SPOTLIGHT

Del Ray Artisans' Holiday Market (Last Weekend!)

The 17th annual Holiday Market offers handmade works from local artists, a children's table where little ones can shop for family members, handmade ornaments, and a bake sale. Hours are Friday 6-9pm (reception), Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Located in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. Details at: DelRayArtisans.org/HolidayMarket

Gallery Painting Party: Saturday, December 22, 2pm

In order to showcase all the new art in the New Year, the gallery walls need a new coat of paint! Everyone is invited to get messy and help paint the walls inside the gallery on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 2pm. There will be free pizza and beverages for all who come and help give the gallery a mini facelift for 2013. (Members: this is a fun way to satisfy some of your volunteer hours!) Questions? Please contact Lesley Hall at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.

Year-end Giving

Del Ray Artisans depends on the support of its members and patrons to keep providing quality shows, events, and outreach. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our non-profit arts organization today. Our current fundraising goal is to raise the money needed to pay for the new lighting system. You may give in person during gallery hours, by mail (checks payable to Del Ray Artisans, write "Lighting Donation" in the memo, and mailed to 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301), or online at DelRayArtisans.org/donate. Thank you for your support!

Shades of White Opening Reception: Friday, January 4, 7–10pm

White isn't "just white"! Chill out after the holiday madness in shades of white—tones and hues range from blues to beiges to yellows and more. Shades of White, a Del Ray Artisans all-member show, runs: January 4–27, 2013.

Partners in Art

• Monday, January 7 from 2-4pm
• Monday, January 21 from 2-4pm

Looking for support in reaching your art-related goals? Partners in Art is a group of artists that meets regularly to share goals, report on progress, obtain feedback on current artwork, and discuss topics of interest to the group. Become a regular or drop-in with artwork if you are looking for feedback. Contact us for current topics of discussion: Millie Mateu (milaenartes@gmail.com) or Katherine Rand (katherine@katherinerand.com). Donations ($1–3) greatly appreciated.

Life Drawing - Open Sessions

• Monday, January 7 from 7-9pm (short pose)
• Wednesday, January 9 from 11am-1pm (gesture, clothed)
• Wednesday, January 9 from 2-5pm (short/long pose, clothed)
• Wednesday, January 16 from 6:30-9:30pm (long pose)
• Sunday, January 20 from 9:30-11:30am (gesture)
• Wednesday, January 23 from 2-5pm (short/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 $8 for DRA members and $10 for non-members. 2-hour sessions are $6 for members and $8 for non-members. Contact Katherine Rand at LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org if you have questions.

Fused Glass Plate Workshop

2-part workshop: Mondays, January 14 and January 21, 10am-Noon. Artist Betsy Mead will show you that “white isn’t just white”. Students will use two shades of white glass to create an 8” x 8” plate that, when fused, can have shades of black, brown, grey, or blue. Participants must attend both days. All supplies provided. Fee: $65 for DRA members, $75 for non-members. Details and registration at: DelRayArtisans.org/FusedGlass

“Dot and Dash” Opening Reception: Friday, February 1, 7-10pm

Art is getting back to the basics: dot and dash. Artists deconstruct their individualized art-making processes to interpret the theme in their unique styles—showcasing two and three-dimensional work that is painterly, graphic, realistic, and abstract. Must see! “Dot and Dash” runs: February 1-24, 2013

Children's Art Workshop for “Dot and Dash”

Workshop: Saturday, February 9, 1–3pm at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Hands-on workshop for children (ages 5-12) to express themselves. They will focus on the attributes of lines and shapes in two-dimensions and three-dimensions, and create two pieces of art. Fee: $10/child for DRA members, $12/child for non-members. Registration will be filled by first-come/first-served. 30-student maximum. Register online by February 3 at DelRayArtisans.org/dot-dash-workshop

Shades of White All-Member Art Exhibit

Receiving: Sunday, Dec. 30 from 6-8pm and Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 from 4-7pm. This all-member, all-media show challenges DRA artists to think beyond the ordinary by creating their compositions in shades of white. White isn't "just white"! It has tones and hues ranging from blues to beiges to yellows and more. Call for Entries at: DelRayArtisans.org/shows/calls. For questions, contact Betsy Mead at egmead@gmail.com.

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.

