Council approves lease renewal for Delray Artisans at Colasanto Center

The Alexandria City Council approved a lease renewal that will allow Delray Artisans to continue using gallery and program space at the Colasanto Center.

Dawn Huerta, identified as president of Delray Artisans, told council the nonprofit has used the Colasanto Center since 1997 and described programs for youth, adult workshops and community exhibits that the organization runs from the venue.

Councilmember Mick Pike moved to close the public hearing and approve the lease; Vice Mayor Bagley seconded. Councilmembers voted in favor and the motion carried.

Delray Artisans asked council to renew the lease so it could continue gallery exhibits, art markets and youth programs. The organization said the Colasanto Center provides stability for artists and local creative programming.

The council vote was taken by voice and recorded as carried; staff will finalize lease paperwork with the Arts Resource Foundation per the approved motion.