Dewey Sip & Shop to feature local artists’ wares Nov. 29-30

The Developing Artist Collaboration will host its popular Black Friday weekend shopping event, Dewey Sip & Shop, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30, at the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach, 1301 Coastal Hwy., Dewey Beach.

An enjoyable alternative to the seasonal frenzy of big-box stores, Dewey Sip & Shop allows shoppers to find one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts and purchase them directly from the talented artists who made them. Attractions also include live local music and entertainment, raffle items donated by local businesses, and a chance to purchase holiday-themed handmade cocktails.

This event continues to provide a lucrative platform for local artists to sell their art and handmade goods to locals and visitors alike over Thanksgiving weekend. What began in 2015 with a small collection of emerging artists selling gifts in a heated tent at The Starboard has grown into an event featuring more than 45 local artist-vendors welcoming thousands of guests from all over the region each day.

“Buying handmade has a massive impact on our local economy. It’s estimated that less than 10% of revenue from a mass-made product purchased at a big-box store will go back into the local economy and communities. When you purchase from a local artist, the majority of the revenue from that purchase is pumped right back into your local community,” said Leah Beach, DAC founder and creator of Dewey Sip & Shop. “We are so proud of the expansion of Dewey Sip & Shop, but we are even prouder to see how our community has responded to this over the years, creating even more opportunities for our incredible local artists.”

Learn more about the nonprofit Developing Artist Collaboration at developingarts.org.