Through the Looking Glass Art Exhibit Opening Reception (Tonight!)

Friday, March 3 from 7-9pm. Through The Looking Glass is an ode to the childhood cult classic with a personal twist—an exclusive smattering of unique, awe inspiring artwork that knocks the socks off mundane, commonplace images. Area artists tell personal stories of tumbling down the rabbit hole and the journey traveled. Exhibit runs March 3-26, 2017 at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Details at DelRayArtisans.org

Life Drawing - Open Sessions

• Sunday, March 5 from 9:30-11:30am (Gesture)
• Wednesday, March 8 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
• Wednesday, March 8 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Pose)
• Wednesday, March 22 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
• Wednesday, March 22 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

25th Anniversary Silver Reception

Sunday, March 19 from 5-7pm. Mark your calendars to attend the 25th Anniversary Silver Reception. Help the Del Ray Artisans celebrate our 25 years of making art. Questions or to volunteer, contact Michele at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org

Help Us Reach the Stars!

Become a Silver Star by donating $25 or more to expand our artistic reach and support our 25th Legacy Project. For your donation, a Silver Star will be hung in the gallery personalized with your name. Purchase your stars online, by mail or in person, by March 10 to see them hanging in the gallery during the Silver Anniversary Reception on March 19. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/silver-star

Artful 2017 Wall Calendar (Price Reduced!)

The 2017 wall calendar features 49 pieces of art by Del Ray Artisans members. Just $9/calendar for a year’s worth of enjoyment! Pre-populated events include Del Ray Artisans' programs, community events (from Del Ray Business Association, Del Ray Citizens Association, and Del Ray Artisans), national holidays, and major religious holidays. Purchase at the gallery Thursdays and Sundays 12-6pm, Fridays and Saturdays 12-9pm.

Del Ray Artisans turns 25 in 2017!

2017 is the year of Del Ray Artisans 25th Anniversary! Begin preparing for the celebration with our new 25th Anniversary T-shirts. T-shirts sizes small through XL ($25 each) and XXL ($27 each) are available at the gallery. If you are interested in helping at some of the events during the year, please contact committee chair Linda Elliff at 25years@DelRayArtisans.org

Partners in Art

Monday, March 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 Katherine Rand (katherine@katherinerand.com) or Suzanne Tillman (zannet@verizon.net) with questions.

Call for Entry: Breaking the Glass Ceiling – The Sky’s the Limit

Digital entries due: Sunday, March 19 by midnight. This exhibit reflects on the metaphor “breaking the glass ceiling”, pushing through a tough, not quite invisible barrier that keeps many from reaching their full potential—their dreams beyond a certain level in a hierarchy or in society. Breaking glass, breaking barriers, reaching beyond traditional boundaries, stretching beyond one’s own and society’s current limits. Open to all area artists. Exhibit runs March 31-April 30, 2017 at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Call for Entry at DelRayArtisans.org/cfe

A New Beginning Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria

Runs through May 21. Del Ray Artisans' Gallery Without Walls program and VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital feature member artists' 2D works of art interpreting the theme "A New Beginning". The exhibit opened on January 29. Patrons may view the artwork at VCA Alexandria during regular business hours and at the discretion of hospital staff. Artists are donating 20% of the purchase price of sold pieces in an equal split between Del Ray Artisans and the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital’s charity of choice, Veterans Moving Forward. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/gww

Call for Proposals: 2018 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans

Proposals due: Thursday, June 1 by midnight. Del Ray Artisans is currently soliciting show proposals for 2018. Del Ray Artisans strives to offer exhibits that reach a broad and diverse audience, encourage artistic development, and represent a wide variety of art forms. The show proposal committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval. Questions may be emailed to Kathy Turner, Director of Curating, at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org. Proposal form 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. If you have questions, please email Josh Oliveira, Director of Volunteers, at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.

Time-Sensitive Requests

• Seeking Volunteers for Outreach Director and Programs Co-Director
  The Outreach Director position on the Board of Directors is currently vacant, and the Programs Director is seeking someone to share her role in 2017. These are rewarding ways to meet your volunteer commitment. Interested members should contact Kim Joy at President@DelRayArtisans.org

Communications

• Seeking Newsletter Editor
  Seeking a volunteer to gather information for, edit, and publish DRA's monthly newsletter, A Well-Crafted Word. Position requires good writing and editing skills, basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe InDesign; some training is available. Editor works closely with Technology and Communications Directors, and Web Curator. Contact Betsy at Newsletter@DelRayArtisans.org

Curating & Curator Support

• Curate/Coordinate an Exhibit outside the Gallery
  Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls program is seeking volunteers to coordinate exhibits with specific venues. The program is flexible to incorporate your ideas and value your time. Contact Eileen at GWW@DelRayArtisans.org and Kathy at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org
• 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 Michele at  Programs@DelRayArtisans.org

Call for Proposals: Solo or Group Exhibition at Foundry Gallery

Deadline: March 15. Foundry Gallery in Washington DC will host a guest solo exhibit for the month of August 2017. The call is open to all artists 18 years or older residing in the US with the understanding that it is the artist’s responsibility to deliver work to and after the show pickup work from the gallery. Artists interested in submitting for a solo or group exhibition should contact the gallery at guestexhibits@foundrygallery.org for the exhibit prospectus and submission instructions. Non-refundable $40 entry fee. Details: foundrygallery.org/exhibit-opportunity

Call for Entry: Fifth Annual Art Speaks on the Bay (May 6-June 3, 2017)

Deadline: March 16. This show, sponsored by The Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews, VA, is for Virginia residents 18 years and older. This year's theme is "Explore the Art of Virginia". Artists may submit up to three entries in any media. Cash prizes will be awarded. For more information call the Bay School at 804-725-1278 or visit the website at bayschool-arts.com/artspeaks

Call for Entry: Fairfax Fall Festival

Deadline: March 16. The 40th Annual Fall Festival and Holiday Craft show will be held in downtown Fairfax, VA. The requirements are that all crafts must be original, handcrafted and produced by the vendor. Details: www.fairfaxfallfestival.com

Call for Artists: Friends of Carlyle House 2017 Annual Herb and Craft Sale

Deadline: Friday, March 17. Spaces are assigned on a first come basis. Particularly looking for vendors who sell garden related items or products made using herbs, as well as those selling handcrafted products/artwork, preferably with garden/landscape or local themes. Spaces are 10’x10’ and are $100. The event is on Saturday, April 22. For more information, please contact Lindsay Borst at Lindsay.borst@gmail.com or 571-275-2633.

Call for Artists: 2017 Open Exhibition for Proposals

Deadline: Sunday, March 19. Open call for Proposals for a Solo Exhibition to be juried into the Summer of 2017 at Target Gallery. The call is open to all visual media and all artists in North America. Proposals for exhibitions by both group and individuals can be considered. Details: http://torpedofactory.org/opportunities/call-for-entries/

Call for Entry: Artful Living at BritePaths

Deadline: Wednesday, March 31. This is a juried art exhibition that celebrates the community and arts. Proceeds from event benefit families and the Fairfax Spotlight on Art Scholarship fund. Details: https://britepaths.org/ALCallforArt

Call for Artists: Art on the Avenue 2017

Submit application by April 1 for the reduced booth fee. 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 $175 if postmarked by April 1. The event is Saturday, October 7 from 10am-6pm. Details: ArtontheAvenue.org

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
Phone: 703-838-4827 | DelRayArtisans.org

©2017 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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