Carnival of Curiosities

Carnival of Curiosities is an art exhibit featuring unusual and intriguing works, including “Killer Clown Quartet” by Tiara Safic-Martin. The exhibition runs October 2–31, 2026, at Del Ray Artisans Gallery in Alexandria. Its opening reception offers an opportunity to meet curators Tiara Safic-Martin and Morgan Parr, along with the exhibiting artists.

The gallery is open to the public and accessible. The exhibit is presented by Del Ray Artisans, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community, with support from the City of Alexandria’s FY2027 Annual Arts Program Grant.

When: October 2–31, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday, October 2, from 7–9 p.m.

Gallery Hours: Thursday 12–6 p.m., Friday 12–9 p.m., Saturday 12–6 p.m., and Sunday 12–6 p.m.

Tickets: Free

Lineup: Curators Tiara Safic-Martin and Morgan Parr, along with the exhibiting artists. The exhibit includes “Killer Clown Quartet” by Tiara Safic-Martin.

Accessibility: The gallery is accessible.

Venue: Del Ray Artisans Gallery in the Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22301

Phone: 703-838-4827

Contact: Amy Kitchin Hower, Director of Curating, at curating@delrayartisans.org

Note: The gallery is closed on November 1. The opening reception is supported by a donation from MCD Mateos McDonald’s.