At Inspired Minds Lincroft Fine Art School, we believe that education should be a journey of self-discovery. Our programs are designed to help you explore your passions and develop the skills needed to gain confidence as an artist. Artists ages 3 years through adult of all ability levels, are guided by professional artists. We offer year round weekly classes, camps, parties and private lessons. Our studio began in 2006 and has evolved into a community of kindness and acceptance where we strive to create a space for growth, safety, and inspiration!
Not sure which program is right for you? Call our studio to discuss class options to meet your needs and schedule.
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Our Homeschool program focuses on exploring a variety of fine art media. We foster self expression through lesson plans based on various artists and movements in art history to inspire your child.
We offer daytime drop-off classes when school's are out. Winter Break, Spring Break and more, each 3 hour day is a new lesson to allow flexibility with schedules.
Every party is unique and personal!
Host of party ofr any occasion or age at our studio or at your location!
Private lessons are also available to provide one on one or small private grooup instruction.
In honor of the late artist and mentor Elaine Sgambati, funds have been raised to provide full and partial scholarship for artists who lack the financial means for art education in our studio.
This scholarship is open to all ages, and is based on financial need.
To apply, students, parents, or teachers can submit a short bio and a few sentences about why they believe they should receive a scholarship. Funds would cover overhead costs of fine art group classes at Inspired Minds Lincroft.
Complete the form below for consideration or call/email for more info.
Heather Cadalzo is the owner of Inspired Minds Lincroft. She graduated from the School of Visual Arts, NYC, with a BFA in Illustration in 2002. She has since been working as a freelance portrait artist; her paintings have been commissioned for numerous private collections. In 2002, she found her calling as an instructor when she returned
Heather Cadalzo is the owner of Inspired Minds Lincroft. She graduated from the School of Visual Arts, NYC, with a BFA in Illustration in 2002. She has since been working as a freelance portrait artist; her paintings have been commissioned for numerous private collections. In 2002, she found her calling as an instructor when she returned to Riverview Art School, Islands Heights, where she had studied as a teen under master painter Elaine Sgambati. She served as the head children’s oil painting instructor there for five years.
In 2006, Rose and Heather joined up to form Inspired Minds- an art school modeled after Riverview, where she could pass down her artistic knowledge & skills to others and promote creativity on a daily basis. She feels blessed to be someone who truly loves her job! Her work has been shown in many galleries locally and has won numerous awards and recognitions.
She completed her Masters in Occupational Therapy in 2015 and wears 2 hats professionally as an OT and Art Educator at the Lincroft Studio.
To view her artwork visit www.heatherspaintings.com
and her Instagram
Brittany James has taught various classes at inspired minds for the past 10 years and is also the Lincroft office manager. She recently received the Monmouth Arts outstanding educator in visual arts award. Brittany is a jersey shore native who graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA degree concentrated in painting in 2009. Sh
Brittany James has taught various classes at inspired minds for the past 10 years and is also the Lincroft office manager. She recently received the Monmouth Arts outstanding educator in visual arts award. Brittany is a jersey shore native who graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA degree concentrated in painting in 2009. She strongly believes in the healing therapy of art-making and self-expression and enjoys helping others create. She currently paints out of her home studio in Asbury Park. Her oil paintings are of surreal images, depicting the relationships between women in nature and society.
In addition to teaching at Inspired Minds Lincroft, Brittany also runs a life drawing workshop and is the curator and manager of art629 Gallery. She has painted live on stage at the State Theater in New Brunswick and the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park, and was part of a performance art piece during the Summer of Love concert at Count Basie Theater in Red Bank. She has been a muralist and featured artist for the Asbury Underground Art & Music Crawl and the Asbury Park City Mural Project, and has shown her work in several galleries in the New York tri-state area.
You can see her art at http://www.brittanyjamesart.com.
