HalloWEIRD Market Brings Art, Aerial Performances To Del Ray

UPDATE: Rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 15 due to weather forecast

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The first day of fall is a good time to stock up on fall-themed artwork for your home. That's where Del Ray Artisans' HalloWEIRD outdoor art market comes in on Oct. 15.

The HalloWEIRD art market will happen from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Colasanto Park next to Del Ray Artisans at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue. This event is rain or shine, but check with event organizers for weather updates before heading out. A tropical storm could bring heavy rain and tropical storm force winds to the Mid-Atlantic this weekend.

The event will feature original artwork from local artists. Various forms of art will be available, including ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, paper, photography and more.

As part of the market, aerial studio Monarca in Flight will present aerial performances of "Human Spiders." Del Ray Artisans also has its Farther Afield art exhibit available through Sept. 30 in the Del Ray Artisans gallery inside.

Participating artists include:

• John T Allen, Permian Designs
• Amy Bruce Studios
• Amy Castine, Castine Beadwork
• Maxine Cholmondeley, Max’s Mixtures Candles & Soaps
• Meredith D’Amore, Rare Bird Press
• Ariane D’Souza
• Amanda Fletchersmith, Custom Monster
• Lesley Hall-Runner, Ruthless Art
• Erica Hughes and Suzan Ok Shumate, Fox Arrow Artisans
• BWS Johnson, Blooms of Paradise
• Betsy Jones
• Archna Kanodia, Heena Art – Hand Decorations
• Mary Katz, Star and Moon Creations
• Annemarie Kuhns, Love + Lino
• Megan Levanduski, Megan Elaine Designs
• Samantha Ludwitzke, Samantha’s Doodles
• Liz Martinez, Spirit of the Mandala
• Madeleine Meredith, Miles & Bear
• Susan Pawlukiewicz, Lucite Creations
• Christina Rojas, et cetera
• Tekla Taylor
• Tracy Wilkerson, Recycled Works