July 2006 VOLUME 14 ISSUE 7
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Are you out there Art Camp kids?
Art camp volunteers needed
Shelley A. Marshall and DRA
team again
Save a Stamp
Fall member Antics show
Board nominating committee
Silver art clay workshop
Kimonos, Canvas and Collage show
In-A-Gadda-Da-Bead-it !
Pie in the sky or fool in the
pool ?
Pat
Miller - New Chair of Alexandria Commission for the Arts
2006-07 Calendar of Events
New junior DRA member
Public Art Project
Initiative in Del Ray
Visual & Performing Arts
Teachers Wanted
Member benefits
DEL RAY ARTISANS NEWS since 1992
Contributors this month include: Paula Lantz, Karen Schmitz, Theresa Kulstad, Susan Slattery and Dave Nicholson.
Many thanks to our monthly sponsor:
Royce Flowers -
lovely arrangements seen at every opening.
Thanks to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts for their continuing support.
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Are you out there Art Camp kids?
With
just a few weeks to go, DRA's Multi- Cultural Art Odyssey Camp will be “the”
creative hot spot for kids 9-15 years old. July 24-28, young artists will be
painting, printmaking, beading, sewing, drumming and producing their very own
works of art!
Classes will be taught by 9 professional artists and internationally-known percussionist Tom Teasley. Teasley will present a hands-on percussion workshop and performance on Friday of Art Camp week which will be followed by the Art Camp kids’ exhibit.
All this fun for $250 includes healthy lunches and swimming. Visit our website for a camp application or call Linda Silk 703.838.4827.
Volunteers can have as much fun as the campers! This is an excellent way to fulfill your DRA volunteer hours and have a day of making art magic happen for future artists. To lend a hand July 24-28 (8:30 am–3:30 pm) and experience art-in-the-making, email Karen Schmitz schmityk@yahoo.com or call her at 703.317.9340.
Shelley A. Marshall and DRA team again
Once again, DRA will open the gallery to the Shelley A. Marshall Foundation (SAM) Arts Enrichment Program for one weekend in July.
The program provides 12 promising high school art students with painting supplies and easels along with art instruction from a professional working artist at several area locations. Instruction at the DRA site will be provided by artist Mehran Rashidfarokhy of Alexandria.
The SAM Foundation was established by Donn Marshall following his wife Shelley’s death at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Donn wanted to keep Shelley's memory alive as well as help further her dreams.
The SAM Foundation has several other programs that have benefited recipients young and old. Visit ShellysFoundation.org
Unread mail piling up? In an effort to counter ever-rising mailing costs, DRA is offering members the chance to “opt out” of receiving the monthly DRA newsletter via USPS. Feedback in response to sending the news- letter electronically has been positive. So let us know if we can opt you out on “snail mailing” – email clbrownewell@yahoo.com.
Goodbye Summer -- Hello Fall!
Plan now to "harvest" a "crop" of up to three pieces in any medium for DRA’s September all-member show. This is a non-juried show curated by Kathryn Brown and Paula Lantz. Show runs September 8 through October 1.
Art drop-off: Sunday, Aug. 27, 4-6 pm and Monday, Aug. 28, 6-8 pm Preview: Sept. 7, First Thursday, 6-9 p.m. Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 8, 7-10 pm Art pick-up: Sunday, Oct. 1, 4-6 p.m.
Entry form with all pertinent information will appear in next month’s newsletter.
This
year's annual DRA elections will take place in October. DRA has formed a
Nomination Committee to marshal the process of preparing and submitting
returning and potential Board members’ nominations to the General Membership at
the annual election of officers. Members of the committee are President Susan
Slattery, Secretary Linda Elliff, and Board chairs Karen Schmitz
and Barbara Boehm.
If you are interested in learning more about being part of the action-packed arts community, DRA board positions or what creates the buzz about DRA in Alexandria, give one of our Nominating Committee members a shout. Please contact: Barbara Boehm barbxb@yahoo.com or Linda Elliff at llelliff@aol.com 703.360.1265
Join
us Thursday and Friday, July 13th & 14th from 7-10 pm in an introduction to an
exciting new medium. Art clay can be sculpted into infinite possibilities like
any clay, but once this clay is fired, it becomes an actual silver piece. Our
instructor, Dede Mandrell, will provide materials and the basics by starting us
off with a small jewelry project. Each participant will have a completed piece
to take home at the end of the class. The fee for the two night workshop is $185
for our DRA members and $205 for others. Please make reservations by contacting
Theresa Kulstad 703.283.0399 or
tkulstad@verizon.net.
