Weekly eNews

Speed Dating at the Gallery (Tonight)

Friday, June 27 from 8-10pm. Join us for an evening of awesome art viewing and fun conversations! The evening will start at 8pm with viewing art from the SUITES show, mingling and conversation over light refreshments. Only $10 per person. Must be over 21 years old and single to participate. Please register by 6pm on June 27. Details at: calendar.DelRayArtisans.org

Grown-Ups Art Camp (Register Now)

Workshops from June 30 - July 11. Grown-Ups Art Camp is an intensive schedule of workshops (day, night, weekday, weekend)—for anyone and everyone! Register in advance to reserve your spot. Details on the workshops and registration at: DelRayArtisans.org/GUAC

Next Week -  Don't miss these Workshops! 

• Let's Face It! Whimsical Faces in Mixed Media (June 30, 6-9:30pm)
• Playing with Resin (July 1, 10:30-1pm)
• Improv for Creativity (July 1, 3-5:30pm)
• Another Recipe for Collage (July 1, 6-10pm)
• Demystify Your DSLR Camera & Break Out of Auto Mode (July 2, 10-1pm)
• Photo Transfer Techniques (July 2, 3-5:30pm)
• Photo Transfer Techniques (July 2, 6:30-9pm)
• Paper Marbling (July 3, 10-3pm)
• Domino Bracelet (July 3, 4-6pm)
• From Board Game to Book (July 3, 6:30-9:30pm)
• Drawing Marathon (July 5, 9am-9pm)

Week Two

• Secrets of The Paper Garden (July 6, 1-5pm)
• Monotype Magic (July 6, 6-9pm)
• Jewelry Basics (July 7, 10-1pm)
• Mosaic Picture Frame (July 7, 2-4:30pm)
• Framing Your Art: Hows & Wows (July 7, 6-8pm)
• Movie Night (July 7, 9pm)
• Simple Photo Editing & Workflow Using Free Online Tools & Apps (July 8, 10-1pm)
• SocialLights! (July 8, 2-5pm)
• Figure Drawing Workshop (July 8, 6-8pm)
• Rueda Salsa Lessons (July 8, 9pm)
• Selling Your Art Online with Square Market (July 9, 10-1pm)
• Argentine Tango, Anyone? (July 9, 6-8pm)
• Speed Dating (July 9, 8:30pm)
• Stained Glass Pendant (July 10, 9-12pm)
• Stop-Motion Animation Through Collage (July 10, 1-5pm)
• Capoeira (July 10, 6-8pm)
• Intro to Mixed Media (July 11, 10-4pm)

SUITES Art Exhibit (Last Weekend)

Show runs through June 29. SUITES: Scandalous, Uproarious, Intriguing Titillating Entanglements & Seductions. Shocking, funny, arousing curiosity, exciting, compromising, temptations… what do these words bring to mind? Experience the intriguing sights and images that area artists created. This all media show has high expectations to make us laugh, make us blush… or both! Details at: DelRayArtisans.org

Reincarnations Revisited at the Shirlington Library (Last Weekend)

Show runs through June 29 at the Shirlington Library. Reincarnations Revisited art exhibit is a part of Del Ray Artisans' Gallery Without Walls program and is on display at the Shirlington branch (4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington VA) of the Arlington Public Library. It features artwork from Del Ray Artisans' previous Reincarnationsshow where curator Theresa Kulstad challenged artists to "reincarnate" rubbish into incredible works of art. View the exhibit during library hours: Sunday & Tuesday 1pm-9pm; Monday & Wednesday 10am-9pm; Thursday 10am-6pm; Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm. Details at: DelRayArtisans.org/Shirlington

First Thursday

Thursday, July 3 from 6-9pm. First Thursday is a Del Ray community event sponsored by the Del Ray Business Association from 6-9pm along Mount Vernon Avenue. The gallery stays open until 9pm tonight. We will have a table outside with a collage project for the community to contribute to, theme “Home Sweet Home: What does Del Ray mean to you?”.

Yard Sale inside the Gallery - Rain or Shine!

