DRA in the News

Local Art Group Celebrates 20 Years
by Dana Damico, Del Ray Patch - March 15, 2012
A lot has changed since a small group of artists and their friends refurbished a storefront on Mt. Vernon Avenue and invited the neighborhood to a slide show and lecture called "What is Functional Art?"

Del Ray Artisans Host New City Manager
AlexandriaNews.org - March 14, 2012
Jointly with the Alexandria Arts Forum and the Alexandria Commission for Arts, DRA hosted a Welcome Reception for the new City Manager, Rashad Young.

It's All Fun and Games (and Art) at Del Ray Artisans
by David Sachs, Alexandria Times - February 2, 2012
Artists hanging their work at Del Ray Artisans' newest exhibit, Love, Politics, and Scrabble: The Games We Play, tackle the theme literally and metaphorically.

Best Holiday Markets / Fine Art & Craft Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans
Washington Post "Going Out Guide" - December 3, 2010
Twenty artists put handmade wares -- from photography to pottery -- on sale during a three-day holiday sale. The best time to go: Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., when the gallery hosts a reception for the market's artists.

'What's in Your Bag?' at Del Ray Artisans
by Mark Berman, Washington Post (Local Living section) - April 1, 2010
For most people, backpacks, shopping bags and totes are simply utilitarian tools for when you're on the go. This show looks at these items and sees something different: art.

Valentine's Day Came Early to Del Ray
by Sandy Levitz Lunner, Alexandria Gazette Packet - March 19, 2009
Budding artists joined the professionals at the Del Ray Artisans Valentine's Day card-making party last Saturday at the gallery.

Celebrate the Art of Making
by Mary Louse Clifford, Alexandria Gazette Packet - March 19, 2009
Del Ray Artisans is presenting a new all-member, all-media show from March 27 until April 26 to celebrate the art of making.

Del Ray Artisans Building Communities
VFTA Foundation - January 13, 2009
"Del Ray Artisans is a very important cog in the wheel of Potomac West in general and Del Ray in particular."

Del Ray Artisans Open 'An Art and Technology Journey'
by Craig Lancto, Alexandria Times - August 14, 2008
The Del Ray Artisans enjoyed a gratifying turnout last week for the opening of their August show, An Art and Technology Journey.

Wash. DC Channel 9 Interviews DRA
Washington DC Channel 9 - 2008
DRA members, who made special covers for breast cancer patients, were interviewed and taped recently at the gallery.

Also showing in Del Ray
by Craig Lancto, Alexandria Times - May 5, 2008
T.C. Williams High School juniors and seniors present their work in a juried exhibition at Del Ray Artisans.

Salute To Woman Banquet Presents Awards
by Chuck Hagee, Alexandria Gazette Packet - April 2, 2008
The Cultural Affairs Award is presented to Kathryn Brown, a founding member of the Del Ray Artisans.