Spring2ACTion Thank You!

Thank you to every one who supported Del Ray Artisans during Spring2ACTion through donations, volunteering, and participating in the afternoon life drawing session! In just 24 hours we raised over $1,300—creating over 50 new Silver Stars in celebration of our 25th Anniversary year. Del Ray Artisans' activities are primarily designed, developed and implemented with thousands of hours of volunteer time. Your volunteer time and financial support directly impact artists and the community through gallery exhibits, art workshops, artist talks, receptions, youth camps, community art activities and more. Thank you for your support!

Alexandria Film Festival Showcase (Tonight!)

Friday, April 14 from 7-9pm. Come enjoy a sampling of short films from the Alexandria Film Festival at Del Ray Artisans gallery. These films are being selected from the fall 2016 festival and will tie in with the April art exhibit theme, Breaking the Glass Ceiling - The Sky is the Limit. This event is FREE; donations are appreciated. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/alexandria-film-festival

Call for Artists: Del Ray Artisans' Spring Art Market

Applications due: Saturday, April 15 by midnight. Join Del Ray Artisans in its tradition of outdoor art markets! The Spring Art Market gives artists an opportunity to sell their original handmade artwork to the local community. This is an outdoor, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event at Nicholas A. Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery, on Saturday, May 6, 2016 from 10am to 4pm. Application form at DelRayArtisans.org/cfe

Call for Entry: Speak Your Mind

Digital entries due: Monday, April 17 by midnight. They say "a picture is worth a thousand words"—the theme of this show celebrates the relationship between art and the human mind through the use of art as a form of nonverbal communication. Open to all area artists. Exhibit runs May 5-28, 2017 at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Call for Entry at DelRayArtisans.org/cfe

Del Ray T-Shirt Contest (Del Ray Artisans Members Only)

Digital entries due: Sunday, April 30 by midnight. Del Ray Citizens Association is looking for T-Shirt Art for its next round of T-shirts. The submissions are open to Del Ray Artisans members only. The subject is open to your interpretation, but any relationship to the Del Ray neighborhood would be appreciated. Entry to this contest is by online submission. Entry Form at DelRayArtisans.org/cfe

Call for Instructors: Grown-Ups Art Camp 2017

Proposals due: Saturday, May 6. Seeking instructors for classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans gallery during Grown-Ups Art Camp (June 27-July 15). Curriculum includes visual arts, crafts, performing arts, artistic development, and more—for the experienced artist and the beginner, and all those who want to engage in and explore the arts. What would you like to teach this summer? Proposal form at DelRayArtisans.org/cfe

Del Ray Artisans turns 25 in 2017!

2017 is the year of Del Ray Artisans 25th Anniversary! Celebrate 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

Life Drawing - Open Sessions

• Wednesday, April 19 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
• Wednesday, April 19 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Pose)
• Wednesday, May 10 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
• Wednesday, May 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

Alexandria Love Your Pet Day

Sunday, April 23 from 11am-2pm. Join the block party hosted by our Gallery Without Walls partner: VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital! Leashed pets welcomed, but feel free to come to this street festival with or without your pet. Featuring food trucks, children’s activities, demonstrations including artists painting, freestyle dog dancing, K9 police dogs, and info tables to engage pet lovers. Happening at the 2 blocks of Colvin Street and Duke Street between Roth Street and S. Quaker Lane. Organized by VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, Dogtopia, Frolic Dogs Sports Club, and Wholistic Hound Academy. Details: facebook.com/alexandrialoveyourpetday

Breaking the Glass Ceiling - The Sky's the Limit Art Exhibit

Runs through April 30. Reflections on the metaphor "breaking the glass ceiling", pushing through a tough, not quite invisible barrier that keeps many from reaching their full potential or 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, only accepting the limits of an endless sky have been a theme for many artists and reflect a very current theme. Details at DelRayArtisans.org

First Thursday

Thursday, May 4 from 6-9pm. First Thursday is a Del Ray community event sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association from 6-9pm along Mount Vernon Avenue. The theme for this First Thursday is Dog Days in Del Ray. The gallery stays open until 9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. Come get a sneak peek of the upcoming exhibit: Speak Your Mind.

Speak Your Mind Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Friday, May 5 from 7-9pm. They say "a picture is worth a thousand words"—the theme of this show celebrates the relationship between art and the human mind through the use of art as a form of nonverbal communication. Exhibit runs May 5-28, 2017 at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/speak-your-mind

Partners in Art

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

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

“Red, White and Tuna” Theater Night

Friday, June 2 from 6:30-10pm. Join us at The Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) for a special reception hosted by Del Ray Artisans and first showing of “Red, White and Tuna” by LTA actors. The reception starts at 6:30pm and features heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and refreshments, with a Champagne intermission later in the evening. The curtain goes up at 8pm. Tickets (just $45 each) for this special Theater Night will only be sold through Del Ray Artisans. Tickets can be purchased at the gallery or online: DelRayArtisans.org/LTA

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 Programs Co-Director
  The Programs Director is seeking someone to share her role. This is a rewarding way to meet your volunteer commitment. Interested members should contact Michele Reday Cook at Programs@DelRayArtisans.org
• Web Posting Volunteers Needed
  The web posting team needs you! We're looking for volunteers to post exhibit and event information to Virginia.org and Northern Virginia Magazine websites. Web posting can be done from home at your convenience. It doesn't take a lot of time and is an easy way to earn volunteer hours. If interested, please contact Kate at k.gibney@hotmail.com

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

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

Workshop: Art for Science

Saturday, April 15 from 3-5pm & Sunday, April 16 from 4:30-6:30pm. ARTOMATIC will be running a free sign-making workshop that will be open to anyone that is marching at the March for Science in Washington DC on April 22. 1800 S. Bell St, Crystal City (across from Crystal City metro). Bring your own materials, creativity, and friends. More info: artomatic.org/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=Sign-Making

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

Deadline: Saturday, April 15. 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 from 8am-4pm at Carlyle House. For more information, contact Lindsay Borst at Lindsay.borst@gmail.com or 571-275-2633.

Call for Artists: Del Ray Italian Street Painting Festival

Deadline: Thursday, April 20. Seeking artists to participate in La Bella Strada, an Italian Street Painting Festival in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria on Saturday, May 13, 2016 to benefit the Del Ray Montessori School. Email bellastrada@DelRaymontessorischool.com with samples of artwork, a headshot, and artist bio when inquiring about participating. Experience with chalk art a plus! Visit us at labellastradaDelRay.com

Call for Artists: Knoxville Photo Contest

Deadline: Sunday, April 23. Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville is looking for artists to submit photographs to their juried exhibition that will be on display in the Emporium Center at 100 S. Gay St. Knoxville. Over $1000 dollars in cash prizes. Details: www.knoxalliance.com/knoxville-photo-entry

Call for Artists: Art on the Avenue 2017

Submit application by June 1 (second round of jurying). 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. The event is Saturday, October 7 from 10am-6pm. Details: ArtontheAvenue.org/?p=1336

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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