Opening Reception: Thresholds
2024-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on Saturday October 19 from 4 to 6pm to see Thresholds and celebrate the featured Artists, Kate Rusek and Monica Shulman.
The Gallery at Yellow Studio is pleased to present Thresholds, a thought-provoking exhibition featuring sculptural works by Kate Rusek and paintings by Monica Shulman. This show delves into the fascinating realm of liminal spaces, exploring the transformative power of art and the beauty found in moments of transition. The exhibition runs from October 19 to November 15.
In Thresholds, Rusek and Shulman guide viewers through the intriguing spaces between defined states, where change and growth occur. Rusek’s ceramic forms capture absence as a tangible object to touch and feel. Shulman’s layered paintings capture the essence of liminal experiences, visual diaries that mark the artist’s journey through life’s transitions. Both artists embrace the creative potential in uncertain, in-between spaces: Rusek’s work embodies the threshold between material histories and imagined futures, while Shulman’s canvases capture fleeting moments between the past and the future.
Please RSVP. All are welcome.
More images here.
An Open Cavity 4 by Kate Rusek
In a Manner of Speaking by Monica Shulman

Writing Club
2024-10-23 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for Writing Club on Wednesday October 9 at 6:30pm and Wednesday October 23 at 10am.
This TWICE monthly writing group is a mix of writing, talking about writing connecting over a desire to write more and share our words, and anything else that comes up in the process. Sharing is always optional, and you get to choose what (if any) feedback you get from the group.
Bring your coffee/breakfast and favorite writing tools!
**Please note that the Writing Club now meets in the Creative Lounge in the Attic.
The YS Writing Club is for YS Members only, we are also creating writing focused events that will open to the larger community… stay tuned!
Not a Member yet? Check out Member benefits and join here.

Nature & Sustainability Club x Our Swap Shoppe: Swap 'Til You Drop
2024-10-24 19:00
The Yellow Studio Nature & Sustainability Club will co-host a women’s clothing swap on Thursday, October 24 with local mom and sustainability advocate Kayla Kaplowitz, founder of Our Swap Shoppe. Celebrate the International Day of Climate Action by swapping your pre-loved clothes and accessories for something “new.”
The average American buys 64 items of clothing and 7 pairs of shoes per year — 5x more than in 1980. Swapping your clothes helps to reduce textile waste, encourages you to downsize your wardrobe responsibly, and ensures your pre-loved items will find a good home.
Participants are asked to bring up to 10 pre-loved but good-condition Fall clothing and/or accessories and a tote bag. Dresses and blouses should be on hangers. This is not a 1:1 swap; it’s first-come first-served! Unwanted items will be donated to Dress for Success and The Community Center of Northern Westchester.
Light bites and wine will be served, and there will be plenty of clothing racks and tables to display each item.
Due to space constraints, this event is limited to 40 women.
Not a YS Member and curious about joining? Learn more and join here.
Artist, Social and All Access YS Member (20% discount): $20
Community YS Member (10% discount): $22.50
Non YS Member: $25

Interwoven Expressions: A Journey Through Poetry and Painting Workshop with Alice Courtright and Sophie Reisz
2024-10-29 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for “Interwoven Expressions: A Journey Through Poetry and Painting,” a unique and interactive workshop hosted by Yellow Studio Poet-in-Residence Alice Courtright and Artist-in-Residence Sophie Reisz at Yellow Studio in Cross River, New York.
This immersive experience will explore the beautiful interplay between words and visuals, guiding participants through creative exercises that blend poetry and painting.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to the arts, this workshop offers a welcoming space to express yourself, collaborate with others, and discover new ways to channel your creativity. Plus, learn about the enriching opportunities available through Yellow Studio’s Residency program, where artists and creatives can grow, connect, and showcase their work in an inspiring environment.
Space is limited to 12 participants. 18+
Don’t miss this chance to unlock your creative potential!

About Sophie Reisz
Sophie Mohin Reisz is a publisher and emerging artist based in New York. Drawing inspiration from her diverse background and experiences traveling around the world, she began painting in 2022 in preparation of becoming an empty nester as her son prepared to go to college.
Inspired by the Old Dutch Masters of still life including Willem Claesz. Heda, Willem Kalf, Pieter Claesz, Jan Baptist Weenix, and Jan Davidsz. de Heem, she brings a unique style to her work, blending elements from European, American, and contemporary artists.
Her art invites viewers into a world where everyday objects and scenes evoke moments of nostalgia, simplicity, and encourages a genuine connection to life’s simple and quiet everyday experiences.
Sophie hopes her work leaves a lasting impression with those who view, experience, and collect her work.

About Alice Courtright
Alice Courtright is a poet and writer living in New York. She thinks about beauty, dance, healing, and forgiveness. Alice has received degrees from Yale University, Sewanee’s School of Theology, and Yale Divinity School. She is ordained in the Episcopal Church, and her writing has recently appeared in The Hedgehog Review, Mockingbird, and SAGE Magazine. She lives with her husband, Drew, a parish priest, and their three daughters, about an hour north of the city.

