A Touch of Magic Art Exhibit Opening Reception (Tonight!)

Friday, April 6 from 7-9pm. Del Ray Artisans’ A Touch of Magic exhibit is inspired by the subtle, simple, complex, or bold magic that creates life’s special moments, fulfilled dreams, rare experiences, and fosters the recognition of beauty. The art will be on display from April 6-29, 2018. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/touch-of-magic/

Call for Instructors: Grown-Ups Art Camp 2018

Proposal deadline extended to April 15. 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 Artists: Del Ray Artisans' Spring Art Market

Applications due: Sunday, 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 12, 2018 from 10am to 4pm. Application form at DelRayArtisans.org/2018/03/spring-art-market-call-for-artists

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

Support Del Ray Artisans through your Amazon purchases!

Did you know you can support Del Ray Artisans through the AmazonSmile program at no cost to you? The AmazonSmile Foundation generously donates 0.5% of the purchase price from eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charity of your choice. Please choose “Arts Resource Foundation” (dba Del Ray Artisans). Thank you for your support!

Life Drawing - Open Sessions

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

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, April 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.

Alexandria “Love Your Pet Day” Block Party

Sunday, April 29 from 11am-2pm. Join the block party hosted by our Gallery Without Walls partner: VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital! Del Ray Artisans is excited to participate in this fun community event that features food trucks, demos, kids’ entertainment, vendors and more – fun for the whole family, leashed pets welcomed! Look for Del Ray Artisans’ members in the artist demonstration tent. The block party will be at Roth and Colvin Streets, Alexandria, VA 22314. For more details, visit facebook.com/alexandrialoveyourpetday

First Thursday

Thursday, May 3 from 6-9pm. Del Ray Artisans celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event from 6-9pm along Mount Vernon Avenue from April through September. The theme for May is “Dog Days in Del Ray.” Come to Del Ray Artisans gallery to get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit, Atomic Dog!

Call for Entry: Wanderlust

Digital entries due: Thursday, May 17 by midnight. Whether you’re floating through the Arctic fjords in Norway, wandering the crowded streets of Mumbai, savoring a sweet, chewy macaroon in a small Parisian cafe, or taking in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon… the world is full of rich experiences that bridge cultures and help us cultivate connections that go beyond borders. Wanderlust is about celebrating diversity and sharing beauty found in every corner of this world, both near and far. Open to all area artists. Details and Entry Form at DelRayArtisans.org/2018/03/wanderlust-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

Reinvention at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital

Runs through June 10. 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. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/reinvention

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

• 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
• Artwork Photographers
  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
• Flickr Contributor
  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

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: Illuminate

Deadline: April 29. Target Gallery invites national and international artists to apply for Illuminate, a special glow-in-the-dark exhibition that is focused on the relationship between art and light. The lights will be turned off in the gallery, turning the viewer’s attention to the illuminated artwork whether it be through the lighting of video, light installation/sculpture, or use of black light mediums. Details: torpedofactory.org/opportunities/call-for-entries/

Call for Artists: Art on the Avenue 2018

Apply by June 1 to be in the first round of judging. 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 $210. 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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