Exhibit Dates: March 1-31, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday March 1 from 7-9pm
The For The Artist art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery features works that the artists have always wanted to create. Curators Jeff Lodge and Jenny Nicholson challenged Del Ray Artisans members to reach into that wish list and create the special piece they’ve dreamed of doing. Two and three-dimensional works, paintings, mixed media, and photography are on exhibit. The creativity and diversity of expression in this exhibit is inspiring to artists and art appreciators alike. Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 1 from 7–9pm. The exhibit runs from March 1–31, 2019.
During the month of March, these special workshops are also offered:
- Introduction to Acrylic Painting on Saturday, March 9, 1-4pm
Learn the basic principles for working with acrylic paints, including paint and tool selection, surface preparation, mixing, mediums, and more. Details and registration at DelRayArtisans.org/event/acrylic-painting/ - Calligraphy and the Creative Stroke on Saturday, March 16, 1-4pm
Learn the basic strokes of script calligraphy using a pointed pen and ink, as well as a brush marker. Details and registration at DelRayArtisans.org/event/calligraphy/
The For The Artistexhibit is 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 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.
For more information, visit DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits or contact the curators Jeff Lodge (JeffreyLodge@yahoo.com) and Jenny Nicholson (8JLNicholson@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Brittany Gabel (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.
Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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The “For The Artist” exhibit (March 1-31, 2019) features artworks that Del Ray Artisans members have always dreamed of creating. Two and three-dimensional works and photography. Reception: Friday, March 1, 7-9pm. DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits
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The “For The Artist” exhibit (March 1–31, 2019) features artworks that Del Ray Artisans members have always dreamed of creating. The diversity of expression and creativity in this exhibit is inspiring to artists and art appreciators alike. Two and three-dimensional works, paintings, mixed media, and photography are on exhibit. Opening Reception: Friday, March 1, 7-9pm. View exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits