Local Artisan Showcase 2019 at VCA Alexandria (Final weekend!)

Last day open: Saturday, November 9. This Gallery Without Walls exhibit at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital features Del Ray Artisans members artwork in the hospital exam rooms. Pieces are sold in a “cash and carry” arrangement. View the artwork at the discretion of hospital staff Monday through Friday 8am–8pm, Saturday 8am–3pm (closed Sunday). Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/artisan-showcase-2019

Workshop: Playing with Resin (This weekend!)

Sunday, November 10 from 6-9pm. Come play with resin in a safe environment – learning 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, and pick them up during gallery hours later in the week. Cost: $40 members and $50 non-members; plus $10 supply fee. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/resin/

Card Making Party (Next week!)

Monday, November 11 from 4-8pm. Come to the gallery for our card making party on Veterans Day! All are welcome to this FREE, creative social party and giving event to benefit Del Ray Artisans. Donated handmade cards will be used to freshen up the gallery card display and for the Sunshine Committee to send to members and friends who could use a little "shine" to brighten their day. Plus, we'll make some upbeat cards for our Veterans on this national holiday! Hostesses Theresa Kulstad and Karen Schmitz welcome all levels of "cardie" enthusiasts to drop-in (no registration required). Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/card-making-11-2019

Local Artisan Showcase 2020 at VCA Alexandria

Opens Monday, November 11. This is a year-long Gallery Without Walls exhibit at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital that features Del Ray Artisans members artwork in the hospital exam rooms. Pieces are sold in a "cash and carry" arrangement. The Local Artisan Showcase exhibit runs from November 11, 2019 - November 8, 2020. View the artwork at the discretion of hospital staff Monday through Friday 8am–8pm, Saturday 8am–3pm (closed Sunday). Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/artisan-showcase-2020

Creative Spark Book Club

Saturday, November 16 from 10:30am-12pm. We meet every other month on a Saturday morning to discuss readings by a variety of authors to help you stay inspired and motivated for your creative practice. The club is FREE and open to members and non-members who are interested in keeping their creative muse flowing and connecting with other like-minded creative people. The book for the November meeting is “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield. Facilitator: Sharon Burton. RSVP by Nov 13 at DelRayArtisans.org/event/book-club

Golden Paints Mixed Media Lecture & Demo

Sunday, November 17 from 7-9pm. Join certified working artist Amy Shawley Paquette for a FREE lecture and demo on Golden paints. Learn about the wide range of Golden acrylic paints and mediums, along with the new QoR Watercolors, and discover how they can enhance your Mixed Media projects! Learn what to put under paint, and how to layer, create washes, stains, and collage; plus learn about a variety of tools and techniques. Great for beginners and experienced artists. Attendees receive a literature packet and a small bag of acrylic paint samples (while supplies last). RSVP by November 13 at DelRayArtisans.org/event/golden-paints

$100 & Under Art Exhibit

Runs through Sunday, December 1. Del Ray Artisans is showcasing members' original artwork — all priced at $100 and under. Buyers will take art home immediately after purchase during this exhibit (November 1 – December 1). This will be a rapidly evolving exhibit, as sold artwork is replaced each week with new work, so visit frequently to shop from lots of great art at prices all art-lovers can afford. The gallery is closed on Thanksgiving Day. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/3rd-100-and-under

Partners in Art

• Tuesday, November 19 from 7-9pm
• Monday, January 13 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.

McDonald’s Spirit Night

Wednesday, November 20 from 4-7pm. Support Del Ray Artisans by attending Spirit Night at McDonald’s (1000 N Henry Street, Alexandria VA 22314). MCD Mateos McDonald’s is generously donating a percentage of sales between 4-7pm to our nonprofit. During this event, you’ll also have the opportunity to see and purchase artwork from Del Ray Artisans at McDonald’s. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/mcdonalds-spirit-night