Headshot Sessions with Angela Strassheim
2024-10-30 10:00 - 16:20
Join us for a Headshot Mini Marathon at Yellow Studio! With only 16 spots available, secure your 15-minute session for $200, which includes three high-res retouched JPG files and the option to purchase more from a downloadable gallery.
Led by internationally recognized photographer Angela Strassheim, owner of Heartstone Photography, known for her fun, artistic style and unique approach to portraiture, this session will provide a variety of backdrops and chairs.
Feel free to bring personal props or art to make your photos truly one-of-a-kind!
Book your session below.
About Angela Strassheim
Angela Strassheim was born in Bloomfield, IA in 1969. She currently lives in Easton, CT. She is an internationally recognized art photographer with an extensive multi-national exhibition record. She holds an MFA from Yale University, a BFA from
Minneapolis College of Art & Design, as well as a Forensic Photography Certification from Metro-Dade in Miami Florida.
Angela’s work has been exhibited in many galleries and museums including The Guggenheim Museum, The Whitney Museum, The National Museum of Women in the Arts, The Art Institute of Chicago, Yale University Art Gallery, The Walker Art Center, The Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Musee de l’Elysee in Lausanne in Switzerland, Museum of Modern Art (MAC/VAL) in Paris, and the Wellcome Trust Collection in London. She was featured in the Whitney Biennial in 2006. Her work appears in many books including ReGeneration, 50 Photographers of Tomorrow (Thames & Hudson), and Role Models (Scala). She recently produced the cover image and story for Time Magazine’s first issue covering the CoronaVirus Pandemic. Other publications include New York Times Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Exit, Wired, Art Pulse, and Mossless. She has received awards including Women in Photography LTI Lightside Grant, Bush Fellowship, McKnight Fellowship, Jerome Fellowship. Her work is included in many public and private collections including those of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Whitney Museum of Art, Yale University Art Museum, The Israel Museum, General Mills, Sir Elton John, Anthony Podesta, Andrew Hecht and Peter Norton.
Currently, Angela is working on a series of portraits through a two-way mirror titled Slow Tears & Fast Prayers. She is inviting people to come sit for a moment of vulnerability and to share a deep part of themselves while listening to a short playlist that each sitter has created for themself.

Writing Club
2024-11-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-04 10:00 - 12:00
Looking for accountability on your writing project? We’re here to support that!

Once monthly we will be dedicating space and time for writing in the Attic. Please join us quietly between 10 and 11; optional sharing and discussions will begin at 11. If you’re interested in turning your thoughts into words–but struggle to put pen to paper–these ‘butt in seat’ accountability sessions are a great way to get started!

For Yellow Studio Members. Please RSVP below.

Autumn Social
2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join us on Thursday November 7 at 6pm for a fun evening of catching up with friends and meeting new women in our community.

This is a potluck-style event! Please bring a favorite dish or sweet treat to share. Store-bought items are a-okay!

Yellow Studio will provide wine and non-alcoholic beverages.

This is also an excellent opportunity to see Thresholds featuring Monica Shulman and Kate Rusek before it closes on November 15 and a time you can tour Yellow Studio if you haven’t visited yet.

This is a free event open to all women in the community. Please RSVP.

Art Club: Excursion to the Hudson River Museum
2024-11-08 12:00
Join the Art Club as we explore the Hudson River Museum! We are excited to see and discuss the current shows, No Bodies: Clothing as Disruptor and It Takes 2: Unexpected Pairings. There will also likely be time to explore other exhibitions independently.
About No Bodies: Clothing as Disruptor
Simply put, clothing is what we put on our bodies. We use it both to cover up and to reveal ourselves. It is also a tool we use to understand others. As an artistic medium, it embodies the tension between opposing forces—private experience and mass consumption, form and function, empowerment and vulnerability, personal expression and cultural expectation. Through bodiless artworks that reimagine and transform clothing, No Bodies: Clothing as Disruptor offers a multitude of societal portraits and invites visitors to engage with the intimate narratives they evoke.
The artists in No Bodies use clothing to play with assumptions about materiality and cultural identity, and as a vehicle for social and political activism. In Shroud, a sea of suspended shirts, Rachel Breen asks us to stand in solidarity with garment workers. Inscribed on Patrick Carroll’s t-shirt, created in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, are the ingredients of historical abortifacients. Rose Deler points up the cruelty of immigration policy with children’s garments fashioned from the Mylar rescue blankets given to migrants at the U.S. border. In Jesse Krimes’s quilt Skyline, an inmate’s memories of wellbeing are retained in spite of the oppression of the prison-industrial complex. The beads in Erica Lord’s loom-woven burden strap replicate the pixel-like format of DNA analysis of diseases affecting Indigenous communities. And Karen Shaw transforms a sports jersey into a hoop shirt—a winking reference to a hoop skirt—that subverts gender norms and blends masculine and feminine elements.
No Bodies reveals how clothing can convey deeply personal stories while critiquing broader systems of production and regulation. Disrupting familiar clothing conventions, the artists illustrate how personal expression can reshape cultural and social norms. Their works unravel our presumptions about clothing, the stories it can carry, and the psychological weight it can bear. No Bodies asks us to reconsider clothing as not merely attire, or fashion, but a dynamic expression of both personal and collective identities.
Featured Artists
Reginald Dwayne Betts • John Boone • Marsha Borden • Rachel Breen • Chris Burden • Patrick Carroll • Susan Clinard • Hannah Conradt • E.V. Day • Rose Deler • Lesley Dill • Anindita Dutta • Giannina Dwin • Carlos Estévez • Kathryn Frund • Jonathan Herrera Soto • Jesse Krimes • Robert Kushner • Ruth Lingen • Erica Lord • Whitfield Lovell • Adriana Marmorek • Senga Nengudi • Carol Paik • Sidney Russell • Barbara Ségal • Karen Shaw • Jaune Quick-to-See Smith • Micki Watanabe Spiller • Cindy Tower • Cybèle Young
Curated by independent curator Alva Greenberg.

