Proposal for 2024 Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

Proposal for 2025 Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Nicholas A. Colasanto Center
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA 22301

Proposal deadline extended to
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 by midnight

Del Ray Artisans (DRA) is soliciting exhibit proposals for 2025. DRA strives to offer exhibits that reach a broad and diverse audience, encourage artistic development, and represent a wide variety of art forms. Our art exhibits are open to all local artists or restricted only to DRA members. We are not accepting proposals for solo exhibits at this time.

Always on the Lookout for New, Fresh Ideas. Visit our archives to see what has already been done. For more information on curating, please review our Curators Manual.

NOTE: To curate, you must be a current member of Del Ray Artisans. It’s easy to join! If you are not sure of your member status or have other membership questions, please contact the Membership Director at membership@delrayartisans.org.

Direct any exhibit proposal questions to Liz Martinez (Exhibit Selection Committee Chair) at catniphaze@gmail.com. The Exhibit Selection Committee will review all proposals and make recommendations to the Board for final approval.
Your (the Curator) Name*
Email Address*
Phone Number*
I am a current member of Del Ray Artisans.

Yes, I am a member.No, I am not a member.I'm not sure of my membership status.
Membership Acknowledgement

I understand that I must join Del Ray Artisans in order to curate.
Co-Curator's Name (if applicable)
Co-Curator's Email Address (if applicable)
Exhibit Proposal
Proposed Exhibit Title*
Please describe the exhibit you would like to curate at Del Ray Artisans*
The exhibit is for...*

Del Ray Artisans Members OnlyOpen to All Area Artists
Is the exhibit juried?*

YesNoMaybe
If yes or maybe, list name of juror*
Is the exhibit collaborative?*

YesNoMaybe
If yes or maybe, list collaborating organization(s)*
If applicable, describe events, activities, and coordination with other entities (e.g., another nonprofit, neighborhood business, other artists)
Who is this exhibit designed to reach? (e.g., disadvantaged individuals, youth, seniors, minorities, persons with disabilities, new artists)*
Do you have a preferred month for the exhibit?*

YesNo
If yes, which month(s)?*

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Applicant Information
Have you previously curated an exhibit at Del Ray Artisans?*

YesNo
If yes, please list the title and year*
Have you curated an exhibit for another organization?*

YesNo
If yes, please describe (title/theme, location, and year)*
Budget

A budget is not required for submitting a proposal, but the curator is responsible for preparing a budget and submitting it to the Director of Curating prior to the exhibit. This process is outlined in the Curators Manual.
Will there be standard entry fees?*

YesNoMaybe
If no or maybe, please explain the changes to entry fees*
Will one or more workshops be offered?*

YesNoMaybe
If yes or maybe, please describe workshop(s)*
Will you seek one or more exhibit sponsors?*

YesNoMaybe
If yes or maybe, please list sponsor(s)*
Additional Information
Please provide additional information you think would be useful for the Exhibit Selection Committee to know
Special thanks to the City of Alexandria,
Alexandria Commission for the Arts,
Virginia Commission for the Arts, and
National Endowment for the Arts
for their continued support of
Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) organization.
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Proposal for 2025 Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

Proposal deadline extended toWednesday, July 31, 2024 by midnight

Exhibit Proposal

Applicant Information

Budget

Additional Information

Proposal deadline extended to
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 by midnight