Founder & CEO

Jackie is the Founder & CEO of ArtsClub, established in 2018. An art historian with a background in modern and contemporary art, she holds a Master’s from Christie’s Education and has worked with leading galleries, auction houses, and art fairs in New York and London. Inspired by her belief in art as a catalyst for connection and fresh thinking, Jackie founded ArtsClub to foster creativity, community, and new ways of seeing the world.

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Chief Creative Officer

Cydney leads ArtsClub’s creative development, shaping its artistic vision and programming. A painter and mixed media artist with extensive teaching experience, she studied Art Education at the University of Vermont, earned her Pre-K- 12 teaching license, and refined her practice under the mentorship of accomplished artists while deepening her work as an educator. In addition to her visual art practice, Cydney is a yoga teacher with over a decade of experience, and brings a holistic perspective to her work, emphasizing creativity as a powerful tool for expression, connection, and well-being.

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Events & Partnerships Manager

Ellie is the Events and Partnerships Manager for ArtsClub’s New York and D.C. locations. She began her artistic career developing teen and youth programming at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, GA. She holds a B.A. in Art History and Government from William & Mary and has dedicated over eight years to working across museums, galleries, and artists’ studios. As an artist and an art historian, her work focuses on the intersection of contemporary art and activism. She is thrilled to help foster community, spark dialogue and inspire creativity at ArtsClub.

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Studio Manager

Fernando is a multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into themes of mental health, identity, and sexuality. A B.F.A. graduate from Oregon College of Art and Craft, he blends diverse materials with intricate linework and color to explore the human psyche.

Orange holds an M.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts, NY, and a B.A. in Economics from Soochow University. Her work draws from memories, dreams, and the intuitive link between body and psychology. She explores nature, time-space travel, herstory, and the relationship between art, spirituality, and storytelling.

Saba Farhoudnia is an Iranian artist exploring the human experience through drawing, painting, language, and gesture. She holds degrees from the University of Science and Culture in Tehran and MICA in Baltimore. Her work has shown internationally, including at the Bronx Museum, Make Room LA, Fou Gallery NY, Art Market Budapest, and ART021 Shanghai.

Karlene is an art historian focused on the intersection of materiality and ancient art. She has spent the last decade working on archaeological excavations in West Asia and North Africa. Karlene earned a B.A in Anthropology and Near Eastern Civilizations from UC Berkeley and an M.A in Near Eastern Studies from Johns Hopkins, where she is currently completing her PhD with a focus on art and archaeology.

Hilary is a celebrated cartoonist and illustrator whose work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and beyond. She has authored and illustrated several books, including Murder Book and Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, But You Could’ve Done Better, showcasing her ability to mix art with humor.

Cappy is an art historian specialising in the art of modern France, Britain and America. She earned her M.A. in Art History and Curation from The University of Chicago, and her B.A. in English and History from Dartmouth College. Her writing, research, and translation work have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Smart Museum of Art, and by contemporary art galleries in New York.

Alex is a painter and mixed media artist with a B.A. in History from the University of Michigan and an M.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts. Along with her art practice, she brings experience working in galleries, museums, and as a studio assistant.

Daniela is an art historian, curator, and educator specializing in modern and contemporary art. She earned her Master’s in Art History from Hunter College and has taught at institutions such as Hunter College, the School of Visual Arts, and Sotheby’s. Daniela has also curated multiple exhibitions in New York and Senegal.

Grace is a multidisciplinary artist and designer working at the intersection of textiles, print, and sculpture. She studied Economics and Studio Art at UC Berkeley and Textiles at Central Saint Martins. Grace’s work reflects the regenerative and evolving nature of human connection.

Rose is a painter and sculptor with a B.F.A. in Studio Art from NYU. Her work examines feminism, sexuality, and familial relationships, weaving together deeply personal and universal themes.

Kira, known as the "Swiss Army Artist," creates art inspired by the beauty of nature and the essence of femininity. Her work captivates with its mysterious elegance and invites viewers to explore the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural world.

Luke Ivy Price is an artist whose work is rooted in storytelling, history, and craftsmanship. His art has been exhibited in New York, Miami, and North Carolina and is represented by Ki Smith Gallery. Luke’s creations are part of many prominent private collections.

Ana Krutchinsky is an artist and writer who tells stories through digital illustration, painting, and pyrography. She holds a degree in Art History from McGill University and studied Art Markets at Sotheby’s Institute in London. Under the name @anakrutch, she shares illustrated narratives that find meaning in life’s smallest moments, building a community around art and connection. She splits her time between NYC and DC.

Rackime Leslie is a multidisciplinary artist and Military veteran whose work explores identity, emotion, and transformation through bold visual storytelling. With a B.A. in Graphic Design from SUNY Potsdam and a passion for raw self-expression, his creations blend strength with vulnerability—pushing boundaries in both digital and physical form.

Named after Henri Matisse, our Matisse embodies the spirit of the Fauvist movement (a term derived from "les fauves" meaning "wild beasts" in French). Initially joining the team through familial connections, Matisse has earned his place, becoming a crucial and cherished member of the ArtsClub team. Matisse’s presence at events is by request only.es here

Sam is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator with a degree in Art History and Political Science from American University. She specializes in murals and pavement art, managing a studio and gallery space in DC’s arts district, and brings a vibrant perspective to her teaching.

Dinah Polhemus is an artist, curator and art instructor who graduated from the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago with a BFA in Painting and Art History in 2023. Within her work she focuses and expands on topics of Americana, and American working class using her life experience as a compass.

Graylin has been studying art and history since her first course as an undergraduate, a survey of European modernism. In 2024 she completed a doctorate in art history at Stanford University and has since served as Lecturer at the Bing Stanford in Washington program. In the 2025-2026 academic year she will join Dumbarton Oaks as a Garden and Landscape fellow, where she will develop a book manuscript exploring the relationship between funerary art and environmental consciousness in Renaissance/Baroque southern Italy. Graylin holds a B.A. in art history from Dartmouth College and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Stanford.

Rachel Tanzi is a museum educator with a background in art history and a passion for the stories art tells. She holds a B.A. in Art History from The Catholic University of America and an M.A., also in Art History, from George Washington University. She currently works in public programs at the National Gallery of Art and has previously held positions at the Smithsonian, Glenstone Museum, and Hillwood Museum.

Anna Jane is an arts educator and curator with a passion for visitor-centered learning and experiential education. She holds an M.A. in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Arts Management from Centenary College of Louisiana. Her curatorial experience includes exhibitions at the R.W. Norton Art Gallery and Meadows Museum of Art.

Janina is a fiber artist and educator with an M.F.A. in Fibers from Concordia University and an M.A. in Studio Art and Art History from the University of Oregon. She has taught textile and printmaking courses at Concordia and Lesley University, with her work showcased in exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally.

Emma is a painter and designer with a BA in Studio Art and Anthropology from UVA. Through her work, Emma examines the interplay of queerness and abstraction, emphasizing the importance of community and routine in everyday life. Based in Washington D.C., she has worked in external affairs for museums including Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Children’s Museum.

Christine uses art to document urban environments and explore the contrast between her experience of growing up in rural Idaho with city life in DC. After graduating from BYU with a degree in Studio Art and Design, Christine shares her love for the craft with her students at the local school where she works and with the ArtsClub community. She can often be spotted in a museum or café with pen and sketchbook in hand as she draws inspiration from Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth’s meditations on isolation.

Blas is a professional cartoonist and comic artist with a degree in Sequential Art from Savannah College of Art and Design. Working primarily with water-based and India ink on cold-press Bristol paper, he brings a lifelong passion for storytelling and illustration to his craft.