About It Takes 2: Unexpected Pairings
These unlikely companions, drawn from the HRM collection, loans from Art Bridges, and private collections, span different centuries, cultures, and media. Their juxtaposition may reveal overlapping frames of reference, draw out previously unnoticed dimensions, or challenge preconceived notions of universality.
In the eight pairings featured here, each explored under a different theme, the artworks stand on their own and also hold a mirror to one another. One poignant pairing reveals two striking explorations of love. Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s “Untitled” (L.A.), 1991, is installed near an ornate wedding platter from the 1870s. Gonzalez-Torres’s candy-spill work dates from the same year he lost his beloved partner to an AIDS-related illness and is a testament to their relationship. The ceramic dish, produced by W. T. Copeland & Sons, features wedding vows as part of its decoration, including “in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.” The platter was made to hold food for wedding guests, just as Gonzalez-Torres meant for visitors to consume the commemorative candy.
In other juxtapositions, works by Georgia O’Keeffe and Andy Warhol invite us to consider organic forms we can encounter everyday from a fresh perspective, and Winslow Homer’s watercolor of a Florida coastal scene and Catherine Latson’s sculptural dress made of shells suggest changing relationships to nature. Finally, the fantasy realm of children’s play provides a vehicle for artists JooYoung Choi and Mark O’Banks to rewrite history, to upend social injustices through invented worlds and very different artistic sensibilities.
As we continue our commitment to presenting the Museum’s collection in new and exciting ways, these comparisons provide opportunities to extract new readings and perspectives on art and artists, past and present.
Featured Artists
Mark Bradford • JooYoung Choi • Felix Gonzalez-Torres • Winslow Homer • Donald Judd • Catherine Latson • Paul Manship • Mark O’Banks • Georgia O’Keeffe • Joe Overstreet • Shizu Saldamando • Joan Snyder • Rigoberto Torres • Andy Warhol • W.T. Copeland & Sons
Several works in this exhibition are generously lent by Art Bridges, Bentonville, Arkansas, as part of the Art Bridges’ Partner Loan Network initiative.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, November 8
Time: Meet at Yellow Studio at 11am for an early lunch at The Whitlock in Katonah (we will drive to the restaurant together) and carpool to the Hudson River Museum or meet at the Hudson River Museum at 1:30pm.

Travel Information:

To join the group for lunch at The Whitlock and carpool to the Hudson River Museum, please email tina@yellowstudiony.com. Space in the car is limited.
At least one car will depart the Hudson River Museum around 3:30pm and head back to Yellow Studio.

Tickets:

Everyone must buy their own ticket directly through the Hudson River Museum at this link. General Admission tickets are $13. each.

All Yellow Studio Members are welcome! Join us for a day of exploration and inspiration and connect with fellow art lovers.

Hudson River Museum Location
511 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 963-4550

Half-Hour Portraits by Jessica Miller
2024-11-09 11:00 - 15:00
Join us on Saturday November 9 for this unique opportunity – to have your portrait painted by local Artist Jessica Miller.

Each 7 x 5 inch expressionist portrait will capture the subject’s likeness and mood, painted in one half-hour sitting.

All are welcome to sit for a portrait, including children accompanied by an adult.

Each portrait is $250.

There will be 6 portrait sessions.

Please register below.

“Bold, decisive, and dynamic are just some of the adjectives that describe Jessica Miller’s work. Vibrant brushwork and vivid color embolden her canvas with a unique expression that captures the essence of her subjects. Whether painting a landscape or portrait, Jessica finds the indelible qualities that invigorate and fortify her work, leaving the viewer captivated by her interpretations of life and nature. Jessica’s work seems influenced by the Fauvists of the 20th century yet remains uniquely and formidably an expression of herself and her time.”
— Andrew Lattimore

About Jessica Miller
Originally from northern Michigan, Jessica now makes her home in the Hudson River Valley. She is best known for her portraits, recognizable for their expressionist style and vibrant color, one of which is featured on the cover of the 2023 New York Times bestseller Hello Beautiful. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Jessica studied at the School of Visual Arts and at the Art Students League in New York, with legendary painter Hananiah Harari, later
continuing her studies with acclaimed portrait and landscape artist Andrew Lattimore. Her work is shown regularly in galleries in New York and hangs in private collections throughout the U.S.
jessicamillerpaintings.com
instagram.com/jessicamillerpaintings

Artists Talk: Thresholds
2024-11-12 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for an Artists Talk with Monica Shulman and Kate Rusek. The Artists will speak about their inspiration, influences, artistic process and more. This is also a great opportunity to see Thresholds before the show closes on November 15.
In “Thresholds,” Rusek and Shulman guide viewers through the intriguing spaces between defined states, where change and growth occur. Rusek’s ceramic forms capture absence as a tangible object to touch and feel. Shulman’s layered paintings capture the essence of liminal experiences, visual diaries that mark the artist’s journey through life’s transitions. Both artists embrace the creative potential in uncertain, in-between spaces: Rusek’s work embodies the threshold between material histories and imagined futures, while Shulman’s canvases capture fleeting moments between the past and the future.
All are welcome. Please RSVP.

