a tree using found organic materials inspired by the art of the sculptor\, photographer\, and environmentalist Andy Goldsworthy. \n\n  \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. \nJoin the Del Ray community each First Thursday for themed activities\, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit\, and live music. The theme and nonprofit will be announced in advance\, and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 3\, 2025 – Music & Dance on the Avenue\nMay 1\, 2025 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 5\, 2025 – Rep Your Team\nJuly 3\, 2025 – Red\, White\, And Bloom\nAugust 7\, 2025 – Surf’s Up\nSeptember 4\, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue\n\nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-august-2025/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20250519T171544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T153347Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday: Create Pop Art featuring Washington Sports Teams 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity. The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome. Plus enjoy the current art exhibit! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. \nOn the June 5th “Rep Your Team” First Thursday\, come to Del Ray Artisans to create pop art featuring Washington sports teams. Choose a template featuring the team logos for the Capitals\, Commanders\, DC United\, Mystics\, Nationals\, Spirit\, or Wizards—or draw your own! \nThe activity is inspired by renowned pop art artist Andy Warhol\, including his piece “The Great One” featuring Wayne Gretzky. Select the Washington Capitals template to honor our own “Great” 8\, Alex Ovechkin\, and celebrate his recent triumph of surpassing Gretzky as the all-time highest goal scoring player in the NHL. \nDrop-in; all ages and skill levels welcome.\n \nCreate your own Washington Capitals Pop Art on First Thursday (June 5\, 2025)\n“The Great One” (Wayne Gretzky) by Andy Warhol\n“The Cubist Captain” (Alex Ovechkin) by Kelly MacConomy\n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. \nJoin the Del Ray community each First Thursday for themed activities\, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit\, and live music. The theme and nonprofit will be announced in advance\, and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 3\, 2025 – Music & Dance on the Avenue\nMay 1\, 2025 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 5\, 2025 – Rep Your Team\nJuly 3\, 2025 – Red\, White\, And Bloom\nAugust 7\, 2025 – Surf’s Up\nSeptember 4\, 2025 – Antique Appraisals on the Avenue\n\nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-june-2025/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Summer Programs,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
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SUMMARY:First Thursday: Make art inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:April showers bring May Day flowers at Del Ray Artisans. Join us for a free\, artful\, family-friendly activity from 6:30-8:00pm on First Thursday\, May 1. Artist Morgan Parr will be exploring the floral expressions of iconic American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Make your own pretty-in-pastel picture for your home art gallery. \nTo celebrate this Dog Days in Del Ray First Thursday\, humans and dogs are welcome to a sneak peek of the totally terrific Alexandria City High School Titan Student Exhibition. There will be treats available for your canine companions inside the gallery too! \nMake art inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe activity (Photo courtesy of Morgan Parr)\n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. \nJoin the Del Ray community each First Thursday for themed activities\, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit\, and live music. The theme and nonprofit will be announced in advance\, and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 3\, 2025 – Music & Dance on the Avenue\nMay 1\, 2025 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 5\, 2025 – theme TBD (2024 theme: Jump into Summer)\nJuly 3\, 2025 – theme TBD (2024 theme: Red\, White and Blue (Gallery is closed)\nAugust 7\, 2025 – theme TBD (2024 theme: Del Ray Olympics)\nSeptember 4\, 2025 – theme TBD (2024 theme: Saddle Up)\n\nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-may-2025/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20250316T002004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T201404Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday: Make art inspired by Alma Thomas 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on the first Thursday of the month from April through September for our family-friendly activity! The activity is free of charge and all ages are welcome. \nActivity on Thursday\, April 3: Make your own 5×5-inch artwork inspired by Alma Thomas! Alma Thomas’ art was kindled by what she saw around her and used circles\, stripes and dashes to create brilliantly colored works of art. New York City’s art museum\, The Whitney\, featured her Paintings of Earth and Space in the first solo show by a black woman\, and she spent most of her life working with and teaching youth about art. \nPlus get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit\, Synchronous. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. \nThis activity is a part of STEAM-tastic. Del Ray Artisans’ youth program focusing on Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Math.