Artist Story

The Artist Behind the Work

Discover the journey, vision, and creative spirit of Tracey DeLellis — from coastal studios to community classrooms.

About the Artist

A life shaped by art, community & place

From teaching studios to Firehouse Studios in Lambertville, decades of making and community building have shaped her path. Today, that same spirit of gathering lives on — through paint, clay, exhibitions, and original artwork.

Tracey DeLellis has spent over two decades exploring the intersection of material, memory, and meaning. Based in Lambertville, New Jersey, her practice moves between painting, sculpture, lanterns, mirrors, and mixed-media installations.

She is the founder of Firehouse Studios — a historic firehouse reimagined as a gallery and creative home for Hello Artists. Her work combines ceramic, resin, glass, paint, and found materials into layered pieces inspired by connection, transformation, and human experience.

Creative Journey

Milestones along the way

1998

BFA, Arcadia University

Graduated with a foundation in painting and ceramics, beginning a lifelong exploration of mixed media.

2010

Independent Studio Practice

Developed a dedicated studio practice exploring mixed media, texture, and layered materials across painting and ceramics.

2013

Tyler Park Center for the Arts

Became lead teacher and curriculum organizer, shaping art education for students of all ages.

2026

Firehouse Studios Opens

Launched Firehouse Studios in Lambertville — a historic space reimagined for exhibitions, artwork, and community.

Philosophy

What drives the work.

Every piece begins with curiosity — a found object, a lyric, a memory of water against stone.

Connection

Art as a bridge between people, cultures, and experiences across continents.

Resilience

Finding beauty in erosion, healing, and the transformative power of creative practice.

Discovery

Inviting viewers to look deeper — beneath surfaces, beyond first impressions.

Get Involved

Visit the studio. Collect the work.

Firehouse Studios · Lambertville

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Step inside the historic firehouse — see the space, meet the work, and discover what Hello Artists is building in the community.