Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market December 4–20, 2026 Application deadline: Saturday, September 12, 2026 by midnight Applications for exhibitors in Del Ray Artisans' 31st annual Holiday Market are now open. Different artists from a variety of media categories will be selected for each weekend. Preference is given to Del Ray Artisans members. The market will be the first three weekends of December (Dec 4-6, 11-13, and 18-20) and will be open each Friday 6-9pm, Saturday...

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop October 2 – November 29, 2026 Application deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026 by midnight Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be...

Call for Entry ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members $125 and Under Exhibit Dates: November 6–29, 2026 Digital entry deadline: Saturday, October 10, 2026 by midnight Del Ray Artisans invites members to submit their best work priced at $125 or less for this popular cash-and-carry exhibit. All media and all themes are welcome. Plus this year there is no entry fee! The exhibit is open only to Del Ray Artisans members. Entry Details & Form

Call for Entry (Open to Members Only) Del Ray Artisans’ 2027 Wall Calendar Digital entries due Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Members: Submit your best work to the 14th annual Del Ray Artisans’ wall calendar! All entries are to be received digitally, and no physical pieces of art will be collected. There is no entry fee, no theme, and work previously shown at Del Ray Artisans is acceptable. Your Del Ray Artisans membership must be up-to-date. The Calendar Selection Committee will choose appr...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Carnival of Curiosities Exhibit Dates: October 2–31, 2026 Digital entry deadline: Thursday, September 10, 2026 by midnight Step right up and enter a carnival of curiosities where all manner of carnival-themed art—silly or dark, from food and lights to games, rides, music, costumes, and more—is welcome to dazzle, delight, and maybe even bite! The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. Entry Deta...

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry For the Love of Virginia at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital September 14, 2026 - September 4, 2027 Entry Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026 by midnight What you love about Virginia? Let’s see the beauty of Virginia through your artistic vision—from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Beaches of the Eastern Shore; rural areas or cities; local flora or fauna. The state motto is Virginia is for Lovers! Must be a Del Ray Artisa...

Call for Artists Del Ray Artisans’ HalloWEIRD Art Market Application deadline: Sunday, August 9, 2026 by midnight Apply now for the 5th annual HalloWEIRD outdoor art market centered around the theme: Halloween. Showcase your spooky, creepy, crawly, disturbing, goth pieces or focus on the upbeat, fun side of the season (costumes, hot cider, hay rides, autumn colors, etc). This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields, adjoining Del Ray Ar...

Del Ray Artisans Members Only Gallery Without Walls Call for Entry Tranquil Nature at Alexandria Myotherapy, Inc. Center August 17, 2026 - August 7, 2027 Entry deadline extended to Thursday, August 6, 2026 by midnight Seeking tranquil and calming 2D art with a nature theme, especially landscapes. The Tranquil Nature art exhibit is at Alexandria Myotherapy, a new venue partner. Must be a Del Ray Artisans member to enter (join Del Ray Artisans now); 2-dimensional works only. No entry f...

Call for Entry ~ Open to area artists Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals Exhibit Dates: September 4–26, 2026 Digital entry deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026 by midnight Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich culture, traditions, resilience, and artistic contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Share personal and collective stories through your artwork—exploring themes such as heritage, migration, family, cultural pride, and transformation—to co...

Call for Artists ~ Open to Del Ray Artisans Members Alcove Gift Shop August 7 – September 26 Application deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 by midnight Del Ray Artisans’ Alcove is a gift shop within the gallery, where members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work. Unframed 2-D works are available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. The work will be displayed for two months, and as pieces are sold they can be replace...