Ms. Otter Studio

06/04/2026

June is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month for .otter.studio 🎨🦦
From group shows and watercolor workshops to live painting, pop-ups, and community art events, there are so many opportunities to create, connect, and celebrate art together this month 🌿☀️

Swipe through for the full lineup and mark your calendars 📅✨
Which event are you most excited about? 👇
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06/04/2026

June is shaping up to be an exciting month for .otter.studio 🎨🦦
From group shows and workshops to live painting, pop-ups, and community art events, there are so many opportunities to create, connect, and celebrate art together this month 🌿☀️

Swipe through for the full lineup and mark your calendars! 📅✨

Which event are you most excited about? 👇

06/03/2026

Rain or shine, what a beautiful day at ❤️☔️ Despite the weather, so many of you came out to support local artists & makers, and our hearts are full 🥹✨ Thank you to everyone who stopped by, picked up some arts or simply took a moment to chat. Your support means more than you know and truly made our day extra special 💛

🎨 A huge thank you to all the fellow vendors for sharing your beautiful work and creative energy. It was such a joy spending the day alongside you, and we’re already looking forward to the next market!

🐦 Special congratulations to Tom and Sandy on their first market together ❤️ We absolutely fell in love with Tom’s bird paintings and prints. One of them has already found a home on the studio wall 😊 Thank you for sharing your work with the community.

✨ And if you ever come across artwork, she made beautiful nature-inspired arts 😍🎨

🥐 Our weekend was made even sweeter with the wonderful baked goods from . We came for the market and definitely left with treats too!

🌿 A big shoutout to Louise and the entire team for having us and creating such a welcoming space for artists and visitors alike. Thank you for all that you do 💚 We can’t wait for the next one!

✨ Up next: Beekman Street Art Fair in Saratoga Springs, June 14 (10-5PM), hope to see you there! 🦦🐾

06/03/2026

Had so much fun capturing downtown summer vibes ☀️🎨 Swipe ➡️ to see everyone’s amazing sketches ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. It was such a joy to spend the afternoon sketching together, seeing each person’s creativity shine through ✨

And congratulations to Devery on the beautiful new space 🙌🏼 Looking forward to the next workshop already! (if you haven’t already, checked out the new location and the show benefiting 🐱)

Up next: We’ll be doing live painting and bringing a mini pop-up shop to Kids Arts Fest on 6/6 🎨🖌️✨ If you’re stopping by, come say hi 🦦🐾

05/28/2026

Still smiling from the AANHPI Month Pop-up at the 🫶🏻❤️✨ What an amazing day filled with beautiful art, incredible vendors, delicious food & drinks, and wonderful performances by 🎶🌸 We’re so happy and honored to be part of this celebration of community, culture, and creativity 🙌🏼

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, shared your stories, and showed love for the arts 🥹 Our heart is full ❤️❤️❤️

An extra special moment for .otter.studio: it’s our first show at the Plaza! We’re so grateful to showcase our work alongside and surrounded by the beautiful art of ikebana by Freddie Villegas 🌿✨

Shoutout to all the amazing fellow vendors 🫶🏻✨ So much talent, creativity, and good vibes all around. And to our birthday queen Jisung - happy birthday, we’re so happy to celebrate with you 🎂

Events like this remind us how special it is to celebrate and uplift voices, traditions, and creatives together 🤍

Huge thank you to and for all the hard work and support to make this happen 🙌🏼✨

Up next ➡️ Saratoga!
Catch us at Beekman Street Art Fair on June 14 with new originals, prints & more 🎨✨ Hope to see you there 🦦❤️

05/28/2026

Join us for the closing reception of our show “Shared Threads” at Create Community Studios Troy (5-7PM). Artwork, documentary screening, Make & Take, hope to see you there ❤️

✨ Shared Threads — Closing Reception This Friday! ✨
Troy Night Out • May 29 • 5–7 PM
CREATE Community Studios – Troy

Join us for the closing reception of Shared Threads during Troy Night Out! This collaborative exhibition brings together the 2023–24 Artists in Residence at Arlene’s and Brosgé, the sustainable clothing brand by Jennifer Wilkerson.At the center of the show is a series of ten bespoke aprons—hand‑dyed, painted, printed, and stitched—blending fine art with ethically made fashion. A companion display highlights each artist’s creative process.

