Weekly eNews
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Streets Meets Glass Exhibit Reception at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter (Tonight!)
Friday, May 20 from 7-9pm.
Del Ray Artisans' Gallery Without Walls program and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria team up to present this communion of two artists' diverse work that sizzles, pops, and purrs! The family-friendly artwork by Joshua Oliveira and Betsy Mead is available for purchase. Reception, shelter tour, and artists' talk: Friday, May 20 from 7-9pm at 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria.
The exhibit runs May 15-August 15, 2016.
Details: DelRayArtisans.org/GWW
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Life Drawing - Open Sessions
- Sunday, May 22 from 9:30-11:30am (Gesture)
- Wednesday, May 25 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
- Wednesday, May 25 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Pose)
- Wednesday, June 8 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
- Wednesday, June 8 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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Member Meeting and Special Program
Tuesday, May 24 from 7-9pm. A special treat awaits you at the May 24 Member Meeting. Ted Frankel, collector of folk and outsider art, will talk about turning his passion for the visual into a lifestyle. The owner of Sideshow, the amazing gift shop located at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Ted lives and breathes his passion every day. Can you imagine what it is like to live in a 5-story home filled to the brim with such creative works of art? Come and hear all about it! Questions? Contact Linda at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org
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Surrealism: A Photography Exhibition
Show runs through May 29. This exhibit is a collaborative effort between Del Ray Artisans and Union 206 Studio to present photographic artwork that pushes beyond accepted conventions of reality by representing irrational imagery of dreams and the unconscious mind…disorienting realist imagery often based on fantasy, nightmares, hallucination, and the imagination. Details at DelRayArtisans.org
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Call for Curators: 2017 Show Proposals
Proposals due Wednesday, June 1. Interested in curating a show at Del Ray Artisans gallery next year? Contact Kathy Turner, Director of Curating, with questions: Curating@DelRayArtisans.org. Proposal form at DelRayArtisans.org/CFE
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"Paint Del Ray" First Thursday
Thursday, June 2 from 6pm-dusk. "Paint Del Ray" is a unique collaboration between Del Ray Business Association and Del Ray Artisans. The event will feature artists with their easels, paints, and examples of their work, demonstrating their talents along Mount Vernon Avenue on the First Thursday in June. The community is invited to participate in several family-oriented painting activities along the avenue and watch artists at work. Twelve artists have already signed up to demonstrate their painting. Don't miss out on this chance to show off your talent and sell up to 4 pieces of artwork.
To sign up to demonstrate your art or to volunteer with the activities, visit: DelRayArtisans.org/PaintDelRay
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Youth Art Camp
Register by June 1 for reduced rate. Del Ray Artisans invites young campers (8-14 years old) to spend a week creating art with professional artist instruction. All artist supplies, as well as lunch and snacks, are provided. There will also be a one-day only gallery show held the Saturday after each week of camp to show off the students' work. Choose either Week One (July 18-22) or Week Two (July 25-29). Registration must be completed in advance. Fee: $275/child if registered by June 1; $300/child regular price. Scholarship support may be available. Details and forms at DelRayArtisans.org/ArtCamp
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR |
RESPECT: Unsung Heroes in Uniform Art Exhibit Opening Reception
Friday, June 3 from 7-9pm. This exhibit is honors those in uniform—not just the 'obvious' professions (fire, EMS, police, military)—but all professions such as coaches, teams, nurses, doctors, dentists, vets, food and restaurant workers, janitors and maintenance personnel, retail service workers, gym instructors, landscape workers, bus and train drivers, and security personnel... just to name a few. Keep note over the next few days of all the uniforms you identify. Show runs June 3-26, 2016. Details: at DelRayArtisans.org/CFE
Partners in Art
Monday, June 6 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.