\nMake art inspired by Alma Thomas activity (Photo courtesy of Morgan Parr)\n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. \nJoin the Del Ray community each First Thursday for themed activities\, a donation drive to support a local nonprofit\, and live music. The theme and nonprofit will be announced in advance\, and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 3\, 2025 – Music & Dance on the Avenue\nMay 1\, 2025 – theme TBD (2024 theme: Dog Days in Del Ray)\nJune 5\, 2025 – theme TBD (2024 theme: Jump into Summer)\nJuly 3\, 2025 – theme TBD (2024 theme: Red\, White and Blue (Gallery is closed)\nAugust 7\, 2025 – theme TBD (2024 theme: Del Ray Olympics)\nSeptember 4\, 2025 – theme TBD (2024 theme: Saddle Up)\n\nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-april-2025/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20240521T140848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T231622Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Activity 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm on Thursday\, September 5th for our family-friendly activity: a fibertastic selfie station and hands-on knitting instruction to celebrate the new exhibit! Come as a beginner or bring your experience adding rows to a Community Fiber Project. The event is free of charge and all ages and knitting skills are welcome. \nPlus get a sneak peek of the Fascinating Fiber\, Alluring Fabric art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. This is the last First Thursday of 2024! \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. \nJoin the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. The selected nonprofit for each date will be announced in advance and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 11\, 2024 (Postponed\, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom\nMay 2\, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 6\, 2024 – Jump into Summer\nJuly 11\, 2024 – Red\, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp)\nAugust 15\, 2024 (Rescheduled from August 1 due to the weather) – Del Ray Olympics\nSeptember 5\, 2024 – Saddle Up\n\nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-sept-2024/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20240521T140753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T230235Z
UID:10001359-1722537000-1722542400@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:First Thursday Activity: Science Scavenger Hunt 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Feeling Olympic? Stop by Del Ray Artisans during the First Thursday in Del Ray this August between 6:30 and 8pm. Enjoy a sneak peek at The Science of our Surroundings art exhibit and participate in a family-friendly Science Scavenger Hunt. \nUse clues to discover up to five items found in the artwork in the gallery\, and then: \n\ndraw and color what you have uncovered in the Olympic Ring coloring page provided.\nOR\ntake a phone pic of the solved clues displayed in the art of science.\nOR\ntake a selfie with the artwork!\n\nThere will also be an Olympic photo station in the gallery so feel free to stop by for your Olympic selfie! All the activities are free of charge. \nDel Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. \nJoin the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. The selected nonprofit for each date will be announced in advance and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 11\, 2024 (Postponed\, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom\nMay 2\, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 6\, 2024 – Jump into Summer\nJuly 11\, 2024 – Red\, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp)\nAugust 15\, 2024 (Rescheduled from August 1 due to the weather) – Del Ray Olympics\nSeptember 5\, 2024 – Saddle Up\n\nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-august-2024/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Summer Programs,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240712
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20231213T144451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T140523Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday (Gallery Closed)
DESCRIPTION:Del Ray Artisans gallery is closed to the public from July 8-12 in order to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp. Register for bootcamp to enhance or kickstart your daily drawing routine. Each day features not one\, but two unique models\, ensuring an engaging experience. \nJoin us this Saturday and Sunday for the Summer Art Market (July 13-14\, 2024 from 10am-4pm each day) and check out original art in a wide range of media from talented local artists. Different artists are featured each day! \nThe neighborhood First Thursday festival is still happening in Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (located at Mount Vernon & Oxford Avenues) and all along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on July 11\, 2024. \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for the neighborhood themes – TBD for 2024: \n\nApril 4\, 2024 – A Cherry Blossom Celebration?\nMay 2\, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray?\nJune 6\, 2024 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts?\nJuly 11\, 2024 – Red\, White\, and Brews? (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp; no outdoor activity)\nAugust 1\, 2024 – A Country Music Showdown?\nSeptember 5\, 2024 – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far\, Far Away?