Down and Dirty DIY Recycled Papermaking Workshop with Allison Belolan
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00
Dive into the world of sustainable crafting with multidisciplinary artist Allison Belolan at Yellow Studio on Thursday November 14 from 6-8pm. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the art of recycled papermaking, perfect for eco-conscious creators and curious beginners alike.
In this quick and easy session, you’ll learn how to:
Craft your own DIY mold and deckle
Transform recycled papers into vibrant pulp
Pull (create) unique, handmade paper sheets
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and embrace the messy joy of papermaking! By the end of the evening, you’ll have the skills and tools to continue your papermaking journey at home.

What you’ll take home:
Your handcrafted mold and deckle
A collection of your own recycled paper creations
The knowledge to keep creating sustainable paper art
This beginner-friendly workshop is limited to 6 participants (18+), ensuring personalized attention and an intimate learning experience. All materials will be provided, so just bring your creativity and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy!
Join us for an evening of eco-friendly crafting and discover the satisfaction of transforming discarded papers into beautiful, usable art.
Reserve your spot now and get ready to get down and dirty with DIY papermaking!

About Allison Belolan
Allison is an investigation-focused multidisciplinary artist whose artwork prompts viewers to observe and reflect on the landscapes she encounters with a rejuvenated sense of curiosity and wonder. Her abstract compositions featuring handmade paper, repurposed materials, and mixed media techniques are influenced by careful observations and documentation of her surroundings. Allison’s work has appeared in art fairs and galleries across the United States, including the 2024 Every Woman Biennial and the Bruce Museum Fine Arts Fair, where she won an award for artistic excellence. She is also a member of the Mother Creatrix Collective.
Allison studied Printmaking at the Rhode Island School of Design, graduating in 2001. After working as a jewelry designer, she returned to school and earned a Master of Arts in Teaching Art Education from the School of Visual Arts in 2009. She taught art in New York public schools until 2019. Allison’s art has been featured in publications and online platforms such as The Story Exchange, Visionary Art Collective, Art Seen, I Like Your Work, and Canvas Rebel. She lives and works from her home studio in Mamaroneck, New York, collaborating with individual collectors, curators, and industry professionals for commissions, unique projects, and licensing opportunities.

Nature & Sustainability Club: Ward Pound Ridge Hike & Breakfast
2024-11-18 09:30
Looking to connect with nature and other liked-minded Yellow Studio women? Join the Nature & Sustainability Club for a scenic hike on November 18 at 9:30am followed by mid-morning scones, provided by 351 Bakery, and coffee and tea at Yellow Studio.
We’ll be heading to Ward Pound Ridge for a group hike, starting at the Trailside Nature Museum for a cool fall 1.5 mile hike.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation sprawls across 4,700 acres of countryside, making it the largest park in Westchester County. Its landscape offers a diverse terrain, with everything from deep hollows to towering ridges reaching heights of up to 800 feet.
Within the reservation, you’ll encounter a rich variety of natural features, including hemlock gorges, dry uplands, wetlands, ponds, and two winding rivers. Connecting these natural wonders are 35 miles of scenic trails, allowing visitors to wander through meadows, marshes, and vernal pools.
We will meet outside the Trailside Nature Museum at 9:30am.
Please enter the park through the main entrance (no parking fee required) at Route 121 just south of Route 35, and drive to the museum. It is located in the middle of the reservation on the south side of Reservation Road, and parking is located nearby. If you get to the river, you’ve gone too far!
Additional location, parking and hiking details will be emailed to the hikers in advance of the hike. We look forward to enjoying the surrounding beauty with each of you.
For Yellow Studio Members. Please RSVP.

Writing Club: Critique Night
2024-11-19 18:30
Looking for accountability on your writing project? We’re here to support that!

Interested in receiving feedback on your work? The Writing Club will be hosting Critique Night once every other month.

YS Members can email their work, up to 3000 words to Molly and/or Lauren by November 16 to distribute to participants to read. If you prefer to read/perform a short piece (~3 to 5 minutes in length) that is also an option. As always, you can clarify the type of feed-back you’d like.

Don’t have time to write or read? Members are still welcome to join, no obligations!

Member RSVP required.

Opening Reception: Juried Member Show
2024-11-23 16:00 - 18:00
On Saturday November 23, Yellow Studio will host the opening reception for our inaugural Juried Member Art Show. From painting to photography to sculpture, mixed media and beyond, please join us to view and purchase artwork by our Artist Members.
Exhibiting Artist Members
Allison Belolan
Tricia Caracappa
Jennie Carr
Sarah Ehrlich
Mary Ellis
Marlene Gallagher
Amanda Godsoe
Katie Goldberg
Dorian Goldman
Cameron Goodyear
Merrill Greene
Suzie Jellinek
Robin Kline
Christy Knell
Amy Kupferberg
Giselle Landers
Alissa Leigh
Shannon McDonough
Jen Mullowney
Phoebe Polk
Sophie Reisz
Rebecca Rivard
Julie Rosenberg
Angela Strassheim

On Sunday November 24, Yellow Studio will host our Holiday Market in our ground floor gallery space. The Member artwork on display will be up and available for purchase during the market and until December 20.
All artwork is available for purchase.
More information about the exhibition here.
View and purchase artwork from the exhibition here. From the Collections dropdown menu please select “Juried Member Show 2024.”
All are welcome. RSVPs encouraged.

