ABOUT US

LET’S GET MESSY!

We believe in giving children a place where they can completely be themselves, make their own decisions, build their confidence, experience complete and utter freedom of thoughts and ideas and become the best version of their unique selves.

We know that kids learn best when given the opportunity to make their own decisions. Seeing their own ideas come to life creates a natural confidence within them that can't be replicated. We teach our students techniques, styles and methods of Art while still allowing them to make their own creative decisions about their work. Their Art is completely theirs.

We provide opportunities for our students to solve their own problems, make mistakes, work through challenges and celebrate each other's differences and Art. Our main goal, make every day The. BEST. Day. Ever.

Our goal is for children to never deny their creative mind, to explore it even further and continue to give the world the best version of themselves.

Jeanine Athias

Operating Partner

Jeanine grew up in a small town in New Jersey where she was surrounded by and nurtured with an abundance of arts, music and cultural programs and activities. In her teenage years she relocated to South Florida where she obtained a Bachelor degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and an M.B.A., however her passion for creativity remained unwavering. While studying for her degrees, she always incorporated art courses in her curriculum such as Jewelry Design and Patternmaking for Costume Design.

Jeanine worked for many years in local government as a Licensed Professional Engineer, then transitioned to the Finance industry along with working within Exceptional Student Education programs. Her unique blend of creativity and analytical skills has shaped her into a versatile individual.

Jeanine is married with three children and one grandchild. Today she continues to explore her creative potential while living the dream of being a part of a team of Visionaries.

STEPHANIE SCIANNA PITTS

ARTIST + PARTNER

Art and music were an everyday part of Stephanie’s life growing up. She graduated college with a degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis on painting and photography. Soon after, she acquired her teaching certification and taught Art Education at a Miami, FL Elementary School. Education became her passion. After 6 years, she moved back to NYC to work for The Princeton Review, overseeing multiple afterschool programs.

Stephanie then moved on to School of Rock where she was able to couple her experience and love of education with her passion for the Arts. As Director of Franchise Operations, Stephanie assisted franchisees with successful business practices, implementation of curriculum and had a hand in ensuring that over 20,000 kids around the world learned “how to rock on stage and in life.”

Stephanie currently resides in Delray Beach, FL with her husband and two little boys. She has consulted with various educational non-profits in the area and now presents you with artNEST® Studio. Bringing together her passion for all art forms and inspiring the artist in others, she hopes to ignite the creative souls of the children in the community.