Call for Entry: Fire and Earth National 3-D Ceramic Cup Exhibit
Digital entries due: Saturday, July 30. Fire and earth are two of the four elements. This exhibit celebrates these elements in a hybrid show that combines a National 3-D Ceramic Cup exhibit with a Regional 2-D exhibit. This exhibit honors how fire in the kiln (be it fueled by wood, gas, or electricity) transforms earth (clay) into functional drinking vessels (cups, mugs, tankards, tumblers, goblets, and tea bowls). Cups that are being shipped should be received Saturday, August 20 (if you are delivering in person, notify curator). Read all entry details carefully. Show runs September 2 - October 2, 2016. Call for Entry at DelRayArtisans.org/CFE
Call for Entry: Fire and Earth Regional 2-D Exhibit
Digital entries due: Saturday, August 13. Fire and earth are two of the four elements. This exhibit celebrates these elements in a hybrid show that combines a National 3-D Ceramic Cup exhibit with a Regional 2-D exhibit. This exhibit honors how fire in the kiln (be it fueled by wood, gas, or electricity) transforms earth (clay) into functional drinking vessels (cups, mugs, tankards, tumblers, goblets, and tea bowls). Artwork receiving for accepted exhibit artwork is on Sunday, August 28 and Monday, August 29 from 6-8pm. Read all entry details carefully. Show runs September 2 - October 2, 2016. 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. If you have questions, please email Josh Oliveira, Director of Volunteers, at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.
Time-Sensitive Requests
- Seeking Replacement for Programs Director
Due to circumstances beyond her control, Theresa Kulstad will be stepping down as Programs Director after GUAC in July. DRA is looking for someone who can step up and maintain the gallery's current programs and help develop new ones for our members and the surrounding communities. In addition, the Programs Director must stay on top of emails, program proposals, publicity needs, and schedules. As a Board member, the Programs Director has a voice and vote at Board meetings. Theresa will welcome help now to ease transition. DRA has recurring programs that are already run by our wonderful, capable members, but there are always new things to try and special events to keep us fun & fresh. This is a great way serve & support your arts community. If you can step up to this rewarding and necessary task, please contact Theresa at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org or 703-283-0399.
- Nominating Committee Members
It’s not too early to start planning! The Nominating Committee puts together the slate of candidates for the 2017 Board of Directors. Get to know your fellow DRA members while seeking persons interested in serving on the Board. Interested in helping? Contact Kim Joy at President@DelRayArtisans.org
- Seeking Volunteers for Outreach and Grants & Sponsorship Board Seats
There are two vacancies on the DRA Board: Outreach Director and Grants & Sponsorship Director. These are rewarding ways to meet your volunteer commitment. Interested members should contact Kim Joy at President@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
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
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 Entry: Line Upon Line Art Exhibit
Digital Entries Due May 16 at 11pm. An all-media, juried show open to all artists. This show celebrates one of the most basic elements of art, the line—curved, bent, thick, thin, wide, broken, vertical, horizontal—in whatever form it may take. Line upon line, idea upon idea, medium upon medium, the works selected for this show will be judged on composition, overall design, artistic skill, and creativity. Show runs June 9-July 11, 2016 at ArtSpace Falls Church. Meet the Artists Reception: June 9, 7:30-10pm. Submit photos of your artwork, artist bio, and artist statement to info@fallschurcharts.org. Enter at fallschurcharts.org/art-show-entry-form
Call for Registration: Out and About Bus Trip
Registration Extended to May 27. Join UMUC Arts Program on a daylong trip to privately tour the Newark Museum, the Paul Robeson Galleries at Rutgers University, and a studio visit with Philemona Williamson. Bus trip is on Saturday, June 11. Cost is $125 per person and includes breakfast, lunch, entry fees, and transportation. Details and registration: eiseverywhere.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=166683
Call for Entry: Appalachian Nature Art Competition & Exhibition
Digital Entries due May 31. The Allegany Arts Council is holding the first installment of this competition and exhibition in Cumberland, MD. This competition is national and open to all artists using traditional media (no photography or digital prints). Our juror is Paul Rhymer, a nationally known wildlife artist. Details: www.callforentry.org
Call for Entry: Third Biennial Maryland Regional Juried Art Exhibition
Digital Entries due June 14. University of Maryland University College invites entries of works by all artists in Maryland, Northern VA, & DC for it’s 3rd biennial Maryland Regional Juried Art Exhibition. The exhibition will run from September 18 to December 31 in the UMUC Arts Program Gallery in Adelphi, MD. Details: umuc.edu/visitors/events/art/art-exhibition-call-for-entries.cfm
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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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