Summer Youth Art Camp – Register Now!

Discount now until June 1. Del Ray Artisans invites children ages 8-14 to spend a week creating art with professional artist instruction. All artist supplies are provided. Register for either Week One (July 15-19) or Week Two (July 22-26). 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-2019

Workshop: The Fire Starter  (Tomorrow!)

Saturday, May 18 from 10am-12pm. This one-time workshop is based on “The Fire Starter Sessions” by Danielle LePorte. Certified coach Liz Strom brings this powerful content to YOU. Cut through dull thinking and fear, and get straight to YOUR core desires, pragmatism, and courage. Register in advance. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/fire-starter

Workshop: Playing with Resin – Curves and Edges Edition  (This weekend!)

Sunday, May 19 from 6-9pm. Play with resin in a safe environment to learn the ins & outs of mixing resin and using it in your artwork with instructor Tracy Wilkerson. While in the class, we’ll briefly explore the concepts of curves and edges, and how that relates to artistic design. You’ll leave your finished masterpiece(s) to set & cure 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. Register in advance. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/resin-curves-edges

Call for Entry: Uncommon Alexandria at VCA Alexandria

Digital entries due: Tuesday, May 21 by midnight. Seeking two-dimensional artwork inspired by common scenes of our daily lives, neighborhoods, towns, and communities. 1st priority will go to scenes within Alexandria and Del Ray, 2nd priority will go to scenes within the local MidAltantic region (Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, etc). No entry fee; only open to Del Ray Artisans members. Uncommon Alexandria is a Del Ray Artisans's Gallery Without Walls exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital from June 2 – September 29, 2019. Call for Entry at DelRayArtisans.org/2019/04/uncommon-alexandria-cfe

Member Meeting/Benefit Program: Live Courageously, talk by Nancy Belmont

Thursday, May 23 from 7-9pm. After a brief member meeting, Del Ray Artisans presents this FREE program to our members: Guest speaker Nancy Belmont will give a talk called “Live Courageously,” based on her work with hundreds of leaders and interactions with thousands of participants in her public art projects. Nancy Belmont shares insights about what holds us back from living our most courageous lives. Not a member, but wish to attend? Join now during Del Ray Artisans 2019 membership drive! Event details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/member-benefit-program/

Workshop: Exploring and Making Bangles

Wednesday, May 29 from 6-8pm. Bracelets have been an important symbol for women in history for thousands of years to represent status. Learn beginner wire jewelry making techniques while creating basic bangle bracelets with instructor Tamara Wilkerson. Register in advance. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/bangles

Earth Up Close: An Evening Around the World with Photographer Matthew Cicanese

Friday, May 31 from 7-8:30pm. Join National Geographic Explorer & Award-winning Documentary Photographer, Matthew Cicanese, for an exciting evening presentation of “Earth Up Close: An Evening Around the World”—a journey through time, space, and scale—as you shrink down and experience alien worlds that are right beneath your nose! Cicanese will give a lecture, followed by a Q&A. This event is FREE for Del Ray Artisans members; Non-members pay $15 at the door. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/earth-up-close

2019 Membership Drive

Now through May 31. Del Ray Artisans is hosting a special, invitational exhibit in August titled Fresh Meat. Each new member (joining between January 2018 and May 2019) is invited to enter three pieces of artwork for FREE. During our Membership Drive from February–May 2019, any current member who recruits a new member is also invited to enter one piece of artwork in this exhibit for FREE. Bring guests, family, friends, and neighbors to visit the gallery, attend opening receptions, or sign up for a workshop to become more familiar with our nonprofit arts organization. Information on benefits and joining is at DelRayArtisans.org/membership/

Sacred Feminine Art Exhibit

Runs through Sunday, June 2. This exhibit explores female energy, the power of life and birth; it connects that energy to ideas, expressions, dreams, life and all of existence. Tap in to your Sacred Feminine and channel the goddess. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/sacred-feminine

Partners in Art

• Tuesday, May 21 from 7-9pm
• Monday, June 10 from 2-4pm
• Tuesday, June 18 from 7-9pm

Need support reaching your art related goals? Join this collegial group of artists to share your goals and get feedback on artwork. All local artists, from beginners to professionals, and all skill levels are invited. Meetings include discussions on exhibit opportunities, the creative process and the local art scene. Participants may also bring in 1-3 artworks, in any medium, in any stage, to discuss goals, process, and ask for advice. Free, donations ($1-3) greatly appreciated. More information and future dates can be found in this calendar view.

Life Drawing - Open Sessions

• Wednesday, May 22 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
• Wednesday, May 22 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Pose)
• Sunday, June 9 from 9:30-11:30am (Gesture, clothed model)
• Wednesday, June 12 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
• Wednesday, June 12 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. All future dates and sessions types can be found in this calendar view.