Call for Entry: Tangerine

Digital entries due: Monday, December 2 by midnight. Tangerine is a saturated, bold orange hue that describes the exterior of the delicious fruit. Like most other orange hues, tangerine is associated with energy, youth, and happiness. It is said to promote general wellness and emotional energy. Tangerine has been the love interest in songs; a tangerine dream is said to express the desire and ability to progress and prosper; and tangerine quartz stimulates the joyful energy of the inner child. What does tangerine mean to you? Open to all area artists and juried by Jane Hartman. The exhibit will run January 10 - February 2, 2020. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/2019/10/tangerine-cfe

Life Drawing - Open Sessions

• Wednesday, December 4 from 1-2pm (Holiday Party)
• Wednesday, December 4 from 2-5pm (Short/Long Pose)
• Wednesday, December 4 from 6:30-9:30pm (Long Pose)
• Wednesday, January 15 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

Creature Comforts Art Exhibit at VCA Alexandria

Runs through January 26. The Creature Comforts art exhibit showcases Del Ray Artisans members’ artwork depicting animals that lift and fill our hearts and coincides with the winter holiday season in which creature comforts of all types are appreciated. The exhibit is through Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery Without Walls program at VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital (2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314) and runs September 30, 2019 through January 26, 2020. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/event/creature-comforts

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

• Garden TLC Meet-Up (TOMORROW)
  On Saturday, November 9 from 9-11am, join our garden leaders: Pamela Underhill, Jenny Nicholson, and Jeff Lodge, as we work in the garden learning tips on weeding, trimming, etc. Wear appropriate clothing. If you want to bring your own tools, you may. Come join us (even if it's only an hour) to create a blooming success next Spring! MEMBERS: This task counts towards your annual membership volunteer hours. NON-MEMBERS: You are welcome to come help and learn too!
• Volunteer at the annual DRA Holiday Market
  The market takes place in the gallery the first 3 weekends in December. Volunteers will work shifts at the DRA table to welcome visitors and sell DRA merchandise. Shifts:
  
  Fridays (12/6, 12/13, 12/20) 3:30-6:30pm setup and 6-9pm;
  Saturdays (12/7, 12/14, 12/21) 10:30am-1:30pm, 1pm-3:30pm, and 3-6pm;
  Sundays (12/8, 12/15, 12/22) 10:30am-1:30pm, 1pm-3:30pm, 3-6pm, and 6-8pm cleanup.
  
  To sign up to volunteer, email Amy Kitchin Hower at alkitchin.dc@gmail.com and include the date(s)/shift(s) you prefer, your email address and phone number.
• Editor of the Monthly Newsletter Needed
  The Well-Crafted Word is published online (PDF) and in print monthly, with input from curators, members, and the Board of Directors. The editor should have basic familiarity with word processing and publishing software (Adobe InDesign), as well as editing and design skills. If you don't know InDesign, the current editor can train you. For more information, contact editor Kathy Stoner at Newsletter@DelRayArtisans.org
• Web Posting Volunteers Needed
  The web posting team needs you! We're looking for volunteers to post exhibit and event information to local media outlets. You can choose to take charge of one site (usually less than 15-20 minutes per post), or take on more than one. Web posting can be done from home at your convenience and is an easy way to earn volunteer hours. If interested, 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

Call for Artists: 2020 Open Call for Solo Exhibition

Deadline: Sunday, November 17. Target Gallery invites artists to apply for an open call for proposals for a solo exhibition for the summer of 2020. The individual or group associated with the chosen proposal will receive an exhibition at Target Gallery from June 6 - July 26, 2020. Honorarium: $3000 stipend. More Information.

Call for Artists: Images

Deadline: Sunday, November 17. Falls Church Arts Gallery has an open call for fine art photography. A concept statement is required with each image submitted and will be an important consideration in the acceptance process. More information.

Call for Entry: Hill Center Galleries 2020 Regional Juried Exhibition

Deadline: Wednesday, December 11. Open to Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia Artists. Original hanging work, in any medium. Juried by Myrtis Bedolla, owner of Galerie Myrtis in Baltimore, MD. First place $1,000; Second Place $750; Third Place $500; and five Honorable Mention awards. Exhibition Dates: February 5-April 18, 2020. Opening Reception: February 5, 2020, 6:30-8:30pm. More information.

All Del Ray Artisans events, unless otherwise noted, are held at the 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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