www.radiodelray.com/artisans June 2004
Del
Ray Artisans
Fun ‘n Games Redux for children and adults
..................since
1992
Performances by the Choreographers Collaboration Project
perform Fun ‘n Games-themed pieces at
7:00 & 8:00 PM, Thursday, July 15th (7:30 PM) Game Night at
the Gallery. So bring your sense of
humor, and the kids. And don't leave home without your kazoos and rubber
chickens! All events will be held at the gallery and are free and open to
the public. "Fun 'n Games
Redux" runs through Sunday, July 18th, 2004 . Gallery hours
are Thursdays 7 – 9 PM, (First Thursdays 6 – 9 PM), Saturdays 10 - 4 PM and
Sundays noon – 4 PM. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more
information, contact Susan Slattery at summerh@erols.com
, 571.213.1424 or Jen Chappell at jchappell@fsco.com
703.765.1510. Web site – www.radiodelray.com/artisans/index.html.
Michaela Murphy wins
Eicher Award at Student Show The 2004 recipient of the Ted Eichers Art Scholarship is Michaela
Murphy. Her oil on canvas self-portrait narrowly edged out other strong
contenders. An number of 1st, 2nd, 3rd
place awards also were made. This year’s show was the largest ever in terms of works presented
by students of Alexandria’s middle and high schools. Over 400 works were set-up, hung and arranged for display by
curator Linda Silk and a group
of volunteers including, Karen
Schmitz, Ellyn Ferguson, Kathryn Brown and Dave Nicholson. This was the 8th consecutive year DRA has been the
sponsoring organization for this unique “young talent” show.
Contributors this month include: Susan Slattery, Ellyn Ferguson, Doris
Lockard, Linda Silk and Dave
Nicholson. Many thanks to our monthly sponsors: Royce
Flowers-the lovely arrangements seen at every opening Radiodelray-giving
us our little corner on the world wide web Edited by: Dave
Nicholson Submission
deadline-20th of month preceding (6/20 for
July) email to: f8photog@yahoo.com email:delrayartisans@yahoo.com
The Well Crafted Word
Important membership update
Del Ray Artisans is
pleased to announce three new membership categories: Gold Corporate Sponsor at an annual membership contribution of $500. Silver Corporate Sponsor at an
annual membership contribution of $250. Friend of Del Ray Artisans at an annual membership contribution
of $35. Gold Corporate Sponsors receive a framed
membership certificate, a special welcome gift, the monthly DRA
“Well Crafted Word” newsletter, and invitations to special events and
shows. Silver Corporate Sponsors
receive a framed membership certificate, the monthly DRA “Well Crafted
Word” newsletter, and invitations to special events and shows. And those
joining as a Friend of Del Ray
Artisans receive a membership card, the monthly DRA “Well Crafted Word”
newsletter, and
invitations to special events and shows. More news on the
membership front: Dues - They will not be raised this year.
Member Participation - Volunteering has always been an expectation
of DRA membership. However, the recent low rate of volunteerism makes it
necessary for the Board to enact the requirement that all non-corporate DRA members perform 10
volunteer hours annually. This small amount of time can be spread over the
course of a year in a variety of ways.
On the last page of this newsletter, you will find our new Membership Form,
which lists areas where volunteers are needed. Whether joining as a new
member or renewing your existing membership, please do not forget to
indicate how you will support Del Ray Artisans.
Page 2 of 4
Polyethnic
essay contest
The Well Crafted
Word Page 3 of 4 Essays or artwork related to the question, “what does polyethnic
mean to you?” are welcomed at polyethnic.com. The essays (1200 words or
less) are to be submitted by July 4, 2004. There is no fee. Three winners
will be announced August 1, 2004, each winner will recieve $1500. Anyone can submit an essay, and as many essays as they would like.
The topic can be related through essay, story and artwork. All submissions
are to be submitted via e-mail to essays@polyethnic.com.
This contest is open to anyone in the
United States. For more details
visit polyethnic.com. A new business scheduled to open in June at 2000-A Jeff Davis
Hwy., Alexandria is called "Your Dog's Best Friend." Scipio Garling is in charge of finding artists to do murals for two of the rooms. Interested artists can get
a sense of the fun ambiance the company is looking for by going to
www.dogsbyday.com to look at the kind of art at the D.C. location. Contact Scipio Garling
(h)202-232-7247, (w)202-986-6301, (c) 202-256-7244 or by email: scipio.garling@verizon.net. Artists will have to negotiate their payment. He's also offering
muralists an opportunity to display their other work in the business after
the opening, credit for the murals on the business Web site and and a link
from the business Web site to artists' Web sites.There is a tight
time line, so call now if interested. DRA member, Paul Zapatka, currently
has an art exhibit hanging at Goodwin House. It runs from May 3rd until
June 11th at 4800 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria. Ask for directions at the
desk. the show is located in a hallway outside the Goodwin House
cafeteria.
Artist’s opportunity
