A Show of Hands, Del Ray’s premier outlet for local artists, will close today after nine years of serving the community.
A Show of Hands
In a letter to friends and customers, owners Pat Miller and Maria Wasowski cited the serve winter and the Federal Government shutdown as contributing factors in their decision.
When Pat and Maria opened the store in 2005, their dream was to represent the diversity of local artists by providing them with a venue to showcase and sell their work. All items were unique and handcrafted and the shop quickly become the place to get a one-of-a-kind gift or piece of jewelry.
A Show of Hands won the Heart of Del Ray award in 2009 and in 2010 Pat and Maria were named Small Business Philanthropist of the Year.
Ironically, even as Del Ray remains one of the hottest real estate markets in the Northern Virginia area, the loss of this special place is a reminder of how important it is to shop and support local, independently owned businesses.
Michael
Real Estate with Integrity
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