Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans (10/2 – 11/29/2026)

The Alcove Gift Shop at Del Ray Artisans is a rotating selection of member-made artwork and handmade goods, operating for ten months each year (closed in July and December for special events). During the October 2 through November 29, 2026 display, the shop is fully restocked every two months, with new items appearing weekly, offering a constantly fresh collection. All pieces are created by Del Ray Artisans members and include unframed two-dimensional artworks in bins, as well as jewelry, fiber art, woodcraft, ceramics, and other small three-dimensional items. The gift shop is located in the alcove inside the Del Ray Artisans gallery, which is housed in the Colasanto Center.

When: October 2, 2026 through November 29, 2026.

Showtimes: Gallery hours are Thursdays 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Fridays 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturdays 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Sundays 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The gallery is closed on November 1 and Thanksgiving Day (November 26).

Tickets: Admission is free and open to the public; no ticket required.

Lineup: The shop features a rotating selection of work by Del Ray Artisans members, including unframed 2-D art, jewelry, fiber art, woodcraft, ceramics, and other small 3-D items.

Run time: Not applicable; the gift shop is self-guided and visitors may browse at their own pace during gallery open hours.

Ages: All ages welcome.

Venue: Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. The gallery is accessible.

Note: For inquiries, contact curators Stephen Lally (slallypottery@gmail.com) or Rita Schooley (rlschooley@gmail.com). Phone: 703-838-4827.