THE RUNDOWNJason Bard Yarmosky is a contemporary artist.He and Holmes first sparked dating rumors in July 2026, with People later confirming they are romantically involved.His paintings have been exhibited in museums, galleries, and public art installations around the world.Katie Holmes has a new romance brewing.On July 10, Holmes was photographed holding hands with New York artist Jason Bard Yarmosky as they arrived at a screening of The Invite, hosted by The Cinema Society in East Hampton. An eyewitness told People that the pair was affectionate throughout the evening.A few days later, the two stepped out together again in New York City, where they were photographed walking arm in arm after dinner.On July 22, sources confirmed to People that the pair is romantically involved, and days later they made their first public appearance together as a couple at a Ferragamo dinner in Bridgehampton.Here’s everything to know about the artist and his history with Holmes.Jump to:He and Holmes first sparked dating rumors in July 2026.People reported that Yarmosky was Holmes’s boyfriend in late July.They reportedly met at the Tribeca Festival in June 2026.They were spotted holding hands in New York City on July 21, 2026.They made their public debut as a couple at a Ferragamo dinner.They walked the red carpet together for the first time in August 2026.They went Instagram official in August 2026.Holmes brought him as her date to a special birthday party in August 2026.Holmes gave Yarmosky a sweet birthday tribute in September 2026.He and Holmes vacationed in Italy together for summer 2026.In September 2026, they made their NYFW debut at Cult Gaia’s show.They also stepped out together during Paris Fashion Week.He’s a contemporary artist.His grandparents have been muses for his work.His career has included exhibitions across the United States and abroad.He was selected for the 2026 Tribeca Festival Artist Awards Program.He and Holmes first sparked dating rumors in July 2026.Holmes and Yarmosky first fueled dating rumors when they attended a July 10 screening of The Invite in East Hampton.They were photographed holding hands as they arrived and were affectionate inside.An eyewitness told People that Yarmosky “was whispering in her ear, and she was laughing, they seemed very easy together, and there was a smile on her face all night.”The source added, “They sat together during the movie; she had her head on his shoulder at one point. They looked very cute.”A few days later, Holmes and Yarmosky were photographed hugging as they walked to dinner in New York City.People reported that Yarmosky was Holmes’s boyfriend in late July.Sources confirmed to People that Holmes and Yarmosky were dating on July 22, and the outlet referred to him as her boyfriend. “Katie has always been drawn to people who are creative,” an insider said. “She loves being around people who are passionate about what they do. She enjoys learning and experiencing new things.”They reportedly met at the Tribeca Festival in June 2026.On July 15, a source with direct knowledge told TMZ that Holmes and Yarmosky first met at a Tribeca Festival dinner in June. Holmes premiered her movie Happy Hours there, while Yarmosky was one of the artists in the 2026 Tribeca Festival Artist Awards Program.People also reported that they met at a dinner and hit it off. A source close to Holmes told the outlet that they “went on a date shortly after, and she finds him interesting.”They were spotted holding hands in New York City on July 21, 2026.Holmes and Yarmosky had another date night in New York City on July 21. They were seen holding hands as they arrived at SoHo Sessions, an event benefiting the Animal League that featured a performance by Sienna Spiro.For the evening, Holmes wore a pink sleeveless top tucked into high-waisted black trousers, while Yarmosky opted for a T-shirt and blue jeans.They made their public debut as a couple at a Ferragamo dinner.On July 25, Holmes and Yarmosky made their first public appearance together as a couple at a Ferragamo dinner held at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton.Holmes chose a breezy sheer blouse and a fringed metallic skirt, adding black sling-backs and an orange handbag. Yarmosky complemented her in a navy sweater and matching wide-leg pants, styled with loafers and a red scarf.When ELLE asked about their coordinated style, Holmes said, “I think we just have similar taste.”The pair was also seen whispering and laughing together throughout the evening.They walked the red carpet together for the first time in August 2026.Holmes and Yarmosky attended the 2026 Guild Hall Summer gala on August 7, their first time walking an official red carpet. Holmes wore a strapless white Fforme gown with a ribbed texture. Yarmosky was in a black cardigan and slacks over a red shirt.Sonia Moskowitz//Getty ImagesThey went Instagram official in August 2026.On August 13, Yarmosky shared a photo of Holmes in a silk set to his Instagram Story, documenting their Hamptons vacation together. LaineyGossip also noted that Holmes shared one of Yarmosky’s photos of the trip to her Instagram grid, subtly reciprocating the gesture.View full post on InstagramHolmes brought him as her date to a special birthday party in August 2026.On August 21, Holmes and Yarmosky attended the birthday dinner held in honor of designer Michael Kors in East Hampton. In pictures from the event, the actress wore a silk dress in a vivid purple and Yarmosky was in all black. They walked around the venue holding hands before being seated together at the table.Lexie Moreland//Getty ImagesLexie Moreland//Getty ImagesHolmes gave Yarmosky a sweet birthday tribute in September 2026.On September 1, Holmes celebrated Yarmosky’s birthday with a joint Instagram post featuring two photos from their private festivities. In the first, Yarmosky gave Holmes a kiss on the cheek as she held a microphone. A second photo showed a birthday cake lit with candles.