Holiday Market
2024-11-24 11:00 - 16:00
On Sunday November 24, Yellow Studio will host our second Holiday Market in the ground floor gallery space. It’s going to be magical.
Vendors were selected by invite-only. These are all women-owned businesses based in NY.
Vendor lineup:
Beehive Designer Collective
Distil
League of Friends
Jane D’Arensbourg
Meg Musgrove
Salt Point Farm
Tracey Tanner
The Wreath Forager
Come shop gifts for friends, family and YOU!

Book Club: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for Book Club at Yellow Studio on Tuesday December 3 at 6:30pm to discuss The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. There will be lively discussion, questions posed and answered and time to connect with fellow YS Members. This is a zero pressure book club – didn’t quite finish the book? Come anyway.
Hosted by Fran Hauser & Emily Winograd Leonard
Light refreshments will be available.
About the book:
“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…
Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.
I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.
I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.
But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am.
They don’t know what I’m capable of…
An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won’t be able to put this down!

About Freida McFadden:
#1 New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Freida’s work has been selected as one of Amazon Editors’ best books of the year, she is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for best paperback, and she is a Goodreads Choice Award winner. Her novels have been translated into 40 languages.
Freida lives with her family and cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.

Comedy Night at Yellow Studio featuring Hard Headed Comedy
2024-12-05 19:00
Hard Headed Comedy proudly presents their sister show, Still Standing Monologues, at Yellow Studio on Thursday December 5 at 7pm—a celebration of women and their stories, infused with humor. This unique monologue show is dedicated to sharing personal narratives with a witty twist and will also feature an engaging Q&A session. The December 5 lineup includes Luz Michelle, Leighann Lord and Shauna Lane.

Hard Headed Comedy is a women-owned, powerhouse production company based in New York. Founded by Luz Michelle, a rising star in the New York stand-up scene for 14 years, the company has hosted over 200 shows in the Tri-State area. Committed to showcasing dynamic, diverse, and inclusive line-ups. Join us for a night of laughter, inspiration, and connection.

Still Standing Monologues / December 5 Lineup:

Shauna Lane is a New York-based actor and comedian known for her goofy, lovable characters and stand-up. As an actor, she has been in several national commercials and is in the feature film Creedmoria on Netflix. As a comedian, she has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, and Sirius XM. Shauna studied acting with the legendary Wynn Handman and has graced the stages of the New York Comedy Festival, The 10,000 Laughs Festival in Minneapolis, The Ct. Comedy Festival, and the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. She was the co-host of The Gone Girls Podcast (free on iTunes) from 2016 to 2020 and ran a monthly comedy show at New York Comedy Club called “We Share A Void.”
Learn more about Shauna on her website and Instagram.

Leighann Lord is a seasoned, NYC-based stand-up comedian who has been seen on Comedy Central, HBO, The View, and in the Netflix Def Comedy Jam 25th Anniversary Special. She’s performed for the troops in the Middle East, in all 50 states, 20 countries, six continents, and Guam.
She was named one of the 35 Most Hilarious Comedians of Diversity, was a national finalist in the American Black Film Festival-HBO Comedy Wings Competition, and received the NYC Comedy Award for the Most Thought-Provoking Black Female Comic. Leighann can be seen in Showtime’s Even More Funny Women of a Certain Age and her Dry Bar Comedy special, I Mean Business, has had over one million views.
Classy like Lena. Sexy like Eartha. Funny like Leighann.
She’s La Créme de la Comedy.
Learn more about Leighann on her website and Instagram.

Luz Michelle is a fierce and fearless woman who has used her diverse background and life experiences to carve out a thriving career in comedy. With her distinct style and quick wit, she has left audiences in stitches at some of the most renowned comedy venues across the country, including Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, and NYCC, to name a few. She has also been featured in and appeared on NBC, ABC, SXSW, Medium, Official Broadway World and Westchester Magazine. Luz recently won the Ladies of Laughter Westchester chapter and was a finalist in the NYC finale.
As the Founder of Hard Headed Comedy™, Luz has brought her passion for the art form to the forefront, producing live and streamed showcases that feature a dynamic mix of established and emerging comedic talent. A night with Luz is like a perfectly crafted cocktail followed by a potent edible, an unforgettable experience that will leave you wanting more.
Learn more about Luz on her website and Instagram.

Half-Hour Portraits by Jessica Miller
2024-12-07 11:00 - 15:00
Join us on Saturday December 7 for this unique opportunity – to have your portrait painted by local Artist Jessica Miller.

Each 7 x 5 inch expressionist portrait will capture the subject’s likeness and mood, painted in one half-hour sitting.

All are welcome to sit for a portrait, including children accompanied by an adult.

Each portrait is $250.

There will be 6 portrait sessions.

Please register below.

“Bold, decisive, and dynamic are just some of the adjectives that describe Jessica Miller’s work. Vibrant brushwork and vivid color embolden her canvas with a unique expression that captures the essence of her subjects. Whether painting a landscape or portrait, Jessica finds the indelible qualities that invigorate and fortify her work, leaving the viewer captivated by her interpretations of life and nature. Jessica’s work seems influenced by the Fauvists of the 20th century yet remains uniquely and formidably an expression of herself and her time.”
— Andrew Lattimore

About Jessica Miller
Originally from northern Michigan, Jessica now makes her home in the Hudson River Valley. She is best known for her portraits, recognizable for their expressionist style and vibrant color, one of which is featured on the cover of the 2023 New York Times bestseller Hello Beautiful. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Jessica studied at the School of Visual Arts and at the Art Students League in New York, with legendary painter Hananiah Harari, later
continuing her studies with acclaimed portrait and landscape artist Andrew Lattimore. Her work is shown regularly in galleries in New York and hangs in private collections throughout the U.S.

