Life Drawing - Open Sessions
- Wednesday, May 23 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
- Wednesday, May 23 from 6:30-9:30pm (Short/Long Pose)
- Wednesday, June 6 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
- Wednesday, June 6 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Poses)
- Wednesday, June 20 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
- Wednesday, June 20 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, June 4 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.
First Thursday
Thursday, June 7 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 June is "Unmask Your Superhero." Come to Del Ray Artisans gallery to get a sneak peek of the upcoming art exhibit, Wanderlust.
Playing with Resin Workshop
Sunday, June 10 from 6-9pm. Come play with resin in a safe environment. Learn the ins & outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork—as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium. You’ll leave your finished masterpiece(s) to set at the gallery at the end of the workshop, but you’ll be able to pick them up during gallery hours later in the week. Cost: $40 members and $50 non-members; plus $10 supply fee. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/resin-workshop
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
Wanderlust: How to Make Art While Traveling Workshop
Saturday, June 16 from 1-5pm. Traveling can provide wonderful inspiration for creating stunning pieces of written and visual art that convey a story. This practical, hands-on workshop will focus on five ways to make art on the road while still traveling light. Combining discussion and hands-on instruction, the first hour of the workshop will provide participants with an overview of 5 mediums for creating and/or preserving and sharing art while on the road, without getting weighed down by a lot of supplies. Cost: $50 members / $60 non-members. Supply list and details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/wanderlust-workshop
Partners in Art Evenings
Tuesday, June 19 from 7-9pm.
All local artists, from beginners to professionals, are invited. We discuss the local art scene, exhibit opportunities, share artistic goals, techniques, media, and creative processes. Enjoy the collegiality and support of your fellow artists! Participants may also bring in 1 or 2 artworks, in any medium, in any stage, to discuss goals, process, and ask for advice. We use the positive and successful format developed in our afternoon sessions for our feedback procedure. This program is free of charge and open to all. Donations ($1–3) greatly appreciated. Contact Michele Reday Cook (mredaycook@gmail.com) with questions.
Grown Ups Art Camp 2018 – Register Now!
Runs from June 30-July 13. Del Ray Artisans' Grown-Ups Art Camp offers the chance to customize your own “art camp” this summer—just register for the art-filled workshops taught by local artists that fit into your schedule. Nearly 20 workshops to choose from include: techniques in painting, smart-phone photography, polymer clay, mixed media, book-making, journaling/ drawing, jewelry-making, leather-working, paper and fiber art, sculpture, and more. Registration will end a week before each class date. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/guac-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
Call for Entry: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry National Ceramic Show
Digital entries due: Sunday, August 5. This is a hybrid art exhibit that combines a national ceramic show, focused on vessels for the dining table and food, with a regional non-ceramic show. This call for entry is for the national ceramic show. Ceramic art must be three-dimensional vessels for the table (e.g., cups, bowls, plates) made primarily from clay and 100% functional with food-safe glazes. Entries should not exceed 10" high and 24" wide or deep and not weigh over 10 pounds. Cup, bowl, or plate sets are eligible. Accepted ceramics that are being shipped should be received by August 24. Two $150 prizes will be awarded by the juror, Lisa York. Read all entry details carefully. Show runs September 7-30, 2018. Call for Entry at DelRayArtisans.org/2018/04/eat-drink-merry-national-cfe
Call for Entry: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry Regional Exhibit
Digital entries due: Sunday, August 19. This exhibit celebrates the way that food and drink brings people together and joy to our lives. Artwork should be inspired by food, real or metaphorical that nourishes the viewer or highlight the rituals and places that celebrate the social gathering around sustenance. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry is a hybrid art exhibit that combines a national ceramic show with a regional non-ceramic two- and three-dimensional show. This call for entry is for the regional non-ceramic exhibit. Artwork receiving for accepted non-ceramic artwork is on Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3 from 6-8pm. Show runs September 7-30, 2018. Call for Entry at DelRayArtisans.org/2018/04/eat-drink-merry-local-cfe
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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.
Time-Sensitive Requests
- Youth Art Camp Call for Volunteer Instructors (Form due June 15)
Do you have an art form that you wish to share with young artists? Would you like to gain experience instructing students in a fun and open environment? If you’d like to join our talented and creative team, please let us know! Art Camp is July 16-20 and July 23-27, 2018 with activities from 9:30am-2:30pm daily. Suggest a morning or afternoon art activity. Contact Marcelle Fozard at ArtCamp@DelRayArtisans.org with any questions. Details and form: DelRayArtisans.org/2018/04/art-camp-instructors-form
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
- 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
Volunteers
- Join the New Volunteer Support Team!
The new Volunteer Support Team will work with the Director of Volunteers with recruiting, communication with members, recognition planning, and more. Most of the work can be done from the comfort of your home or office. Of course, you will earn volunteer hours for your work! Contact Judy at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org
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Call for Artists: Pride Art Show at Palette 22
Deadline: Midnight on May 18. Palette 22 is a creative dining experience in an art-filled space. From the outside in, art is everywhere at Palette 22. This exhibit will be displayed concurrently with the artists-in-residence artwork for June.
This exhibit is open to all area artists who support the LGBTQIA+ community. There is no theme - only proud support of Pride Month and beyond. All art must be original and for sale. contact: Tracy at Curator@Palette22.com Call for entry: https://form.jotform.com/t2mgmt/pride-art-exhibit-at-palette-22
2018 Courthouse Art on the Plaza Market
Deadline: June 1. Art on the Plaza will be an Art Market located at the Courthouse Metro. There will be 4 popups (June, July, August, and September) this summer. The organization provides the table, chairs and tablecloths as well as parking validation. Details contact Tracy, T2mgmt.Tracy@gmail.com and to enter: https://form.jotform.com/80025195166151
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
Call for Entry: Juxtaposed
Deadline: June 10. Target Gallery invites artists working in all visual media to submit to Juxtaposed, a group exhibition focusing on the contradictory or conflicting. Whether it be through the use of mixed media or the themes represented, the work itself should be at odds with two or more juxtaposing concepts. Details: targetgallery.submittable.com/submit/112804/juxtaposed
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