Bringing ‘Your Art Lounge’ to Life – Support a Unique Russian-Language Art Magazine in California.

Art connects us. It inspires, educates, and gives us a sense of belonging.

That’s why we’re creating Your Art Lounge—the only Russian-language art magazine in California.

It’s more than just a publication; it’s a vibrant platform for artists, collectors, and cultural enthusiasts. But to make this vision a reality, we need your support.

Why ‘Your Art Lounge’ Matters Art is a bridge between cultures, a conversation across time and space.

Our goal is to create a high-quality, visually stunning art magazine that brings together voices from across the former USSR, celebrating their contributions to California’s artistic landscape. We’ve already released a pilot issue and seen firsthand how much this magazine means to the community. Now, we’re raising $15,000 to publish four quarterly issues that will feature:

Exhibition reviews from the Bay Area and beyond

Interviews with artists, collectors, and curators

Ballet, theater, and cultural event highlights

A seasonal art calendar featuring artists born in different months

Deep dives into art history, contemporary movements, and personal stories

The Challenge & How You Can Help Publishing a magazine at this level requires a dedicated team of editors, journalists, critics, and designers.

It also means high production costs—from premium paper and high-quality printing to distribution. But with your help, we can make it happen.

Join Us in Keeping Art Alive Your support isn’t just about funding a magazine; it’s about preserving and celebrating a cultural space where art and ideas thrive.

Let’s bring Your Art Lounge to life—together.

Donate today & be part of this artistic journey!

Yulia Garamova Editor-in-Chief | Art Historian | Cultural Projects Curator

About Yulia:

Yulia Garamova is the Editor-in-Chief and founder of "Your Art Lounge," a unique Russian-language art magazine in the Bay Area. An art historian, musicologist, and cultural curator, Yulia creates a space where art, culture, and education meet.

Experience:

Bay Area Open Art: Organized resonant exhibitions, connecting local and international artists with audiences.

Art Walk: Led art tours in California for over 10 years, revealing art history through engaging storytelling.

Interactive Museum Guides: Authored quest books for San Francisco museums, combining education with play.

Education:

Master's Degree in Art History, Academy of Art University, San Francisco.

Music Theory and Composition, Conservatory Graduate, Moscow.

️ Media Background:

Over 16 years in Moscow media, creating and hosting radio and TV programs about art and culture.

Developed educational content, making art accessible to a broad audience.

✨ In "Your Art Lounge":

Defines the editorial vision of the magazine.

Curates exclusive content, including interviews, exhibition reviews, and artistic insights.

Creates opportunities for cultural dialogue through events, workshops, and publications.

Yulia brings expertise, creativity, and a genuine love for art, ensuring that "Your Art Lounge" remains a vibrant and inspiring platform for the art community.