“Lovely As a Tree” Art Exhibit August 1–30, 2025

Lovely As A Tree Art Exhibit August 1–30, 2025 Opening Reception: Friday, August 1 from 7–9pm

Lovely As A Tree is an art exhibit exploring the ways in
which trees impact our lives and this earth. Humans and animals benefit
from the shade, shelter, food provided, the beauty of and the
environmental impact of trees. The talented members of Del Ray Artisans
will bring aspects of this natural phenomenon to artistic life through
painting, photography, ceramics, items created from wood and other
mediums that flow from their prolific imaginations. This art exhibit is a
showcase for the creative members of Del Ray Artisans.

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 1 between 7-9pm
to meet curator Robyn Seaton McGarry and the artists. Mark your calendar
now or set a reminder through Eventbrite.

Also check out Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Summer Programs this month.
In this series of workshops exploring the arts, you will learn
techniques in collage, drawing, mixed media, photography, bead
embroidery, and more from local artists. Delve into creative exploration
solo or with friends. For children and/or adults, free and paid
programs are offered. Details at DelRayArtisans.org/creative-summer.

The Lovely As A Tree art exhibit runs from August 1–30, 2025
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 August 31,
2025).

The gallery is free, open to the public, and accessible. Del Ray
Artisans, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote
art for the benefit of artists and the community.

For more information, contact curator Robyn Seaton McGarry at robynmcgarry15@gmail.com or Director of Curating Amy Kitchin Hower at curating@delrayartisans.org.