Weekly eNews
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Summer Solstice Reception (Tonight!)
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. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/summer-solstice
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Well Ray Festival (This Weekend)
Saturday, June 22 from 9am-1pm. The Well Ray Festival will be held in the area surrounding Del Ray Artisans. Stop by our tent in front of the gallery. We will be selling Chakra-related jewelry and gift items made by Del Ray Artisans member artists. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/well-ray
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Workshop: Releasing Energy Blocks: A Gong Sound Meditation (This Weekend)
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 in advance at DelRayArtisans.org/event/gong-meditation
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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
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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
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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
THIS WEEKEND: Sunday, 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)
Thursday, 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)
Friday, 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 24)
Sundays: June 30, July 28, and 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)
Monday, July 1 from 7-8:30pm. Instructor: Stephanie Morse
This workshop is perfect for the young adult wanting to tell their story! We'll learn how to make a fast and easy zine and spend time on how to effectively use that layout to tell short stories or, even better, jokes. For ages 9-15.
(Register by June 29)
Saturday, July 6 from 10am-1pm. Instructor: Jonathan Ottke
Learn basic sculpting techniques carving in soapstone or plaster and vermiculite. You will sketch an idea to picture what it will look like; then sculpt (using tools such as knives, rasps and saws), sand and finish the artwork.
(Register by July 3)
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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Life Drawing - Open Sessions
- Wednesday, June 26 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
- Wednesday, June 26 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Pose)
- Sunday, August 4 from 9:30-11:30am (Gesture)
- Wednesday, August 7 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
- Wednesday, August 7 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.
Art in Meditation – The Chakras Art Exhibit
Runs through Sunday, June 30. 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. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/chakras
First Thursday
Thursday, July 11 open 12-9pm. Del Ray Artisans celebrates First Thursday, a Del Ray community event from 6-9pm along Mount Vernon Avenue from April through September. July's theme is Red, White, and Blue! The gallery is open until 9pm on First Thursday. Come get a sneak peek of the special exhibit! Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/first-thursday-2019
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
Partners in Art
- Monday, August 5 from 2-4pm
- Tuesday, August 20 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 may be found in this calendar view.
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.
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: Community Forklift Art Walk
Open until filled. On the First Friday of each month, May through September, Community Forklift (CFL) in Edmondson, MD has an Art Walk for artist to exhibit. If you are interested in participating in upcoming CFL events, please contact Aderyn Bright at Community Forklift, aderyn@communityforklift.org. More information
Call for Artists: Teach in Italy
Open until filled. Art Travel Italy, located in Italy, is seeking 2D artists to teach art workshops throughout the year at both their locations in Certaldo and Marsala, Sicily. Each workshop has 10-14 students. The studio space and field trips are ideal for painting, pastels, watercolor, drawing, and photography. The instructor is expected to help with recruiting interested students, along with advertising by Art Travel Italy. La Meridiana International School of Ceramics coordinates this program as Art Travel Italy. For more information, contact Kasse Andrews-Weller, DRA member, kasseawc@aol.com
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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