Delaina Jolley has always felt like an artist.
“I remember being 5 and saying my career would be as an artist,” she recalled recently. “My mom, Yvonne, is an artist. She did a lot of portraits. So, I’ve always been an artist, but now I am learning how to be a working, professional artist,” said Delaina, now 23.
Growing up in Newark, Delaware, Delaina spent hours looking through books just for the illustrations, creating her own mini-comics, and thriving in her art classes.
“This passion led me to attend the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, where I graduated in May of 2022 with a bachelor of fine arts degree, majoring in illustration,” Delaina said.
“I learned not only how to be an artist and designer but also the importance of using my work to create positive changes in my community and those around me.”
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Delaina will be one of the more than 100 artists, musicians, and vendors featured in Winterthur’s Artisan Market on July 15 and 16. She received an Artisan Market grant to participate. The grants encourage emerging artists and start-up businesses to take part in the event.
“Receiving this grant means that the first step in my career as an artist starts in my home state,” said Delaina, an admissions counselor at Delaware College of Art and Design in Wilmington. “This will be my first time creating my own booth and showcasing my own work. I’m just excited about being around other artists, designers, and artisans. This is kind of like my first rodeo.”
Receiving the grant is also about serving as an example to artisans who, like her, are just starting out. As she explains, “I can show other young local artists that they can take chances, create what they love, and even sell their work, too.”
“I enjoy incorporating portraits with bold colors and abstract shapes, and a lot of my work includes writing, lyrics, and songs,” Delaina said. “Sometimes I just want to convey what I am feeling, and sometimes I am inspired by different songs, quotes, or people. I recently did a portrait of (poet, author, and activist) Amanda Gorman.”
Winterthur’s third annual Artisan Market also will feature antiques, home décor, handmade crafts, pottery, jewelry, gifts, fine art, pet portraits, furniture, cocktails, beer, gourmet treats, barbecue, ice cream, and more.
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Details about the event and a list of the more than 100 artists, musicians, and food vendors can be found at Winterthur.org.
Artisan Market has become a popular and lively event. It not only features the region’s most talented craftspeople, but it also supports our mission to educate audiences about American material culture, art, and design.
The vendors will be in several locations throughout the estate. Visitors can walk the paths of the garden and enjoy the beauty of the summer blooms and lush greenery while shopping.
One section of Artisan Market will feature “Aspiring Artisans,” which will highlight the work of emerging and up-and-coming artisans who have been in business fewer than three years.
A new feature this year is called “Be Your Own Artisan.” Visitors can learn from the experts as they work alongside select craftspeople to create their own unique pieces.
The weekend also will feature live music from several local groups and food and beverages from local food trucks and vendors, including 13th Street Cocktails, Bubbles & Brews Cocktails, Burgers by Wildwich, Lucky Shot Coffee Company, Woodside Creamery, Uncle John’s BBQ, KOI on the go, Italian Ice Bike Cart, and more.
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Artisan Market tickets include two-day access to the event, estate, garden, self-guided house tour, and exhibitions on July 15 and 16.
House tours are self-guided, and no reservations are necessary, but there is limited capacity. Due to the anticipated attendance for Artisan Market, guests should be in line for tours by 3 p.m.. Artisan Market hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winterthur is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Artisan Market is included with admission to Winterthur, which costs $22 for adults; $20 for students and seniors; $8 for ages 2 to 11. Tickets may be purchased online at winterthur.org, by calling 800.448.3883, or on-site on the day of the event, though the event could sell out.
See you at the market!
Chris Strand is the Charles F. Montgomery Director and CEO at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
