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Del Ray Artisans to showcase recycled art in September exhibit

By James Cullum
The Second Time Around art exhibit opening reception is on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue (via Eventbrite)

Trash, treasure, or art? Recycled materials will be featured at Del Ray Artisans (2704 Mount Vernon Avenue) next month.

The Second Time Around exhibit will open with a complimentary reception on Friday, Sept. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. and will run until Saturday, Sept. 27.

“Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated to others rather than going into our world’s overburdened landfills,” Del Ray Artisans says. “It takes a conscious choice to acquire items from others rather than purchasing new items at a retail store. It also takes a little effort to offer something no longer needed to others rather than just tossing it in the trash or recycling bin.”

Multimedia artist Tracy Wilkerson curates the collection.

Image via Eventbrite

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  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.