Saturday, July 12, 8am-2pm. Need that one of kind unique gift? Do you have something that you would love to give a new home? Donate to Del Ray Artisans' Yard Sale by dropping off donations during donation times, then come shop on July 12! FREE admission, open to the public, and held indoors (rain or shine). Profits support Del Ray Artisans. For event and donation details, visit: DelRayArtisans.org/YardSale

Alexandria Art Market

Saturday, July 12 from 10am-4pm; Live Music 12-2pm by the Back Alley Blues Boys! Del Ray Artisans' 5th season art market features a variety of original artwork for sale from local artists—including, but not limited to, painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, and glasswork. The market is held on the 2nd Saturday of the month (May-October) from 10am-4pm in Colasanto Park, adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA). This free event is held rain or shine. More details at: DelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket

Art in City Hall: Intersections of Art and History

Show runs through July 18. Art in City Hall is a collaborative program of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, the Office of the Arts, The Art League, Del Ray Artisans, and the Torpedo Factory Arts Center. The current exhibit is called "Intersections of Art and History" and is located in Alexandria City Hall (2nd floor, 300 King St, Alexandria VA). Hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Details at:DelRayArtisans.org/ArtInCityHall

All Creatures Great and Small at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter

Digital submissions due: Friday, July 18. This exhibit is in partnership with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) and will be displayed on the walls of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter for three months. Del Ray Artisans members are invited to submit 2D artworks with the subject matter of animals and art with animal-related themes, and may submit animal-themed art that was previously shown at Del Ray Artisans (DRA) gallery. This is a fundraising effort by both DRA and AWLA. Download the Call for Entry: DelRayArtisans.org/shows/calls/

2015 Show Proposals

Proposals due: Friday, August 1. Interested in curating or co-curating a show at Del Ray Artisans gallery next year? Email your proposal (or questions) to Lesley at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org or mail to the gallery (Attn: Director of Curating, Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301). Download the Form: DelRayArtisans.org/shows/calls/

Put a Bird on It!

Receiving: Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1 from 6-8pm. Prove that embellishment can be art. Channel your inner Duchamp, your inner Jasper Johns, your inner Bird! Embellish everyday objects, recycled items, or even your own artwork, to transform them into new soaring pieces. But, you must remain true to the theme: all artwork must incorporate a 'bird', either thematically or literally. Artists may submit up to 3 pieces of art for the show and 6 pieces for the marketplace. Jurors are Laura Perritt and Mikeual Perritt. Download the Call for Entry: DelRayArtisans.org/shows/calls/

Alexandria Art Market

Application due ASAP (accepted throughout the season). Join Del Ray Artisans in its 5th season of monthly outdoor art markets on the lawn area of the gallery. These markets give artists an opportunity to sell their original handmade artwork and provide them with consistent exposure to the community. Four markets remain in the season on the 2nd Saturday of the month (July through October) from 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Sign up for space at one or more of the market dates. All area artists welcome to apply; Del Ray Artisans members have a reduced participation fee. Download the Application: DelRayArtisans.org/shows/calls/

Del Ray Artisans members are required to volunteer for at least 12 hours per year to support the organization and its mission. Below are some volunteer opportunities.

Time-Sensitive Requests

• Deliver Postcards to help advertise Grown-Ups Art Camp
  Help deliver Grown-Ups Art Camp postcards to businesses in Crystal City, Torpedo Factory, Old Town, Potomac Yard, National Harbor, and anywhere else they can be distributed. Stop by the gallery to pick up a big handful or two and deliver wherever you go. Interested or have questions, please contact Tracy at Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Volunteers to help with Grown-Ups Art Camp
  Help set up (June 30) or take down (July 11), be an instructor’s assistant, or check in workshop participants. If you're available day or night, anytime between June 30 and July 11, please contact Tracy at GUAC@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Yard Sale Helpers
  Give 2 or more hours to help organize, price and tag donations on Sunday, July 6 (2-6pm), Thursday, July 10 (1-8pm) and Friday, July 11 (1-8pm). Also needed are helpers during the INDOOR Yard Sale itself on Saturday, July 12 in 3-hour shifts (7am-3pm). Please contact Gale at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Opening Reception Help
  The Board and Beyond Opening Reception on August 1st is in need of greeters, food runners, and bartenders. If you can help please contact Gale at Volunteers@DelRayArtisans.org.

Archives/Documentation

• Event Photography
  Seeking volunteers to take photos of Del Ray Artisans events for our archives and Flickr Photostream. Volunteer to photograph opening receptions, workshops, regular programs, or markets. We are hoping for around 10-20 photos from each event. Contact John at Archives@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Photographers Needed to Document Shows
  Seeking volunteers to take photos of each piece of artwork in a show (as well as some overall gallery shots) for our archives and Flickr Photostream. Contact John at Archives@DelRayArtisans.org.

Communications

• Post our Events on assigned Online Calendars
  Post approved DRA publicity materials on a specific online calendar. Each volunteer will have one or two calendars to update; instructions will be given. Must have internet access. Contact Dawn at Technology@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Seeking MeetUp Coordinator
  Need a volunteer to set up and curate a MeetUp Group for Del Ray Artisans. Event and show information for posting will be provided. Previous experience with MeetUp is a plus. Contact Dawn at Technology@DelRayArtisans.org.

