Outdoors In Art Exhibit Opening Reception (Tonight)

Friday, March 2 from 7-9pm. Outdoors In showcases the ways artists see nature and depict it in paintings, sculptures, textiles, mixed media, and drawings. Before the camera, much of what we knew about nature came from artists and others who drew and painted what they saw and experienced. The exhibit features work from Del Ray Artisans member artists and local high school and college students. The exhibit runs from March 2-April 1. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/outdoors-in

Annual Art Swap and Member Meeting

Sunday, March 4 from 4-6pm.Dig out those unused art supplies and bring them to the Annual Art [Supplies] Swap! If you bring something, you get to take new treasures home! Light refreshments will be served, and upcoming exhibits and events will be discussed. At the event, we will also be gathering art supplies for Prison Art on a Mission. So, check your stash and see if there are any items that could be useful to the cause--we are especially looking for these items. You may even consider ordering new supplies from Blick, and, if you use this “shop now” link within 24 hours of clicking, Blick will donate up to 10% of sales to Del Ray Artisans. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/member-meeting-art-swap-2018 See you Sunday at the gallery!

Reinvention at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Opens March 4. Del Ray Artisans presents Reinvention, a Gallery Without Walls exhibit, with member artists reinventing old artwork or themselves in 2-dimensional pieces to celebrate the new renovations at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The exhibit runs from March 4 through June 10, 2018. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/reinvention

Workshop: Nature Journaling

Sunday, March 11 from 10am-12pm. Come learn how to set up and maintain a field sketch journal! Instructor Margaret Wohler is a 22-year park naturalist at Huntley Meadows Park who teaches art and provides technical illustration. Learn how to explore and draw the natural world and improve your observational skills. The class will cover the history of field sketching, basic outdoor drawing skills, and how to set up a field sketch page for nature observation. The cost is $15 for Del Ray Artisans Members and $20 for Non-members, plus $20 for a field kit or bring your own supplies. Details and registration at DelRayArtisans.org/event/nature-journaling-2

Call for Entry: A Touch of Magic

Digital entries due: Monday, March 26 by midnight. Magic is what we believe it is. We can see it as subtle or bold, complex or simple. Magical inspirations can vary with culture, age, beliefs, experience, physiology, and even pharmacology. We can suspect that magic created that special moment of connection, that fulfilled dream, that rare experience, the unexpected beauty, or that amazing phenomenon others seem to think is just the edge of new science. Explore the magic we see in the world around us and share in the art of everyday mysteries, miracles, marvels, and dreams. Open to all local artists. Details and Entry Form at DelRayArtisans.org/2018/01/touch-of-magic-cfe

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Life Drawing - Open Sessions

• Sunday, March 4 from 9:30-11:30am (Gesture)
• Wednesday, March 7 from 2- 5pm (Short/Long Poses)
• Wednesday, March 7 from 6:30- 9:30 (Long Poses
• Wednesday, March 21 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Poses)
• Wednesday, March 21 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Poses)

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, March 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.

Call for Instructors: Grown-Ups Art Camp 2018

Proposals due: Sunday, April 1. Seeking instructors for classes & workshops at Del Ray Artisans gallery during Grown-Ups Art Camp (June 30-July 13). 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? Details and proposal form at DelRayArtisans.org/2018/02/guac-proposals

Call for Entry: Atomic Dog

Digital entries due: Monday, April 23 by midnight. Sponsored by The Dog Store of Del Ray, Del Ray Artisans is accepting submissions for Atomic Dog, a show for dog lovers and artists of all breeds. Artistic expressions of canines and their characteristics of all kinds are welcome, whether realistic or abstract. This show will include, but not be limited to, photography, painting, sculpture, and inventive mixed media. Tap into your inner dog and apply for this show. Open only to Del Ray Artisans members. Details and Entry Form at DelRayArtisans.org/2018/01/atomic-dog-cfe

Youth Art Camp – Registration is now Open!

Early bird discount until June 1. Del Ray Artisans invites young campers to spend a week creating art with professional artist instruction. All artist supplies are provided. Register for either Week One (July 16-20) or Week Two (July 23-27). Camp is from 9am-3pm daily, with an exhibit of the artwork on the Saturday after camp from 1-3pm. Cost is $300/child until June 1; $325/child after June 1. Scholarship support may be available. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/event/art-camp-2018

Call for Proposals: 2019 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans

Proposals due: Sunday, July 1 by midnight. Del Ray Artisans is currently soliciting show proposals for 2019. 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/2018/01/2019-proposals

Del Ray Artisans members are required to volunteer for at least 12 hours per year to support the organization and its mission.

Visit our website for ​more information about volunteering and to report your hours. ​​If you have questions, email the Director of Volunteers at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org. Below are current volunteer opportunities.

Curating & Curator Support

• Seeking Curating Apprentice
  Are you interested in learning about exhibit curating at Del Ray Artisans? Are you looking for a way to get more involved? Would you like a volunteer position that would also bump up your art resume? The Director of Curating is looking for an apprentice to shadow her and learn the ropes, with the eventual goal of assuming her position. If you are interested, please email Kathy at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org
• 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 David 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 David 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 David 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 Stacy at  Programs@DelRayArtisans.org

Call for Entry: Communication Arts 2018 Photography Competition

Deadline: Friday, March 9. Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in photography. Any photograph first published or produced from March 2017 through March 2018 is eligible. Selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished designers, art directors and photographers, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Photography Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work. Submission guidelines and FAQs at commarts.com/competition/2018-photography

Call for Artists: Art on the Avenue 2018

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 $185 if postmarked by April 1. The event is Saturday, October 6 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

©2018 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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