Kimonos, Canvas and Collage show
And
you didn't think that our Board members had any time for anything other than
volunteering for DRA!!! Board members Linda Silk and Theresa Kulstad
will exhibit their adventures in art August 4 - 27.
Wearable art will be wafting through the gallery in the form of hand-painted kimonos by Linda Silk. Silk is a graphic designer whose passion for art extends into several community projects involving children and the arts.
The show will also feature oil paintings and collage pieces by Theresa Kulstad. Her paintings explore a variety of subject matter while her collage work is a more intuitive process. Opening reception is Friday, August 4 7-10:00 pm. For a preview, join them on First Thursday, August 3rd, 6-9PM.
Bead
it! is back to rock the gallery! Bead it! 2 will open on Friday, October 5, 2006
at 7:00PM.
Once again, bead artists from around the country will be represented in this juried show. Last year over 100 pieces were entered with 60 juried into the show. A nationwide call for entries will be sent to bead artists, bead publications and beading organizations. The entry form will be in the August issue of the DRA newsletter. The categories will remain the same as 2005: handmade beads, wearable bead art, and non-wearable bead art. There will be prizes for first place in each category.
If you are interested in volunteering to help put this show together, or want more information please contact Barbara Brecher at barb@brecherdesign.com. Please put Bead-It! in the subject line.
Pie in the sky or fool in the pool ?
No,
it's just pie on the Avenue and time to cool in the pool! It's our second annual
DRA Pie Baking contest at DRA’s annual Cookout and Pool party, Tuesday,
August 15, at 6 PM. Any pie, made any way. Whether it's Grandma's
signature recipe or your own secret creation, GO FOR IT! An entry form is
included in this newsletter, ‘cause everyone wants a piece o' pie! Especially
the judges!! Take a dip, have a sip and come be a part of what's happening at
DRA, plus you might have a chance to be one of the judges!
Hot dogs and snacks will be on the menu, and of course, if you're lucky, a piece of prize-winning pie. Don’t forget - swimming starts at 6 pm! Families are welcome.
Pat
Miller - New Chair of
Alexandria Commission for the Arts
One of
DRA's own, Pat Miller, was recently selected to assume the position of
Chair of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. Pat is the founder of the
hugely successful Art on the Avenue festival, now in its 11th year.
Pat
contacted DRA President, Susan Slattery, and expressed her interest in
receiving input from our members about the Commission's activities and the Arts
in Alexandria. Email
pmiller1806@comcast.net
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June 1 1st
Thursday (6-9 PM) – Luau on the Avenue theme
July 6 1st
Thursday (6-9 PM) – Red, White & Blue theme
August 3 1st
Thursday (6-9 PM) - Fashionistas theme
Sept. 7 1st
Thursday (6-9 PM) - Chew on the Avenue theme
December 1-3 Fine
Art & Fine Crafts Holiday Market / Juried
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New junior DRA member
Courtney Brownewell, DRA Membership Chair, and her husband signed up a new DRA family member, Trey Alexander, on Tuesday June 13th. His stats: 8lbs, 10oz, 20 inches, healthy, and super cute!
Young Trey joins his two brothers at the Brownewell hacienda. According to inside sources, “Courtney is feeling great and doesn't look at all like she has just had a baby!” Must be something about the water in Del Ray.
Public Art Project initiative in Del Ray
The Del Ray Citizens Association is seeking proposals for public art projects in the neighborhood in order to create a durable artistic contribution to the streetscape.
There will be no entry fee. Look for a detailed design call available soon at the DRA gallery, or contact Pat Miller at pmiller1806@comcast.net.
Visual & Performing Arts Teachers Wanted
Opportunities are available with the City of Alexandria for qualified instructors of Music, Theatre, Dance, and Visual Art. Sessions cover a max 4-10 weeks and may cover four quarters. Instructors will be self-employed contractors and not City of Alexandria employees.
Submit letters of interest and qualification statements to: harold.little@alexandriava.gov or mail to:
Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center
1605 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
And as a follow-up to new members you should received information packet 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.
