Weekly eNews

Music In Art exhibit (Last weekend!)

Artwork influenced by a particular tune, song, movement or aria. Can you name that tune by the brush strokes in the painting, gems in the necklace, weave in fiber art, or see the movement in clay sculpture? Explore the music in art in this all-member, all-media exhibit. Show runs through June 30. For more information, visit DelRayArtisans.org.

Grown-Ups Art Camp (GUAC) starts Monday

July 1-12, 2013. These workshops are filling up but there's still room left! Sign up for as many as you want and tell your friends! Walk-ins are welcome provided the class is not full. How do you know if it is full? Go to the GUAC page and click on the workshop you are interested in, if there is still a "Register" button, there is still space. We'll see you there!

• Breaking Through to Creativity (July 12, 9am-12:30pm)
• Creative Cut-Ups (2 sessions: July 8 and July 9, 3-7pm)
• Framing for Artists (July 8, 8-10pm)
• Image Play (2 sessions: July 1 and July 3, 2-6pm)
• Intro to Fashion Drawing (July 6, 5:30-9:30pm)
• Intro to Visual Journaling (2 sessions: July 2 and July 9, 8-9:30pm)
• Marketing is NOT a Four-Letter Word (July 1, 10am-12pm)
• Mindful Meditation for Enhanced Creativity (6 daily sessions: July 7-12, 1-2:30pm)
• Make a Unique Mosaic Art Piece (3 sessions: July 2, 5 and 12, 3-5:30pm)
• Monotype Madness (July 7, 3:30-6:30pm)
• Photo Tools & Editing for Artists (July 3, 10am-12pm)
• Playing with Resin (July 1, 6:30-9:30pm)
• Pop-Up Sewing Class: Decorative Pillow (July 6, 10am-12pm)
• Pop-Up Sewing Class: Doggie Jacket (July 6, 12:30-2:30pm)
• Pop-Up Sewing Class: Tote Bag (July 12, 7:30-9:30pm)
• Quick Draw Creative (July 7, 7-9pm)
• Recipe for Collage (July 5, 6-10pm)
• Shaving Cream Marbling/Monoprinting (July 3, 6:30-9:30pm)
• Tapestry Weaving (2 sessions: July 10 & 11, 3:30-9:30pm)
• Tell Your Story Online: Simple Marketing Strategies for Artists (July 2, 10am-12pm)
• Tiny Landscape Mandala (July 10, 10am-12pm)

Get Your Salsa On!

Friday, July 5 / Saturday, July 6 / Friday, July 12. Not sure what to do on a weekend night in July? Swing on by the Del Ray Artisans art gallery for Salsa/Latin dance lessons and open Dance! Just $5 per person. Intro & beginner Salsa lessons at 10:30pm; Open Dance starts at 11:15pm until…? Questions? Contact Tamara at dawnoftheday@comcast.net

The Alexandria Art Market

Saturday, July 6 from 10am-4pm. Don't miss the 4th season of 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. Musical Performance by After Jack from 12-2pm. Come, rain or shine, the first Saturday of each month through September. For more information, visit: DelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket

First Thursday: Rain Barrel Design

Thursday, July 11, 6-9pm. Help us with the design for the outside of our Eco-friendly rain barrel! We would love any suggestions for subject matter or sketches that could be incorporated into an overall design. Swing by the gallery on Del Ray's First Thursday (on July 11 due to the holiday on the actual First Thursday) between 6pm and 9pm to provide feedback or pick-up a marker and make a sketch! Questions? Contact Pamela Underhill at Gardens@DelRayArtisans.org

Monotype Madness

Sunday, July 7, 3:30-6:30pm. Come learn several methods of basic monotype technique. You will take home several finished prints from this fun and mind-expanding class. This workshop is for anyone at any experience level. Basic supplies covered by supplies fee. Instructor: Karen Schmitz. Cost: $40 + $5 supplies. Register: DelRayArtisans.org/GUAC

Quick Draw Creative

Sunday, July 7, 7-9pm. Using basic drawing techniques, grown-ups get out of their routines with quick, creative drawing exercises. The instructor is a professional illustrator who will teach you: Techniques with lineworks; How to break down detailed drawing processes with simple techniques; and How to resolve creative road blocks. Instructor: Guy Jones. Cost: $30 + $3 supplies. Register: DelRayArtisans.org/GUAC

Creative Cut-Ups

2-Day Workshop: July 8 and July 9 from 3-7pm. Collage is a wonderful medium to ignite creativity in first-time artists, and for seasoned artists to spark or restart their engines. Come make hand-painted papers and use them in creating original works of art. The instructor will provide a supplies list to all participants. Instructor: Millie Mateu. Cost: $80 + supplies. Register: DelRayArtisans.org/GUAC