Friday’s reception features make‑and‑take activities and a screening of the Shared Threads documentary. It’s a beautiful celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the art of making things with care. We hope to see you there! 🌟

05/26/2026

What a blast at the first Asian Business Vendor Fair .hibachi Saratoga❤️✨
Huge thank you to everyone who came out to support AAPI-owned businesses, stopped by the table, chatted with us, and shared the love of art 🎨 You truly made our day extra special 🥰

So many amazing vendors brought beautiful work, handmade goodies, delicious treats, and all the good vibes 🌸🍵🎨 Feeling so proud to be part of this community 🤩

Big shoutout to .hibachi for creating such a welcoming space to highlight AAPI businesses and for taking such good care of us 🥺 The hot matcha tea + post-market miso absolutely warmed our hearts 🍵💛 We can’t wait to be back!

And we’re not done yet 👀✨
Catch us tomorrow at the AANHPI Culture Fest at Empire State Plaza from 11AM–2PM! Expect art, handmade goodies, bakes, performances, and more 🎶🎨🍪 Hope to see you there 🫶🏻❤️

05/25/2026

Come celebrate community, culture, food, art & more at the AANHPI Festival at the Empire State Plaza ❤️
We’ll be there with a little pop-up featuring prints, sketches, and new work, come say hi! ✨

Wed, May 27 at 10 AM

Empire State Plaza Concourse, Albany

Hosted by: Asian Arts New York + Office of General Services (OSG)

AANHPI Art & Cultural Festival
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Art Exhibition: 10am-2pm

Performance Program: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

Food: 11:30-1:30pm

 

Hosted by the Office of General Services (OGS) + Organized by

 

Join us for the first AANHPI Art & Cultural Festival, celebrating the rich diversity, creativity, and cultural heritage of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

 

The festival will feature:

Art exhibition

Live cultural performances

Asian crafts and art products

Cultural merchandise and fashion vendors

Community and organizational information tables

Asian food vendors and more

 

Free and open to the public.

05/24/2026

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COMING UP… the NEXT Art.Work.Space. Youth Workshop: Everyday Sketching: Intro to Watercolor & Ink Sketching with Artist Ottavia Huang! Happening on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from Noon – 3 p.m. Register (free) at the link below by Thursday, 6/11!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXPy1Hg6vbhd3_DW4BoaU-xZBuZZsk4lnJRE3YBiH7_wZq4A/viewform

🎨 About the workshop: Discover the joy of everyday sketching through watercolor and ink! This beginner-friendly introduction explores simple ways to capture daily moments, from cozy coffee shops and favorite corners to plants, pets, and scenes from everyday life. Learn how loose ink lines and watercolor washes can help you sketch quickly, observe more deeply, and find beauty in the ordinary.

Participants will create a small watercolor and ink sketch using provided or personal reference photos. The focus is on observation, storytelling, and enjoying the process rather than perfection. Perfect for beginners, curious creatives, and anyone interested in slowing down and documenting everyday life through art. No prior sketching experience required.

🎨 About the Artist: Ottavia Huang is a watercolor artist based in Ballston Lake, creating expressive, on-location sketches that capture the quiet beauty of everyday life. Born and raised in Indonesia, she later lived in Taiwan for graduate studies and an academic career, shaping her perspective on culture, place, and human connection. Her work combines loose, intuitive lines with layered washes of color to document streetscapes and fleeting moments with warmth and authenticity. An admin of the Albany chapter of the global Urban Sketchers community, Ottavia leads workshops and community projects, encouraging others to slow down, observe closely, and find meaning in everyday moments.

🖌 The workshop is free, and there is limited space in order to foster a proactive learning environment.

Registration is REQUIRED. No prior knowledge or experience in the arts is necessary. Please include a valid email with registration. All youth aged 13 - 18 are invited to attend. If you have someone younger interested, please email Emily at [email protected]

With support from The RED Bookshelf and Honest Weight Food Co-op.

Funders and supporters of Art.Work.Space. include: Carl E. Touhey Foundation, National Grid, Senator Pat Fahy, and numerous generous individuals.

05/22/2026

✨ Seeing Ballston Spa: New Workshop Series with Artyladymsd .otter.studio ✨
We’re excited to be hosting a 3-week observational sketching series this summer 🎨
Inspired by the nature, charm, and architecture of Ballston Spa, this program invites us to experience the village through watercolor and ink ✍️

Each week includes:
🌿 Exploring nature + architecture on location
🎨 Watercolor + ink studies in the field
📍 A guided, creative experience open to all levels

All materials are provided.
Spots are limited, register now to secure your place 🙌🏼 https://forms.gle/ZG3tnGjUBNpb5YZp7

A heartfelt thank you to Saratoga Arts for making this program possible, and to our partners Saratoga County Historical Society Brookside Museum, Village of Ballston Spa, and Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts for their support 💛

We can’t wait to sketch the village together 🫶🏻❤️