You can learn more about Jessica on her website and Instagram.

Art Club: Critique Night
2024-12-09 18:30 - 20:30
Are you in the midst of a project or work of art that you want to bring out of hiding? We as artists so often work in solitude but there is such beauty in community and opening ourselves up.
This Critique Night on Monday December 9 at 6:30pm will be a pressure free, supportive space to share ideas and get inspired. It’s completely okay if you don’t have anything concrete to bring for this gathering. You can also bring a question or issue related to art or art business that you would like the group to help with.
Come share where you are. Open to artists of all skill levels and art lovers alike.
Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Free. Open to all Yellow Studio Members. RSVP required.
Hosted by Tricia Caracappa and Rebecca Rivard.
Not a Member, but curious about joining? Find more information and join here.

Holiday Gift Exchange
2024-12-12 19:00 - 21:30
Unwrap and Unwind at the Yellow Studio Holiday Gift Exchange

Let’s gather together to celebrate the holidays, connect and raise a glass to one another.

Please bring a wrapped gift under $30 purchased from a woman-owned business or maker…extra cheer if they are local.

Enjoy festive sips and bites by Graze New York while we exchange gifts, mingle and meet other wonderful women.

Film Club
2024-12-17 19:30 - 21:00
FILM CLUB! It’s like a book club…but with movies!
The Yellow Studio Film Club is a group of women who are interested in watching and discussing female-centric stories that have been on the big screen. Each month, a different film will be chosen – selections will vary in terms of genre and time period but will always involve a female-centric theme and/or be written and/or directed by a woman. Once a month the group will meet to discuss the various aspects of the chosen film. Meetings will be informal and open to any YS Member who has a passion, interest and/or curiosity about movies.
Our first meeting on Tuesday December 17 at 7:30pm will be a time for all interested parties to introduce themselves and to share what they’re hoping to get out of the group and to discuss screening options – from occasional theater outings to the flexibility of watching at home. We will also go over a curated list of possible films and discuss future meeting formats.
Hosted by Beth Spitalny
Open to All Yellow Studio Members. Please RSVP.

About Beth Spitalny
Beth has been working in the film and television industry for over 20 years as a writer and director. She received her MFA from USC’s School Of Cinematic Arts where she earned the Jack Oakie Scholarship for Comedic Screenplay and Panavision’s New Filmmaker Grant. Upon graduation she was a finalist for the HBO/DGA directing fellowship. Beth resides in Cross River with her son and husband.

Ornament Painting Workshop with Tricia Caracappa
2024-12-18 10:00 - 12:00
Let’s gather, create and celebrate the magic of making!
Sooo many memories are tied to ornaments, so let’s make memories!
Join Tricia for a morning of creativity and connection on Wednesday December 18 at 10am as we paint one-of-a-kind, hand-painted ornaments. Learn to paint on beautifully shaped bisque ornament using watercolors, acrylics or both. Choose from patterns, florals, or organic designs guided by Tricia. Add a touch of elegance with reclaimed silk sari ribbon, making each ornament truly unique.
You will go home with three beautiful, handmade ornaments that are as special as the memories you’ll create.
All supplies included (just bring your creativity!) & dress for a little mess – it’s all part of the fun!
Let’s have fun, make memories and create beautiful hand-made ornaments!
Limited to 10 participants.

About Tricia
Tricia Caracappa is captivated with expressing energy, delight & freedom in her art. She earned a degree in Interior Design from Parsons School of Design and a Bachelor of Science from Providence College, and studied at the Art Students League in New York. After a twenty year career at a global financial firm, she left corporate for the creative. She launched Tricia Caracappa Design, doing residential interior design and now she is a full time artist. Known for her use of colors and playful brushstrokes, Tricia’s art invites you to experience a world of inspiration, energy and following what lights you up.
Tricia’s art has been exhibited in solo and group shows, and is in private collections across the country. She currently serves on the board of the Katonah Museum of Artists’ Association. Tricia lives with her family in Katonah, NY and creates from her studio tucked into the 19th century brick lined Yellow Monkey Village in Cross River, NY, just upstairs from the Yellow Studio Gallery, where she will have her next solo show in September 2025.

Artists Talk: Juried Member Show
2024-12-19 18:30 - 20:00
Join us on Thursday December 19 at 6:30pm to learn more about the artistic practices, process, influences and more of Robin Kline, Amy Kupferberg, Sophie Reisz and Angela Strassheim.
About the Exhibition The Yellow Studio Juried Member Show is an annual celebration that exemplifies our commitment to fostering and showcasing women artists in the region. Selected works represent various mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, offering visitors a rich tapestry of contemporary women’s artistic expression.
Exhibiting Artist Members
Allison Belolan
Tricia Caracappa
Jennie Carr
Sarah Ehrlich
Mary Ellis
Marlene Gallagher
Amanda Godsoe
Katie Goldberg
Dorian Goldman
Cameron Goodyear
Merrill Greene
Suzie Jellinek
Robin Kline
Christy Knell
Amy Kupferberg
Giselle Landers
Alissa Leigh
Shannon McDonough
Jen Mullowney
Phoebe Polk
Sophie Reisz
Rebecca Rivard
Julie Rosenberg
Angela Strassheim
View and purchase artwork from the exhibition here. From the Collections dropdown menu please select “Juried Member Show 2024.”
All are welcome. Please RSVP.

