Weekly eNews
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Art in Meditation – The Chakras Art Exhibit Opening Reception (Tonight!)
Friday, June 7 from 7-9pm. This exhibit, juried by contemporary artist Jeff Erickson, celebrates the seven energy centers of the body—the chakras. The exhibit has an associated Art-To-Go marketplace which will be featured during the Well Ray neighborhood festival on June 22. The exhibit runs June 6-30. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/chakras
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Workshop: Meditation, Breath, and Sound with Dante (Tomorrow!)
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. Walk-ins welcome (space permitting). at DelRayArtisans.org/event/meditation-with-dante/
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Urban Sketchbooking (This Weekend!)
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. 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 is 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
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Workshop: Chakras Revealed
Thursday, June 13 from 6:30-8:30pm. Chakras are the energy centers of the body. The instructor will give an overview of the primary chakras and how they help in life, especially those in creative fields; then participants will practice asanas (exercises), pranayama (breathing technique), and meditation specific to a selected chakra. Instructor: David Kosar, Yoga in Daily Life. Register by June 11 at DelRayArtisans.org/event/chakras-revealed
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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/
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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 recruited 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. Show runs August 2 – September 1. Call for Entry at DelRayArtisans.org/2019/04/fresh-meat-cfe
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Summer Youth Art Camp – Register Now!
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 $325/child. Scholarship support may be available. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/event/art-camp-2019
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Creative Summer Programs - Register Now!
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Schedule your own “stay-cation” this summer with artful workshops! Details and registration at DelRayArtisans.org/programs/creative-summer
June 9 from 1-3pm from 10am-12noon. Instructor: Margaret Wohler. Learn about and observe the plant structures and pollinators, how to set up a field sketch page, and methods to learn about natural subjects through drawing. (Register by June 7)
June 16 from 10am-12pm. Instructor: Lisa McBride. Learn to use the camera that’s always with you! Bring your SmartPhone and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to creating a photograph that is an artistic expression unique to your vision. (Register by June 14)
June 16 from 1-4pm. Instructor: Lori Lankford. It doesn’t take magic to get a great macro photograph. In this workshop students gain an introduction into the world of macro photography. Bring a fully charged camera. All cameras are welcome, however some techniques are only applicable with a digital camera. (Register by June 13)
June 23 from 5-7:30pm. Instructor: Kate Gibney. Learn how to make earrings for yourself or as a gift, using a wide variety of semi precious gemstones and crystals with your choice of metal base (all hypoallergenic). (Register by June 21)
June 27 from 6:30-9pm. Instructor: Kate Gibney. Learn to use wire cutters, chain nose and round nose pliers in combination with wire and semi-precious loose stones to make a one-of-a-kind wire wrapped ring. All materials are included. What you make in the class is yours to take home!(Register by June 25)
June 28 from 7-9pm. Instructor: Jackie Tury. Take a moment to relax, center yourself and create a beautiful mixed media mandala. You will be led in a brief guided meditation and short discussion before creating your own mandala. (Register by June 21)
June 30, July 28, and/or August 25 from 2-5pm. Instructor: Joan Bickelhaupt. Sign up for one, two, or three sessions to practice quick interior or exterior drawings done in one sitting. The facilitator will suggest different compositional approaches to sketching in ink, pencil, or watercolor. Each session has a different focus: June 30 is Documentary Drawing; July 28 is People and Motion; and August 25 is Color Media. (Register by June 28)
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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Life Drawing - Open Sessions
- 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)
- Wednesday, June 26 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
- Wednesday, June 26 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 upcoming sessions may be found in this calendar view.
Partners in Art
- Monday, June 10 from 2-4pm
- Tuesday, June 18 from 7-9pm
- Monday, August 5 from 2-4pm
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 may be found in this calendar view.
Del Ray Artisans’ Spirit Night at McDonald’s
Thursday, June 20 from 4pm-7pm. McDonald’s is generously donating a percentage of sales between 4-7pm to our nonprofit art organization. During this event, you’ll also have the opportunity to see and purchase artwork from Del Ray Artisans at McDonald’s (1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria VA 22314)! For event questions or to volunteer, email Mila Mateu at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org
Summer Solstice Reception
Friday, June 21 from 7pm-9pm. The summer solstice has been seen as a significant time of year in many cultures and has been marked by festivals and rituals. Join us for our Summer Solstice Reception celebrating the Chakra installation on Friday, June 21 from 7-9pm. Details: DelRayArtisans.org/event/summer-solstice/
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
Call for Entry: High Note
Digital entries due: Sunday, August 11 by midnight. This exhibit will explore the connections between music and the mind. Music has a profound influence on us, shaping the way we feel and think. We often associate music with major life events. Artists are encouraged to submit works that capture the high notes from the soundtrack of their lives. Open to all area artists and juried by Britt Conley, a visual soundscape artist who paints and draws music, its physics, sound shapes, and concepts from her studio at the Workhouse Arts Center. Call for entry at DelRayArtisans.org/2019/05/high-note-cfe/
Uncommon Alexandria Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
Runs through September 29. The Uncommon Alexandria art exhibit at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314), features Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork. The exhibit is a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls (GWW) program in partnership with VCA Alexandria. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/uncommon-alexandria
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
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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
- Support Del Ray Artisans’ Spirit Night at McDonald’s
Seeking volunteers for June 20 from 4-7pm at McDonald's (1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria VA 22314). Volunteers will greet customers, hand out food at the take-out window and behind the counter, and (most importantly) talk with the customers about the art on display, Del Ray Artisans organization and gallery. To volunteer (including showing some of your artwork), email Mila Mateu at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org
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
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OTHER REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS
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Call for Artists: Art on the Avenue 2019
Open until all spaces are filled. Art on the Avenue is a multi-cultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. This festival will be held rain or shine on October 5, 2019. The fee for show participation is $225. More information
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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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