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Makers & Artists in Highland, NY: Unveiling Our Studios to the Community.

Our mission is to bring together the vibrant community of artists and makers in Highland, NY and connect them with art lovers from near and far. By opening our studios to the public, we aim to showcase the diversity and richness of our local arts scene, and create opportunities for meaningful interactions between artists and their audiences. We believe that art has the power to inspire, connect, a

nd transform individuals and communities, and we are committed to promoting a culture of creativity and artistic expression in Highland. Through our open studio tour, we hope to foster a sense of belonging and mutual support among artists, and to encourage dialogue and collaboration across different disciplines and mediums. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer, we invite you to join us on this journey of discovery and exploration, and to experience the joy and wonder of art in all its forms.

10/07/2025

HOST would like to take a moment to thank all of all sponsors! We couldn’t have done it without you ✨

09/26/2025

Mark your calendars for October 4th & 5th!

09/23/2025

Last but not least, this is Aliza! Shoshana Aliza is a mixed media artist known for her layered, floral inspired paintings. Her work often includes symbolic painting, stencil, gold leaf, metallic pigments and found objects. She paints on canvas, cardboard, fabric or whatever inspires her in the moment. Nature is her muse for her intuitive and meditative compositions. She has recently begun exploring painting
on ceramics and teaching at Studio 89. She is a retired Art teacher who, after a full career, is enjoying life as an artist, nature lover and painter. Come see her work on October 4th & 5th on the HOST Tour!

09/22/2025

This is Sarah! Sarah Bloom is the creator and founder of Blooming Pottery, which is a ceramics company that focuses on creating unique functional pottery that brings joy by combing textures and colors for the users visual and tactile experience. Her pottery is thrown on the wheel, altered, hand carved, and glazed with various colors. When she is not creating her own work she is helping others express themselves by teaching at Studio 89, in Highland NY. Come see Sarah’s work on the HOST Tour on October 4th & 5th!

09/21/2025

This is Phil!
Phil Whitebay, born in Cedar Grove, NJ, has been a resident of Highland for over 40 years. He

received a BFA in Photography from RIT. After serving his country in the Navy, much of his

career was spent in manufacturing. Learning by renovating several houses of his own, he

became a contractor and did home improvements for others. He concluded his professional
career working at Lowes in Highland. Come see his work on the HOST Tour October 4th & 5th !

09/20/2025

This is Cory! Cory Crose was born and raised in the Hudson Valley, leaving for a few years to pursue an education in Illustration and obtaining a degree in Drawing & Painting. She has always had a love of the arts and a need to create, so on her return to the area she became a volunteer in the ceramic arts community and an assistant to local artist and woodworker Jeff Johnson. Having now moved to the “other side of the river” and settled into her home with husband and fellow
artist Les Castellanos, Cory continues to explore new mediums, weaving them together along with her love of nature, folklore, and one’s own personal mythos. See more of her art on October 4th & 5th on the HOST Tour!

09/19/2025

Meet Bud! For nearly thirty years Bud Lavery was a senior creative director in the New York City design firm of Ross Culbert & Lavery. His design and illustration work became identifiable for its simplicity and, often, sense of humor. His many film and museum posters have ranged from the 1980s indie classic “swimming to Cambodia” to the more recent American Museum of Natural History’s Traveling the Silk Road exhibit.
Now a freelance design consultant living in the Hudson Valley, Bud loves having the opportunity to translate his graphic design sensibilities into fine art. Come take a look 👀 at his Art on the HOST Tour October 4th & 5th!

09/17/2025

This is Beth! Beth Walters-Storyk is a New Yorker having gone to The High School of Music and Art and then
FIT. After working for many years as a textile designer for the home furnishing industry, she returned to FIT to teach silk screening and then became part of the FIT Gallery display and installation staff for over 10 years. She joined her husband, John Storyk, to form WSDG, turning it into a global architectural acoustic design firm whose main design office was here in the Mid Hudson Valley. For over 30 years she was the director of technical interior design.
Beth has now come full circle back to her fine art: A member of HOST, ASK, The Woodstock School of ART and many many wonderful studio retreats in Tuscany with Julian Hyzler from EASEL&LENS. She hopes to evoke a sense of exploration and depth to her subject matter exploring new mediums and subjects constantly. Visit her on the HOST tour October 4th & 5th!

09/15/2025

Found & Fixed Hudson Valley diverts furniture from the landfill by repairing, refinishing, and repainting damaged wood pieces. They launched their worker cooperative in 2022 to combat the 12 million tons of furniture that goes into landfills each year in the United States. Through their work, they give new life to old pieces while also providing sustainable, cost-competitive alternatives to big box stores. Check out what they can do on October 4th & 5th!

09/14/2025

Meet Amy! Amy Dooley is a multidisciplinary creator who works in photography, graphic design, clay, and fiber, among other mediums. Her most recent body of work centers around ceramics, incorporating her photography skills and love for nature into her clay creations. Additionally, she showcases artwork by other artists at her studio, Studio 89, located at 89 Vineyard Ave,Highland, NY. Feel free to visit her at Studio 89 during HOST or any day! 🤗

09/13/2025

Meet Rachel! Rachel Schwartz lives in Highland, NY where she has long worked in fine ink drawings and watercolors.
Her process-based creations are intricate explorations of the shapes and movements in the natural world and their meditative effects. She also experiments with other mediums and techniques to create
a constantly evolving form. Come see her work at HOST October 4th & 5th 🖼️

09/12/2025

Meet Jocelyn! As a Mexican-American artist from New York, Jocelyn explores diverse mediums, concentrating on digital art, acrylic paints, and ceramics. She draws inspiration from women and love in minimalistic styles. With playful imagery, she trie to capture small moments visually. Come see her work at HOST October 4th and 5th!

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