From Kitchen Table to Creative Studio

What started with 6 kids around my kitchen table has grown into Jacksonville's most welcoming art community

Where Every Age Finds Their Creative Voice

Professional art instruction for kids, teens, and adults in a supportive, family-like environment

There is a Creator in All of Us

Discover your artistic potential through expert guidance, quality materials, and endless encouragement

Start Your Creative Journey Today

Join our art garage family and experience the joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands

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“Art is for EVERYONE, not just the elusive few that were ‘born with it’. You were created to create.”

— Monica Foye (owner of The Art Garage)

ABOUT THE ART GARAGE

OUR STORY

It all started with 6 kids around my kitchen table. I wanted to teach my boys about art and give them an opportunity to get a little messy and figured it would be more fun with a few friends. Word got out. More of their friends wanted to join in the fun. We soon outgrew my kitchen and moved to the only other place that was safe to sling paint: the garage. That’s where our name came from! Kids would come over to our house and ask, “Ms Monica, when can we go in your art garage?” My passion for teaching art grew along with the number of little people coming to be taught. Before I knew it, we had 40+ kids coming to my house every week. That’s when we thought we might be onto something. My husband and I started thinking: should we just go on having longer waiting lists or do we take a scary leap of faith? Well, we cashed in our chips, both figuratively and literally, and I’m so glad we did. 

Summer 2025 Art Camps Are Now Available For Registration!

“My daughter has been attending a weekly class and she just loves it. Everything she’s done in class is SO good! They really help the kids develop news skills and sharpen existing ones. We’re so happy we found The Art Garage!” — Kim F

“I had never painted before The Art Garage and with each project I’ve done still say, ‘I can’t believe I did that!’” — Margot C.

“I will recommend The Art Garage to anyone because the students really do so much more than just DRAW. They LEARN.” — Amanda D.

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PRIVATE EVENTS

paint on canvas for your birthday party (kids or adults!), girls night out, date night, celebration!

“Had a great birthday party here! Monica is a patient, kind and fun art teacher!” — Tyra D.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Ready to start your creative journey? Contact us today to learn more about our classes and workshops.