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-july-2024/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20240401T132117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T130906Z
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SUMMARY:Party for the Arts #ALX275 at Canal Center Gallery (4/27-6/28/2024)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Album \nThe Alexandria Arts Alliance commemorates the City of Alexandria’s 275th anniversary during the 2nd annual Party for the Arts—a celebration showcasing all artists in Alexandria on Saturday\, April 27\, 11am-7pm at Canal Center\, Alexandria’s waterfront venue in the Old Town North Arts District. The party will feature an art market\, games for children\, local music groups\, singers\, dancers\, poetry readings\, food\, and other live performances. \nDel Ray Artisans is pleased to have its members featured in Alexandria Arts Alliance’s Party for the Arts #ALX275 art exhibit as a part of our Gallery Without Walls program. This juried visual arts exhibition at the Canal Center Gallery features all local visual artists—and their love for Alexandria expressed through art! The exhibit opens during the Party for the Arts and runs through June 28\, 2024. Gallery hours are: \n\nSaturday\, April 27\, 11am-7pm during Party for the Arts\nCANCELLED: Saturday\, May 18\, 11am-4pm during A Vintage Affair on the Plaza\nWednesday\, June 5\, 10am-1pm during Coffee Break\nSaturday\, June 8\, 11am-2pm during the ACT for Alexandria’s 20th Anniversary Celebration\nSaturday\, June 15\, 1-6pm during Art Mart\nFriday\, June 28\, 5-9pm for the Closing Reception\n\nThe Alexandria Arts Alliance is a coalition of arts organizations\, artists and arts advocates that works to advance the arts in Alexandria through advocacy\, collaboration\, education\, and marketing. Del Ray Artisans is a member of Alexandria Arts Alliance. \n\nArtwork credit: Detail of “Fireworks” by TJ Feeley featured in the exhibit. This photograph captures a moment from the fireworks display on Alexandria’s birthday during the annual celebration with the symphony performing in the park.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/party-for-the-arts-2024/
LOCATION:Canal Center Gallery\, 11 Canal Center Plaza\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Community Event,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20240507T181708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T212352Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Activity: Origami Art 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:On First Thursday\, June 6th\, enjoy a sneak preview of the All About Love art exhibit and jump into a summer of love at Del Ray Artisans. \nVisit the gallery between 6:30-8pm to make some groovy origami art with tie-dyed paper. All are welcome. This artful activity is family-friendly and free! Be sure to check out the one-of-a-kind Del Ray Artisans’ 30th anniversary t-shirts hand-dyed by artist Lesley Hall for sale too. \nDel Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September (except not in July). \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. \nJoin the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. The selected nonprofit for each date will be announced in advance and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 11\, 2024 (Postponed\, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom\nMay 2\, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 6\, 2024 – Jump into Summer\nJuly 11\, 2024 – Red\, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp)\nAugust 1\, 2024 – Del Ray Olympics\nSeptember 5\, 2024 – Saddle Up\n\nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-june-2024/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Summer Programs,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20240417T200015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T183251Z
UID:10001357-1714674600-1714680000@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:First Thursday Activity: Dog Mask Making 6:30-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Channel your inner hound dog at Del Ray Artisans during the Dog Days of Del Ray First Thursday event! Want to look more like your best friend? From 6:30-8pm on May 2 come by the gallery to color your own dog mask during our family-friendly activity! Then try your hand at a game of outdoor lawn darts FETCH games using soft and safe dartboard balls. \nBe sure to bring along your four-legged BFF and family for photo opp fun and games! Pups can be art aficionados too. Dog treats provided while supplies last. \nPlus get a sneak peek of The Art of Tea art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. \nJoin the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. The selected nonprofit for each date will be announced in advance and donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 11\, 2024 (Postponed\, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom\nMay 2\, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 6\, 2024 – Jump into Summer\nJuly 11\, 2024 – Red\, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp)\nAugust 1\, 2024 – Olympics or Carnival (TBD)\nSeptember 5\, 2024 – Saddle Up\n\nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-may-2024/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20240428T134813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T134813Z