“Happy Birthday to the best of the best... ❤️ @jasonbardyarmosky,” Holmes captioned the post.View full post on InstagramHolmes shared another affectionate moment from the celebration on her Instagram Story. In a video, she hugged Yarmosky after he blew out his birthday candles, and he kissed her on the forehead.He and Holmes vacationed in Italy together for summer 2026.The couple shared photos from their summer vacation trip to Italy in a loving joint Instagram post on September 7. In their two posts shared during Labor Day weekend, Yarmosky shared intimate moments of Holmes through his lens, himself through hers, and their views across the coast.View full post on InstagramIn another carousel of moments, they enjoy life on the water. Yarmosky captioned it, “life is a friend of art.”The intimate moments prompted one person to comment, “I no longer want a Hot Girl Summer I want a Katie Holmes summer.”View full post on InstagramIn September 2026, they made their NYFW debut at Cult Gaia’s show.Yarmosky and Holmes kicked off the fall with another milestone: their first New York Fashion Week event together. On September 9, the couple attended Cult Gaia’s show and sat side by side in the front row:Dominik Bindl//Getty ImagesThey held hands outside the venue:Christian Vierig//Getty ImagesThey also stepped out together during Paris Fashion Week.Continuing their fashion month outings, Holmes and Yarmosky were photographed holding hands during a night out in Paris on September 28. Holmes wore an oversize black blazer over a black top and a white fringed midi skirt, while Yarmosky coordinated in a black sweater and dark trousers.FJLON3/Mega//Getty ImagesHe’s a contemporary artist.Yarmosky earned his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City in 2010 and has spent more than a decade exploring themes of aging, memory, identity, and the passage of time through his artwork.His paintings have appeared at institutions including the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Guild Hall in East Hampton, and Bergdorf Goodman’s Fifth Avenue windows.His grandparents have been muses for his work.Some of Yarmosky’s best-known work centers on his grandparents, who were the subjects of his paintings for more than a decade. They were his muses as he explored aging in his work.Speaking to the School of Visual Arts in 2016, Yarmosky reflected on why he always gravitated toward that subject.“The art that speaks to me the most is personal,” he said. “For me, it’s not about conventional beauty. In our society, we don’t celebrate getting older. We celebrate youth, but it’s inevitable that we all age. So why can’t we celebrate the full life cycle?”During a 2013 interview with Artnet, he described what he hoped viewers would see in his “Elder Kinder” series. “I wanted to bring out the inner, youthful aspect that we all have as we get older,” he said.He also spoke about how his work evolved beyond physical aging into something more emotional.“The last two shows I did, I was working primarily with my grandparents, but I was also using them as stand-ins for a more universal concept. The difference with this show is that I’m focusing more on them on an intimate level.”Asked how he feels about growing older himself, Yarmosky replied, “Nobody should want to be young forever. You should want to enjoy all of life.”He added, “We shouldn’t limit ourselves to just one idea of beauty; we should accept it all.”His career has included exhibitions across the United States and abroad.His work has been shown in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Brussels.Earlier this year, Guild Hall in East Hampton presented his solo exhibition, “Time Has Many Faces,” which explored many of the same themes that have defined his career.In 2025, Bergdorf Goodman featured his portrait series “Timeless Women in New York” in the Fifth Avenue department store’s iconic windows.Speaking with WWD about the project, Yarmosky discussed how fashion shapes the personalities in his portraits.“I’m inspired by the overlap between costume and fashion, how a dress can convey personal style and yet create a persona.”He continued, “The right garment can embolden a sitter to reveal themselves, expressing identity and personality. Each portrait unveils a timeless woman, mirrored in fashion, revealing unique qualities I find to be of New York.”He was selected for the 2026 Tribeca Festival Artist Awards Program.Earlier this year, Yarmosky was one of 10 artists selected for Chanel and the Tribeca Festival’s annual Artist Awards Program.The initiative commissions original works by contemporary artists that are presented to winning filmmakers during the festival.Yarmosky celebrated the honor on Instagram, writing, “Thrilled to be part of this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and Chanel’s artist program. Thank you @zoelukov! ❤️”