Weekly eNews
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Art in Meditation – The Chakras Art Exhibit (Final Weekend)
Runs through Sunday, June 30. This exhibit, juried by contemporary artist Jeff Erickson, celebrates the seven energy centers of the body—the chakras.Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/chakras
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Call for Proposals: 2020 Art Exhibits at Del Ray Artisans (Deadline approaching!)
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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The 2 Sides Project, Special Edition Art Exhibit
Reception: Friday, July 12, 7-9pm. The 2 Sides Project, Special Edition exhibit and documentary film screenings are at Del Ray Artisans gallery from July 11–14. Sons and daughters of those killed on opposite sides of the Vietnam War have come together for the first time. Experience their connection through still photos and the award-winning documentary film by Istrico Productions. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/2-sides-project/
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The 2 Sides Project Documentary Film
PBS version: Saturday, July 13 from 7-8:30pm; and Feature-length film: Sunday, July 14 from 2-4pm. The 2 Sides Project (view trailer) is an award-winning documentary film that follows the unforgettable journey of six U.S. sons and daughters as they discover a country and a people with a shared history. There will be two showings of the documentary film, followed by Q & A. The PBS version is 56 minutes, and the feature-length film is 101 minutes. The showings are free and open to the public, but space is limited. Reserve Seat Now
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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
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. (Walk-ins welcome, space and supplies permitting)
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)
Saturday, July 13 from 10am-12pm. Instructor: Lori Lankford. Learn shooting and editing techniques to really make your summer photos pop. Experience using an art lens, freelensing, the effects of water, adding texture and much more. Bring a digital camera. (Register by July 8)
Saturday, July 13 from 2-3:30pm. Instructor: Seth Yavit. The instructor will share philosophies pertaining to creativity, art, and self-expression that were developed from interactions with people who are dealing with thought disorders. These creative, expressive, and art-related philosophies will offer new ways to look at creativity. (Register by July 11)
Saturday, August 17 from 10am-12pm. Instructor: Margaret Wohler. Learn how to set up a field sketch page, methods of observation of natural subjects, and draw plant structures and pollinators. (Register by August 15)
Thursday, August 22 from 6:30-8:30pm. Instructor: Sharon Burton. Do you feel that you have an inner artist or creative inside but need help coaxing it out? We will explore our core beliefs about being creative, address our negative self-talk as creatives, learn the benefits of affirmations, and how to create our own affirmations. (Register by August 18)
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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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
Life Drawing - Open Sessions
- 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.
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.
Communications
- Web Posting Volunteer Needed
The web posting team needs you! We're looking for a volunteer to post exhibit and event information to ArtDC.org. Web posting can be done from home at your convenience. It doesn't take a lot of time and is an easy way to earn volunteer hours. If interested, please contact Kate at post@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: 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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