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SUMMARY:Party for the Arts at Canal Center
DESCRIPTION:The City of Alexandria is celebrating its 275th anniversary this year. The Alexandria Arts Alliance commemorates the occasion during the 2nd annual Party for the Arts—a celebration showcasing all artists in Alexandria on Saturday\, April 27\, 11am-7pm at Canal Center\, Alexandria’s waterfront venue in the Old Town North Arts District. The party will feature an art market\, games for children\, local music groups\, singers\, dancers\, poetry readings\, food\, and other live performances. \nDel Ray Artisans is pleased to have its members featured in Alexandria Arts Alliance’s 2024 Party for the Arts exhibit as a part of our Gallery Without Walls program. This juried visual arts exhibition at the Canal Center Gallery features all local visual artists—and their love for Alexandria expressed through art! The exhibit opens during the Party for the Arts and runs through June 30\, 2024. Gallery hours are: \n\nSaturday\, April 27\, 11am-7pm during Party for the Arts\nSaturday\, May 18 (hours TBD)\nSaturday\, June 8 (hours TBD)\nSaturday\, June 15 (hours TBD)\n\nThe Alexandria Arts Alliance is a coalition of arts organizations\, artists and arts advocates that works to advance the arts in Alexandria through advocacy\, collaboration\, education\, and marketing. Del Ray Artisans is a member of Alexandria Arts Alliance.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/party-for-the-arts-april-27-2024/
LOCATION:Canal Center Gallery\, 11 Canal Center Plaza\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20240331T223148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T223316Z
UID:10001382-1713139140-1713139140@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Party for the Arts GWW Call for Entry Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Del Ray Artisans Members Only\nGallery Without Walls Call for Entry\nParty for the Arts exhibit at Canal Center\nApril 27–June 30\, 2024\nEntry deadline: Sunday\, April 14\, 2024 by midnight\nSeeking 2D artwork exploring What is Alexandria to me? The City of Alexandria is celebrating its 275th birthday in 2024. The Alexandria Arts Alliance commemorates the occasion during their 2024 Party for the Arts—a celebration showcasing all artists in Alexandria on Saturday\, April 27\, 11am-7pm. The exhibit at Canal Center will open during the Party for the Arts. Del Ray Artisans is a member of Alexandria Arts Alliance. \nThe exhibit is open to all artists that live\, work\, or volunteer in Alexandria\, but only Del Ray Artisans members should enter through this form. If you are not a member\, you may either join Del Ray Artisans now to enter here or email Pat Miller to inquire about the Alexandria Arts Alliance entry process. Two-dimensional works only. No entry fee; pieces previously shown are welcome. \nEntry Details & Form
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/party-for-the-arts-2024-deadline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Entry Deadline
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20240313T141424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T194253Z
UID:10001356-1712860200-1712865600@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Open 12-9pm; First Thursday Activity Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to the weather. \nJoin us outside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm for our family-friendly activity. We are decorating upcycled flower containers! Each person will receive a container to decorate at the gallery and a small bag of potting soil & seeds to take home for planting and watering. \nAlso pop into the gallery to see the Same But Different art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. Please be considerate of the workshop that is happening tonight. \nFrom March 20–April 14\, check out Del Ray Artisans’ gallery exterior decorations for the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival: Petal Porches. Our theme is Cherry Bomb! \n\nFor the first First Thursday of 2024 on April 11th (rain date)\, the Del Ray Business Association has chosen the theme: Del Ray in Bloom to celebrate National Gardening Month. Join the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. Donations to this First Thursday’s selected nonprofit\, the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club\, will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues). \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 11\, 2024 (Postponed\, then cancelled due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom\nMay 2\, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 6\, 2024 – Jump into Summer\nJuly 11\, 2024 – Red\, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp; no First Thursday activity)\nAugust 1\, 2024 – Olympics or Carnival (TBD)\nSeptember 5\, 2024 – Saddle Up
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-april-2024/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program,Youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delrayartisans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DRBA-FirstThursday-2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20240405T164251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T164408Z
