Our Mission

Our mission is to partner with communities to deliver rich, high-quality art instruction grounded in play, experimentation, and curiosity. We strive to uplift children in economically marginalized areas by helping them develop confidence, creative problem-solving skills, and a deep, lasting connection to the arts.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every child, regardless of circumstance, has access to joyful, high-quality art experiences that unlock their creative potential. Through community partnership and inclusive, process-driven instruction, we aspire to cultivate generations of confident, curious, and empowered individuals who use their creativity to inspire positive change in their lives and communities.

Our Play-Based Art Studio is a welcoming, creative space where children explore art through imagination, experimentation, and joyful play. Guided by a certified art educator with over a decade of teaching experience, students build confidence, problem-solving skills, and self-expression while working with a variety of materials and techniques.

We believe every child deserves access to high-quality arts education. That’s why we offer flexible, pay-what-you-can options designed to support families at different financial levels. Our community-based pricing model helps ensure that cost is never a barrier to creativity.

At our studio, children are free to create, discover, and grow, at their own pace, in an environment that values curiosity, inclusion, and connection.

About Us

Our Staff

Melanie Baughman, Owner & Instructor

MAAE

PA Certified Level II PK-12 Visual Art

I am a certified art teacher and hold a Master’s degree in Art Education, as well as have over a decade of experience teaching art to children in grades K-8. My goal is to provide a joyful space where kids can playfully create, build skills, and discover a love of art.