Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (5/1 – 6/28/2026)

The Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans offers a curated selection of art and handmade items created by local artisans. Located in the alcove inside the Del Ray Artisans gallery in the Colasanto Center, this rotating shop features new pieces each week and fully refreshes its inventory every two months, with the current display running from May 1 through June 28, 2026. All work is by Del Ray Artisans members and includes unframed 2‑D pieces available in bins, along with jewelry, fiber art, wood craft, ceramics, and other smaller 3‑D items. The gift shop is open for ten months of the year (closed in July and December for special events), and admission to the gallery is free and accessible.

When: May 1 – June 28, 2026. The gallery is closed the week of Memorial Day (May 24‑31). Showtimes: Gallery hours are Thursdays 12‑6pm, Fridays 12‑9pm, Saturdays 12‑6pm, and Sundays 12‑6pm. Tickets: Free admission to the gallery; no ticket required. Prices: Price not available in the listing; contact the curators for item pricing. Lineup: All items are created by Del Ray Artisans members; specific artists rotate. Run time: The gift shop display runs for two months (May 1 – June 28, 2026); new items appear weekly. Ages: Open to all ages. Venue: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. Accessibility: The gallery is accessible to the public. Note: For more information, contact curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) and Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com). The venue’s phone number is 703‑838‑4827.