Weekly eNews

Gallery Hours: The gallery is open to the public on Saturday, August 1 from 1-3pm to view the second week’s accomplishments from Kids’ Art Camp, but is closed the remainder of the weekend. Regular gallery hours resume on First Thursday, August 6 from noon to 9pm.

Art Camp Show (Tomorrow!)

Don't miss the Art Camp student show on Saturday, August 1 from 1-3pm. This one-day show is a collection of students' work from Art Camp Week 2. Come share the students' artistic journey. For more information on Art Camp, visit: DelRayArtisans.org/ArtCamp

Want to sponsor a 2016 camper? You can help send a youth to camp by donating to the program at: DelRayArtisans.org/donate

Au Naturel Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Friday, August 7 from 7-9pm. Celebrate the natural and exposed, the pure and untouched, the bare, the raw, and the candid. See artists’ expressions of no cover or filter! Their work interprets figures, objects, emotions, and feelings; uncompleted projects and unintentional steps “in the process.” Patrons can expect to view the vulnerable and the powerful expressions of objects or beings in full exposure or that are in their truest and most candid form and natural state. Join us at the Opening Reception on Friday, August 7 from 7-9pm. The show runs August 7-30, 2015. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/shows

Life Drawing - Open Sessions

• Wednesday, August 12 from 11am-1pm (Gesture, clothed)
• Wednesday, August 12 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Poses, clothed)
• Wednesday, August 19 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Poses)
• Sunday, August 23 from 9:30-11:30am (Gesture)
• Wednesday, August 26 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Poses)
• Thursday, August 27 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

Pie Contest, Picnic, and Member Meeting

Sunday, August 16 from 5-7pm. Get out the rolling pin and recipe book as it’s time for our popular pie baking contest and indoor picnic. Both savory and sweet pies will be judged. We will also be holding our quarterly membership meeting. For more details, contact Linda Elliff at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org

Partners in Art

Monday, August 10 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.

SocialLights

Tuesday, August 18 from 7-9pm. Whether creating a collaborative piece, sharing ideas on current art events, or brainstorming for the next show, this informal program is designed to provide a positive and motivational environment for artists to network and share ideas. This event is FREE; donations appreciated. Space is limited, so register early at: DelRayArtisans.org/SocialLights

Under a Summer Sun Art Exhibit at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter

Runs through September 27. 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. At this venue patrons may immediately take home purchased artwork. View the art weekends from 12-5pm and weekdays from 12-7pm (closed Wednesday) at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter at 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Donation Drive: Drop off blankets and towels at the animal shelter year-round! For more information: calendar.DelRayArtisans.org

2016 Show Proposals

Proposals due: Tuesday, August 18. Interested in curating or co-curating a show at Del Ray Artisans gallery next year? Email your proposal (or questions) to Lesley at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org or mail to the gallery (Attn: Director of Curating, Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301). Download the form at: DelRayArtisans.org/CFE

Invitation from The Arts of Hancock County: Thanks Y'all (Members Only)

Shipped artwork must be received by Monday, August 24. The Arts Hancock County has invited Del Ray Artisans (DRA) members to be part of a very special Thanks Y'all art exhibit and event that they are hosting on Saturday, August 29 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, commemorating the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. DRA members are invited to ship or deliver in person their artwork to Bay St. Louis, MS. Download the invitation with more details at: DelRayArtisans.org/CFE

ALTARS: Religious Rituals (Members Only)

Receiving: Sunday, August 30 and Monday, August 31, 2015 from 6-8pm. Del Ray Artisans and Art Latin American Collective Project have teamed up to present this unique artistic challenge to their members. What comes to mind when you think of altars? They could reflect places of heavenly worship or nether worldly sacrifice. They can be simple raised platforms or elaborate structures used for religious ceremonies. Think of them literally or figuratively. Artists, dig deep into your imaginations! Explore the use of altars in religious rituals worldwide and create your interpretations in any and every form of media. Call for Entry at: DelRayArtisans.org/CFE

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

• Gallery Painting
  The gallery needs painting to better showcase our art! The plan is to sand and prep on Saturday, August 1 at 6pm, then paint on Sunday, August 2 at 10am. The more volunteers the merrier! To help on either day, contact Dawn at Technology@DelRayArtisans.org
• 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 30. If you are interested in assisting, contact Marlin with your preferred weekend at AdoptAPark@DelRayArtisans.org
• Join the 2015 Board of Directors
  We have three open Board Positions: Director of Fundraising Events, Director of Outreach and Director of Youth Programs. If you are interested one of the positions or in assisting a sitting director, contact Kim at President@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
• Photograph Processing
  Seeking volunteers to process photos for our Flickr Photostream. Task involves cropping, downsizing, color correcting (if needed), and adding meta data (e.g. artist name, title, media, price, show). Must have Photoshop or comparable application. 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

LACDA 2015 International Juried Competition

Deadline for entries: August 24. Entrants submit three JPEG files of original work. All styles of artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images are acceptable. The competition is international, open to all geographical locations. Exhibit dates: September 10-October 3, 2015. Winners announced: August 31. Artists reception: Saturday, September 12, 6-9pm. Art Walk Preview: Thursday, September 10, 7-9pm. Registration fee is $35. Online registration only. For questions, email lacda@lacda.com. Complete information: lacda.com/juried/juriedshow.html

Call for Artists: Art on the Avenue on October 3

Art on the Avenue is a multicultural arts festival organized by the Del Ray Community Partnership. The show welcomes applications from all craft artists and is known for high quality artwork. All work must be original, handmade, created and exhibited by the approved artist. Standard booth rate is $195 ($180 for Del Ray Artisans members or students). The first round of judging is the first week in June. Through the end of September the judges fill any remaining spaces as applications are received. For questions about the jury process or the show, email artontheavenue@gmail.com. Application at: artontheavenue.org/?page_id=20

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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