UID:10001384-1712255400-1712260800@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:First Thursday (Gallery Open 12-9pm) - Activity Rescheduled to 4/11
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather: First Thursday activities have been rescheduled to Thursday\, April 11. The gallery will still be open until 9pm today! \nJoin us inside Del Ray Artisans gallery from 6:30-8pm for our family-friendly activity. We are decorating upcycled flower containers! Each person will receive a container to decorate at the gallery and a small bag of potting soil & seeds to take-home for planting and watering. \nThis First Thursday also get a sneak peek of the Same But Different art exhibit that officially opens with a reception on Friday\, April 5 from 7-9pm. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. \nFrom March 20–April 14\, check out Del Ray Artisans’ gallery exterior decorations for the 2024 National Cherry Blossom Festival: Petal Porches. Our theme is Cherry Bomb! \n\nFor the first First Thursday of 2024 on April 4th\, the Del Ray Business Association has chosen the theme: Del Ray in Bloom to celebrate National Gardening Month. Join the Del Ray community for live music and themed activities. Donations to this First Thursday’s selected nonprofit\, the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club\, will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues). \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Del Ray Artisans is a member of Del Ray Business Association. Join us for the neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 11\, 2024 (Postponed from April 4 due to the weather) – Del Ray in Bloom\nMay 2\, 2024 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 6\, 2024 – Jump into Summer\nJuly 11\, 2024 – Red\, White and Blue (Gallery is closed to host Figure Drawing Bootcamp; no First Thursday activity)\nAugust 1\, 2024 – Olympics or Carnival (TBD)\nSeptember 5\, 2024 – Saddle Up
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-april-2024-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20230907T181107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T000041Z
UID:10001116-1696528800-1696536000@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:First Thursday Activity 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, October 5 from 6-8pm outside the gallery for a Star Wars photo opt\, droid masks for kids\, and themed coloring sheets. Costumes encouraged! The neighborhood theme for this last First Thursday of 2023 is Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far\, Far Away. \nCome inside Del Ray Artisans gallery for a sneak peek at the Curses! Foiled Again! The Art of Swords and Sorcery art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery will be open 12-9pm on First Thursday\, October 5\, 2023. \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for these neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 13\, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration\nMay 4\, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 1\, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!\nJuly 6\, 2023 – Red\, White\, & Brews (Gallery is closed; no outdoor activity)\nAugust 3\, 2023 – A Country Music Showdown\nOctober 5\, 2023 (rescheduled from Sept 7 due to thunderstorms) – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far\, Far Away
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-oct-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20230516T153521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T181309Z
UID:10000157-1694109600-1694116800@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:First Thursday RESCHEDULED to October 5
DESCRIPTION:Due to the projected thunderstorms\, the last First Thursday of 2023 has been rescheduled from September 7 to October 5. \nThe gallery will still be open late on September 7 from 12-9pm. \nCome inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see the Farther Afield art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for these neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 13\, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration\nMay 4\, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 1\, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!\nJuly 6\, 2023 – Red\, White\, & Brews (Gallery is closed; no outdoor activity)\nAugust 3\, 2023 – A Country Music Showdown\nOctober 5\, 2023 (rescheduled from Sept 7 due to thunderstorms) – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far\, Far Away
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-sept-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20230516T152531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T231404Z
UID:10000156-1691085600-1691092800@delrayartisans.org
