What is The Art Spark?
The Art Spark is a creative children’s classroom, opened in September of 2010 in Montgomery. Our studio offers children infinitely many ways to explore art. We are now located in Symmes Township, right off Loveland-Madeira Road, right next to The Corner Coffee Cafe and Antique Peddlers. We also offer afterschool classes to school in need of an art program throughout the city. As professional art educators, we know learning and art is beyond specific skills and tools. Our studio encourages students to ask questions, solve problems creatively, and utilize art materials to achieve unique solutions. Whether painting large scale murals, sculpting food and dishes from around the world, or deciding what it looks like inside of a rainbow, imagination is ignited for every child who has the opportunity to learn and grow at The Art Spark.
Who Are We?
The Art Spark works to nurture the child as a whole by fostering a creative environment where children use unique brainstorming techniques to develop their individual ideas, and work as a team. We truly believe our classes offer children the best quality art classes in the city. The Art Spark’s classes, camps, and events are only led by instructors who have studied art or education extensively at the collegiate level and beyond.
What is a spark?
A spark is the most valuable moment of a child’s creative experience. When children create art in our classroom, they will constantly ignite “sparks”, or ideas. As the sparks develop, your child will:
- Solve problems creatively
- Learn to value cultural diversity
- Gain confidence
Meet Our Team!
Emily DiNardo
Jacquelyn Hoffman
Terri Graff
Karley Holdeman
Abby Sheard
Sophie Leong
Gideon Smiley
Amaya Gentry
Esther Medlin
Our Customers Love The Art Spark!
As Hulafrog’s award winner for the most loved by the Cincinnati Public for classes, and camps, The Art Spark continues to receive positive reviews from our supportive customers.
We were interviewed by Business Info Guide about our purpose for opening The Art Spark and how we started our business. Check out our full interview here to learn more.
Check out what people are saying:
“Just wanted to thank you for pouring your hearts, souls, creativity, hard work, and loveliness into my daughter’s party. Please thank your helpful crew, too. It was great to have so many people to make sure the projects went smoothly, and the kids were engaged. My daughter had a blast — one of her favorite parties ever. Truly, all the children looked like they had a great time and I thought you’d get a kick out the feedback. One friend just e-mailed me to say her SON said he wants his party with you next time. And everyone kept complimenting me on how unique and wonderful it was. The kids were so delighted when they showed their parents what they had made. I loved how you spoke to all the children and how you made her feel special. I also appreciated that you tried to learn so many of the kids’ names. They enjoyed the free play and the projects. I loved when you asked them questions, too, and allowed them to participate. I also appreciated the recognition you gave to Alana for her donations to the shelter. She was so proud. The little notebooks were a good idea, too. The kids were mesmerized and also quite busy — which I like. Nobody ever looked bored or antsy. In the end, the kids were far from ready to leave — sign of a good party, right?”
“When I asked my son if he liked The Art Spark, he said…I don’t like it, I LOVE IT!”
“After attending the first week of summer camp at The Art Spark, my child requested I cancel all other summer camps so she could attend more camps at The Art Spark.”
“My daughter loves Art Spark and asks me all week when she gets to go to class.”
“I asked my daughter if she wanted to come to class twice a week instead of just once and she said…I want to come EVERY DAY!”