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May 2005 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 5
2nd Annual Spring Outdoor Art Sale 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
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2nd
Annual Spring Outdoor Art Sale
The 2nd Annual Del Ray Artisans Spring Outdoor Art Sale will be held Saturday, May 7th, (the day before Mother's Day), 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. The sale will take place in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Park, which adjoins the DRA gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue. Twenty-two DRA members are banding together to show and sell their creations "aux pleine air." Sale coordinator Rob Rudick hopes that DRA members will bring their friends and their checkbooks to support this event! it's a great opportunity to see a lot art from a lot of artists, many of whom will offer unframed or matted work priced lower than framed pieces. The timing of the sale will also afford buyers a chance to buy one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother's Day. May General Member Meeting-Hats off to volunteers
Come and Be Appreciated at the General Member meeting, Tuesday, May 17th, 7:30PM. The theme is Volunteer Appreciation. Relax, kick back, enjoy pizza and celebrate (or pat yourself on the back) DRA's strong spirit of volunteerism! Participate in the "Give 'n Get" (a warm, fuzzy feeling) by bringing an item to donate to the residents of Alexandria's Carpenter's Shelter. We'll be collecting and delivering them to the shelter. See list below for their specific needs at this time:
DRA's gallery space will be filled with exciting artwork from nearly two hundred Alexandria students May 6-29. Since 1997, DRA has sponsored this exhibition of artwork by students from Minnie Howard School, F.C. Hammond Middle School, George Washington Middle School, and T.C. Williams High School. The show, curated by Linda Silk, is the result of a yearlong collaboration of Alexandria's 6th-12th grade art teachers, their students and the Del Ray Artisans. It's a win-win situation: emerging artists have an opportunity to exhibit in a public setting while the community has a chance to see what young artists are creating today. Ribbons will be awarded in a variety of media by a judging panel of professional artists. The exhibit opening reception will be held Friday, May 6th, 7-9:30 PM. The recipient of the DRA-Ted Eichers Memorial Art Scholarship will also be announced during the reception. A show preview will be held May 5th, during First Thursday in Del Ray (6-9:00 PM). Bead n. 4. A small perforated body, spherical or otherwise, of glass, amber, metal, wood, etc. used as an ornament, either strung in a series to form a necklace, bracelet, etc. or sewn upon various fabrics. Oxford English Dictionary Beads are coming to the DRA gallery! On June 3rd Bead It! opens with a collection of handmade beads plus wearable and non-wearable bead art. The show runs until June 26. The opening reception, June 3rd (7-10PM), will feature a demonstration of glass beadmaking!
There will be a first prize of a $100 gift certificate for each of three categories (handmade bead, wearable bead art and non wearable bead art). The certificates are from Arts Afire, Imagine Artwear, and Michaels Arts and Crafts. Barbara Brecher, curator for the show, is excited about the prospect of having Del Ray Artisan members plus local and national bead artists represented in the gallery. If you are interested in entering work or working on the show please email Barb Brecher, barb@brecherdesing.com . Drop-off of artwork at the gallery is May 23 and 24 (5-8 PM). The Bead It! call for entry is available on-line at http://www.delrayartisans.org. Kids - Art Camp '05 is coming! Attention all campers! Kids, explore your
creativity by signing up for DRA's Art Camp. Join a group of professional
instructors for a week of adventure into the coolest happenings in art!
The camp is geared to youth 9-15 years old who would like to try their hand in
the arts. Art Camp runs July 25-29, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM The fee of $250 includes all activities, supplies, lunch and afternoon snack. Registration must be received by July 11. DRA is committed to making this camp accessible to any child 9-15 years of age. Financial standing is not an obstacle for participation; sliding scale fees are available. Teens can also earn volunteer credit. To inquire about fees or ask questions regarding Art Camp, contact Linda Sikl at 703.838.4827. You know summer can't be far away when First Thursday start! First Thursdays are held the first Thursday of each month, 6-9:00 PM, through September along Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. Businesses, along with a special venue set up in the Farmer's Market (Corner of Oxford & Mt. Vernon Avenues) parking lot, will feature music, food and other activities.
2005 First Thursday Themes Spring All Member Show a Hit in Many Ways The annual spring show attracted 126 works, including drawings, fabric, ceramics, glass, models and paintings. There was an unusually large array of photographs. There was room to display 109 pieces. Curators, Leslie Wilder and Jane DeWeerd, were very pleased about the large number of submissions from new members. Five works were sold. Volunteers Michelle Reday Cook, Dick Wyvil and Marie Nierenberger donated considerable time to hanging the show. Many thanks to them. Also, a very special thank you to designer Brian Marquis for this wonderful April postcard design. In line with the springtime theme, two members
She demonstrated bouquets suitable for large formal gatherings, buffets and coffee tables. royce illustrated how, with flowers and many kinds of greens, she uses color, shape and texture to design strikingly artistic creations. DRA is fortunate to be able to enjoy her floral talents at our show openings, as Royce provides us with colorful arrangements cleverly keyed to the exhibit themes. Del Ray artist, teacher and illustrator Alice Kale demonstrated painting flowers from life in watercolor. She discussed key factors such as brush strokes, color mixing, composition, background and cropping. She showed examples of unusual formats which can produce interesting works. There were also examples of her portrait and local scene work, including some from her illustrations for the annual Del Ray calendar sponsored by the Potomac West Business Association. Funside Forum at gallery May 20th The Del Ray Artisans gallery will host the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association's monthly Funside Forum Friday, May 20, 8:00-9:30 AM. (Please note this is a morning event.) St. Elmo's and other restaurants will be providing some tasty treats for early risers! Come mix, mingle and help show off our gallery to our guests who haven't visited DRA before!
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. |
Bead artists from
around the country will be represented. This show is being sponsored by
DRA along with Alexandria's Arts Afire, a nationally recognized glass gallery,
representing glass and bead artists from around the world. A second
sponsor is Imagine Artwear, a crafts gallery in Alexandria representing
the best in American crafts. The judge for this juried show is Susan P.
Klauck, Director of Arts Afire Glass Gallery.
provided
excellent evening presentations. Del Ray florist Royce Cohen
demonstrated flower arranging techniques in a variety of containers using many
tools of the trade.