Del Ray Artisans

Here’s a preview of Del Ray Artisans’ celebration of the country’s 250th birthday, an art exhibition that focuses on where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. USA at 250 challenged local artists to capture the spirit of our nation, its past, present, or future. This exhibit includes artworks that focus on the positive, highlighting the splendor of our landscapes, people, history, creativity, resilience or other aspects that shape the American experience. Come see how local artists have chosen to capture their view of the “USA at 250”.

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, June 5 between 7-9pm to meet curators TJ Feeley and Karen Feeley and the exhibiting artists. Mark your calendar now or set a reminder through Eventbrite. Thank you to MCD Mateos McDonald’s for their generous donation for the reception.

Register in advance for our workshops and save the dates for our other creative programs in June:

•Junk Journaling Workshop – Saturday, June 6 • 10AM – 1PM
•Mirror & Clay Mosaic Art Workshop – Saturday, June 6 • 6PM – 8PM
•Social Media for Artists Workshop – Wednesday, June 10 • 6PM – 9PM
•Bead & Wire Jewelry Workshop – Thursday, June 11 • 6PM – 8PM
•Persian Mulberry Sweets Workshop – Saturday, June 13 • 10AM – NOON
•STEAM-tastic: Lego Cars Workshop (ages 8+ & adults) – Sunday, June 14 • 10AM – NOON
•Del Ray Urban Sketchers – Sunday, June 14 at St. Elmo’s • 1PM – 3PM
•Del Ray Urban Sketchers – Thursday, June 18 at Del Ray Pizzeria • 7PM – 9PM
•Playing with Resin Workshop – Sunday, June 21 • 6PM – 9PM
•Life Drawing Session – Tuesday, June 23 & 30 • 7PM – 9PM
•Nature Journaling Club – Saturday, June 27 • 10AM – NOON

For More Programs: delrayartisans.org/programs

The USA at 250 art exhibit runs from June 5–28, 2026 at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 12-6pm, and Sunday 12-6pm.

Hope you had a great time at the SONOVA concert today! There's still time to bid on the artwork! The auction closes at 6pm tomorrow (Sunday, May 31). View and bid online at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/416509_pictures-at-an-alexandria-exhibition/

“Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition” is a collaborative project between Del Ray Artisans, the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia, and the Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria. Online auction ends May 31 at 6pm. Details at https://delrayartisans.org/exhibits/