Proposal for 2027 Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

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

Proposal deadline:
Sunday, August 2, 2026 by midnight

Del Ray Artisans (DRA) is soliciting exhibit proposals for 2027. 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

Format: (000) 000-0000.

I am a current member of Del Ray Artisans.

Membership Acknowledgement

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...

Is the exhibit juried?

If yes or maybe, list name of juror

Is the exhibit collaborative?

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?

If yes, which month(s)?

NOTE: July and December have special programming that will not allow an exhibit to be on display. In May, Del Ray Artisans hosts the Alexandria City High School Student Exhibition.

Applicant Information

Have you previously curated an exhibit at Del Ray Artisans?

If yes, please list the title and year

Have you curated an exhibit for another organization?

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?

If no or maybe, please explain the changes to entry fees

Will one or more workshops be offered?

If yes or maybe, please describe workshop(s)

Will you seek one or more exhibit sponsors?

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