Speak Your Mind Art Exhibit (Final Weekend)

Exhibit runs through May 28. 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. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/speak-your-mind

Register for Youth Art Camp

Early Registration discount ends June 1. Register now for Del Ray Artisans 2017 Summer Art Camp! Youth ages 8-14 are invited to spend one week creating art and architecture, followed by a one-day gallery show. All art supplies and snacks are provided. Choose week: July 17-21 or July 24-28. Fee: until June 1-$300/child; after June 1-$325/child. Scholarships may be available upon request. Information and registration forms at: DelRayArtisans.org/event/Art-Camp-2017

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/2017/02/2018-exhibit-proposal

“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

Thanks For All The Fish Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Saturday, June 3 from 7-9pm. Thanks For All The Fish exhibit showcases the best artwork of members who have made exceptional volunteer contributions to support Del Ray Artisans. Come see the finest work by our most giving artists! Join us at the opening reception on Saturday, June 3, 7-9pm to meet the artists and enjoy the art they share. The exhibit runs June 2-25, 2017 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits

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

First Thursday

Thursday, June 1 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 Health & Wellness. The gallery stays open until 9pm on First Thursdays from April through September. Come get a sneak peek of the upcoming exhibit: Thanks For All The Fish.

Partners in Art

Monday, June 5 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.

Life Drawing - Open Sessions

• Wednesday, June 7 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
• Wednesday, June 7 from 6:60-9:30pm (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

Call for Entry: Clowning Around

Digital entries due: Monday, July 24 by midnight. Clowns have always evoked a variety of emotions from people. Express your inner clown through art in fun, playful, sadistic, comedic, or tragic ways. Many people are happy clown believers, drawn towards fanciful circus graphics or sympathetic weeping hobo clowns. Others prefer their clowns sinister, with creepy figures lurking in dark alleys. We are asking artists to have some fun and pick a side: Happy or Scary. Join us in this romp with a truly American genre. Open to all area artists. Entry Form at DelRayArtisans.org/2017/05/clowning-around-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 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

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

Call for Artists: Public Art Project at the Duke Street Tunnel

Deadline to apply: June 4. The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts invites artists and artist teams living and working in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia to submit their qualifications for a temporary public art project for the Duke Street Pedestrian Concourse. Located south of the King Street Metro Station, the tunnel allows pedestrian traffic to travel between the metro station and the Carlyle neighborhood. Selected artist or artist teams will need to have ability to work with a variety of mediums. Emerging and established artists are encouraged to apply. For more details and to apply, click here. If you have any questions, contact Jimena Larson at jimena.larson@alexandriava.gov

The 7th Annual Herndon Town Calendar Photography Competition

Deadline: June 6 at 4pm. Artspace Herndon invites professional and amateur photographers to submit entries to the Herndon Town Calendar Photo Competition. Subjects for all entries must be located within the corporate limits of the Town of Herndon, and special consideration will be given to entries depicting people, representative of Herndon’s rich diversity and many cultures, participating in seasonal or community events. Details at www.artspaceherndon.com/calls-for-art/

Call for Entries: Art of Engagement

Deadline: June 12. Touchstone Gallery in Washington DC is seeking entries for Art of Engagement, a National Juried Show scheduled for August 4-24. Artwork entries should reflect present-day issues and concerns. Be part of a national conversation about important issues using the universal language of art. Be bold, stand up, and speak out! Be an artist and an activist. Open to all artists living and/or working in the United States 18 years old and older. All original visual media that is the artist’s own concept, design, and work. Entry fees: $50 for up to 3 entries/images; artists may submit up to 3 additional entries/images at a cost of $10 per additional entry. Juror: Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator, American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center. Please visit www.touchstonegallery.com/call to apply. Any questions, email info@touchstonegallery.com

Call for Vendors: Well Del Ray

Application deadline: June 15. The Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) presents the 3rd annual Well Ray festival, an outdoor celebration of health & wellness in Del Ray (Alexandria, VA). DRBA is highlighting practitioners who offer services including yoga, fitness programs, therapeutic massages, acupuncture, physical therapy, nutritional counseling, wellness coaching, meditation and energy work, and more. In addition, they are hosting vendors of wellness inspired fashion from local fitness clothing designers and boutiques. The event is Saturday, June 24 from 9am-1pm in the field next to Bean Creative at 2213 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Del Ray Farmer’s Market, the adjacent parking lot located behind United Bank at 2401 Mt. Vernon Avenue, and the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center. Fees range from $99-$250. View Details

Call for Entries: The Wearable Hat Show at Artists & Makers Studios

Deadline: August 1 before 4pm. This exhibit, curated by Steven Krensky and a mystery juror, will offer artists in the metro area an opportunity to make a statement through the art of the hat. Pick a hat form, any hat will do. Paint it, stitch it, weld it, glue it, glass it, bead it, and weave it together with wire or string or any old thing. Your hat can be a reflection of your daily creative process. It must be functional, but need not be comfortable. Your hat must be for sale! Artists whose work is selected will be shown in our Wilkins Avenue Merge Gallery (12276 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852). For more information, contact judith@artistsandmakersstudios.com

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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