Del Ray Artisans

11/24/2024

CALLS FOR ENTRY: https://delrayartisans.org/category/cfe/

Visual Humor (January 3 – February 1, 2025)
Digital entry deadline: Sunday, December 15, 2024
The joy found in comedy delights all. Provoke your creativity in search of a chuckle. Artists are invited to explore not only how ideas or objects are comical, but also what properties of a joke give it wings. Perhaps literally. The exhibit is open to all area artists.

Alcove Gift Shop (January 3 – March 1, 2025)
Application deadline: Monday, December 9, 2024
Del Ray Artisans’ members (who apply and are accepted) display and sell their work in this area of the gallery. Unframed 2-D works are available in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3-D items. Only open to Del Ray Artisans members (easy to join!).

Details and entry forms at https://delrayartisans.org/category/cfe/

11/24/2024

The Art Rx for Madison County NC donation drive is underway! Del Ray Artisans has teamed up with The Madison County Arts Council and two elementary schools hit especially hard by Hurricane Helene. Our aim is to assist with their recovery by equipping the arts community with supplies.
You can support this effort by donating new or like new art supplies. Specifically requested are 'ready for creating' kits for both children and adults as well as classroom supplies.
✴️ A donation bin is in Del Ray Artisans gallery foyer through December 22. (Closed Thanksgiving Day.) Gallery hours for drop-offs in November: Wed 11/27 (12-6pm), Fri 11/29 (12-9pm), Sat 11/30 (12-6pm) and Sunday 12/1 (12-6pm). Drop-offs between December 6–22: Fridays 6-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm.

Other ways to help:
✴️ GoFundMe Account - https://gofund.me/39469c21
✴️ Amazon Wish List – https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3417X1YQY4V9T
✴️ Donate to Madison County Arts Council - https://madisoncountyarts.com/del-ray-artisans-art-rx-donation-page/
✴️ Donate directly to Brush Creek Elementary School. Checks can be written to BCES PTO, with "Art supplies" in the memo line, and mailed to Brush Creek Elementary School, 265 Upper Brush Creek Road, Marshall, NC 28753.

More info at https://delrayartisans.org/event/donation-drive-art-rx/

11/16/2024

Don't miss our $100 and Under art exhibit! Now through Dec 1st at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA). Open Saturday & Sunday 12-6pm, Thursday 12-6pm, and Friday 12-9pm. Closed on Thanksgiving Day 🦃

Don't miss one of the ' most popular exhibits! The annual $100 and Under art exhibit takes place now through Dec. 1, showcasing members’ original artwork, all priced at $100 or less. This is a cash & carry show, meaning purchased artwork can be carried home right away without the usual wait for the exhibit to close. The Del Ray Artisans gallery is located at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, and is open Thursday (12-6pm), Friday (12-9pm), and Saturday & Sunday (12-6pm).

11/15/2024

The "Original Expressions" and "Local Artisan Showcase" art exhibits at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital end TOMORROW (Saturday, November 16). Del Ray Artisans next Gallery Without Walls exhibit at VCA Alexandria is "Artists Favorites" (Dec 2 - Sept 6, 2025).

Thank you to VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital for this partnership and to the curators Stephanie Frederick and Liz Martinez. VCA Alexandria is located at 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria VA. You may view the exhibits online or in person (notify the front desk you are there to see the exhibits).

More information at https://delrayartisans.org/exhibits/gww/

11/15/2024

Don't miss these creative workshops! 😍
✳️ Decorated Letters Workshop THIS SUNDAY 11/17 @ 1pm
✳️ Playing with Resin Workshop THIS SUNDAY 11/17 @ 6pm
✳️ Advanced Resin Techniques Lecture on MONDAY 11/18 @ 6:30pm
✳️ Playing with Resin Workshop on Monday 12/2 @ 6pm
✳️ Neurographic Art Workshop on Wednesday 12/11 @ 6pm

Details and registration at https://delrayartisans.org/workshops/

11/15/2024

Creative Book Club meets TOMORROW (Saturday 11/16) at 10am at the gallery. The book is “Bright Stars: Great Artists Who Died Too Young” by Kate Bryan. The discussion is free and open to all who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other creative people.