Framing for Artists

Monday, July 8, 8-10pm. This workshop will teach you: the basics of framing artworks; priceless information—not taught in art schools—on how to frame your art for shows; and money-saving tips and hints. Instructors: Karen Schmitz & Guy Jones. Cost: $30. Register: DelRayArtisans.org/GUAC

Tiny Landscape Mandala

Wednesday, July 10, 10-12pm. Using observation of the natural world, in miniature, you can see a drama unfold and use these tiny landscapes in Nature Journaling. Learn how to use a nature journal to enhance observation and create a page in a Nature Journal by looking at the natural world at ants' level. Instructor: Margaret Wohler. Cost: $30 + $12 supplies. Register: DelRayArtisans.org/GUAC

Tapestry Weaving

2-Day Workshop: July 10 and July 11 from 3:30-9:30pm. Learn basic and intermediate Gobelin tapestry weaving techniques, creating a miniature woven tapestry on a small frame loom. This class will cover warping the loom, basic techniques, color mixing and hatching, finishing and various design shaping techniques. Each student will work on individual small tapestries and will be able to exhibit the sampler they completed during the class. The instructor will work closely with students in class and provide individual guidance and demonstrations. Instructor: Tea Okropiridze. Cost: $160 + $30 supplies. Register: DelRayArtisans.org/GUAC

Breaking Through to Creativity

Friday, July 12, 9-12:30pm. This workshop is for non-artists and beginners. Explore your own personal experiences, do exercise to loosen up and draw inspiration from several modern artists to produce your own original works of art. The instructor will provide a supplies list to all participants. Instructor: Millie Mateu. Cost: $40 + supplies. Register: DelRayArtisans.org/GUAC

Pop-Up Sewing: Tote Bag

Friday, July 12, 7:30-9:30pm. If you've ever thought about learning how to sew (but didn't know how start) this event is for you. Professional seamstress Chrystal Cooper will teach you how to use a sewing machine to make an environment friendly tote bag to take home—and have fun doing it. There is no need to bring supplies, everything you need will be provided. Instructor: Chris Cooper. Cost: $25 (includes supplies). Register: DelRayArtisans.org/GUAC

Summer Art Camp for Kids

Artists Through the Ages - a week of art exploration through art history, historic time periods and themes, and influential artists

Choose July 15-19 or July 22-26. There is still space available to register your child for DRA's summer art camp. This year we are offering two separate weeks of camp (with the same program for each week). Camp is open to students ages 8-14, and all supplies and lunch are included in the registration fee. There will also be a one-day only gallery show (Saturdays, July 20 and July 27) to show off the students' work from their week of camp. Students will receive top-notch art instruction by professional artists and teachers. For more information, contact the Art Camp Administrator, Colleen Dolinger, at ArtCamp@DelRayArtisans.org or visit DelRayArtisans.org/ArtCamp.

Also, want to sponsor a camper? For a donation of $275 you can send a needy youth to camp for a week (all supplies and lunches are included). You can donate by PayPal on our website at DelRayArtisans.org/donate.

Partners in Art

• Monday, August 5 from 2-4pm
• Monday, August 19 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, August 5 from 7-9pm (short pose)
• Wednesday, August 7 from 11am-1pm (gesture - clothed)
• Wednesday, August 7 from 2-5pm (short/long pose - clothed)
• Wednesday, August 14 from 6:30-9:30pm (long pose)
• Sunday, August 18 from 9:30-11:30am (gesture - clothed)
• Wednesday, August 21 from 2-5pm (short/long pose)
• Wednesday, August 28 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. Contact Katherine Rand at LifeDrawing@DelRayArtisans.org if you have questions.

Craft Night Social

Tuesday, August 27 from 6-9pm. Bring in your own projects in progress and spend a few hours of uninterrupted time crafting. Meet other creative like-minded individuals as well. Open to knit / crochet / fiber arts, paper crafts / scrapbooking / stamping / card-making, sewing, jewelry, drawing, and general crafts. No wet media other than glue please. Each person will receive 2-3 feet of table space. Each 4-hour session is $8 for DRA members and $10 for non-members. Register at DelRayArtisans.org/craft

Call for 2014 Show Proposals

Proposal Deadline: August 1, 2013. Unleash your inner curator, and dig up those creative gems lurking in the back of your minds! Have a great idea for an art exhibit? Send it to us and learn how fulfilling it is to turn those ideas into actual exhibits with artworks that explore your theme or concept. Download the show proposal form at: DelRayArtisans.org/shows/calls/

Del Ray Dozen Invitational Photography Show

The Del Ray Dozen Invitational Photography Show returns to Del Ray Artisans after a 4-year hiatus. This is a juried show and DRA member photographers are invited to prepare a portfolio with examples of their work to present to the jury in a portfolio review. The reviews are scheduled for August 7th and 21st, so get your portfolio together. Photographers who are accepted will decide which of their recent work they wish to display and will be given a space in the gallery. More information (including Call for Entry) will follow, as we get closer to the show dates: November 1-December 1, 2013. For questions, contact Rob Rudick at robrudick@yahoo.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.

