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Developing Artist Collaboration hosts Sip & Shop in Dewey
Event benefits nonprofit’s mission
Teri Knox, left, and Heather Leona, co-owners of Absolute Swagger, which they’ve been growing for 10 years, pose by their booth at DAC’s Sip & Shop. ELLEN MCINTYRE PHOTOS
December 7, 2024
Dewey shoppers perused a variety of handcrafted treasures at Developing Artist Collaboration’s 10th annual Sip & Shop, held Nov. 29-30 at the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach.
The event has grown tremendously since its start at The Starboard in 2014, this year attracting more than 75 vendors over its two-day span.
To complement the art were local beers, wines and holiday cocktails for sale, along with live music to entertain guests.
All profits from DAC merchandise and bar sales will fund the Rehoboth-based entrepreneurial nonprofit’s mission to offer resources, education and peer connection to enhance its artists’ careers and creativity.
Justine Leaman hands shopper Brianna Lizotte a drink at the bar at DAC’s Sip & Shop. Lizotte says she attends the shopping event every year while visiting her aunt for Thanksgiving.
Winda, left, and Lamont Jefferson, co-owners with their two sons of JIV Brands & Apparel, pose by their booth at DAC’s Sip & Shop.
Carolyn Drake-Coyle, left, owner of Geeky Binders, stands by her works with her sister-in-law, Kaitlin Coyle.
Laura Gaeng of La La Liz by Laura poses by her artist’s booth at DAC’s Sip & Shop.
Savitri Khalsa of Sunny Day Clay displays her clay at the Developing Artist Collaboration’s 10th annual Sip & Shop, hosted Nov. 29-30 at the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach. Khalsa has been making clay art on and off for about 40 years, and this is her first year returning to selling her work.
Developing Artist Collaboration artists and volunteers (l-r) Kathy Poole and Natalya Stegura, along with DAC founder Leah Beach, pose at the front of the nonprofit’s 10th annual Sip & Shop.
Musician Tim Jaudon performs at DAC’s Sip & Shop.
April Goodman stands by her handcrafted jewelry and art at DAC’s Sip & Shop.
Megan Steine stands beside her handcrafted jewelry at DAC’s Sip & Shop.
Caitlin Wood, right, artist and owner of Cali T Creative, stands with her mom, Kathie Wood, at DAC’s Sip & Shop. Caitlin started the business 15 years ago.
Cynthia Freyer stands beside her art at DAC’s Sip & Shop. Freyer teaches beginner wheel and beginner hand building at the Rehoboth Art League, and she’s affiliated with the Art League of Ocean City and Clay Guild of Salisbury.
