The gallery is closed to the public today while the exhibit is taken down. This time is reserved for artists to pick up and drop off artwork. Contact the outgoing or incoming curators with any questions (contact info in the call for entry). Unsold Artwork Pick Up Time for artists to pick up their unsold […]
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 […]
The Art of Tea Art Exhibit May 3 – June 2, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, May 3 from 7–9pm "Floral Infusion" by Suzan Ok Shumate and Sue Shumate Step into a world where art intersects with tea. Through The Art of Tea exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery, artists explore the culture of tea, a […]
The Art of Tea Art Exhibit May 3 – June 2, 2024 Opening Reception: Friday, May 3 from 7–9pm "Floral Infusion" by Suzan Ok Shumate and Sue Shumate Step into a world where art intersects with tea. Through The Art of Tea exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery, artists explore the culture of tea, a […]
Instructor: Ellen Rosenthal, efrosevalley@gmail.com Date/Time: Saturday, May 4, 9am-noon Cost: $20 Del Ray Artisans member / $30 Non-member; plus students must bring supplies Class size: 3-6 participants (Register by midnight on May 1) This workshop is for those who have the basics of single ink block printing, but want to do more. We'll go beyond […]
Instructor: Jenny Nicholson Date/Time: Sunday, May 5, 9:30am-noon Cost: $45 Del Ray Artisans member / $55 Non-member; plus a $20 Supply Fee Class size: 3-10 participants (Register by midnight on May 4) Join us for a cup of green tea, jasmine pearls, genmaicha, or other teas (tea provided) and learn about the four treasures of […]
The afternoon program is FULL. If you would like to join the evening program, contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) for information and registration. Need support reaching your art related goals? Join this collegial group of artists to share your goals and get feedback on artwork. Monthly meetings include discussions on exhibit opportunities, the creative process […]
Drop-in and practice life drawing on two select Tuesday evenings each month. 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 […]
Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists All About Love Exhibit Dates: June 7–30, 2024 Digital entry deadline: Friday, May 10, 2024 by midnight "All About Love" by TJ Feeley While the ancient Greeks identified eight major types of love, humans have an infinite number of ways to love. Enter artwork that explores the […]
Del Ray Artisans' Spring Art Market is on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 10am-4pm in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA (at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue). Thank you to MCD Mateos for your support! This market that gives you the chance to […]
Del Ray Urban Sketchers operates on a drop-in basis and meets the second Sunday of most months at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub in Del Ray. (Del Ray Urban Sketchers does not meet in July, August, and December.) Mark your calendar or set a reminder in Eventbrite. Urban sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of […]
This Board meeting will an online meeting through Zoom. Active members are welcome to attend any Board meeting. If you wish to address the Board or bring something up to the Board during one of these meetings, contact Kathryn Brown at Secretary@DelRayArtisans.org at least four days in advance of the meeting to be included on […]
Calling fellow artists, beginners to professionals, you are invited to join our art-support group, to share artistic goals, techniques, and the local art scene. Participants may show one or two artworks, any medium, in any stage, for advice and feedback. To join our small, friendly, and supportive artists’ group, contact Michele Reday Cook at mredaycook@gmail.com […]
Join us in-person or via Zoom (a hybrid meeting) for a FREE program of interest for DRA members. We'll start with refreshments and a brief business meeting, then dive into Instagram for Artists! Del Ray Artisans' Technology Director Dina Wise will walk you through Instagram, including building posts, stories, reels, and more. She'll discuss the […]
Give some TLC to Del Ray Artisans’ gardens! Join the Gardens Committee to spruce up the landscaping around the gallery. Bring gloves, knee pads (if desired), and laughter. Even if you don't know what a weed is, we can teach you. Volunteer for 1 hour or the whole 2.5 hours. If you have any questions, […]
Book: “Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence” by Martin Bailey Facilitator: Rusty Lynn Meeting Date: Saturday, May 18 from 10am-12pm (Drop-in, set a reminder in Eventbrite) Join us to discuss “Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence” by Martin Bailey. The book tells the story of Van Gogh’s stay in Arles. “For […]
Instructor: Bridget Anthony-Hlioui Date/Time: Sunday, May 19, 10am-1pm Cost: $30 Del Ray Artisans member / $35 Non-member; plus a $45 Supply Fee Class size: 5-10 participants (Register by midnight on May 14) Learn to paint a tessellated pattern on a mug in this 3-hour beginner to intermediate workshop taught by Alexandria-based artist and instructor Bridget […]
Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson, recycledworks@yahoo.com Date/Time: Monday, May 20 from 6-9pm Cost: $40 Del Ray Artisans member / $50 Non-member; plus a $10 Supply Fee Class size: 6-12 participants (Register by May 17) Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or the […]
Drop-in and practice life drawing on two select Tuesday evenings each month. 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 […]
Join us for an enlightening author talk and book signing at Del Ray Artisans gallery, featuring Bianca Bosker. In Get the Picture, Bosker immerses herself in the nerve center of art and the people who live for it: gallerists, collectors, curators, and, of course, artists themselves—the kind who work multiple jobs to afford their studios […]
Event Organizers: Suzan Ok Shumate and Sue Shumate Date/Time: Saturday, May 25, 10am-noon Cost: $35 Del Ray Artisans member / $45 Non-member Event size: 12-16 participants (Register by midnight on May 17) Attendees will enjoy the experience of high tea, learn about different teas, and take in the atmosphere of tables decorated to represent different […]
Practiced by artists and naturalists alike, nature journaling is a centuries-old exercise in refining our powers of observation, appreciation for nature, drawing skills, and mindful presence. This group is open to all experience levels as we meet to sketch, connect, and learn together! We meet at 10am in front of Del Ray Artisans on the […]