Weekly eNews

Building Bridges Art Exhibit Opening Reception (Tonight)

Friday, June 5 from 7-9pm. The exhibit is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in partnership with Six Degrees Consortium (founded by Lori K. Gordon) and features the artwork of Del Ray Artisans members and Mississippi Gulf Coast artists. The juror and curators present pieces that visually interpret the building of bridges between peoples and cultures. The show runs June 5-28, 2015. Details: DelRayArtisans.org

Building Bridges Silent Auction proceeds benefit Six Degrees Consortium, a 501(c)3 non-profit

Runs from June 5-27. Via Delarosa is a piece of art that is composed of storm debris from Hurricane Katrina. A sister from Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis recovered a hand carved station of the cross from the damaged church, and gave it to artist Lori K. Gordon. Gordon restored the damaged wood and combined it with a fragment of a carpet that was salvaged from the beach near Our Lady. The copper elements are pieces of storm debris as well. Gordon chose the carpet fragment to represent the ruined homes of Gulf Coast residents; the copper elements were inspired by the story of the old woman and her pieces of copper in Mark 12:42. The piece is part of Gordon’s “Katrina Collection” which can be found in private and public collections around the world. For more information on the work of Lori K. Gordon, please log on to the web at www.lorikgordon.org

SocialLights Featuring Guy Jones

Tuesday, June 16 from 7-9pm. A special program you do not want to miss! At the next SocialLights, Del Ray Artisans member Guy Jones will share his artistic story in a presentation: "Guy Jones: A Very Silly Man". SocialLights is an informal program designed to provide a positive and motivational environment for artists to network and share ideas. This event is FREE and is for members as well as non-members; donations appreciated. Light refreshments. Space is limited, so register early at: DelRayArtisans.org/GuyJones

Under a Summer Sun Exhibit at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter

Reception: Friday, June 19 from 7-9pm. Del Ray Artisans and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria present this fundraising exhibit celebrating warm summer days—past, present and future, and our animal friends’ love of summer. Both nonprofits share a percentage of each sale. The reception on June 19 also features the Three Minutes with Three Artists talk as well as shelter tours. At this venue patrons may immediately take home purchased artwork. View the art weekdays from 12-7pm and weekends 12-5pm (closed Wednesday) at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter at 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. For more information: calendar.DelRayArtisans.org

Donation Drive: Drop off blankets and towels at the animal shelter year-round!

Building Altars Workshop

Saturday, June 27 from 9:30am-5pm. The traditional role of altars is to remind oneself of sacred ground—altars can be created around traditional religious themes or focus on personal ideas of the sacred. Instructor is world-renowned artist Lori K. Gordon. Workshop Fee: $80 Del Ray Artisans members / $95 non-members, plus a $20 supply fee. Must be at least 18 years old. Register in advance. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/Altars

Partners in Art

Monday, June 8 from 2-4pm. Looking for a chance to get together with other creative people to discuss art and exchange ideas? Then, come to a meeting of our cooperatively led Partners in Art group. This program is free of charge and open to all. Donations ($1–3) greatly appreciated. Contact Millie Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) or Katherine Rand (katherine@katherinerand.com) with questions.

Life Drawing - Open Sessions

• Wednesday, June 10 from 11am-1pm (Gesture)
• Wednesday, June 10 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Poses)
• Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Poses)
• Sunday, June 21 from 9:30-11:30am (Gesture)
• Wednesday, June 24 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Poses)
• Thursday, June 25 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Poses)

These sessions operate on a drop-in basis so there is no need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us at the gallery to draw or paint our live models. The fee for each 3-hour session is $10 for DRA members and $12 for non-members. 2-hour sessions are $8 for members and $10 for non-members. If you have questions, contact Katherine Rand at LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org

Grown-Ups Art Camp Schedule Announced!

June 29-July 17. Ever notice all the fun summer activities and camps are for kids each year? Have you ever wanted to go yourself? Welcome to Del Ray Artisans' version of summer camp for grown-ups! We have 37 workshops and events scheduled over 3 weeks for anyone and everyone! Registration has already started, so check out the schedule at: DelRayArtisans.org/GUAC

Youth Art Camp 2015

Register now for Art Camp! Youth 8-14 years old are invited to spend a week with professional educational staff at Del Ray Artisans creating art and learning a range of creative techniques. All art supplies, lunch, and snacks are provided. Family and friends are also invited to a one-day public gallery show held on the Saturday after camp to show off the students' work. Participating campers are invited to register for either Week One (July 20-25) or Week Two (July 27-31). Fee: $300 per child (scholarships available). For more information and registration forms, visit: DelRayArtisans.org/ArtCamp

Want to sponsor a camper? You can help send a youth to camp by donating to the program at: DelRayArtisans.org/donate

Del Ray Artisans members are required to volunteer for at least 12 hours per year to support the organization and its mission. Below are some volunteer opportunities.

