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SPOTLIGHT


Steamy Action Movie Marathon

Steamy Action Movie Marathon: TONIGHT (Friday, July 13)

Starting at 9pm and going until...? It is sure to be a 'scorcher' as we journey to the center of the Earth in The Core; then move to the surface of the planet in When Time Ran Out...; and then travel into space in Sunshine. Bring your comfy chair or beanbag and some movie munchies to share. This event is free, but donations are appreciated. Details at: calendar.DelRayArtisans.org


Hot Dance Exhibition

Hot Dance Exhibition: THIS SATURDAY (July 14) at 7–10pm

Watch dancers perform some popular dances, then maybe try taking some of those moves to the dance floor music after the performances! This event is free, but donations are appreciated.


Hot! Hot! Hot!

Hot! Hot! Hot! Show Ends: THIS SUNDAY (July 15)

What comes to mind when you hear "Hot! Hot! Hot!"? The surface of the sun, steamy dances, ice melting on the sidewalk? This show is hot! This is the last weekend to experience the heat.


URGENT CALL FOR CURATORS

Accepting Show Proposals for January, June, and Sept. 2013

We are planning our 2013 show year! If you would like to curate or assist but don't have an idea, we can work together on a theme that suits your style. Del Ray Artisans members only. Deadline: Friday, August 10, 2012. Contact Drew at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org


MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Childhood Memories show at Prudential PenFed runs through July 27

Del Ray Artisans and Prudential PenFed Realty present this Gallery Without Walls exhibit at the Prudential PenFed Realty's Old Town office (300 N Washington St, Alexandria). View the exhibit Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. Details at: DelRayArtisans.org/PrudentialPenFed


Art Camp Show: Saturday, July 28, 1-3pm

Please join us at a special show for our Art Campers. We will be displaying a variety of art from the week-long Art Camp, 5 Art Days ~ Different Ways!, for one day only.


Boarderlines Opening Reception: Friday, August 3, 7–10pm

An art exhibit showcasing work by six members of Del Ray Artisans Board of Directors: Kathryn A. Brown, Drew Cariaso, Michele Reday Cook, Lesley Hall, Dawn Wyse Hurto, and Nora Partlow. The exhibit is a journey across "boarders" and features a silent auction, gallery artwork, and take-away art. Show runs August 3 – September 2, 2012.


Alexandria Art Market: Saturday, August 4 from 10am–4pm

Don't miss the Alexandria Art Market held on the green space at our Gallery! A variety of original artwork from over 25 artists will be on display including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and glasswork. This Saturday only: a musical performance by Jeff Severson from noon–2pm. For more information, visit: DelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket


Member Meeting/ Cook–Out/ Pie–Baking Contest: Sunday, August 19, 5–7pm

Mingle with fellow artists and art-supporting members, enjoy the summer cook-out, and learn about what's planned for DRA. Bring a sweet or savory pie to participate in the Pie-Baking Contest. After the judging all are welcome to sample the delicious submissions! Volunteers are needed to set up, clean up, and grill. Contact Lesley Hall at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.


CALL FOR ENTRY

It Runs in the Family

Submissions due: August 15, 2012. Show us the art that represents your "artistic heritage" by presenting a collection of your own and your family's artworks—that which inspired you and others. We are interpreting "family" very broadly (spouses, partners, in-laws, great-great-grandparents, distant cousins, etc). You be the "curator" and assemble a minimum of 2 or a maximum of 6 artworks (one per person in your family) that proves the point that art indeed "runs in the family." Show runs September 7–30. Call for Entry at DelRayArtisans.org/shows/calls/


Telling Images Juried Photography Exhibit (DRA Members Only)

Submissions due online before August 31, 2012. Some photographs tell, compel, imply, or suggest some sort of narrative or story: character, place, mood, feeling, plot, past, present, future. Submit up to four (4) single images, each richly implying a story your viewer is induced to imagine from your visual vocabulary. Your topic might include people, or empty spaces that imply presence, in a realistic or abstract style. Choose from your work a group that together tells our jurors what your eye is like. Their criteria will be the quality, originality, and effectiveness in expressing this theme. Call for Entry at DelRayArtisans.org/shows/calls/. Submit images to DelRayArtisans.org/tellingentry. For questions or information, contact Jeanne Tifft at jldtifft@cox.net


Alexandria Art Market (1st Saturday of the month. Open to all artists)

The Alexandria Art Market is a monthly outdoor art market that gives local artists an opportunity to sell their original handmade artwork and provides them with consistent exposure to the community. The market also has musical performances and food. The remaining markets of the season are on the 1st Saturday of the months July through November (except October) from 10am-4pm, rain or shine. Each artist is assigned a 10' X 10' space. Artists are responsible for providing their own tents, tables, chairs, and displays. Contact Kimberly Bush (703-627-7656 or ArtMarket@DelRayArtisans.org). Application: DelRayArtisans.org/shows/calls/


CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Del Ray Artisans members are required to volunteer for at least 10 hours per year to support the organization and its mission. Below are some volunteer opportunities.

