About Us
What is The Art Spark?
The Art Spark is a women-owned children’s art studio sparking creativity since 2010! Founded by Emily DiNardo and Jacquelyn Hoffman, we’re now proudly located in downtown Montgomery above Elizabeth Grace Home.
Kids dive into hands-on art adventures—painting murals, sculpting miniatures, and imagining the impossible! In addition to classes for many ages, we offer camps, birthday parties, and special events. We also bring after-school programs to schools across the city, inspiring curiosity and creativity in every young artist.
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.
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
- Gain confidence
Emily Dinardo
Co-Owner
Graduated with her BFA in Art Education with a focus in 2-D Studies from Bowling Green State University. She is passionate about helping children explore the creative process and develop an appreciation of art that can last a lifetime. Her favorite thing about The Art Spark is that it allows space for children to solve problems using their imagination! When not at The Art Spark, Emily loves throwing on the wheel, cooking, and snow skiing. Emily is also a mother and loves watching her kids grow and explore the world around them.
Co-Owner
Jacquelyn Hoffman
Graduated with her BS in Art Education with a minor in Educational Leadership from Miami University. She has refined her skills in painting and printmaking, but she is most passionate about teaching different art forms to children of all ages. Her favorite thing about teaching at The Art Spark is providing children with lasting memories that will instill imagination and creativity into their future endeavors. Jacquelyn is also a watercolor artist and sells her pet portraits all over the USA! When she’s not teaching or painting, she’s spending time with her husband and two cats, cooking, reading, or enjoying time with her family!
