Weekly eNews
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Playing with Resin Workshop (Register Now!)
Monday, January 18 from 6:30-9:30pm. Artist Tracy Wilkerson will share her “magic” with resin! Tracy will show students how to “play” with resin in a safe environment and learn the ins and outs of mixing resin and using it—as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium. Workshop is at Del Ray Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria. Details and registration: mkt.com/del-ray-artisans
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Secrets of the Paper Garden: Hand-dyed Paper Flowers Workshop (Register Now!)
Sunday, January 24 from 1-4pm. Artist Debbie Smith Mezzetta is back with a new recipe for colorful paper flowers. Debbie will share her "secret" for making these colorful paper flowers using a paper that is unique, conveniently available, and inexpensive. (And, it goes great with coffee!) Workshop is at Del Ray Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria. Details and registration: mkt.com/del-ray-artisans
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Life Drawing - Open Sessions
- Sunday, January 24 from 9:30-11:30am (Gesture)
- Wednesday, January 27 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
- Wednesday, January 27 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Pose)
- Wednesday, February 10 from 11am-1pm (Gesture)
- Wednesday, February 10 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
- Wednesday, February 10 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Pose)
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
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2016 Wall Calendar - Limited number left!
The 2016 Wall Calendar featuring artwork by 45 talented Del Ray Artisans artists is now available at the gallery for just $18/calendar. Del Ray Artisans events, community events, national holidays, and major religious holidays are noted. Just a few copies left! Pick up your copy at the gallery soon...
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR |
True Colors: Like a Rainbow Art Exhibit
Runs through January 31. The gallery is blooming with color this January as Del Ray Artisans' artists interpret colors of the rainbow in this bright art exhibit. Artists have used these colors for centuries for inspiration. Come and see how our Del Ray Artisans artists interpret "True Colors"! Details: DelRayArtisans.org/True
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital Art Show
Runs through January 31. VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital at 2660 Duke Street has joined Del Ray Artisans' Gallery Without Walls family. On August 30 the curator hung the first show featuring art by Del Ray Artisans members selected from past shows. Artwork is displayed in the waiting areas and examination rooms. Animals are, of course, the major theme. For more information, visit: DelRayArtisans.org/GWW
All aBoard Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Friday, February 5 from 7-9pm. All aBoard board showcase takes patrons on a journey around Del Ray Artisans gallery to view works of eight Board members: Ron Blank, Michele Reday Cook, Kim S. Joy, Stephen Lally, Marlin Lord, Elizabeth Guerry Mead, Kathy Turner, and Joan Woodill. Artists showcase work in unique mediums, with no two alike. Patrons take artwork home when purchased! Details: DelRayArtisans.org
Annual Art Swap and Member Meeting
Sunday, February 7 from 3-5pm. Treasure or Trash? Dig out those unused art supplies and bring them to the Annual Art [Supplies] Swap! In exchange for contributing an artsy item, you will get to take some treasures home. It's a fun event and one of DRA's most popular. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Email Linda at: Membership@DelRayArtisans.org
Partners in Art
Monday, February 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.
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CALL FOR ENTRY |
Around the Next Corner at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter (Members Only)
Digital entries due Sunday, January 17. Del Ray Artisans (DRA) invites member artists to submit 2D artworks expressing the theme "Around the Next Corner" to be displayed on the walls of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's (AWLA) Vola Lawson Animal Shelter from January 31 through May 15, 2016. This is a fundraising exhibit (40% donation split evenly between AWLA and DRA) through Del Ray Artisans' Gallery Without Walls program. Call for Entry at: DelRayArtisans.org/CFE
Partnerships at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (Members Only)
Digital entries due Sunday, January 17. Del Ray Artisans (DRA) invites member artists to submit 2D artworks expressing the theme "Partnerships" to be displayed on the walls of the VCA Animal Hospital from January 31 through May 15, 2016 through Del Ray Artisans' Gallery Without Walls program. When artwork sells, artists are asked to make a 20% donation split evenly between Del Ray Artisans and VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital's charity of choice: Veteran's Moving Forward. Call for Entry at: DelRayArtisans.org/CFE
March Melee: An Art Bash at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
Digital entries due Sunday, February 20. Del Ray Artisans invites all artists to submit your best and brashest art—big or small. This over the top art show is all about excess, don't be shy. Strut your stuff exuberantly. "Melee" implies a brawl and malarkey means nonsense, so let those terms be your guide. Call for Entry at: DelRayArtisans.org/CFE
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS |
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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.
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 Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Theresa at
Programs@DelRayArtisans.org
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OTHER REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS |
Call for Summer Residency
Deadline: Friday, January 15. Terra Foundation for American Art is accepting applications for their 2016 summer residency program that is being held in Giverny, France. Program runs between June 6 to August 2, 2016. This opportunity is open only to individuals that hold a Masters in visual art or are a doctoral candidate researching American art. Details: terraamericanart.org/what-we-offer/grant-fellowship-opportunities/terra-summer-residency
Become an Art-O-Mat Artist!
Art-o-mat® machines, located throughout the United States, are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend individual, small-sized art. The machines provide a unique and inexpensive art source for beginning art collectors. There are about 400 contributing artists currently involved in the Art-o-mat® project and the company is always searching for fresh work. Learn more about Art-o-mat® and how to become an Art-o-mat® artist at: www.artomat.org
Call for Entry: Appetite for Art
Deadline: Tuesday, February 16. Capital Hill Art League hosts an open call for a theme based around art & food. The jurors, Deidre Ehlen MC Williams & Stephen Cheung will select 30 pieces of artwork and five for cash prizes Details: www.caphillartleague.org
Call for Artist Vendors: 2016 Annual Herb and Craft Sale
Deadline: Friday, March 11. Friends of Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N Fairfax Street, Alexandria, is looking for vendors to participate in the 2016 Annual Herb and Craft Sale. The event will take place, rain or shine, Saturday, April 23, 2016, 8-4pm. Vendors who sell handcrafted products/artwork, preferably with garden landscape or local themes are welcome to apply. Space, tables, and chairs may be rented: 8'x8' space, $100; 8' table, $10; and chairs $5 each. Deadline to reserve space and tables is Friday, March 11, 2016. Free parking and other benefits included. For more information, contact Rosalind Bovey, boveyoffice@verizon.net, 703-549-0641 or Lindsay Borst, lindsay.borst@gmail.com
Workshop: Sarah Siltala – Classical Glazing in Oil
Dates: April 8-12. Five-day intensive, indirect painting workshop, curriculum targeted to improve your realist painting skills and gain confidence in historical methods. Flemish and Venetian glazing techniques. Location: DebKArt Home Studios in Ashburn, VA. For details and registration, contact Debra Keirce at Deb@DebKArt.com or 571-236-0047, or visit: DebKArt.com/Workshops
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Submit art or craft-related opportunities for the DRA eBlast [minimum of 14 days prior to the event or the call for entries] to eNews@DelRayArtisans.org or complete the online submission form by Monday at 6pm.
Archived copies of the weekly DRA eBlasts can be found at DelRayArtisans.org/eblast. Non-DRA announcements will be run only for two consecutive weeks. |
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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
©2016 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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