celebrating the art of making . . . november 2012 the well

“Telling Images” Photography

Show, November 2 - 25

DRA’s juried photography exhibitopens on Friday, November 2 with anArtists Reception from 7 - 10 pm.Our images tell, compel, imply, or suggestsome sort of narrative or story: character,place, mood, feeling, plot, past, present,future, each richly implying a story theviewers are induced to imagine from thephotographer’s visual vocabulary. Any photographic technique qualifies, from pinholecamera, to film, to digital, to collage, whether monochrome or color. The jurors are E.Brady Robinson, photographer-educator with studios in Washington, DC and Florida,and local fine art photographer John H. Brown, Jr. His work is collected worldwide.

Related Events:

Saturday, Nov. 3, 4:00 pm: John H. Brown, Jr. (www.johnbrownphotography.com)and E. Brady Robinson (www.ebradyrobinson.com) will give a gallery talk about“Telling Images” and the selection process. Robinson is Associate Professor, School ofVisual Arts and Design, University of Central Florida and Education Consultant forFotoWeekDC. She writes for Professional Artist Magazine/the Business Magazine forVisual Artists. Her project “Desks as Portraits: An Inside Look at the DC Art World”won Grand Prize in the “American Life” exhibition, 2011 Lishui Photography Festival.

Saturday, Nov. 17: John H. Brown, Jr. will review portfolios of those who haveregistered for 20-minute time slots that day. The fee is $35. Sign up and payat www.thedelrayartisans.org/portfolio-review. John’s work is featured in collectionsincluding the US Department of State’s ART in Embassies Program; Marriott Corporation;The Washington Post Company; and Banana Republic/GAP. John’s images accentuatetactile and translucent surfaces, hypnotic patterns, and abstract formations found in nature.— Jeanne Tifft, 703-960-3873, [email protected]

The Well-Crafted WordCelebrating the Art of Making . . . November 2012

a monthly publication of Del Ray Artisans . . . since 1992 www.thedelrayartisans.org

Welcome, New MembersWho Joined in August andSeptember!

Thank You“DRAngels” ! . . .

Volunteersand

Friends. . . !

Join us for the 17th annual Del Ray Artisans Fine Art & Fine Craft HolidayMarket! The Market offers unique handmade crafts from local artists includingpottery/ceramics, photography, jewelry, cloth, paper crafts, and fused glass.

Participating artists donate a percentage of their sales to DRA. This year’s HolidayMarket artists are: Jen Athanas, Tessa Barsic, Barb Boatman, Drew Cariaso/AnneVeitenheimer, Rita Cohen, Chris Fedderson/Kathy Lawler, Carol Fogelsong, RachelGiunta, Derek Hall, Lesley Hall, Maria Illingworth, Steve Johnson/Kari Kelley, NancyKline, Genevieve Lynn, Diana Manchak, Erica Morris, Angelina Musto/Isabella Hale,Patti North, Claudia & Sergio Olivos, Tangela Roe, Howard Stelzer, Ron Tickerhoff,Christine Vinh, Joyce Wagner, Dorothy Weiss, Tamara Wilkerson, Tracy Wilkerson, PaulaWulff, Monica Yichoy, and Sandra Zacharia. Continued on page 2 . . .

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market 2012Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market 2012Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market 2012Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market 2012Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market 2012Weekends: Nov 30 – Dec 2 Dec 7 – 9 Dec 14 - 16

Dorothy Simons - Oil (August)Christine Vinh (August)Melanie Sears (Sept.)

Thank you to Kelly Cox andNate Hurto who donated count-less hours removing malwarefrom the DRA web site andgallery computer.

Thank you to Dave Levy forinstalling new benches in theColasanto Center’s side garden.

Thank you to James Lockefor grilling for the Sept. 29member meeting and picnic.

Thank you to our Adopt-a-Parkers, many of whom didmultiple weekends (details, p. 3).

Thank you to Jen Athanasand Deirdre Lineweaver whomanned (and broke down) the “arttent” and shaving cream marblingactivity at our Anniversary picnic;to Stacy Rausch who securedall the art supplies; and to KurtPeterson who masterminded andoversaw the Anniversary event.

