OUR MISSION
Miss Gabrielle Nastuck has over 18 years of experience working with non-profit organizations. She has Osteogenisus Imperfecta, brittle bone disease and uses a manual wheelchair to get around. For her bio go to www.gabriellenastuck.com
Our Inclusive 'Art Is Good' Studio is a non-competitive art educational studio where we believe in YOU & ART. 'Art is Good' exists to INSPIRE individuals of all abilities to find their voice through Art.
OUR VISION
Our Inclusive "Art is Good" Studio facilitates classes and workshops that are conducted in an inclusive, creative and encouraging environment where everyone is able to share and express themselves freely.
Surrounded by professional and creative staff, our Studio is designed to help develop existing talents and discover new ones along the way. At your own pace, we inspire you celebrate your own personality through art. Everyone realizes what a positive impact ART has on their daily life. Art enhances the quality of life.
OUR OBJECTIVE
Miss Gabi and her 'Art is Good' Team focus on:
Helping develop existing talents and discover new ones along the way.
Building confidence and self-esteem by focusing on your idea and what you are creating.
Understanding art heals and that all forms of art help relax the mind and ease the tension.
Helping college level individuals gain experience in their art field by assisting, observing, planning and executing a variety of art empowering projects through our Mentoring/Internship Program. It becomes an artistic journey for both Mentor and Student.
Showing non-artists of all ages and abilities how to incorporate art into their everyday life.
Making an impact by demonstrating diversity and equality through art projects.
Using technology to make a connection with our students by creating online journals for them to document their progress throughout their art journey.
ABOUT HEALING ARTS
Throughout Miss Gabi's life, art has always been with her. In elementary school, it was her therapy when she was home bound recovering from bone fractures and surgeries. In college, listening to music gave Miss Gabi the inspiration she needed to create her artwork! And when she moved to Latrobe and she started to drive, she discovered singing in the car could instantly take away the stress! Looking back Miss Gabi now realizes it was her unconditional love of art and music that got her through the tough times. Art was always there for her when she didn't even realize it.
In today's world, now more than ever, we need that positive force of art, in all forms, to get us through this difficult time. 'Art is Good' Studio not only focuses on building confidence and self-esteem but focuses on helping relax the mind and lesson the tension, improving the quality of life. In a small intimate setting, we break away from social expectations and become unafraid to express ourselves. The goal is not to necessarily have a finished product at the end, but to understand that coloring, drawing, painting, creating 3D, and letting the creativity flow without over thinking helps heal the body mentally and physically. We would love to be able to bring some peace and happiness into your life!
WHY CHOOSE MISS GABI?
Miss Gabi is a creative professional artist that is passionate about art and anxious to make a difference in your life.
Our smaller class size enables the students to build strong relationships not only with the instructor but with their peers as well. Surrounding themselves with like-minded individuals, in a small intimate setting, helps the students to become inspired and empowers them to want to learn, grow and believe in themselves.
Miss Gabi focuses on your individuality and what makes you unique, and then connects you with others with similar interests. Each student becomes a part of the 'Art is Good' Family. Miss Gabi treats her students like they are her own. In fact, in the art world, they are!
"I love to say "my kids, my students," because in the Art world, THEY ARE! They are what inspire me to do what I do. Over the past 17 years, all of my students have helped shape me into the person I have become today. By believing in me and accepting me for who I am, my students have given me the beautiful gift of learning to love myself and believe in myself. They gave me my voice, now I want to give them theirs. I want each and every single one of my students to learn to love themselves and believe in themselves and realize if you can dream it, you can do it." ~Miss Gabi