SUMMARY:First Thursday: Luau Selfie Station 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to Del Ray Artisans on Visit Del Ray’s First Thursday (theme Del Ray’s Country Music Showdown\, formerly Aloha Thursday) with a lei and encourage you to visit our outdoor Luau Selfie Station from 6-8pm on Thursday\, August 3! \nInside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Treasures of the DMV art exhibit exploring the famed\, overlooked\, natural\, and abstract highlights from the region. The gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays (April through September). \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for these neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 13\, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration\nMay 4\, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 1\, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!\nJuly 6\, 2023 – Red\, White\, & Brews (Gallery is closed; no outdoor activity)\nAugust 3\, 2023 – A Country Music Showdown\nSeptember 7\, 2023 – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far\, Far Away
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-aug-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Summer Programs,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230707
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20230516T152041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T152559Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday (Gallery Closed)
DESCRIPTION:Del Ray Artisans gallery is closed in early July to prepare for the Summer Art Market (July 8-9\, 2023 from 10am-4pm each day). Join us this Saturday and Sunday (different artist each day) and check out original art in a wide range of media from talented local artists. \nPLUS register children ages 8-12 now for our week-long Art Camp (Choose July 17–21 or July 24–28)! \nThe neighborhood First Thursday festival is still happening in Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (located at Mount Vernon & Oxford Avenues) and all along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on July 6\, 2023. \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for these neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 13\, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration\nMay 4\, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 1\, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!\nJuly 6\, 2023 – Red\, White\, & Brews (Gallery is closed; no outdoor activity)\nAugust 3\, 2023 – A Country Music Showdown\nSeptember 7\, 2023 – Star Wars Day in a Neighborhood Far\, Far Away
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-july-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20230506T153529Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday: Black Panther Mask Making 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Visit the gallery this super(hero) First Thursday for our outdoor activity from 6-8pm: Black Panther mask making!  Plus take a picture in front of our superhero photo op backdrop. \nInside the gallery get a sneak peek of American Patchwork\, the upcoming art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for these neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 13\, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration\nMay 4\, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune 1\, 2023 – Baseball – Every Pitch Counts!\nJuly is typically Red\, White\, and Blue\nAugust is typically Aloha Thursday\nSeptember is typically Show Your Spirit
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-june-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Summer Programs,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20230424T213147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T214024Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday: Dog Days in Del Ray Activity 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Del Ray Artisans on Thursday\, May 4 from 6-8pm for our outdoor activity rubber stamping with a canine theme in honor of Dog Days in Del Ray! \nInside the gallery get a sneak peek of the upcoming Prints in May @ DRA art exhibit. Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. \n\nDel Ray\, one of the most dog-friendly neighborhoods in the region\, highlights “Dog Days in Del Ray” during its May First Thursday. The monthly street festival takes place on Thursday\, May 4 from 6 p.m. to dusk along Mount Vernon Avenue. Bring your best four-legged friend out to the Avenue for a variety of canine-themed activities for dogs (and their humans!). Participants are encouraged to bring dry and wet food for dogs and cats for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square\, located at Mt. Vernon & Oxford Avenues. \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for these neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 13\, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration\nMay 4\, 2023 – Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune is typically Unmask Your Superhero\nJuly is typically Red\, White\, and Blue\nAugust is typically Aloha Thursday\nSeptember is typically Show Your Spirit