Thank you to Rick Jones(sculpture); Daphne Miller (port-rait sketches, calligraphic tech-niques); and Drew Cariaso(sculpture) for their artist demon-strations during Art on the Avenue.

Thank you to Lesley Hallfor leading the children’s activity(turning t-shirts into SuperheroCapes!) in the gallery during Arton the Avenue.

Join us . . .Tuesday, 1-4 pmat the galleryon Nov. 13 andDec. 11.

CollageCut-Ups

Rebecca “Becky” Arnold

On Oct. 3,2012, ourcolleague,friend, artist,member andbig supporterof the DelRay Artisans,BeckyArnold,passed away,after being diagnosed with cancerearlier this year.

I met Becky about three years agowhen I took over Prudential’s DRAGallery Without Walls (GWW) prog-ram as curator. It was inspiring to methat Becky was so enthusiastic andenergized with helping to producethe GWW. She told me this was away for her to demonstrate hersupport for all kinds of artists byencouraging them to continuecreating art and by providing themwith another place to exhibit it. Iwill cherish the times I spent withBecky producing the GWW showsand sharing our mutual love of art.

In 2013, DRA will produce andhost a benefit in honor of BeckyArnold. Please watch the DRAwebsite and newsletter for date,details and how you can help.— Drew Cariaso, Director of Curating

Barnes & Noble–Potomac Yard, South is providing DRA with an in-store bookfair on Monday, Nov. 26. Shop and support our fantastic organization! Present yourvoucher with our book fair number 10878452 at the register. DRA will get apercentage! On Nov 26 from 4:30-11pm and on Dec 7 from 9 am – 12 pm, membervolunteers will wrap gifts and 100% of donations benefit DRA.

You may also shop online from November 26 – 30 to support DRA too. Enterour book fair number 10878542 on the payment page to give DRA credit. Vouchersare at the gallery front desk. Questions? Please email Amanda Wright [email protected].

Sat., Nov. 3,10 am - 4 pm (rain or shine),in the park next to thegallery! Hear the toe-tap-ping sounds of Janna Audeyfrom 12-2 pm!

Apply for an artspace next season:Kimberley Bush, 703-627-7656 [email protected].

Holiday Market 2012, , , , , continued from page 1.

Art on the Avenue, Sat., Oct. 6 — DRA Children’s Activities a Success!

We turned T-Shirts into Superhero Capes and made greeting cards using stamps anddry media. The cape quality was questionable, but the kids liked it because they made it.I ran out of T-shirts! I taught the parents and children so they could make capes atbirthday parties, and the response was very positive. — Lesley Hall, Director of Volunteers

Even Super Heros like to make Cards at DRA.

Proud Parents of Super Heros

L to R: Strongest Boy In Town; Ready For FlightPhotos by Lesley Hall

This year, the Holiday Market is open the first 3 weekends in December. Thereare different artists and Bake Sale items each weekend, so visit us for all threeweekends! The schedule is the same for each weekend: Friday night is a receptionfrom 6 – 9pm where visitors can enjoy some delicious hot food from a local restaurantwhile shopping with the artists; Saturday, the Market is open from 10am – 4pm; andSunday from 12 – 4pm. All day Saturday and Sunday, shop with the artists, enjoy hotapple cider, partake of Bake Sale goodies, and maybe even purchase a HolidayOrnament, handmade made by a DRA member.

Sales from the yummy Bake Sale this year will benefit Computer CORE(www.computercore.org), an organization that helps low-income adults acquirethe technological and life skills they need to pursue their career aspirations. Anew kids’ table is also available where children can shop (with piggybank-friendlyprices) and purchase items for family members.

For more information, please visit TheDelRayArtisans.org/HolidayMarket or contactTracy Wilkerson (703 - 501-1736, [email protected]).

Barnes & Noble Book Fair, Nov. 26 — a DRA Benefit!

In Appreciation

Season’sLast ArtMarket!

— Millie Mateu, [email protected].