Curating & Curator Support

• Join the Curating Team!
  Volunteer to curate or assist a curator (hanging artwork, data entry / spreadsheets, distributing postcards, people skills). Experienced past curators especially needed, but all volunteers are welcome. Contact Lesley at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Help Curators write their Call for Entry
  A Call for Entry consist of a description of the art exhibit vision (audience: artists), Entry Details, Accepted Artist Requirements & Fine Print, Entry Form, and important dates. Help curators put together this document. Must have access to Microsoft Word and be able to email documents. Helpful skills: creative writing, content editing, MS Word formatting. Contact Lesley at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Help Curators write their Communications Packet
  A Communications Packet consists of a Press Release, 35-word blurb, and 75-word blurb explaining the exhibit (audience: the public). Help curators put together this packet for media consumption. Must have access to Microsoft Word and be able to email documents. Helpful skills: creative writing, content editing, MS Word formatting. Contact Lesley at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Help Curators design their Postcard
  Postcards contain the vital show information: show title, dates, reception information, any special events and other information the curators wish to highlight. Help curators put together this file for the printer. Must have access to software capable of creating printer-ready files (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) and be able to email documents. Helpful skills: creative design, content proofing. Contact Lesley at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org.

Fundraising

• Adopt-a-Park: Pick Up Litter
  Del Ray Artisans volunteers pick-up litter in Colasanto Park every weekend from March through November as a part of the City of Alexandria's Adopt-a-Park program. Inspections are on Mondays, so Sunday is the best pick-up day but not a hard rule. If you are interested in assisting, contact Marlin with your preferred weekend(s) at AdoptAPark@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Seeking coordinator for our 2015 Wall Calendar
  Past curators select the artwork to showcase in the calendar. The volunteer calendar coordinator collects all the digital files and arranges them in a calendar using on online tool. Contact Dawn at Technology@DelRayArtisans.org.

Gallery and Grounds

• Garden Clean Up
  Seeking volunteers to help with clean up and weeding of the gardens at the gallery. Contact Pamela at Gardens@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Misc Gallery Care Tasks
  Please let the Officer Manager know if you can help with the occasional laundry, sewing cloth, or helping with banner hanging/takedown on an as needed basis. For details, contact Tracy at Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org.
• Office Administrative Help
  Are you available on an occasional Thursday or Friday? The Office Manager needs extra hands to help with prepping materials for notebooks (cutting paper and punching holes), prepping materials for shredding, and other office-related activities. For details, contact Tracy at Gallery@DelRayArtisans.org.

Call for Artists: Solo show opportunities at Gallery Underground

Gallery Underground announces juried solo or group exhibition opportunities for artists from the Greater Washington, DC area for the Special Exhibitions space. Crystal City gallery w/ flexible space for both 2d and 3d art. $50 application fee; selected artists pay additional fees from $200-$305; gallery commission is 30% of sold work. Go to www.galleryunderground.org/our-mission/show-opportunities/ for details, full prospectus and application. Contact: 571-483-0652

Paint Herndon "Art on the Lawn" Call for Vendors

Priority Deadline: Wednesday, July 23. Sign up now for a booth to sell your artwork, promote your arts organization, or promote your arts related business at Paint Herndon. This is the first year, since changing the date of the event, that ArtSpace Herndon has included this opportunity as part of Paint Herndon. Go to artspaceherndon.com/paint-herndon-art-on-the-lawn/ for more information.

Paint Herndon Call for Artists, Performers, and Art Educators RFP

Proposals due Wednesday, July 23. Be paid to provide an arts activity at the annual Paint Herndon Celebration! We've provided some suggestions, but are looking for your creative ideas. Go to artspaceherndon.com/?p=2325 for more information.

Call for Artists: Art on the Avenue on October 4

Art on the Avenue is a multicultural arts festival organized by the Del Ray Community Partnership. The show welcomes applications from all craft artists and is known for high quality artwork. All work must be original, handmade, created and exhibited by the approved artist. Showcase your most recent and best work, and list materials and retail prices on the back of each photo. Standard booth rate is $195 ($180 for Del Ray Artisans members or students). The first round of judging is the first week in June. From June through the end of September any remaining spaces are filled by the judges as applications are received. For questions about the jury process or the show, email artontheavenue@gmail.com. Download the Application: artontheavenue.org/?p=520

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

©2014 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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