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-may-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20230324T193733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T011200Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday: Create Cherry Blossoms 6-8pm (Gallery Open 12-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather on April 6\, First Thursday: A Cherry Blossom Celebration will be celebrated on Thursday\, April 13 starting at 6pm. \nJoin us at Del Ray Artisans from 6-8pm for our outdoor activity creating paper Cherry Blossom Flowers! \nPlus see the A Tale of Two Studios art exhibit inside the gallery! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. \n\nFor the first First Thursday of 2023\, the Del Ray Business Association presents First Thursday: A Cherry Blossom Celebration. Join the Del Ray community for live music by Mars Rodeo\, themed activities\, plus the Cherry Blossom Challenge scavenger hunt (March 30-April 15) featuring cherry blossom-inspired art by local artists. Participants are encouraged to bring individually-wrapped children’s snacks and juice boxes for the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club. Donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray Business Association celebrates First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for these neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 13\, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6 due to the rain) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration\nMay is typically Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune is typically Unmask Your Superhero\nJuly is typically Red\, White\, and Blue\nAugust is typically Aloha Thursday\nSeptember is typically Show Your Spirit
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-april-2023/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20230406T203233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T203738Z
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Postponed Until April 13 (Gallery Open 12-6pm)
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: Due to the weather\, First Thursday: A Cherry Blossom Celebration will be celebrated on Thursday\, April 13 starting at 6pm. The gallery will close at 6pm on April 6\, but be open late (until 9pm) on April 13.\n \nJoin us at Del Ray Artisans on Thursday\, April 13 from 6-8pm for our outdoor activity creating Cherry Blossom Flowers! \nPlus get a sneak peek of the A Tale of Two Studios art exhibit inside the gallery! Del Ray Artisans gallery is open 12-9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. \n\nFor the first First Thursday of 2023\, the Del Ray Business Association presents First Thursday: A Cherry Blossom Celebration. Join the Del Ray community for live music by Mars Rodeo\, themed activities\, plus the Cherry Blossom Challenge scavenger hunt (March 30-April 15) featuring cherry blossom-inspired art by local artists. Participants are encouraged to bring individually-wrapped children’s snacks and juice boxes for the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club. Donations will be collected at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues. \n\nEvery year from April through September Del Ray celebrates  First Thursday\, a Del Ray community event along Mount Vernon Avenue from 6pm until dusk on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for these neighborhood themes: \n\nApril 13\, 2023 (rescheduled from April 6) – A Cherry Blossom Celebration\nMay is typically Dog Days in Del Ray\nJune is typically Unmask Your Superhero\nJuly is typically Red\, White\, and Blue\nAugust is typically Aloha Thursday\nSeptember is typically Show Your Spirit
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/first-thursday-april-2023-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
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SUMMARY:Party for the Arts and Canal Center Gallery Exhibition (10/8-10/16)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Alexandria Arts Alliance’s Party for the Arts celebrating the arts’ impact and resilience as part of National Arts & Humanities Month. The party is on Saturday\, October 8\, 2022 from 4-7pm at the Canal Center Plaza\, Alexandria’s newest waterfront venue in the Old Town North Arts District. The event will feature performances on multiple outdoor stages and indoor galleries. \nThe Alexandria Arts Alliance\, in partnership with local visual arts spaces including Principle Gallery\, Kyo Gallery\, Galactic Panther Gallery\, the Athenaeum and Del Ray Artisans will be presenting the first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring artists and art that best represent and highlight Alexandria’s power to inspire\, spark change\, and contribute to the vibrant\, thriving and inclusive Alexandria community! \nThis collaborative exhibition will launch during the Party for the Arts. The Canal Center Gallery Exhibition will run for a special limited time—from October 8–16\, 2022. In addition to the party\, gallery hours are Sunday 10/9 from 4-8pm\, Friday 10/14 from 4-10pm\, Saturday 10/15 from 12-10pm\, and Sunday 10/16 from 4-8pm. Come see the work of these Del Ray Artisans members featured in the exhibit: \n\nWilliam J. Cabrera\nGordon Thomas Frank\nErica Hughes\nBarbara Januszkiewicz\nGuy Jones\nM. Reday Cook\nEllen Rosenthal\nKaren Schmitz\nKathy Turner\nHeidi Ostreng Vatanka\n\nNational Arts & Humanities Month is coordinated by Americans for the Arts\, the national organization working to empower communities with the resources and support necessary to provide access to the arts for everyone. The Alexandria Arts Alliance is a coalition of arts organizations\, artists and arts advocates that works to advance the arts in Alexandria through advocacy\, collaboration\, education\, and marketing. \nDel Ray Artisans is a member of Alexandria Arts Alliance.