Join DRA as an Artist or Supporter! O Renewal O New Member

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O $1,000 PlatinumO $500 GoldO $250 SilverPatrons are considered Active Membersand have exhibition privileges.Volunteer hours are not expected.

O $75 HouseholdO $50 IndividualO $25 Senior (62 & over)O $25 Full-time Student/DisabledActive Members enjoy privileges of exhibiting inshows and are expected to contribute at least 10volunteer hours per year. This does not includevolunteer commitments for exhibiting in shows.

O $35 Friend of DRAFriends may participate in workshops,classes, and programs as members.Friends do not have exhibition privileges.Volunteer hours are not expected.

I would like to make an additional donation to Del Ray Artisans in the amount of $ ______.

I would like to make an additional donation to the DRA Ted Eichers Memorial Art Scholarship for $ ______.

I would like to make an additional donation to the DRA Art Camp for Youth for $ ______.

Please indicate committees on which you will serve to meet your 10-hour per year volunteer commitment:

O Communications

O Fundraising

O Programs

All membership levels receive DRA mailings.

DRA has “gone green!” As of January 2012, a monthly notice is sent to all members via e-mail whenthe newsletter has been published online. Paper copies of the newsletter continue to be available at the gallery.

O Newsletter

O Grants

O Website

O Facilities

O Publicity

O Gardening

O Archives

O Volunteers

O Administrative

O Outreach

O Financial

O Shows

O Anything DRA needs

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Signature ____________________________________________________________ Date _____ / _____ / ______Checks payable to: Del Ray Artisans. Mail to: Del Ray Artisans, Membership, 2704 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301,or join online: www.TheDelRayArtisans.org.

Thank You, DRA Adopt-a-Park Angels!

Each year for about the last 8 years, DRA has taken advantage of the City’s Adopt-a-Park program to reward regular clean-up of City parks with funds, and we havereceived between $800-$900 per year! We have members and friends volunteer to clean upevery weekend from April through November in the Colasanto Park adjoining the gallery, andaround the gallery through our lovely landscaping. DRA has been able to use the funds towards beauti-fication of the gallery grounds, or for general gallery funding. We extend sincere thanks to each of our volunteers — andmany of these angels did multiple weekends: Peggy Ashbrook, Kathryn Brown, Alice Eichers, Ellyn Ferguson, PaulaLantz, James Locke, Rusty Lynn, Corinne Marlowe, Jenny Nicholson, Elaine Thorp, Karen Thuermer, RonTickerhoff, Joyce Wagner, Leslie Wilder, and Margaret Wohler. — Marlin G Lord, Director of Facilities

Nicholas A. Colasanto Center2704 Mount Vernon AvenueAlexandria, VA 22301-1124

703.838.4827

www.TheDelRayArtisans.org

Gallery Hours:Thursday: noon-6 pmFriday: noon-9 pmSaturday: 10 am-9 pmSunday: noon-6 pm

Submission Deadline: 15th of the monthEditor: [email protected]

Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.

2012-2013 Calendar 2012 Board of DirectorsPresidentMichele Reday [email protected]

Vice PresidentKurt [email protected]

TreasurerKimberley [email protected]

SecretaryBarbara [email protected]

Directors

ArchivesJohn [email protected]

CommunicationsChris [email protected]

CommunityNora [email protected]

CuratingDrew [email protected]

FacilitiesMarlin G. [email protected]

FundraisingAmanda [email protected]

MembershipKathryn A. [email protected]

OutreachSusan Amber [email protected]

ProgramsLinda [email protected]

TechnologyDawn Wyse [email protected]

VolunteersLesley [email protected]

Youth ProgramsStacy [email protected]

NewsletterBetty [email protected]

Office ManagerTracy [email protected]

RegistrarEllyn [email protected]

Web CuratorKelly [email protected]

Visit ArtsEventsAlexandria.com for performing and visualarts happenings in Alexandria. Del Ray Artisans is a memberof Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association andAlexandria Arts Forum, who make possible this website.