• Post DRA Events on assigned Online Calendars
  Post approved DRA publicity materials on online calendars assigned to you. Each volunteer will have one or two web calendars to update. Must have internet access and will take approximately 30 minutes each time (usually twice per month). DRA members only. Contact Dawn at Technology@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Join Our Curator Support Team
  Volunteer to assist a curator in September, October, or November; offer your particular skill (hanging, spreadsheets, design) to a curator who needs it; or apply for the position of Director of Curating! Experienced past curators especially needed, but all volunteers are welcome. Contact Lesley Hall at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Reach Out for DRA!
  DRA is forming several small groups of volunteers to help coordinate our participation in community events. Sign up today for the: First Thursday Committee (May-Sep), Art on the Avenue Committee (October 5th event), or Community Requests Committee (ad hoc). Contact Amber Gordon at Outreach@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Adopt-A-Park
  It's the season where cleanness equals points towards cash. Trash needs to be picked up from the small park and from around the gallery. About 1-1 1/2 hours of work on weekends through November 30. Contact Marlin G. Lord at Facilities@DelRayArtisans.org or 703-508-7471 with your availability.
• Help document and shape DRA's Privacy Policy
  As we have grown in this technological era, new privacy concerns are popping up with regards to sharing personal contact information, photography at events, security cameras, and more. The Board is seeking members to help formulate and document a comprehensive privacy policy. Suggested policy revisions will be presented to the Board and the membership for final approval. Contact Lesley at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Help with the Gallery 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.
• Develop new features using PHP or SQL for the DRA Web Site
  Help enhance our web site! Must already know PHP and/or SQL. Contact Kelly at WebCurator@DelRayArtisans.org for details.

Studio Space to Share

Fantastic studio space available to share in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Lots of light! Even a Skylight! Ideal for painting / sculpture or fine craftwork. Looking for 1 or 2 artist(s) to share this great space with. Call, text, or email Bill Fonvielle for details ASAP: 703-768-8585, fonviellestudios@gmail.com

Open Call for Mural Artists

Deadline extended to Sunday, June 30, 2013. This is an open call for artists to submit concepts to be considered for a mural that will cover the walls inside of the Torpedo Factory Art Center along the waterfront entrance. This call is open to all local and regional artists. The winner of the selected mural will be awarded $2,000. The juror, Shane Pomajambo, will select the top three proposals, with final selection to be chosen by Eric Wallner, CEO of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. For details, visit: torpedofactory.org/galleries/targetcallforentry.htm

Call for Entry: In the Flesh 4

Deadline for Entry: July 8, 2013. In the Flesh 4 returns after popular demand; this is an exhibition that examines contemporary figurative art. An all media exhibit that invites artists nationally and internationally to submit work for consideration that includes the human figure as its subject. The juror is American realist painter Jason John, currently represented by The Principle Gallery in Alexandria, VA. Exhibition Dates: September 7-29, 2013. For details, visit: torpedofactory.org/galleries/targetcallforentry.htm

Call for Entry: Approaching the Magic Hour when the Light is in Everything

Deadline for Entry: Thursday, August 15, 2013. Artist's interpretation of the writing of Walter Anderson, painter poet, philosopher. There will be a blind jury. Opening of the exhibit with selected pieces October 2013. Submit electronically to: ripples@walterandersonmuseum.org For more information call: 228 872 5194 Web: http://www.walterandersonmuseum.org

Call for Entries: “Structure” National Juried Exhibition

Deadline for Entry: September 3, 2013.We are seeking works of art that address the concept of "structure" in all its forms. Structure can define vision and expression within political, religious and technological boundaries. How do you express the structure and thus the inherent meaning in your art? Juror: James Bacchi of Arthaus Gallery, San Francisco, CA Submission Fee: $35 Media: Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book. Split on sales: 60/40 between artist & gallery. For information contact: arcgallerysf@gmail.com Submissions http://www.arc-sf.com/call-for-artists.html

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

©2013 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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