YOHO
artists
YOHO Artists are pleased to announce our
21st ANNUAL YOHO ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND
Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025 from 11am-5pm each day
This FREE event is a unique opportunity to tour the YOHO Artists studios at the historic Alexander Smith Carpet Mills factory buildings at the Carpet Mills Arts District (CMAD). You can visit with over 50 artists, see their studios, view their new work, and enjoy the best part of your afternoon with what is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.
In addition to our open studio tour, the Carpet Mills Arts District will present the CMAD Mural Festival with live mural painting!, live music and performances, art demonstrations, family friendly programming, food trucks, and much more to be announced.
YOHO Open Studio is a proud participant of Yonkers Arts Weekend (YAW). YAW is a city-wide celebration of the arts and is generously sponsored by the City of Yonkers, Mayor Mike Spano.
Shuttle service is available from downtown Yonkers metro north train station to YOHO from 12-4pm each day. Please visit www.yonkersartsweekend.com for up to date schedule details. Uber type services and car service for hire are always on call if you wish to plan your visit around availability of the shuttle.
Parking is limited on a first come, first serve basis in the lots across Nepperhan Avenue in the city lots. Parking is downtown style parking, where you can find a spot. Please mind the signs when possible for the safety of all.
Visit or social media pages to interact with us prior to the event. facebook or instagram
To learn more about Yonkers Arts Weekend at yonkersartsweekend.com
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YOHO Open Studio and CMAD at Yonkers Arts Weekend
is presented by
The City of Yonkers, office of Mayor Mike Spano
Heights Real Estate Company
Robert Salem of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
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are generously supported by:​
Apex Supply Company
we are graciously proud of our sponsors who make EVERYTHING possible:
ARL Plumbing and Heating
Charles Schwab / Stephen Lo and Family
Gary Schwartz - GS Adjustments
JP Morgan Chase / Sam Hyatt
LB AND J Construction Inc / Jesse Singh
Merola Paving Corp / Anthony Merola
Thomas Noonan / Noonan Properties
Rishi Nangalia and 222 Lake Partners
Risk Management International
SDK Heiberger Attorneys at Law
Sprague Energy
United Metro Energy
Joe Brody / 252 Lake Avenue LLC
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artists.
Nicole Been
Brittany Clifford
Kurt Coble
Diana Delgado
Betty Eastland
Al Ferrari
Anne Franscarelli
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Maryann Gerbacia
Marion Kass
NYC Latin Media
Robert Owusu
Sandra Richman
Lenore Schultz
Gowan Song/
Ramsey Valezquez
Robert Stevens
Fabián Verdejo/Skaercity
The Westchester Center for Jazz and Contemporary Music
Nik Whey
about.
YOHO ARTISTS is a community of artists, craftspeople, and creative professionals located in Yonkers' historic Alexander Smith Carpet Mills. Their diverse work runs the gamut from traditional art studio practices to other maker activities, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, furniture and piano restoration, collage, beauty, set design, quilting, assemblage, music, woodworking, fashion, guitar making, printing, glasswork, textiles, filmmaking, jewelry, graphic design, digital multimedia, shoe design, tattooing, and creative manufacturing.
