Del Ray Artisans

USA @ 250 exhibit Call for Entry Deadline extended to Friday, May 15th by 11:59pm. Capture the spirit of our nation: its past, present, and its promise for the future. In an era where it may be easy to focus on the negative, we encourage artists to create works that focus on the positive, highlighting pivotal moments, progress, resilience, or the richness that continues to shape the American experience. The exhibit is open to all area artists. Del Ray Artisans members pay a discounted entry fee. #delrayartisans #usa@250 #usaat250 #localartists #callforentries

Pretty good weather for the Del Ray Artisans Spring Art Market. We’re getting used to the new space to accommodate a big crowd (artists and buyers) without feeling crowded.

"Paws and Kinship" art exhibit entry deadline: Thursday 5/14 (Free Entry!) Open to Del Ray Artisans Members: Seeking 2D artwork that explores the emotional bond between ourselves and animals. Come celebrate the creatures you share your life with! This exhibit is a part of our Gallery Without Walls program and will be on display at VCA Old Town Animal Hospital. CALLS FOR ENTRY: delrayartisans.org/category/cfe/ #delrayartisans #artsALX #visitdelray #USA250 #callsforentry #ArtOpps

"USA at 250" art exhibit entry deadline: Sunday 5/10 Open to area artists: Capture the spirit of our nation: its past, present, and its promise for the future. Artists are encouraged to create works that focus on the positive, highlighting pivotal moments, progress, resilience, or the richness that continues to shape the American experience. CALLS FOR ENTRY: delrayartisans.org/category/cfe/ #delrayartisans #artsALX #visitdelray #USA250 #callsforentry #ArtOpps

Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market is on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9am-3pm in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields adjoining Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA). This market that gives you the chance to purchase original handcrafted artwork from talented local artists in a wide range of media including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography, and more. The event is held rain or shine, FREE to browse, and open to the public. Drop in anytime during the event to meet the artists and enjoy the outdoor market. The featured artists are: Jordana Adelman, Curious by Nature Sydney Alderman, Agnes Elmwood Bridget Anthony-Hlioui, Blue Fig Studio ileana Barajas, Made By Montse Victoria Barnes Photography Denise Bentley, BFabricArt Vanessa Brown, VT Brown Deborah Dillard, Ludic Lillian Patricia Figliola, Aisling MagickArt Linda Gaines, Geeky Girl Gaines Crafts Nicole Gauvin, made by Knerq Julia Glatfelter Walter Gordon Art Anna Hamilton, House of Dandylion Jorge Henriquez Art Robin Hunter-Reid, Moxie & Magic Mackenzie Jones, Sketches and Sawdust Olga Kardonova, Drift By Art Trisha Karsadi, Coastal Driftwood Arham Khan Art Katherine Kirby, Kamandrin Krafts Haddy Kreie, Haddy K Art and Design Christine Lederman, Bead Therapy Xianling Liu, X.Liu.Art Ginny Loving, Horrible Darlings Diana Manchak, designs in clay Liz Martinez Isabel Montenegro, Bel’s Creations Emmanuel Ndenguebi, Kloppervok Krafts Nick Neakrase, Fairyton Garden Works Miyoung Obenschain, Purple Cardinal Arts LLC Vega Overby, Vega Star Ceramics Margalit Palermo Morgan Parr Mary Pike, Recycled Bag Lady Laura Ramirez Drain, Artbylaura Tiara Safic-Martin Art Suzan Shumate, Flora, Fauna, and Fun Raven Troupe, Crafty Colanah LLC Joyce Wagner, Reinvented Elegance Christina Ward Tamara Wilkerson, WiRealm by Tamara Plus step inside Del Ray Artisans gallery to see the Alexandria City High School 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition (May 1–23, 2026). Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community. #delrayartisans #artmarket

The Spring Art Market is on Saturday, May 9, 9am-3pm in the Mt Vernon Rec Center fields next to Del Ray Artisans Gallery. Over 40 local artists will showcase their work. Open to the public, free, outdoors - rain or shine! Details at delrayartisans.org #delrayartisans #artsALX #visitdelray #springartmarket #outdoorartmarket

We’re looking forward to the annual Spring Art Market hosted by @delrayartisans ! Support small businesses by shopping local THIS WEEKEND on the lovely Saturday (9am-3pm) before Mother’s Day ☀️ 💐🌼 Grab a gift for mom AND for yourself! Rain or shine, outdoor, kid-friendly, dog-friendly, see you there 😎 #visitalx @visitdelray @visitalexva @alxnowdotcom #shoplocal #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness Expect to see these featured artists and more: @jordana_curiousbynature @agneselmwood @bridget_a_hlioui @madebymontse_ @vbarnesphotography @ludiclillian @aislingmagickart @geekygirlgaines @made_by_knerq @juliaglatfelter @waltergordonart houseofdandy @jorge_hqz_art @moxiemagicglass @sketchesandsawdust @driftbyart @coastaldriftwood1331 @arhams.art @haddykdesign @horribledarlings @fairyton_garden_works @purplecardinalarts @vegaoverby @artistmargalitpalermo @artbylauratoday @tiara_safic_martin_art @craftycolanah @reinvented_gram @christinaward @wirealmbytamara

The Spring Art Market is on Saturday, May 9, 9am-3pm in the Mt Vernon Rec Center fields next to Del Ray Artisans Gallery. Over 40 local artists will showcase their work. Open to the public, free, outdoors - rain or shine! Details at delrayartisans.org #delrayartisans #artsALX #visitdelray #springartmarket #outdoorartmarket

The Spring Art Market is on Saturday, May 9, 9am-3pm in the Mt Vernon Rec Center fields next to Del Ray Artisans Gallery. Over 40 local artists will showcase their work. Open to the public, free, outdoors - rain or shine! Details at delrayartisans.org #delrayartisans #artsALX #visitdelray #springartmarket #outdoorartmarket

The Spring Art Market is on Saturday, May 9, 9am-3pm in the Mt Vernon Rec Center fields next to Del Ray Artisans Gallery. Over 40 local artists will showcase their work. Open to the public, free, outdoors - rain or shine! Details at delrayartisans.org #delrayartisans #artsALX #visitdelray #springartmarket #outdoorartmarket

Make Shrinky Dink charms to personalize your backpack, key ring, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more! The workshop is on Saturday, May 6, 6-8pm and is for ages 14 to adult. Register ASAP at delrayartisans.org/event/shrinky-dink-charms #learnsomethingnew #delrayartisans #artsALX #visitdelray #creativeworkshop

Here’s a look at Alexandria’s next generation of local art legends that is on display at the Alexandria City High School (ACHS) 2026 Titan Student Art Exhibition. In this showcase, Del Ray Artisans’ gallery offers you to experience student creativity firsthand. Stop by to support and see the creative direction behind the artists of tomorrow. This annual collaboration, bridging our school and community through the arts, runs from May 1 through May 23, 2026, reflecting the vibrant spirit and diverse perspectives of our youth and featuring curated works spanning a wide range of media, including drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, digital media, and photography. The exhibition kicks off with a celebratory opening reception on Fri., May 1, between 7–9 p.m. The community is invited to meet the curators: Del Ray Artisans’ Youth Programs Director (Viki Walchak), ACHS Visual Arts Department teachers (Hannah Brownell, Tabitha Eller, Anna Huerta, Pamela Johnson, Victoria Krieger, Lauren Pierson, and Marisa St. Louis), and Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers (Maria Ivanova and Taki Sidley). Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception. The Alexandria City High School Titan Student Art Exhibition runs May 1-23, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday-Sunday, noon till 6pm, Fridays till 9pm