Kids N Art is owned and operated by a loving family of artists. "Mrs Shannon" started Kids N Art in Frisco, Texas, in 2006, although she has been teaching children art since her eldest child was in pre-school...over ten years ago! "Mrs Shannon" is a wife, mother of two, artist and a student of the arts herself (it is a continuous learning process and FUN). All artists that work with students of Kids N Art are...first-loving and second-either a student of the arts or graduate themselves.

Kids N Art's Philosphy of Children and The Arts:

Painting, drawing, sculpting, creating art projects, dancing, singing, acting, and more are more than just a way to have fun and grow. The Arts also help children develop other key skills such as fine motor skills, following directions, working together in groups (social skills!), self confidence, self esteem, recognizing shapes, colors and understanding spatial relationships. When children get excited about art - the excitement will filter through to all aspects of focus such as other scholastic endeavors (yes, math and english too!).

Research shows that children that participate in the arts at a young age are:

• Four times more likely to be recoginzed for academic achievement
• Four times more likesly to participate in math or science fiars and win awards for writing
• Three times more likely to be elected to class office and win awards for school attendance
• Three times more likely to win awards for attendance*

Let Kids N Art help your child transform their imaginations into awesome expressions and all the while learning new skills for future growth.

If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to contact us anytime!  We look forward to hearing from you and to help expand your childs imaginations!

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* Living the Arts through Language + Learning: A Report on Community-based Youth Organizations, Shirley Brice Heath, Stanford University and Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Americans for the Arts Monograph, November 1998.

Mr. Ray "Art" Barela Working professionally as an Artist and Illustrator for more than 30 years, “Mr. Art” (Yes… “Art” is his real middle name) started his career in the late 70’s. Educated on the West Coast, Ray “Art” Barela earned Scholarships of Merit to Art Center College of Design and Cal State University in Los Angeles, and holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Graphic Design from Platt College of Design in Ontario, CA. Thankful for his many blessings as an artist, Art is most proud of being a devoted and loving, husband, father and grandfather.

Miss Fransis Acuna Ms. Fransis has been painting and working with other mediums her entire schooling journey. She is currently completing her Associates of Arts at Collin College, and is expected to graduate with honors in May of 2008. She then plans on transferring to The Art Institute of Chicago, were she will complete her Bachelors and then Masters in Fine Arts. Ms. Fransis has an extensive background both teaching art and working with children of all ages. Her goal is to expand every child’s learning through expression in the arts. She believes that discipline and self-esteem can be built through art if children are revealing and discovering their creativity.

Ms. Elia Kochan Ms. Elia has her bachelor of fine arts and art education degree from Syracuse University as well as pursuing her Master of Science from Duquesne University.  Ms. Elia has an extensive back ground in mediums such as drawing and painting as well as ceramics and sculpting.  She also head coaches Lacrosse and Soccer at the University of Dallas and has a passion for children, teaching and the arts.	Ms. Gina Davis Miss Gina Davis is originally from New York City. She has practiced art part-time for many years and attended continuing education classes in schools such as Parsons School of Design, The Fashion Institute of Technology and The Art Student’s League. She loves exploring many different media but her current favorites are ceramics, pastels and creating faux finishes with acrylic and oil paints. She has also received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of North Texas and became certified to teach art. Miss Gina enjoys nurturing art skills in young students, but the best part of all is that teaching art is really fun.
	Mrs. Babette Gardner Babette Gardner has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She has modeled and performed in the United States and also in Europe. In addition to her many years in front of the camera, she also has tons of experience in numerous positions behind the scenes. As well as having a successful agency for 13 years that included a talent division. She has taught workshops in the past on all aspects of the business and will be an asset in your child’s development. Babette believes “Knowledge is the Key to Success”.  The more you know, the more confident you can be.