Stoneleaf Retreat Gathers a Crowd for Open Studios
On July 20, Helen Toomer hosted an annual gathering for Female Design Council (FDC) and Art Mamas Alliance at the artist residency Stoneleaf Retreat during Upstate Art Weekend. More than 100 members and their children attended the get-together, which was co-hosted by FDC founder Lora Appleton and Art Mamas co-founders Toomer and Katy Donoghue. Later in the afternoon, Stoneleaf celebrated its artists in residence Adrienne Elise Tarver, Joiri Minaya, and Moko Fukuyama with Artnoir and Upstate Color. Notable attendees included Pamela Council, Jordan Casteel, Megan Skidmore, Larry Ossei-Mensah, Melissa Joseph, and more. Photos by Miguel McSongwe/BFA.
BY THE EDITORS
July 26, 2024
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Lora Appleton, Katey Donoghue, Helen Toomer
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Jane Aiello, Melle Hock
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Joiri Minaya, Helen Toomer, Moko Fukuyama, Adrienne Elise Tarver
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Adrienne Elise Tarver
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Joiri Minaya
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Antara Dinkins
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A.C. Martin
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Pamela Council, Megan Noh, Stephanie Shih, Moko Fukuyama
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Mei Ling Wu, Danny Baez, Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy
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Carolyn "CC" Concepcion, Brian Vincent
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Adriana Farietta, Danny Baez
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Megan Skidmore
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Danny Baez, Bony Ramirez
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Tracey Ryans
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Sarita Tabarez