Opening: Living Color featuring Yuko Nishikawa, Deborah Hesse & Courtney Alan Rossy
2025-01-11 16:00 - 18:00
Join us on Saturday January 11 from 4 to 6pm for the opening of Living Color featuring mobiles by Yuko Nishikawa, wall sculptures by Deborah Hesse and paintings by Courtney Alan Rossy.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
The Gallery at Yellow Studio presents Living Color, a dynamic exhibition where artworks evolve and transform before viewers’ eyes. Running January 11 through February 7, 2025, this innovative showcase features artists Deborah Hesse, Yuko Nishikawa, and Courtney Alan Rossy, each exploring the fluid nature of artistic creation through distinct approaches to movement and change. Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, January 11 from 4 to 6pm.
Through light-based constructions, kinetic installations, and layered paintings, these three artists activate the gallery space in compelling ways. Hesse’s works shift with viewing perspective, while Nishikawa’s suspended forms dance with air currents, and Rossy’s canvases reveal the accumulated gestures of their creation. Together, they transform the gallery into a living ecosystem where art exists in constant dialogue with its environment.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Deborah Hesse is a multimedia artist and curator based in New Haven, CT, exploring relationships between natural phenomena and artistic expression. A graduate of Smith College with a Masters from the University of New Mexico, Hesse has received notable recognition including a Connecticut Office of the Arts Fellowship and international residencies, with exhibitions at Real Art Ways, Housatonic Museum, and venues across South Korea and New York. Learn more at debbiehesse.com
Yuko Nishikawa creates fantastical environments through sculpture, lighting, and installations, drawing from her background in architecture and interior design. Her prestigious collaborations include Calvin Klein Home and Anthropologie, while her recent focus on immersive installations has garnered international attention, particularly for her site-specific projects at Friends Artspace and international displays for Sandro. Learn more at yukonishikawa.com
Courtney Alan Rossy is a multidisciplinary artist and educator whose practice bridges fine art with academic scholarship. With a Masters from Columbia University and over a decade of teaching experience, Alan creates work deeply influenced by art historical traditions while fostering innovative partnerships with museums and arts organizations. Her studio practice synthesizes materiality with intellectual inquiry, drawing from art theory, psychology, and philosophy. Learn more at courtneyalan.com

Art Club: Excursion to Dia Beacon
2025-01-13 10:00
Join the Art Club as we explore Dia Beacon! We are excited to see and discuss the recently opened installations of artwork by Roni Horn and Keith Sonnier as well as many of the longer-term installations of work by Richard Serra, Louise Bourgeois, Mary Heilmann, Steve McQueen and more.
We can also enjoy lunch onsite at The Dia Beacon cafe. The Dia Beacon cafe offers a seasonal menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches made to order, as well as pastries, coffee, and espresso drinks. The cafe is operated by Homespun Foods, located on Beacon’s Main Street.
All Yellow Studio Members are welcome! Join us for a day of exploration and inspiration and connect with fellow art lovers.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, January 13
Time: Meet at Yellow Studio at 9am to carpool to Dia Beacon or meet at Dia Beacon at 10am.

Travel Information:

To carpool from Yellow Studio to Dia Beacon, please email tina@yellowstudiony.com. Space in the car is limited.
At least one car will depart Dia Beacon around 1 pm and head back to Yellow Studio.

Tickets:

General Admission tickets are $20 and can be purchased upon arrival at Dia Beacon.
Advance ticket reservation is suggested for Dia Beacon.

Address:
Dia Beacon
3 Beekman Street
Beacon, New York

Writing Club: Critique Night
2025-01-15 18:30 - 20:30
Looking for accountability on your writing project? We’re here to support that!

Interested in receiving feedback on your work? The Writing Club will be hosting Critique Night once every other month.

YS Members can email their work, up to 3000 words to Molly and/or Lauren by January 12 to distribute to participants to read. If you prefer to read/perform a short piece (~3 to 5 minutes in length) that is also an option. As always, you can clarify the type of feed-back you’d like.

Don’t have time to write or read? Members are still welcome to join, no obligations!

Member RSVP required.

Acrylic Ink Workshop with Alissa Leigh
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00
On January 16 at 6pm, dive into the vibrant world of acrylic inks in this hands-on workshop designed to spark your creativity!
Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this session will guide you through the unique properties and possibilities of acrylic inks.
Learn techniques for layering, blending, and creating dynamic textures while experimenting with bold colors and fluid movements. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of this versatile medium—and your own stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork.
Space is limited to 12 participants.

Tickets:
Supporter Members (20% discount): $48
Artist & Community Members (10% discount): $54
Non-Members: $60

About Alissa Leigh
Alissa Leigh paints to express herself, using color and a unique gestural cipher. Through her use of color, gesture and a visual language that is recognizably her own, her paintings become energetic focal points in the spaces they inhabit.
Leigh lives and works in Bedford, NY as a self-taught artist. Her style is always evolving as she learns new techniques and inspirations. She works mainly with acrylic paints, but often incorporates collage elements, oils, spray paint, markers and pastels. Leigh’s works are in private collections in NY, CT, NJ, AZ, MD, GA, FL, Germany and Hungary. She has been in numerous group shows in NY and CT and recently had two successful solo shows at Chroma Fine Art Gallery in Katonah, NY.

Essential Website Kit for Creatives
2025-01-22 08:00 - 2025-02-14 17:00
Essential Website Kit for Creatives
January 22 – April 29, 2025
Registration closes February 14.
$875 – $1,200
Limited to the first 8 Women Creatives to sign up.

