Yolanda
BIO
Yolanda studied at Paier College of Art in New Haven, Connecticut, where she majored in Illustration. However, it was the intricate and expressive nature of mosaic art that ultimately captured her talent and passion. She has since traveled extensively across the United States and abroad, studying with master mosaic artists to refine her craft.
In 2025, Yolanda was accepted into Ojai Studio Artists (OSA), an esteemed collective of professional artists in the Ojai Valley dedicated to fostering artistic excellence and community engagement. As a member, she joins a network of highly regarded creatives who open their studios to the public and contribute to Ojai’s thriving arts scene.
Today, Yolanda creates stained glass and smalti mosaics in a painterly style, bringing movement and emotion to her pieces through intricate color variations. Her work has been described as brimming with visual excitement, reminiscent of the expressive brushwork seen in John Singer Sargent’s portraits.
Yolanda currently has studios in Ojai, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Contact to schedule a visit.
Exhibits
2026 | Buenaventura Art Association | 37th Annual Open Competition | May 2nd - 28th
2026 | Beatrice Woods Art Center Exhibit | Adventure in Art | Jan 17th - Mar 30th
2025 | The Ojai Valley Museum | Metamorphisis | August
2025 | Studio Channel Islands Gallery | June - July
2025 - Current | Ojai Studio Artists Member
2024 - Current | Ojai Valley Artists Gallery
2024 | Banfield Library in Banfield, OR
2024 | The New Zone Gallery in Eugene, OR | Juried exhibition
2022 | Studio One in Paso Robles, CA
2017 - 2024 | Christian Riso Gallery in Kauai, HI
Background
Raised in Pelham, New York, Yolanda Bergman grew up in a home filled with creativity. Her mother was an artist, and her father, a well-known writer and television producer, encouraged an artistic environment where every craft imaginable was explored. Their garage served as an art studio, where her mother painted and created ceramics, while her father practiced photography in the basement. This artistic atmosphere shaped Yolanda and her three siblings, instilling a lifelong passion for creative expression.
Before dedicating herself fully to art, Yolanda spent over 25 years as a leading nutritionist, author, television personality, and health-focused entrepreneur in Los Angeles. She was a recognized voice in the wellness industry, sharing her expertise through media appearances and publications.
Upcoming Events
Ojai Studio Artists Second Saturday
July 13th 10am - 5pm
Come visit my studio in Ojai, CA for the July Second Saturday Ojai Studio Artists tour. There will be 13 open studios across the lovely and busy Downtown area—within walking distance of the best local restaurants and fun spots.
OSA’s Second Saturdays focus on specific areas, offering visitors a more manageable list of studios to visit from the 70+ artists studios open on the October annual tour.
The July 11 event, like all Second Saturdays, is entirely free - and you can find participating artists and samples of each artist’s work below, to help plan your “choose-your-own adventure” tour.
Register to get the FREE tickets at Eventbrite to get the tour map delivered to your inbox.
Ojai Studio Artists Dining Wild
August 1st at 6 - 9 PM
Dine under the stars in a remote and exquisite garden setting high atop Sulphur Mountain for a scrumptious dinner to support the arts in Ojai. The evening includes drinks, appetizers, dinner, salad, and dessert.
Lots of art talk, option to explore a fabulous artists studio, and meet members of the art world and their patrons. Limited seating - only 24 tickets for the main table.
Purchase your tickets here for a spectacular evening before they sell out: https://www.ojaistudioartists.org/dining-wild
Wear casual cocktail attire, bring a wrap and wear comfortable shoes.
All sales are final.
Ojai Studio Artists Annual Tour
October 10th-12th | 10am - 5pm
Don’t miss the Ojai Studio Artists annual tour where my studio will be open along with some 70 artists' studios scattered across the Ojai Valley, the Annual Fall Tour beckons visitors to explore art, artists and their creative spaces over three days, October 10-12, 2026. Tickets are only $20 for the weekend and proceeds benefit OSA's general fund as well as their scholarship and outreach programs.
Ticket holders will receive a beautiful booklet showcasing the artists' work as well as a printed map, this year an interactive online digital map helping guide visitors to the studios will also be available.
Start off the tour with a visit to the Ojai Valley Museum where one work by each OSA artist will be displayed and help you decide which studios you'd like to visit.
A perfect way to explore the nooks and crannies and creative exploits that make Ojai the artist hub of Southern California.