• Reception Help needed Friday night during the Holiday Market (Dec 14)
  We need helpers (bartenders, food runners, front door greeters, etc.) at the reception on Dec 14 from 6–9pm. Volunteer for the evening or a single shift—every little bit helps! To sign up, contact Lesley (Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org) or enter your name in a shift here.
• Handcraft Holiday Ornaments to benefit Del Ray Artisans (Dec 14)
  Help DRA raise funds for the new lighting that was purchased earlier this year by making and donating a handmade ornament or two. Drop off your finished handmade ornaments to the gallery. The last day to drop off ornaments is TODAY (Friday, Dec 14) from 12–9pm. Please sign your name on the back, so the purchaser knows it was crafted by you! Thank you for supporting Del Ray Artisans.
• Baked Goods needed for the Holiday Market Bake Sale (Dec 14 & 15)
  Time to start dropping off your baked goodies! Think cookies, brownies, muffins, loaves, cakes, candies and any of your favorite, homemade and delicious holiday goodies. Food donations MUST be individually packaged before drop-off. Please also include a list of ingredients on the package, so shoppers can choose wisely. You can drop-off baked goods TODAY (Friday, Dec 14) from 12–9pm or tomorrow (Saturday, Dec 15) from 10am–2pm. The bake sale benefits Computer CORE (computercore.org).
• Artists: Want to demonstrate your craft or art? (Dec 15)
  The Holiday Market layout has a gallery space for artists to do demonstrations on Saturday, Dec 15 between 10am and 4pm. You do not have to be a Holiday Market artist to participate! Demo spots are for 1 hour unless you want to sign up for 2 hours. Please make sure your demonstration is safe for spectators and not too messy. Bring your business cards / handouts to share with spectators, but please refrain from too much "sales pitching". To sign up, email Lesley (Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org) or enter your name in a shift here.
• Bake Sale Volunteers (Dec 15 & 16)
  We are still in need of helpers to work 2-hour shifts at the Holiday Market Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec 15 (10am–4pm) and Sunday, Dec 16 (noon–4pm) during the Holiday Market. All you have to do is be at the gallery during your shift (come early or stay late to shop!), put on a happy face, and sell baked goodies and handmade ornaments to holiday shoppers! To sign up, contact Lesley (Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org) or enter your name in a shift here.
• PHP Developer
  Help enhance our web site! Contact WebCurator@DelRayArtisans.org for details.
• 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 Pamela at: Underhill.Pamela@gmail.com or 703-507-4964.
• New Volunteer Request
  The Office Manager is in need of some happy helpers this month to help file/organize papers, do some light inventory, and enter guest book entries into the Membership Database. Please contact Tracy Wilkerson at Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org for details or stop by the gallery during the following hours and she will put you to work!
  • Monday (Dec 17) 5–8pm
  • Thursday or Friday (Dec 20 or 21) 12–6pm
  • Thursday or Friday (Dec 27 or 28) 2–6pm
  Members: This is a great, low-key way to finish getting your 10 hours of required volunteer work for DRA before the end of the year.

Apply for Grant: AWESOME Foundation Funding Available for DC Chapter

Do you need about $1000 to get an arts project going? The Awesome Foundation gives grants to folks with good ideas. Their goal is to conserve, sustain, and support the worldwide ecosystem of awesomeness. Projects have included efforts in a wide range of areas including technology, arts, social good, and beyond. Check them out: www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/dc

Call for Entries: Cult Creations

Entry Deadline: Midnight, January 4, 2013. Show runs January 12–30, 2013. The Arlington Arts Gallery is seeking artists for the upcoming Cult Creations Art Show a pop-culture inspired art show. All artists are invited to enter original artworks in any media for exhibition which will be on view at the Arlington Arts Gallery with a reception on Saturday, January 19 from 5–8pm. For details, contact info@arlingtonartsgallery.com or visit: arlingtonartsgallery.com/wordpress/cfa-cult-creations/

Conference: Art Works for Virginia

Virginia Commission for the Arts presents the "Art Works for Virginia" Conference in Richmond, Virginia, from January 29-30, 2013. Who should attend? Artists, board and staff members of Virginia arts organizations, arts educators, and arts advocates. Sessions include: Engaging Social Media, Finding Your Center, Managing Risk, Strategic Grant Writing, Funding Opportunities, and more. Registration fee is $55 per person, and lunch is provided on Wednesday. For details and registration form, email arts@arts.virginia.gov, call 804-225-3132, or visit: www.arts.virginia.gov/programs_artworks.html

Call for Entries: 2013 Open Exhibition

Deadline for Entry: February 4, 2013. This is an Open Call for proposals for an exhibition in the summer of 2013. This call is open to all artists from North America working in all visual media. Proposals for exhibitions by both individuals and groups will be considered. Our jurors this year are Foon Sham, Samantha May, and Morgan Hungerford West. Exhibition Dates: August 3 - September 1, 2013. Details at: torpedofactory.org/galleries/targetcallforentry.htm

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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