Your brilliant work deserves a brilliant website.
(And yes, that dusty business card from 2019 agrees.)

For creatives who’ve been saying, ‘I really should get a website’ whenever someone asks for your web address – this is your moment. We’ve made it surprisingly straightforward and refreshingly affordable.
Website designer Sarah of SOE STUDIO and writer Allison Belolan, both artists who have navigated this digital journey themselves, have created a seamless process that honors your creative vision while delivering professional results at a fraction of market rates (because ‘someday’ just became today).
This intimate, guided experience (limited to 8 participants) pairs your artistic vision with our expertise. From thoughtfully crafted artist statements and business descriptions to elegantly designed galleries, every element works harmoniously to showcase your unique creative voice. This offering is for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs (Chefs, Bakers, Stylists, Clothing Designers, and more).
What You’ll Receive:

A professionally designed, customized Squarespace website
Expertly written artist statement/business description & biography that captures your authentic voice
A color palette created for you to complement your work
Distinctive brand board with your curated color palette and typography
Custom favicon for your site
Professional guidance throughout the process
Optional Upgrades to include a Wordmark and/or to digitize a symbol you paint or draw for your logo

Choose Your Level:
Level 1: Essential Presence YS Members: $875 / Non-Members: $1,000 ($500 deposit due at signup to confirm your spot)
Your digital foundation, thoughtfully composed:

Elegant landing page design
Image carousel showcasing 5-8 of your works
Bio & artist statement
Contact information
Professional layout and design

Level 2: Extended Portfolio YS Members: $1,000 / Non-Members: $1,200 ($500 deposit due at signup to confirm your spot)
Your complete digital gallery:
Everything in Level 1, plus:

Expanded gallery space (10-15 images)
CV integration
Enhanced navigation

Your Creative Guides: Sarah (soestudio.design) crafts digital spaces that honor each artist’s unique vision, while Allison Belolan (allisonbelolan.com) weaves words that authentically capture your artistic journey.
About Sarah
Sarah is an artist and graphic designer who specializes in crafting unique and engaging website designs. Combining her fine art background with a passion for digital design, she creates websites that are visually compelling and tailored to reflect the individuality of her clients.
Sarah’s artwork is inspired by the natural world, and she strives to incorporate sustainable practices into her creative process whenever possible. Originally from Katonah, she draws inspiration from the local environment, infusing her designs with organic elements and harmonious color palettes.
With expertise in web design, branding, and social media strategy, Sarah offers personalized solutions for artists and creatives. She is dedicated to helping her clients showcase their work and build an online presence that feels authentic and meaningful. From concept to completion, Sarah’s precision and creativity shine through in every project.
Beyond her professional work, Sarah is actively involved in her community, volunteering her design skills to teach, collaborate, and bring meaningful ideas to life.
About Allison
Allison is a multidisciplinary artist whose work invites viewers to observe familiar landscapes with renewed curiosity. Through abstract compositions featuring handmade paper and thoughtfully repurposed materials, she creates subtle narratives that emerge from careful documentation of her surroundings. Her mixed media techniques develop through patient observation and material exploration, emphasizing the relationship between place and artistic response.
Her background in printmaking and art education shapes a studio practice where traditional methods merge with contemporary investigations, each informing and enriching the other. Allison’s work has appeared in galleries across the United States, including the 2024 Every Woman Biennial, The Gallery at Yellow Studio, and the Bruce Museum Fine Arts Fair, and featured in publications like Art Seen Magazine and Visionary Art Collective.
After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Printmaking, Allison worked as a jewelry designer before earning her Master of Arts in Teaching Art Education from the School of Visual Arts. Her decade of teaching art in New York public schools profoundly influenced her understanding of material potential and creative process. Behind the scenes, Allison supports the arts community by crafting press releases, artist statements, and exhibition proposals, helping to articulate the nuanced relationships between artists, their work, and their audiences.

Essential Details:

Limited to 8 participants for personalized attention
Registration closes: February 14, 2025
Your digital debut: April 29, 2025

What You’ll Provide:

Professional, current headshot (An approved professional headshot is required. Yellow Studio will offer a headshot event with Angela Strassheim on February 27 for $200 if you don’t already have a professional headshot. Click here to register.)
High-quality artwork images (image requirements provided)
Questionnaire completion
Squarespace subscription & domain (guidance on how to obtain these is provided)

See examples of:

Level 1 Artist Website (Password: [REDACTED] )
Level 2 Artist Website (Password: [REDACTED] )
Level 1 Creative Entrepreneur Website (Password: [REDACTED] )
Upgrade options for Wordmarks and Logo icons (Password: [REDACTED] )
Brand Board showcasing fonts, logos and custom Color Palette (Password: [REDACTED] )

Dreaming bigger? If your vision extends beyond these offerings, let’s talk. Email Yellow Studio tina@yellowstudiony.com for a custom project proposal unique to your work.

Writing Club
2025-01-22 10:00 - 12:00
Looking for accountability on your writing project? We’re here to support that!

Once monthly we will be dedicating space and time for writing in the Gallery. Please join us quietly between 10 and 11; optional sharing and discussions will begin at 11. If you’re interested in turning your thoughts into words–but struggle to put pen to paper–these ‘butt in seat’ accountability sessions are a great way to get started!

For Yellow Studio Members. Please RSVP below.