Workshop: Exploring Flamenco & Odissi

Saturday, June 1 from 10am-Noon. Explore the beauty and nuance of Odissi (Classical Indian Dance) & Flamenco, highlighting the feminine strength and beauty in each style with instructors Marsha Bonet and Tapasi Panigrahi. No specific shoe or clothes required – dress comfortably! Register in advance. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/flamenco-odissi

Re-Connecting Threads at VCA Alexandria

Runs through Sunday, June 2. The Re-Connecting Threads art exhibit takes another look at artists’ traditional and non-traditional ways to manipulate fiber in art by revisiting the November 2018 Connecting Threads Del Ray Artisans gallery exhibit. Re-Connecting Threads features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork through a Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria). The exhibit is at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/2019/01/re-connecting-threads/

First Thursday

Thursday June 6. Del Ray Artisans celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event from 6-9pm along Mount Vernon Avenue from April through September. June's theme is Unmask Your Superhero!  The gallery is open until 9pm on First Thursday. Come get a sneak peek of the next exhibit! Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/first-thursday-2019

Workshop: Meditation, Breath, and Sound with Dante

Saturday, June 8 from 10-11:30am. Using crystal and Tibetan bowls, Dante will lead a soothing asana and breathwork class to prepare the body for sound meditation. In the last hour, Dante will conclude with a soothing and unique exploration of the chakra energy points through sound vibration. Instructor: Dante Baker. Register by June 3 at DelRayArtisans.org/event/meditation-with-dante/

Urban Sketchbooking

Sunday, June 9 from 2-4pm. Urban Sketchbooking emphasizes storytelling that conveys a sense of place or a moment in time through drawings completed from direct observations. Drop-in meetings, during the afternoons of the second Sunday of each month. No need to register in advance. Bring your supplies and join us to produce still life, figure, or architecture subjects in your sketchbook. The fee for each 2-hour session is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. The meetup location is Nectar Cafe. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/urban-sketchbooking-8

Workshop: Chakras Revealed

Saturday, June 15 from 10am-12pm. Learn to use a variety of tools for layering and taking away acrylic paint to create works that represent the energies of the chakras. During this workshop you will create unique pieces reflecting your journey with the chakras. Instructor: Nancy Ramsey. Register by June 12 at DelRayArtisans.org/event/painting-the-chakras/

Workshop: Painting the Chakra Energies

Saturday, June 15 from 10am-12pm. Learn to use a variety of tools for layering and taking away acrylic paint to create works that represent the energies of the chakras. During this workshop you will create unique pieces reflecting your journey with the chakras. Instructor: Nancy Ramsey. Register by June 12 at DelRayArtisans.org/event/painting-the-chakras/

Call for Entry: Fresh Meat

Digital entries due: Monday, June 17 by midnight. Each new Del Ray Artisans member who joined between January 2018 and May 2019 is invited to enter 3 pieces of artwork for FREE! Plus any current member who recruits a new member between February and May 2019 is invited to enter 1 piece of artwork for FREE. Fresh Meat does not have a theme and is the perfect opportunity to showcase any and all styles/mediums of your artwork. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now to enter. Show runs August 2 – September 1. Call for Entry at DelRayArtisans.org/2019/04/fresh-meat-cfe

Workshop: Releasing Energy Blocks: A Gong Sound Meditation

Sunday, June 23 from 9:30-11am. This experiential workshop begins with an easy but effective breath exercise, followed by a guided meditation to energize the chakra system to release energetic blocks, stimulate circulation. No experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket, as well as a cushion for seated meditation if needed. Instructor: Monique Durfuss. Register by June 18 at DelRayArtisans.org/event/gong-meditation/

Workshop: Chair Yoga and Meditation

Tuesday, June 25 from 7–8:30pm. Balance body and mind in a mostly seated 75-minute yoga practice. Explore the mindful fusion of movement and breath as it guides us to a better understanding of our true self. This class is suitable for all levels and inclusive of those with limited mobility. Instructor: Kay Sidahmed. Register by June 22 at DelRayArtisans.org/event/chair-yoga

Call for Proposals: 2020 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans

Proposals due: Monday, July 1 by midnight. Del Ray Artisans is currently soliciting show proposals for 2020. 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 Exhibit Proposal Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval. Questions may be emailed to Brittany Gabel, Director of Curating, at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org. Proposal form at DelRayArtisans.org/2019/05/proposals-2020

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

• 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 Monica at GWW@DelRayArtisans.org and Brittany 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 Brittany 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 and Dawn at WebCurator@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 Artists: Falls Church Arts: About Me

Deadline: Sunday, May 19 by midnight. Open to all, all media, works conveying the artist's passions and interests. Artists, along with each artwork, submit 100 words or less how this artwork represents something about yourself. Show dates: June 9–July 7, 2019. Location: FCA Gallery, 700-B West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA. Entry fee: $37.50. More Information

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

©2019 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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