After the launch of her gallery storefront in Meatpacking with Gallery 23 NY , a feature article was published by The Villager , also known as AMNY , in print and online February 2023. The piece focused on her new collection and impact downtown Manhattan. Read full article online.

The Art of Fashion, a local Manhattan TV show, visited the Storm Ritter Gallery at 807 Washington Street in winter of 2022. After shooting an interview and photos at the location, they invited Storm to the station to film a live segment to air on local television. The content shot at the gallery was used, as well as press images and art visuals.

On October 7th 2021, "Realm of The Cool People" opened with G23NY at 34 Little West 12th Street in Meatpacking, NYC. The 40+ piece collection was created at her West Village home studio from 2020-2021. View the full collection online, here . With a large crowd at the opening, the artist provided entertainment by NYC band, Strange Majik and complimentary bar, sponsored by Doña Sarita mezcal. With an array of eccentric guests for the surrealist art, a mention in the New York Post was published noting the gallery opening's old school Village energy. Frank Andrews is one of Storm's dearest friends and mentors of many years. Frank has been her long-time teacher in the art of tarot cards, palmistry, and esoteric knowledge. Reception Photos by Dan Bassini

April 20th, 2023, Storm hosted an evening of live painting and cocktails at the Storm Ritter Gallery storefront on 807 Washington Street, NYC. Throughout the night, she painted The Cool People on artisan paper for immediate sale. Her staff sold fine art, signed prints, merchandise, and previously painted paintings on paper. Order a custom classic painting of The Cool People  on our commission page. EVENT PHOTOS

June 11th 2023, the first event launched at storefront, Storm Ritter Gallery II . This daytime open house featured a live painting section at the front of the gallery, fine art viewing, and merchandise sales. Restocked artisan jewelry, apparel, prints, and small paintings were available for immediate purchase. From noon to close, Storm and Studio Cat Velvet managed the space, greeting clients and visitors to the new gallery storefront. This second Meatpacking location of Storm Ritter Gallery  opened in May 2023 at 38 Little West 12th Street, NYC with G23NY . The location showcased the remainder of Storm’s 2022 solo show collection, “ Cirque of The Cool People ” with added 2023 art and merchandise. With a large inventory of merchandise, the storefront developed a stronger retail element. The spring t-shirt  featuring the painting , " Home "  was released and the painting " Birth of An Idea "  was featured at the open house. Press & Event Photos

After the opening of the artist's third solo show, " Cirque of The Cool People " in October 2022, Up Magazine released a feature on the exhibition. An interview was held at the new, Storm Ritter Gallery, with writer Alina Perez discussing her background and work with retail/gallery storefronts. Read  the full article, here . “ At first glance, you would think Storm just stepped off a movie set in the 1960s. Long wavy hair, amber colored glasses, silver rings, silk scarves and bell bottom pants. But don’t be fooled by her cool, laid-back, artsy vibe. Storm is a forced to be reckoned with. She radiates every quality a modern-day businesswoman aspires to be.  The multi-hyphenate is an artist, a business owner, an entrepreneur, and a self-described “bad ass bitch.” In a world often dominated by men, Storm has cleared a path for herself through hard work, determination, and imagination.  “Storm Ritter Inc. is a business, it’s a brand, it’s a designer, it’s an artist, it’s  all of those elements” she explained. “But it is my real name.”

September 2022, Storm opened her third solo show, " Cirque of The Cool People " with G23NY at 807 Washington Street in the Meatpacking District, NYC. Opening night was eventful with a large attendance and charming staff executing the fine art sales and merchandise booth. Live DJ and craft cocktails were served while guests viewed the new collection. After the opening, the exhibition was planned to run into October 2022, but with the success of sales, Storm was given storefront residency, becoming the first Storm Ritter Gallery  downtown Manhattan. EVENT PHOTOS Shot by Dan Bassini

With G23NY, the artist was supported by the gallery staff to elevate the storefront. She added a interior mural wall in the front entry and painted the bar table used at all events for their three gallery locations. As usual, the design is is painted in an ambidextrous fashion and as seen at other businesses and homes. Inquire online for a commissioned piece in this style, here . ENTRY WALL PAINTED WOOD BAR TABLE

The video was filmed at the Storm Ritter Gallery in January 2023 as requested by the local Dunedin Mural Tours for their visitors via app and website. In this short clip, Storm explains the process and meaning of the “Age of The Cool People” mural in Dunedin, Florida. She discusses the story of her impact at Blur Nightclub with the 60-foot outdoor mural and indoor painted wallpaper of The Cool People. Visuals of the art prints are shown, all available online to purchase now. Art Prints of The Mural The artist prints of the "Age of The Cool People" mural are available online. Prints of the full wall, original design on wood, and detail images were limited edition released in 2022.