Special thanks to the City of Alexandria, the AlexandriaCommission for the Arts, the Virginia Commission for the Arts,and the National Endowment for the Arts, for their continuedsupport of Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Many thanks to Royce Flowers for providing suchspectacular arrangements for our opening receptions.

DRA’s December fundraiser - handmade ornaments! Make and donate anornament or two. Drop off your finished handmade ornaments at the gallery anytimethe gallery is open (Thursdays 12-6, Fridays 12-9, Saturdays 10-9, Sundays 12-6).

Please sign your name on the back so the purchaser knows it is handmade.

Desperately seeking . . . a Bake Sale Coordinator and a Reception FoodCoordinator for the Holiday Market weekends. Both jobs are easy to do butare vital to a successful Market! For questions and details please contact TracyWilkerson at [email protected].

November 20122 – 25 SHOW Telling Images Jeanne Tifft

curator [email protected] Alexandria Art Market, 10am–4pm,

Kimberley Bush,[email protected]

3 Gallery Talk, 4:30–7:30pm5 Partners in Art, 2–4pm7 Life Drawing, 11am–1pm, Gesture7 Life Drawing, 2–5pm, Short/Long poses13 Collage Cut Ups, 1–4pm13 Board Meeting, 7pm14 Life Drawing, 6:30–9:30pm, Long pose

(clothed)17 Portfolio Review, 10–5pm (you MUST

register ahead of time)22 THANKSGIVING, Gallery closed today

but will be open Friday-Sunday26 In-store Barnes & Noble fundraiser –

purchase items throughout the day,present the code and DRA gets apercentage of sales!

26 4:30–11pm, Get your Barnes & Noblepurchases giftwrapped by a DRAmember! All donations go to DRA.

26 – 30 Online Barnes & Noble fundraiser –purchase items during these days,present the code and DRA gets apercentage of sales!

30 – Holiday Market (revised gallery hours)Dec 2 coordinator Tracy Wilkerson

[email protected]

December 20127 9 am–12pm, Get your Barnes & Noble

purchases giftwrapped by a DRAmember! All donations go to DRA.

7 – 9 Holiday Market (revised galleryhours) coordinator Tracy [email protected]

10 Partners in Art, 2–4pm

11 Collage Cut Ups, 1–4pm11 Board Meeting, 7 pm12 Life Drawing, 11 am–1pm, Gesture

(clothed)12 Life Drawing Holiday Party, 1–2pm12 Life Drawing, 2–5pm, Short/Long

poses14 – 16 Holiday Market (revised gallery

hours) coordinator Tracy [email protected]

19 Life Drawing, 7-9pm, Short pose20 - 30 Gallery closed

January 20134 – 27 SHOW Shades of White Betsy

Mead Hillary Mead [email protected]

7 Partners in Art, 2–4pm7 Life Drawing, 7–9pm, Short8 Board Meeting, 7pm9 Life Drawing, 11–1pm, Gesture

(clothed)9 Life Drawing, 2–5pm, Short/Long

(clothed)14 WORKSHOP Fused Glass part 1,

10–12pm16 Life Drawing, 6:30–9:30 pm, Long20 Life Drawing, 9:30– 1:30am, Gesture21 WORKSHOP Fused Glass part 2,

10–11am21 Partners in Art, 2–4 pm23 Life Drawing, 2–5pm, Short/Long

February 20131 – 24 SHOW Dot & Dash Amanda

Wright Colleen Dolinger [email protected]@gmail.com

Monday, November 26, 2012, 9am – 11pm Barnes & Noble Potomac Yard 3651 Jefferson Davis Highway

Alexandria, VA 22305

Supporters of Del Ray Artisans can do their Holiday shopping and show support for the gallery at the same time!

There will be volunteers at the event from 4:30pm – 11pm to wrap your holiday purchases for FREE! Donations appreciated.