More info at https://delrayartisans.org/event/book-club-nov-2024/

11/05/2024

Life Drawing: Gesture & Short Poses
Tuesdays, November 5 & 19, 7-9pm
Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our n**e model. Traditional drawing media (such as pencils, pens, and charcoal) are welcome; pastels, watercolor and ink are permissible. Do not bring acrylics or oil paints. We don’t supply easels, but you are welcome to bring your own. Drop-in; all skill levels welcome.

11/05/2024

Playing with Resin Workshop
Sunday, November 17, 6-9pm
Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium. All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring personal embellishments for your artwork. Instructor: Tracy Wilkerson. Register by Nov 15. https://delrayartisans.org/event/playing-with-resin-workshop-11-2024/

11/05/2024

Decorated Letters Workshop
Sunday, November 17, 1-3:30pm
Create large letters and decorate inside and around them with Zentangles, patterns, texture, color, and gold. Final pieces are a 3.5″ square or larger. Materials fee includes white and black paper and Gelly Roll pens, along with other materials provided by the instructor to use in class. Instructor: Jenny Nicholson. Register by Nov 15. https://delrayartisans.org/event/decorated-letters/

11/02/2024

Learn to make these cozy winter favorites! Register ASAP!

✳️ First Knitted Hat Workshop on Wednesdays 11/6 & 11/13 @ 7pm (Two 2-hour classes)

✳️ Intro to Tunisian Crochet: Cockatiel Cowl on 11/7, 11/12 & 11/14 @ 7pm (Three 1.5-hour classes)

Details and registration at https://delrayartisans.org/workshops/

10/31/2024

No exhibit theme.
No wait to pick up purchased artwork.
(But yes, there’s an opening reception)

Here’s a preview of the “$100 and Under” art exhibit. The exhibit showcases members’ original artwork, all priced at $100 or less. This is a “cash and carry” show, meaning purchased artwork can be carried home right away without the usual wait for the exhibit to close.

The opening reception will be on Friday, November 1, 7-9pm to meet the artists.

The exhibit runs November 1 - December 1, 2024 at Del Ray Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA 22301. Gallery hours are:
Thursday 12-6pm
Friday 12-9pm
Saturday & Sunday 12-6pm

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Check out the trick-or-treat bags by Christine Vinh, Stitchesnquilts, in our Alcove Gift Shop. The gallery is open 12-6pm today/Halloween.

Join us tomorrow (Friday 11/1) from 7-9pm for the opening reception of the $100 and Under art exhibit!

10/27/2024

$100 and Under art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans -if you see something you like, buy it and take it home! Del Ray Artisans

10/27/2024

!!! Register now for creative workshops !!!
https://delrayartisans.org/workshops/
✳️ Affirmation Card Workshop THIS SATURDAY 11/2 @ 10am (Register by TUESDAY 10/29)
✳️ First Crochet Hat Workshop on Mondays 11/4 & 11/11 @ 7pm (Two 2-hour classes; Register by FRIDAY 11/1)
✳️ First Knitted Hat Workshop on Wednesdays 11/6 & 11/13 @ 7pm (Two 2-hour classes; Register by 11/2)
✳️ Intro to Tunisian Crochet: Cockatiel Cowl on 11/7, 11/12 & 11/14 @ 7pm (Three 1.5-hour classes; Register by 11/3)
✳️ Decorated Letters Workshop on Sunday 11/17 @ 1pm (Register by 11/15)
✳️ Playing with Resin Workshop on Sunday 11/17 @ 6pm (Register by 11/15)
✳️ Advanced Resin Techniques Lecture on Monday 11/18 @ 6:30pm

Details and registration at https://delrayartisans.org/workshops/

10/27/2024

$100 and Under at Del Ray Artisans
Opening Reception:
Friday, November 1, 7–9pm
Showcasing members’ original artwork priced at $100 and under! During this exhibit, the art is sold on an art-to-go basis, with buyers taking art home when purchased. The exhibit runs November 1 – December 1, 2024. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 1 between 7-9pm to meet the artists.

10/23/2024

Did you know Del Ray Artisans has a gift shop of work by local artists? Check out the one-of-a-kind Halloween themed items ASAP! 🎃😍 The last gallery hours before Halloween: Thursday (10/24) 12-6pm, Friday (10/25) 12-9pm, and Saturday (10/26) 12-6pm.

The gallery will be closed on Sunday 10/27 for exhibit take down.