About YSA

Yosemite Sierra Artists is a non-profit organization for artists and art patrons dedicated to promoting the visual arts in the Yosemite area. YSA offers art opportunities in the local area, including the Yosemite Sierra Artists gallery. We also provide periodic art demos, plein air outings, monthly photography salon, and social gatherings for painters and photographers. We encourage “the practice of craft” to enhance the enjoyment and skill of artists of all media. Yosemite Sierra Artists has been an oasis for artists in the Yosemite area since its inception in 1971.

We invite you to JOIN YSA for the camaraderie and support of fellow artists!

YSA Executive Board 2025-2026

President: Kerby Smith
Past President:  Barbara Liss
Secretary: Nancy Bednar
VP Technology: Jennifer Moss
VP Community Outreach/Marketing: Gina Mims
VP Fundraising/Grants: Wendy Denton
VP Hospitality: Vicki Thomas
Treasurer & Membership: Monica Lasgoity

Committee/Event Chairs

Newsletter Editor: Sheila Boyd
Portrait Group: Lura Schwarz Smith
Photo Group: Autumn Ensign
Plein Air Group: Mary Beth Harrison & Lisa Zylstra
Women’s Voices, Women’s Vision: Wendy Denton & Jennifer Moss
YGAC Spotlight: Carolyn Hartling
YSA Gallery Manager: Barbara Liss
Visitor’s Center Venue Chair: Rotating
United Security Bank Curators: Sheila Boyd, Vicki Thomas

Yosemite Sierra Artists is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID: 83-2169696