“USA at 250” Art Exhibit Opening Reception Fri June 5 @ 7:00 - 9:00 pm FREE

USA at 250 Art Exhibit
June 5–28, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, June 5 from 7–9pm

Del Ray Artisans invites you to join its celebration of the country’s 250th birthday at 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.

“The Many Faces of Washington” by Karen Feeley

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 (hours differ in July).

The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community.

For more information, contact the Director of Curating, Amy Kitchin Hower, at curating@delrayartisans.org.