“Carnival of Curiosities” Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Fri October 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT FREE, donations appreciated

Carnival of Curiosities Art Exhibit
October 2–31, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, October 2 from 7–9pm

Welcome one and all to the Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans where we’ll explore all things carnival and circus related, from fun foods and silly games to quirky costumes, haunted attractions, terrifying oddities, and magical slights of hand! Step right up! But beware, not everything is as it seems.

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 2 between 7-9pm to meet curators Tiara Safic-Martin and Morgan Parr 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.

Visit the gallery during Art on the Avenue, the annual arts festival along Mount Vernon Avenue, on Saturday, October 3. Del Ray Artisans will be open from 10am-6pm during the festival and will host a STEAM-tastic activity (Make Scratchboard Art) in the Kids’ Art Corner in the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields from 10am-3pm.

The Carnival of Curiosities art exhibit runs from October 2–31, 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 (closed on November 1).

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

“Killer Clown Quartet” by Tiara Safic-Martin

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