  • First Thursday Artist Demonstrations, Aug 2, 6-9pm
    Seeking a coordinator and artists to do artists demonstrations in Del Ray (outside) all along Mount Vernon Avenue during this 3-hour period. If interested in organizing or demonstrating, contact Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.
  • Opening Reception on Friday, August 3
    Be a greeter, cashier, bartender, or food runner at the Board show opening. Sign up for the first shift (6:30pm–8:30pm) or second shift (8:30pm–10pm) or both! Contact Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org to help.
  • Adopt-A-Park especially in need of volunteers for weekends in August
    It's the season where cleanness equals points towards cash. Litter needs to be picked up from the small park and from around the gallery. About 1/2-1 hour of work on weekends through November 25. Contact Marlin at MGLAIA@aol.com or 703-836-2724 with your availability.
  • Gallery Hosting from August 3–September 2
    Help the Board staff the gallery during the August show. A rare opportunity for gallery hosting time to count towards your annual 10 hours of volunteer commitment! Sign up for a shift on Thursday, Aug 9 (Noon-3pm or 3-6pm); Friday, Aug 10 (Noon-3pm or 3-6pm); Friday, Aug 24 (6-9pm); Saturday, Aug 25 (10am-Noon or Noon-3pm); Sunday, Aug 26 (Noon-3pm or 3-6pm); or Saturday, Sept 1 (10am-Noon, Noon-3pm, 3-6pm or 6-9pm). Email Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org with your preferred shift or a general offer to help.
  • Membership Meeting/Pie Contest on Sunday, August 19, 5-7pm
    Help set up and prep food from 3:30-5pm, or serve and restock food from grill from 5-7pm, or clean-up at 7pm. Contact Lesley Hall at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org if interested in helping.
  • Nominating Committee
    We need a few "people-person" volunteers to call members and recruit for the open slots in the 2013 Board of Directors. Board seats start serving January 1; however, elections are in October, and the slate must be announced in September. Join the Nominating Committee to help. Contact President@DelRayArtisans.org for more information.
  • HTML Layout
    Put the eBlast content into HTML. About 1-hour/week; two volunteers would share the responsibility to make it a 2-hour/month commitment. Must know HTML and have internet access. Contact Dawn at Technology@DelRayArtisans.org for more details.
  • Filing and Organizing Paperwork
    Hours available Thursdays and Fridays, 12-6pm. Email Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org
  • Garden
    Dig, weed, and learn other skills by professional landscape designer and artist, Pamela Underhill. No experience necessary. Meet weekdays or weekends for an hour or more. Bring a friend or come solo. It's fun, meditative, and builds muscles! Contact Underhill.Pamela@gmail.com or 703-507-4964.

OTHER REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS

Call for Exhibition Proposals for City Galleries 2012-2015

Proposal Deadline Extended to THIS MONDAY, July 16, 2012 at 5pm. Office of the Arts and Alexandria Commission for the Arts invite proposals from the artists for exhibitions in public galleries in the City. Proposals will be accepted from individual artists, consortia of artists, and organizations who work and/or live within the City of Alexandria. Exhibitions will run for six months. There is no exhibition theme and all two-dimensional media will be accepted. Call for Entry at: DelRayArtisans.org/shows/calls/


Call for Artist Vendors: Back to School Artisan's Bazaar

Deadline to apply: July 23, 2012 at 11:59pm. This is a one-day event occurring September 8 from 2–6pm that will feature local artists and designers. Vendors will be able to display and sell their crafts at Hillyer Art Space, a non-profit art gallery located in the Dupont Circle. Each table is 2.5'x6' and no individual piece of art may be sold for greater than $100. Hillyer Art Space is not taking commission from work sold. Registration fee is $30. To apply contact maggiem@artsandartists.org with a short description of your work and no more than five accompanying photos. For more information, visit http://pic.twitter.com/qBVaYfdV


Call for Entries: Envisioning the Future

Deadline: Sunday, August 5, 2012. "What is in our future?" Isn't that the eternal question? How do you see your future? What have you fought and strived for? What do you hope for this country and the world—or beyond? Art is a way to express our hopes and dreams in a format that truly and completely conveys what we feel. Convergence wants you to try to answer the question "what is in our future?" and to create a piece of art that reflects that. For more information or to submit, visit www.convergenceccf.net or call 703-998-6260.


Call for Artists: Masquerade National Juried Exhibition

Deadline: August 24, 2012. The title of this show is Masquerade National Juried Exhibition. The juror (Jack Fischer, of Jack Fischer Gallery) will be choosing art with the most imaginative interpretation of the Masquerade theme. Artists may submit up to three pieces of art. Entry Fee: $35. Dates of Show: October 25 - November 18, 2012. For prospectus and application, visit: www.arc-sf.com/submissions.html. For more information, contact arcgallerysf@gmail.com.


Workshop Abroad: Painting in Sicily, May 25-June 5, 2013

Deadline December 1, 2012. Paint and live at a villa near the historically famous and beautiful city of Palermo. Maurizio Lanzilotta leads workshop focusing on the challenges and adventures of landscape painting by concentrating on light, space and visual language. Artists exhibit work through CSA after workshop. COST: $3,200 workshop, villa and hotel accommodations. No airfare or meals. For more information, call 202-669-1562 or visit www.culturalstudyabroad.com


Submit art or craft-related opportunities for the DRA eBlast [minimum of 14 days prior to the event or the call for entries] to eNews@DelRayArtisans.org or complete the online submission form by Monday at 6pm.
Archived copies of the weekly DRA eBlasts can be found at DelRayArtisans.org/eblast.
Non-DRA announcements will be run only for two consecutive weeks.
 

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 | Directions
Phone: 703-838-4827 | DelRayArtisans.org


©2012 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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