As of July 2024, Storm continues to provide garments for the Mean Girls National Tour. Since 2017 at S torm Ritter Studio, she was hired to design costume pieces for the character "Janis Ian" for Mean Girls On Broadway . Storm's village street style aligned with the energy of the eccentric, rebellious character. The show opened in April 2018 at August Wilson Theater and closed in March 2020. The garments are handmade in large quantities made of her original digitally-printed textiles. Other pieces were sourced locally, restructured, and hand painted. With Storm's history in theatrical scenic design at NYU Tisch School of the Arts as well as her costume design work at Saturday Night Live , the freelance designing job was ideal for the studio. As the actors changed for the role, Storm became friends with the long-running Janis Ian, Mary Kate Morrissey who is now headlining as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway. MK and her husband become gallery visitors and collectors of Storm's work with original paintings in their home and a custom leather jacket of her own.

April 2023, Storm attended the Girls Scouts of Greater New York Awards Gala where she was honored with a Service Award for her arts volunteer work from 2020 onward. After leading multiple creative workshops in downtown Manhattan and through virtual Zoom sessions, Storm continued her association with GSGNY into 2024 with speaking events and donations. As an artist and business owner, it is crucial to positively give back to future young entrepreneurs and creatives. Alongside the influential women of the organization, the event was filled with inspiring stories and powerful forces. Storm's mission is to provides creative mentorship for young people to be who are and to go after what they want to do. Although she was not a Girl Scout as a child, working with G2GNY is a ideal place for Storm's influence. Empowering young females, especially in the arts, is a large facet of the studio's foundation.

February 4th, 2023, the artist held a gallery party event at 807 Washington. Storm Ritter Gallery hosted the event, providing live music, a new fine art showcase, and new merchandise. New fine art was added to the exhibition, including painted mirror frames and statues, all collectively sold that evening. In dual celebration of the new album release for NYC band, Strange Majik and the artist’s birthday, the evening was filled with entertainment. The artist was commissioned to design the album art for the new record, with the original art framed on display as well as the records. New artwork was added to the exhibition, including painted statues, sold that evening. On display as the backdrop for the band was a commissioned project of painted red curtains for the NYC nightclub lounge, Rosewood Theater. The curtains were to be picked up the following week, so it was a wonderful way to share them before installation. PAINTED STATUES PRESS, LIVE MUSIC & ALBUM ART NYC ANIMAL RECORD COVER Storm designed the cover and provided an exclusive cool person for the back. Signed records were available for sale in both Storm Ritter Galleries, into late 2023. As of 2024, signed records are available online. The original painting of the cover was framed and on display at the gallery, adding as an archive collectible in the collection. ART SALES & EVENT GUESTS

"There are no mistakes in art, only happy accidents." Mrs. Weezie Kempf was Storm Ritter's elementary school art teacher, and she sadly passed away in 2023. In appreciation for her teacher, she ensured that a memorial piece was created for the school. It was her privilege to order a bronze handmade plaque with funds of her own and with a fundraiser silent auction at Storm Ritter Gallery. She also gifted a framed painting of The Cool People and a monetary gift for a student to be awarded with the new Weezie Kempf Art Award. At 807 Washington Street on February 4th, Storm held a silent auction of fine art and merchandise. The piece "Ace of Pentacles" was auctioned off with the proceeds used to fund the bronze plaque and contribute to the new Weezie Kempf Award for an 8th grade art student. Storm delivered the donations to the school and spoke at an assembly of students, teachers, and Mrs. Kempf's family in appreciation and memory of her beloved art teacher. She discussed the importance of teachers and the powerful impact of creative people in young lives. Mrs. Kempf gave Storm the gift of confidence, immortalizing the idea that there are never mistakes, only happy accidents. As a business owner and full-time artist, Storm prioritizes giving back to her community, and this was a melancholic moment that will always be remembered. The artist toured the school and connected with teachers and students, bringing appreciation for the arts.

January 2022, Storm was commissioned to design the album art for band, Strange Majik 's new record, NYC Animal . The front cover features a photograph of front man, David Patillo. Storm used the photo to create a collage painting featuring The Cool People . On the back features a singular silhouette selected for the NYC Animal aesthetic. The original paintings were framed and on display at Storm Ritter Gallery in 2022-23 and mentioned in a feature article in The Villager. Strange Majik and Storm have a long running friendship since 2016, as they first started playing at her first store, Storm Ritter Studio . They have performed lived at almost every large exhibition event she has held Downtown Manhattan. With this old school rock and roll sound, their music aligns perfectly with Storm's energy in the Village. You can shop the records online, each signed by Strange Majik and Storm Ritter. View the limited run vinyl, here .

April 2023, Storm Ritter Gallery II opened at 38 Little West 12th Street in Meatpacking, NYC. This is the second establishment in collaboration with G23NY that Storm managed, showcasing her 2022-23 collection. Photos were taken consistently in the space by local photographers and the space housed four events during her 5 month pop-up residency into the end of August 2023. Studio Cat Velvet   worked the storefront six days a week, sitting in the front window with the display. With a studio space set up in the front room, Storm was able to live paint daily while running the shop. Commissions and new work came to fruition during the summer, with the gallery events showcasing the collection growth.