“Sacred Feminine” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Exhibit Dates: May 3–June 2, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, May 3 from 7-9pm

The Sacred Feminine art exhibit explores the essence of female energy, the power of life and birth; it connects that energy to ideas, expressions, dreams, life and all of existence. We all have masculine and feminine qualities inside of us. The exhibit is at Del Ray Artisans gallery from May 3 through June 2, 2019. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, May 3 from 7-9pm to meet the curators and artists.

A number of special workshops will be held in conjunction with this exhibit, including:

• Intro to Honoring the Sacred Feminine in this Busy World on Thursday, May 9 from 7-8:30pm
  Create daily rituals to connect and tap your sacred power with instructor Adriana Correa-Genao.
• Basic Salsa Techniques on Saturday, May 11 from 1-2pm
  Get ready to learn Salsa! Bebe Uy and her students will give a short demonstration, then strut your stuff while learning basic salsa dancing technique, combinations, body movement, musicality and dance partner exercises.

  

• Goddess-Wear – Creating Leather Jewelry on Tuesday, May 14 from 6-9pm
  Learn leather working techniques while getting in touch with the Divine Feminine with instructor Lynn Fernandez.
• The Fire Starter on Saturday, May 18 from 10am-12pm
  Cut through dull thinking and fear, and get straight to YOUR core desires, pragmatism, and courage with certified coach Liz Strom.
• Playing with Resin – Curves and Edges Edition on Sunday, May 19 from 6-9pm
  Play with resin in a safe environment to learn the ins & outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork with instructor Tracy Wilkerson.
• Exploring and Making Bangles on Thursday, May 29 from 6-8pm
  Learn beginner wire jewelry making techniques while creating basic bangle bracelets with instructor Tamara Wilkerson.
• Exploring Flamenco & Odissi on Saturday, June 1 from 10am-Noon
  Explore the beauty and nuance of Odissi (Classical Indian Dance) & Flamenco, highlighting the feminine strength and beauty in each style with instructors Marsha Bonet and Tapasi Panigrahi.

Register for workshops in advance at www.DelRayArtisans.org/workshops or at the gallery.

The Sacred Feminine exhibit and workshops are at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are: Thursdays 12-6pm, First Thursdays (April-September) 12-9pm, Fridays 12-9pm, Saturdays 12-9pm, and Sundays 12-6pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible.

For more information, please visit www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits or contact the curators Lynn Fernandez (lynn.nowbraceyourself@gmail.com) and Tamara Wilkerson (wirealmbytamara@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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“Sacred Feminine” art exhibit (Del Ray Artisans, 5/3/2019-6/2/2019) explores the essence of female energy, and connects that energy to ideas, expressions, dreams and all of existence. Opening: 5/3, 7-9pm. DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits

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“Sacred Feminine” art exhibit runs from May 3-June 2, 2019. This show explores female energy, the power of life and birth; it connects that energy to ideas, expressions, dreams, life and all of existence. Tap in to your Sacred Feminine and channel the goddess. Opening Reception: Friday, May 3, 7-9pm. View exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits