Do you love Art?
Yes, We Are Professional Artists Teaching Drawing & Painting Classes
We offer art classes led by professional artists who are passionate about nurturing creativity. Whether your child is just starting out or refining their skills, our instructors guide each student through an inspiring artistic journey.
Led by artists with real-world experience, our classes & camps help students develop key skills such as traditional and digital art theory, composition, and visual storytelling. In a supportive and encouraging environment, students grow both technically and creatively.
Professionally trained, our instructors hold degrees in various fields of art and media. Meet them below, and let your child’s creativity flourish at our academy.
Monica Araoz — Founder and CEO of ART + Academy
The journey began in 2008 when a close friend asked me to teach art. That first experience revealed my true passion for teaching and set me on a lifelong path. Starting with just a few students, word of mouth soon allowed me to open ART + Academy in 2009.
By 2013, we expanded with a second location in Cedar Park. Thanks to our amazing team of dedicated instructors, we further grew with two more locations in Southwest Austin (2017) and Lakeway (2019). I firmly believe that anyone can learn to draw — and we’re here to teach you.
we love what we do!
At ART + Academy, our professional artists bring not only degrees and expertise but also a genuine passion for art and teaching. We believe in nurturing each child’s creativity and helping them discover the joy of seeing the world in new ways.
Our instructors inspire young learners in our art classes, winter, summer & spring camps to experiment fearlessly, appreciate the beauty in every shade, and express their unique voice through art. More than just skills, we cultivate a love for art that warms hearts and enriches the Austin community—one brushstroke at a time.