Time-Sensitive Requests

• Adopt-a-Park: Pick Up Litter
  Del Ray Artisans volunteers pick-up litter in Colasanto Park, which is a part of the City of Alexandria's Adopt-a-Park program. Inspections are on Mondays, so Sunday is the best pick-up day but not a hard rule. We need volunteers to sign up for weekends now through November 30th. If you are interested in assisting, contact Marlin with your preferred weekend at AdoptAPark@DelRayArtisans.org
• Join the 2015 Board of Directors
  We have one open Board Position: Director of Fundraising Events and will need to fill the Youth Programs Director position mid-year and Curating Director at the end of the year. If you are interested one of the positions or in assisting a sitting director, contact Kim at President@DelRayArtisans.org
• Summer Arts Program for Children
  Volunteers are needed to help teach classes once or twice a month throughout the summer at the Cora Kelly Community Center. This is a special outreach program Del Ray Artisans is organizing with Cora Kelly. There is flexibility on time of day and frequency. Use your special talents to help children experience art! Contact Jeanette Lukens at Youth@DelRayArtisans.org

Communications

• Layout The Well-Crafted Word newsletter
  Interested in laying out Del Ray Artisans monthly newsletter? To volunteer or request more details, contact Betsy at Communications@DelRayArtisans.org
• Post our Events on assigned Online Calendars
  Post approved DRA publicity materials on a specific online calendar. Each volunteer will have one or two calendars to update; instructions will be given. Must have internet access. Contact Dawn at Technology@DelRayArtisans.org

Curating & Curator Support

• Join the Curating Team!
  Volunteer to curate or assist a curator (hanging artwork, data entry / spreadsheets, distributing postcards, people skills). Experienced past curators especially needed, but all volunteers are welcome. Contact Lesley at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org
• Help Curators design their Postcard
  Postcards contain the vital show information: show title, dates, reception information, any special events and other information the curators wish to highlight. Help curators put together this file for the printer. Must have access to software capable of creating printer-ready files (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) and be able to email documents. Helpful skills: creative design and content proofing. Contact Lesley at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org

Photography & Video

• Event Photography
  Seeking volunteers to take photos of Del Ray Artisans events for our archives and Flickr Photostream. Volunteer to photograph opening receptions, workshops, regular programs, or markets. We are hoping for around 10-20 photos from each event. Contact Sean at Archives@DelRayArtisans.org
• Photographers Needed to Document Shows
  Seeking volunteers to take photos of each piece of artwork in a show (as well as some overall gallery shots) for our archives and Flickr Photostream. Contact Sean at Archives@DelRayArtisans.org
• Seeking Videographer / Film Maker
  Seeking a volunteer to record a Del Ray Artisans workshop and edit for online viewing. Alternative option is to create an online course explaining an art or art-related activity. Contact John at VP@DelRayArtisans.org

Programs

• Help plan workshops and events for Del Ray Artisans
  We are looking for volunteers who are interested in supporting and/or helping design and schedule workshops and events at the gallery. If interested, please contact Tamara at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org

Call for Entry: Central Virginia Watercolor Guild 24th Annual Exhibition

Deadline for submissions: June 6. Open to Virginia residents age 18 or older. Acceptable water media: watercolor, acrylic, casein, gouache. Ink, watercolor crayons; graphite may be present but must not dominate. No water soluble oil or pastel products. Works must be original in concept and execution, conceived and created without the direction of an instructor. Photo references must be the property of the artist. Entry fee: $25-35. Awards: $800-$100. Show runs Sept 4-27, 2015 in the McGuffeyArtCenter (201 Second St NW, Charlottesville VA 22902). Details at: central-virginia-watercolor-guild.org/2015/05/02/

Road Trip: "A Southern Odyssey" day-long art trip

Trip: Saturday, June 6 from 6:30am-9:30pm. Join the UMUC Arts Program and Art Advisory Board for "A Southern Odyssey," a daylong art trip and tour to three cities in Virginia. The cost, $125 per person, includes transportation, continental breakfast and lunch, a private tour of Hampton University Museum, plus studio visits in three cities: Richmond, Hampton, and Newport News. You'll get to talk with artists and enjoy spending time with others who share your love of the arts. Bus leaves promptly at 7:15am from The Leroy Merritt Center for the Art of Joseph Sheppard, 3501 University Blvd East, Adelphi, MD 20783 (Free garage parking). Details and registration at: umuc.edu/visitors/events/art/day-trip-to-virginia-detail.cfm

Call for Entry: Athenaeum Invitational

Entry deadline: June 15. The Athenaeum Invitational celebrates the arts of Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia in the Athenaeum Gallery (201 Prince St, Alexandria VA). Open to artists living or working in VA, DC, or MD. Artwork must be wall-mounted, less than 9 inches deep, and lighter than 30 pounds. Theme: Cole Porter's 1934 song, "Don't Fence Me In" serves as the inspiration. The show is juried by Athenaeum Gallery Director, Twig Murray. Exhibit runs Sept 10 - Oct 25, 2015. Entry fee: $35. Details at: callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=2180

All DRA events, unless otherwise noted, are held at the DRA gallery:

Del Ray Artisans gallery at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301-1124 | Directions
Phone: 703-838-4827 | DelRayArtisans.org

©2015 Arts Resource Foundation. Special thanks to the City of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts for their continued support of Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) organization.

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