Visit BN.COM/bookfairs to support us online from 11/26/12 to 11/30/12 by entering

Bookfair ID 10878452 at checkout.

supporting

Del Ray Artisans Monday, November 26, 2012, 9am-11pm

Barnes & Noble

Potomac Yard 3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy

10878452

supporting

Del Ray Artisans Monday, November 26, 2012, 9am-11pm

Barnes & Noble

Potomac Yard 3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy

10878452

Del Ray Artisans

January 2013 4 – 27 SHOW Shades of White Betsy Mead

Hillary Mead curators [email protected]

7 Partners in Art, 2 – 4 pm

7 Life Drawing, 7 – 9 pm, Short

8 Board Meeting, 7 pm

9 Life Drawing, 11 – 1 pm, Gesture (clothed)

9 Life Drawing, 2–5pm, Short/Long (clothed)

14 WORKSHOP Fused Glass part 1, 10–12pm

16 Life Drawing, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, Long

20 Life Drawing, 9:30 – 11:30 am, Gesture

21 WORKSHOP Fused Glass part 2, 10–11am


23 Life Drawing, 2 – 5 pm, Short/Long

February 2013 1 – 24 SHOW Dot & Dash Amanda Wright

Colleen Dolinger curators

[email protected]

[email protected]


4 Life Drawing, 7 – 9 pm, Short (clothed)

6 Life Drawing, 11 am – 1 pm, Gesture




17 Life Drawing, 9:30–11:30am, Gesture (clothed)

17 Annual “Art Swap”, 2 – 4 pm



March 2013 1 – 31 SHOW ART POWER: featuring Power

Suits Barb Boatman curator

[email protected]







17 Life Drawing, 9:30–11:30am, Gesture




April 2013 5 – 28 SHOW Turn on your Masters Drew

Cariaso Zade Ramsey curators

[email protected]

[email protected]








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May 2013 2 First Thursday, open until 9 pm

3 – 12 SHOW TC Williams Students TC

Williams Art Dept curator

4 Alexandria Art Market, 10am – 4pm,

Kimberley Bush,

[email protected]



8 Life Drawing, 11–1pm, Gesture (clothed)




17 - 19 Exhibit benefit in Honor of Becky

Arnold Drew Cariaso curator

[email protected]

19 Life Drawing, 9:30–11:30am, Gesture

19 Member Benefit Program, 2-4pm



25 5th

Annual Yard Sale

31 – June 2 Special Exhibit curator TBD

June 2013 1 Alexandria Art Market, 10am – 4pm,

Kimberley Bush,

[email protected]

6 First Thursday, open until 9 pm

7 – 30 SHOW Tunes of ART (All-Member Show)

curator TBD








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July 2013 1 – 12 Art Camp for Grownups Tracy

Wilkerson coordinator

[email protected]

4 First Thursday, open until 9 pm


Kimberley Bush,

[email protected]


15 – 26 Art Camp

August 2013 1 First Thursday, open until 9 pm

2 – Sep 1 SHOW Board Showcase curator TBD


Kimberley Bush,

[email protected]



7 Life Drawing, 11–1pm, Gesture (clothed)





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18 Annual Cookout & Pie Contest, 5 – 7 pm




September 2013 5 First Thursday, open until 9 pm

6 – 29 SHOW Heads UP curator TBD


Kimberley Bush,

[email protected]










October 2013 4 – 27 SHOW Del-Ray-geous (All-Member

Show) Dawn Wyse Hurto Lesley Hall

curators [email protected]

[email protected]

5 COMMUNITY Art on the Avenue, 10 am –

6 pm








(clothed)

20 Annual Meeting with Elections, 5-7pm



November 2013 1–Dec 1 SHOW Del Ray Dozenz Rob Rudick Jen

Chappell curators [email protected]

[email protected]


Kimberley Bush,

[email protected]








22 THANKSGIVING, Gallery will be closed

Thursday, but open Friday-Sunday

December 2013 6 – 8 Holiday Market Tracy Wilkerson

coordinator

[email protected]




11 Life Drawing Holiday Party, 1 – 2 pm


13–15 Holiday Market Tracy Wilkerson

coordinator

[email protected]


20-22 Holiday Market Tracy Wilkerson

coordinator

[email protected]

celebrating the art of making . . . november 2012 the well

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