www.radiodelray.com/artisans                     September 2004
 
 

 

 


Del Ray Artisans

Fresh for Fall
 
..................since 1992

                                                                                                                                               

members’ work as well as seasoned DRA exhibitors. The leaves may still be green but the art  will be bright and colorful with a "fresh for Fall" feeling. 

 

Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, September 10th from 7:00 – 10:00PM. Gallery hours during this show will be: Thursdays 6:00–9:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM – 4:00PM and

Sundays 12:00 – 4:00 PM.

 

There will be a First Thursday sneak peek on September 2nd 6:00-9:00PM.
 

 
 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


                                     

 

October brings a taste of Asia
 

If you are skilled in traditional Asian art forms or you’ve found inspiration in the Orient, then this is the artistic outlet for which you have been waiting.

 

Curator Darlene Wood-Harvey takes her second curating foray to the far side of the globe with ThinkAsia which opens October 1st. She plans to display the vast variety of Asian art, as well as Asian-influenced art.

 

Artists may submit up to three original, previously unseen, Asian-related artworks
 

for this exciting exhibit showcasing the arts, people and culture of Asia. See the enclosed call for entry for details.

 

Also seeking artists and others willing to demonstrate traditional Asian culture-related skills in the DRA gallery during Art on the Avenue October 2.

 

Contact Darlene at 941.266.4430 or 703.303.4747 or e-mail:DWH@BWW.com

 
 

Who said August was a sleepy month?

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Contributors this month include: Susan Slattery, Karen Schmitz, Kathryn Brown 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

 

Thanks to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts for their continuing support.

 

Edited by:   Dave Nicholson

Submission deadline-20th of month preceding (9/20 for October)

email to: f8photog@yahoo.com

 

email:delrayartisans@yahoo.com

 
 
                                                               

Of note, the participation by local restaurants resulted in fabulous foods being presented at the opening.  Please refer to the article on page 2 to see a complete list of restaurants that participated.

 

When choosing a restaurant to visit, remember those who care about your community.
 

Marlin Lord and Kathryn Brown extend their thanks to everyone who attended  the opening or visited their show An August To Treasure.

 

Over 160 works were on display and thanks to purchases by patrons, DRA will receive a generous donation from the artists.
 
 

Restaurateurs of Del Ray

 
 

The Well Crafted Word
 
                                   

Sometimes we wonder if it’s an opening with food or dinner and a show.

 

For the opening of the An August to Treasure show patrons were treated to a wonderful array of foods from local Avenue restaurants.

 
 

Please consider spending your dining dollars at any of the following: Bombay Curry Company, Caboose Cafe, Evening Star Cafe, Los Amigos Tex-Mex Restaurante, Los Tios Grill, St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, Taqueria El Poblano, Thai Peppers Restaurant or Village IL Porto Ristorante. 

 
 

 

 

 

 


                       

 

 


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General meeting, ice cream social, pool party

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 


                       

2004-05 Calendar of Events

 
 

Del Ray Artisans members and friends enjoyed a dip in the pool followed by a dinner of grilled hotdogs and lots of ice cream with decadent toppings and mounds of whipped cream. Also joining us were Brian Banner, head of the Alexandria City pools, and several City lifeguards who kept watch over the water-soaked.

 

Many thanks to Brian for letting the pool stay open a few extra days so our membership could enjoy it.

 
 

Board members, recent Board nominees and committee chairs "worked the

room" letting members know about upcoming events, as many exciting

things are being planned.  Brian Banner is interested in coordinating some events with DRA that would take place poolside, so watch for announcements regarding Summer of '05. If you might be interested in being part of this, contact Susan Slattery at summerh@erols.com or

703.922.7290.
 

 

 

 

Sept. 2                          1st Thursday Preview of Fresh for Fall (6:00-9:00 PM)

Sept. 10-26       Fresh for Fall (DRA All-Member Show) – Co-curators K. Schmitz & D. Lockard

Sept. 11 & 12    Alexandria Festival for the Arts (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)

Oct. 1 - 24         ThinkAsia – Curator Darlene Wood-Harvey 941.266.4430/

Oct. 2               Art on the Avenue (10:00 AM-6:00 PM)

Oct. 12             Board Meeting (7:00 PM)

Oct. 19             DRA General Meeting & Board of Directors Elections (7:30 PM)

Oct. 30             Mask-scara Fundraiser Contact Theresa Kulstad 703.283.0399.

Nov. 5–28          Del Ray Dozen Photography Show  – Curator Rob Rudick 301.270.2323

Nov. 9               Board Meeting (7:00 PM)

 

Dec. 4 & 5         Holiday Art & Craft Show (9:00 AM-4:00 PM)

Dec. 11 & 12     Holiday Art & Craft Show (9:00 AM-4:00 PM) Contact Liz Martinez at 703.901.1308 or Linda Silk 703.533.7689

Dec 14              Board Meeting (7:00 PM)

 

2005

January 7-30      Inspired by Elvis Show, Channeling by Chappell, Schmitz, Slattery, Smouse and the Memphis Mafia

January 8          Elvis’ 70th Birthday Dance Party

February           House of Cards Show – Curator(s) pending
 
                       

The Spirits are Stirring.  .  .

 
 

The vision for Mask-scara is crystallizing as plans are coming together for another amazing celebration at Del Ray Artisans Gallery.  Many hands are at work

creating one-of-a-kind Mask Art for our first Halloween fundraiser set for Saturday Night October 30th at 8:00 PM – midnight.

30th.  Theme baskets will be part of the Trick or Treat Raffle.  Over the next few

weeks you can get involved by gleaning

 

fulfill

 
 

just the right treats to fulfill someone's Halloween fantasy. We're looking for

gggoblins to complete starter baskets around such moods as "Ragin' Cajun"  "Dinner & A Movie"  "Cafe Ole"  "Spa-in-a-Basket"...you get the picture.  Who ya

gonna call . . . to adopt a basket?   Theresa Kulstad 703.283.0399 or tkulstad@starpower.net
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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Volunteers are needed for the Festival of the Arts, September 11 and 12 in Old Town. Contact Debbie Anderson 703.838.4343 or Debbie.Anderson@alexandriava.gov Volunteers will work in 3-hour shifts; assisting with vehicular and pedestrian traffic control, serving as greeters and information

  assistants and providing logistical support for the entertainment component.

 
 

The 9th Annual Art on the Avenue in Del Ray, Saturday, October 2, also needs volunteers. Join a fun-loving group of volunteers who have made this community event the success it is today! Contact Pat Miller at pmiller@freedomsanswer.net.
 

Review of DRA financial records

 

 

 
 

All-media Salon 2004
 

The Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive in Arlington, is holding a juried all-media exhibition for artists who live, work or maintain studios in Arlington County. Up to three submissions of two and three-dimensional artwork in all media may be submitted for judging.

 

Jurors are Jayme McLellan and Victoria Reis, co-Founders and co-Directors of Transformer, a DC-based non-profit visual arts organization.

 

Drop-off is September 15th. Additional info available at 703.228.7710.