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August 2005 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 8
SPLASH_features_Choreographers Collaborative_Proj DRA LENDING LIBRARY Did you know that DRA has a small lending library? There are a number of books on the arts and technique that may be checked out for use. Next time you’re in the gallery, ask to be directed to the library area. DEL RAY ARTISANS NEWS Contributors this month include: Rob Rudick, Karen Schmitz, Linda Silk, Barbara Brecher, Susan Slattery, Dave Nicholson and Kathryn Brown.
Many thanks to our monthly sponsor: Thanks to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts for their continuing support.
Edited by: Dave
Nicholson
Web Curator: Roy
Wright
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SPLASH features Choreographers Collaborative Project As the Dog Days of August nip at your heels, take the heat off and join SPLASH artists for a First Thursday exhibit preview , August 4th (6-9 PM) at the DRA gallery! Featured will be dance performances by the Choreographers Collaborative Project at 7 and 7:45 PM. CCP will debut SPLASH-themed pieces choreographed by CCP founder Janet Stormes: “Your Attitude Towards Cuttlefish” - performed by a group of CCP’s young dancers ages 6-13, to music by Paper Moon. “Beach Ball Bully”- performed by Melanie Tung &Janet Stormes, to music by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs
1st Annual My oh My I love Pie Contest
Calling all Bakers of Pies! Step up to an
exciting pastry challenge and win the first-ever My oh My, I Love Pie Contest!
The competition is open to the public, with bakers of all ages encouraged
to enter. Please
deliver your entries to the
More splishy Jump In! The art and the water will be cool and refreshing at this DRA annual Pool Party, Tuesday, August 16th. The early start time (6-7:30 PM) will give you a chance to swim or dangle your tootsies before the sizzling selection of hot-doggies and summer snacks we’ll be diggin’ into (7:30-9:30 PM). Members are encouraged to bring warm friends, big appetites and artistic enthusiasm. Plan to cool by the pool, then stick around to mingle with members, pick winning pies, hear about upcoming DRA happenings and view SPLASH.
Finally it’s here! The much-anticipated Fall All
Member Show, Autumnal: The Measure of the Season. Members will
Due to serious illness and a move overseas, DRA is currently without a full complement of Board members. Among the positions open are Secretary and Membership. Filling these vacancies is critical to the smooth operation of and continued success of DRA. So bring your talents and enthusiasm to the table by contacting Susan Slattery at 703.922.7290 or summerh@erols.com. Here’s your chance to learn about the inner workings of a successful nonprofit! Card making party Sunday, August 7, Noon-4ish
Fellow Artisans come to the gallery for another
creative jam session! Our handmade greeting cards need to be Card Party Sundays are one of the coolest ways to stir your creative soul while hanging out, sharing ideas and bonding with other members and friends. We'll have creative challenges and perhaps a demo or two to inspire you! Contact Theresa Kulstad at 703.283.0399 or tkulstad@verizon.net. No previous experience necessary. All you need is your imagination! And bring a friend! Outstanding Citizen Award and DRA garden maven Congratulations to long-time DRA member Jane DeWeerd who was selected by the City of Alexandria Parks and Recreation Commission to receive the 2005 Outstanding Citizen's Award! The award was presented at the City's Birthday celebration July 9th at Oronoco Bay Park. The Commission’s award letter praised Jane’s “commitment to the beautification of the City and especially to the Del Ray Artisans.” Further, the letter recognized Jane for spending “numerous volunteer hours teaching children to garden, tutoring them and driving senior citizens to appointments.” Through Jane’s efforts, "the grounds around the gallery are well-maintained and provide a beautiful gateway to the Art Center."(sic) Divas of Decoupage to host return visit
“Still life, Landscape and other Perspectives” - Nov. 4–27 DRA’s second collaboration with the Washington Woodworkers Guild will fill the gallery floorspace with beautiful 3-D works in November, 2005. The gallery walls won’t be ignored either, as there will be a juried DRA members’ selection of artwork on display. See the enclosed Call for Entry for specifics. Questions? Contact curator Martin Angebranndt at 703.521.7703.
Late-breaking splishy FireFlies Restaurant (1501 Mt. Vernon Avenue) has invited DRA artists to hang their artwork in month-long blocks in the restaurant. FireFlies is a popular place with lots of wall space where artists will get noticed! Artists deal directly with buyers in the event of a sale, as FireFlies does not take a commission. Sign up now as the open time slots can go quickly. As of press time August was still available, though! If you’re interested in a great opportunity to get your work seen around town, contact Marylisa Lichens 703.548.7200 or fireflies7200@aol.com. 2006 Cherry Blossom Festival Art Contest
The Cherry Blossom trees that surround the Tidal
Basin in Washington, DC are the inspiration for the National Cherry Blossom
Festival and for the 2006 National Cherry Blossom Festival Art Contest as well.
Celebrate the
cross-cultural August Garden Spruce-up scheduled. Sat., Aug. 13th (rain date-14th). Come out and help keep our landscaping respectable. And spend the morning with the City’s 2005 Outstanding Citizen Jane DeWeerd! Many “regulars” are on vacation, so you're really needed! Bring trowel and clippers if you have them. If you have questions or suggestions, call Jane DeWeerd at 703.548.2612. Jane mentions you’re always welcome to “freelance” garden whenever you go by the garden and see something that needs attention. A big “thank you” to all our hardworking garden volunteers!
Stephany Wright, owner of Artifacts, Inc., located in Del Ray, is offering DRA members a 10% discount on complete framing jobs. Please call 703.519.1711 for details. And as a follow-up to the mailing you should have received from our credit union, CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union, Suzanne Waltmeyer will be happy to answer your questions. Please call her at 703.236.7635. Membership in DRA is a great deal! Not only do you get to meet Del Ray's coolest people, but we bring you real benefits that no other arts organization can/does offer. If your membership has expired or you are reading this free copy of the Well Crafted Word, please drop a check in the mail to renew your membership or join the fun. |
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News-Aug. 16 Pool Party
Durwin
Rice, celebrated author of "The New Decoupage" and frequent guest on various
HGTV shows is coming to town. The Divas of Decoupage are hosting his workshops
on August 27th and 28th at the Durant Center on Cameron
Street. 
exchange between
Japan and the US by entering your traditional, contemporary, impressionist,
abstract or computer -generated 2D works of art. Quality of work will be the
foundation of judging criteria Artists must submit works that depict the many
facets of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, including but not limited to
cherry blossoms, Washington, Springtime and the Japanese influence on the
Festival.