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/party-for-the-arts-2022/
LOCATION:Canal Center Gallery\, 11 Canal Center Plaza\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Community Event,Gallery Without Walls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220529
DTSTAMP:20260422T211714
CREATED:20230323T195835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T215502Z
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SUMMARY:Drips\, Lines\, Splatters\, and Splash (5/6-5/28)
DESCRIPTION:Drips\, Lines\, Splatters\, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School Art Exhibit\nMay 6–28\, 2022\nPhoto Album \nDrips\, Lines\, Splatters\, and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School is the May exhibit at Del Ray Artisans\, now celebrating 30 years as a non-profit fine arts organization in Alexandria. Both representational and abstract expressions of color\, line\, movement\, and sense of space are explored. \nThe exhibit was inspired by and celebrates the work of Morris Louis\, Gene Davis\, Jacob Kainen\, among other founders and followers of the Washington Color School\, a group of abstract painters who formed the movement in the 1950s and 1960s in rebellion against the art establishment of the day. The exhibit is curated by Kelly MacConomy. \nThe special guest juror is Washington area painter Barbara Januszkiewicz\, who studied with two well-known members of the Washington Color School\, Paul Reed and Hilda Thorpe. Barbara’s organic abstractions are transcendental\, bold and oftentimes colossal\, composed with a masterful brushstroke. \n“Januszkiewicz’s pictures can resemble Morris Louis’s florals\, yet her style is hotter\, with a hint of the abstract expressionism the Color School abandoned.” ~ The Washington Post \nIn addition to seeing the art exhibit\, join us for these special events and workshops: \n\nMaking Art Splash\, First Thursday Del Ray\, May 5 from 6-9pm.\nCome create a “Washington Color Rule-the-School” canvas in Colasanto Park outside the gallery and recreate a Gene Davis Stripe Sidewalk Painting.\nArt Exhibit Opening Day\, Friday\, May 6 from 12-9pm.\nJoin us on opening day for the widest selection of artwork. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.\nSpring Art Market 2022\, Saturday\, May 7 from 10am-4pm in Colasanto Park outside Del Ray Artisans Gallery ~ Rain or Shine! Shop original work from local artists—perfect for gifts\, Mother’s Day\, or treat yourself.\nMaking Mosaic Art Workshop\, May 9-11 (Monday-Wednesday) from 6-9pm each evening.\nCreate an 8″ x 8″ mosaic for indoor display\, using a variety of materials such as stained glass\, vitreous tiles and other beautiful glass. Instructor Shona D’Cruz leads this 3-day workshop for beginners to intermediate.\nFun With Beginning Watercolor Techniques Workshop\, Saturday\, May 14 from 9am-12pm.\nLearn basic watercolor skills\, explore ways to tame the medium\, and have some fun. Instructor Ellen Rosenthal designed the workshop for beginners\, but students of all levels are welcome.\nIntro to Bookmaking and Bookbinding Workshop\, Monday\, May 16 and Wednesday\, May 18 from 7-10pm both evenings.\nInstructor Cristin Guinan-Wiley will teach you how to create a long stitch journal (one of the many styles of exposed spine sewing). On the first evening we will create the exterior of the book\, and on the second evening we will prepare the spine and paper and sew the signatures.\nColors\, Shapes\, and Scents Soap-Making Workshop\, Saturday\, May 21 from 10am-1pm.\nInstructor Suzan Ok will lead you through creating your own bright\, fun\, scented soaps using a moisturizing shea butter base\, premium fragrance oils\, and skin-safe colorants.\n\nRegister in advance for workshops. Details and registration is at DelRayArtisans.org/workshops \nThe Drips\, Lines\, Splatters and Splash: A Celebration of the Washington Color School exhibit runs May 6–28\, 2022 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center\, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue\, Alexandria\, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are First Thursday (Apr-Sept) 12-9pm\, Thursday 12-6pm\, Friday 12-9pm\, Saturday 12-6pm\, and Sunday 12-6pm (closed the last Sunday of the month). \nFace masks are recommended while inside the gallery. The gallery is free\, open to the public\, and accessible. \nFor more information\, contact the curator and Director of Outreach Kelly MacConomy at Outreach@DelRayArtisans.org. \n\n\nArtwork credit: (ABOVE) “Genius\, After Hours” by Barbara Januszkiewicz\, acrylic on canvas\, 48 x 60 x 3″; (TOP) “Moonshadow” by Barbara Januszkiewicz\, acrylic on canvas\, private collection
URL:https://delrayartisans.org/event/drips-lines-splatters-and-splash/
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="Kelly MacConomy%2C Outreach Director":MAILTO:outreach@delrayartisans.org
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