Childhood Passions Art Exhibit (Final Weekend)

Runs through Sunday, October 1. What were you passionate about as a child? Was it playful, fun, and made you feel alive? This spirit is captured in the Childhood Passions exhibit as artists honor childhood passions that are lost as we grow up. Recapture the joy of a child. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits

Captured Beauty Photography Exhibition Opening Reception

Friday, October 6 from 7-9pm. Del Ray Artisans and Union 206 Studio present “Captured Beauty” exhibition showcasing artists’ visions of beauty as fine art photography. The camera is a tool to make art revealing the artist’s vision and producing a personal – evocative or atmospheric, yet aesthetic – statement. The exhibit runs October 6-29, 2017. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits

Art on the Avenue

Saturday, October 7 from 10-6pm. Art on the Avenue, a multicultural arts festival celebrating our community's diversity through the arts in Alexandria, Virginia. There will be entertainment for all ages, art activities, food and over 300 artists displaying and selling their work all along Mount Vernon Avenue. Art on the Avenue is sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/event/art-on-the-avenue-2017

[VOTE] Annual [VOTE] Member [VOTE] Meeting on Oct 19

The annual member meeting will be held on Thursday, October 19 at 7pm and all members in good standing will vote on the nominations for the 2018 Board of Directors. Attend the meeting and enjoy the October exhibit "Capture Beauty" plus hear more about the innovative 2018 exhibit schedule. Start the vote, you decide: Pepperoni, Cheese or Veggie Pizza with an RSVP to Drew. Any questions, please contact Drew at Membership@DelRayArtisans.org.

Del Ray Artisans is looking for members to serve on the Board of Directors in 2018, especially in the seats of the President, Director of Grants & Sponsorship, Director of Programs, Director of Volunteers, and Director of Youth Programs. Board positions are 1-year terms from January 1-December 31. If you are interested, send an email with your contact information and area of interest to Donna at autumn.rhythm@yahoo.com. Elections are during the October annual meeting.

Hiring Office Manager

The Personnel Committee is seeking an Office Manager and would like to present this opportunity first to our members. This is a paid position for approximately 20 hours per week, with some flexibility. Position entails general office work with emphasis on organizational skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. Email your letter of interest and resume to: Personnel@DelRayArtisans.org

Support the Arts through your Art Supplies Purchases

Support Del Ray Artisans when you order art supplies and materials from Blick Art Materials! Del Ray Artisans will receive a donation from Blick of up to 10% of your purchase amount when you order through the link on our website. You must make your purchase within 24 hours of opening the link. Only consumer purchases are included; school and business orders do not qualify. Thank you for your support! Details and the link are at DelRayArtisans.org/other-support

Del Ray Artisans 25th Anniversary!

T-shirts sizes small through XL ($25 each) and XXL ($27 each) are now available at the gallery.

Life Drawing - Open Sessions

• Sunday, October 8 from 9:30-11:30am (Gesture, Clothed Model)
• Wednesday, October 11 from 2-5 pm (Short/Long Pose)
• Wednesday, October 11 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Pose)
• Wednesday, October 25 from 2-5 pm (Short/Long Pose)
• Wednesday, October 25 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

Partners in Art

Monday, October 9 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: $100 and Under

Digital entries due: Friday, October 20 by midnight. Del Ray Artisans invites members to submit their best work priced at $100 and under. All media and all themes are welcome. Art that has previously been shown is welcome in this exhibit. The art will be sold on an art-to-go basis, with buyers taking art home when purchased. For this exhibit, artists may submit up to 5 artworks. Open only to Del Ray Artisans members. Details and Entry Form at DelRayArtisans.org/2017/08/100-and-under-cfe

Call for Entry: 2018 Wall Calendar (Members Only)

Digital entries due: Saturday, October 21. Members: Submit your best work to the 5th annual Del Ray Artisans' wall calendar! All entries are to be received digitally, and no physical pieces of art will be collected. There is no entry fee, no theme, and work previously shown at the gallery is acceptable. Your Del Ray Artisans membership must be up-to-date. This calendar is a fundraiser to benefit Del Ray Artisans, but also a fun way to show your support for our arts organization and share your talent with the community. Call for Entry at DelRayArtisans.org/2017/09/2018-calendar-cfe

Workshop: Love to Make Stuff from Stuff

Saturday, October 28 from 10am-12pm. Join artist and instructor Rusty Lynn in a workshop where you can learn and explore how to make small or large sculptures and figures from boxes with glue, wire, tape, bits of plastic, ephemera, oddities, and acrylic paint. The sky is the only limit! Instructor will provide supplies, but feel free to bring your own. Please register in advance. The cost for Del Ray Artisans members is $35 plus $10 supplies fee; and non-members is $45 plus $10 supplies fee. Details & registration at DelRayArtisans.org/event/love-to-make-stuff-from-stuff

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 the Director of Volunteers at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.

Time-Sensitive Requests

• Seeking Volunteers to DRA Art on the Avenue Tent
  We need your help! Volunteers needed to man the DRA tent at Art on the Avenue, Saturday, Oct 7, 10am-6pm. Stay for 1-2 hours, talk to festival goers, direct them to visit the gallery and sell some DRA merchandise. If you are interested, contact volunteers@delrayartisans.org
• Seeking Volunteers to Organize Holiday Market
  You will be the brains behind the event planning and organization for the holiday market that runs the first three weekends in December. If you are interested, please contact Betsy at Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org
• Nominating Committee Members
  This is a short-term position with a job to be completed by mid-October. The Nominating Committee puts together the slate of candidates for the 2018 Board of Directors. Get to know your fellow DRA members while seeking persons interested in serving on the Board. Interested in helping? Contact Donna at autumn.rhythm@yahoo.com
• Run for the 2018 Board of Directors
  Del Ray Artisans is looking for members to serve on the Board of Directors in 2018. Elections are during the October annual meeting. Board positions are 1-year terms from January 1-December 31. We are especially looking for volunteers interested in becoming the Youth Programs Director, Grants and Sponsorship Director, or Programs Director. If you are interested in serving on the Board next year, send an email with your contact information and area of interest to Kim 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
• 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

Art on the Avenue Seeking Artist Demonstrators

Are you interested in a hosting a demonstration booth at Art on the Avenue? The festival is held rain or shine on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Artists are invited to not only sell their work, but to actively demonstrate it throughout the day. This is a fun way to engage festival goers and to show off your art. The best part? The standard $195 artist tent-fee is waived for artist demonstrators! Previous demonstration booths include: painting, soap making, screen printing, sock puppet, quilting, card making, etc. If you are interested in applying for a tent, please submit an application.

National Disability Awareness

Deadline: October 14. The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Disability Working Group is hosting a National Disability Employment Awareness Month event on October 26. As part of the event, they will be exhibiting artwork focusing on ability, accessibility, inclusion, and the struggles in the disabled community. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is interested in exhibiting paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art, photographs, statues, 3D artwork, poems, songs, spoken word, and performance pieces. Please download the submission guidelines and form to submit your artwork. Contact the USPTO Disability Working Group with any questions at dwg@uspto.gov

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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