Rachel Lee teaches our Comics & Illustration with storytelling, character design, and Digital Art components at our Lincroft studio. She graduated from SUNY Purchase College with a BFA in 2016. She currently works as a freelance illustrator. She is passionate about sharing her love of learning and creating with her students. Rachel has al
Rachel Lee teaches our Comics & Illustration with storytelling, character design, and Digital Art components at our Lincroft studio. She graduated from SUNY Purchase College with a BFA in 2016. She currently works as a freelance illustrator. She is passionate about sharing her love of learning and creating with her students. Rachel has always loved stories and adventure. As a child, she drew characters constantly. As an adult, she hasn’t lost her love of stories or creating characters, but instead, has learned to hone her artistic skills to match the scope of her imagination.
Among her many other endeavors, Rachel just finished creating the art for an online webcomic, and she is loving teaching the Comics and Illustration class at Inspired Minds!
Raised by two artist parents, Willow grew up around creativity. This artistic background has led her deep passion for all art forms. From the birth of the art school at age 4, Willow, has been growing her skills and is now at a place to use that knowledge to help others.
She is currently a Graduate Student at Rutgers University to pursue
Raised by two artist parents, Willow grew up around creativity. This artistic background has led her deep passion for all art forms. From the birth of the art school at age 4, Willow, has been growing her skills and is now at a place to use that knowledge to help others.
She is currently a Graduate Student at Rutgers University to pursue a career teaching elementary age children and specializing in Art/Language Arts. Willow especially loves mixed media and exploring various mediums including oil paint, watercolor, sewing and fabric art,
She strives to make the art school a welcoming and fun place and believes everyone can be an artist!
Willow is our the Exhibition Coordinator at the Lincroft Studio, where she also teaches our Homeschool Program as well as Mixed Media, Art Camps, & Art Parties.
Adriana has been passionate about art for her whole life, cultivating her skill as a student of Inspired Minds from age six. She now shares her skill through teaching, and is just as passionate about art as she was when she took her first class. She believes through proper guidance and a nurturing and friendly environment, anyone can fost
Adriana has been passionate about art for her whole life, cultivating her skill as a student of Inspired Minds from age six. She now shares her skill through teaching, and is just as passionate about art as she was when she took her first class. She believes through proper guidance and a nurturing and friendly environment, anyone can foster their passion for creating and become a good artist. Adriana enjoys her work in helping students to grow their love and skill for a variety of art forms. She currently teaches our Little Artists and Mixed Media classes at Inspired Minds Lincroft,
Stasia Banker is an artist who loves to encourage others to express themselves through creativity. She was exposed to art at a very young age and continued to pursue art throughout her life. She graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Painting. She was mentored by amazing artists and had the opportunity to curate art shows on campus.
Stasia Banker is an artist who loves to encourage others to express themselves through creativity. She was exposed to art at a very young age and continued to pursue art throughout her life. She graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Painting. She was mentored by amazing artists and had the opportunity to curate art shows on campus. She has shown her work locally at the Freehold Art Gallery and takes private commissions. Her personal work, mostly in oil, focuses on capturing emotion and uses portraiture to create a narrative. Her love for teaching developed as she started working as an after school art teacher. She is excited to join the Inspired Minds Lincroft team and to continue to share her passion with others!
You can view some of her work at www.instagram.com/artofstasia
Susan Gill teaches for Inspired Minds Lincroft at local Assisted Living facilities to inspire Seniors with a desire to continue to learn and explore the fine arts.
She received her BFA from University of Arizona. She also holds masters degrees in elementary education and educational leadership. She has over 20 years experience teaching bot
Susan Gill teaches for Inspired Minds Lincroft at local Assisted Living facilities to inspire Seniors with a desire to continue to learn and explore the fine arts.
She received her BFA from University of Arizona. She also holds masters degrees in elementary education and educational leadership. She has over 20 years experience teaching both in the classroom and art specialties. Most recently Susan taught high school art on Kodiak Island, Alaska.
She loves working in watercolor and graphite. Always looking to expand her creative skills, Susan continues to take drawing and painting classes and has recently added pottery to her list of favorite mediums.
Teaching art has always been a passion of Susan’s. She works to create a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for her students to explore their artistic potential.
Take a look at Susan’s artwork on: https://www.susangill.net or follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susan_easelmeditations/
Victoria is currently instructs for Inspired Minds Lincroft, leading art classes at various Assisted Living Facilities to bring the therapeutic power of art to senior residents.
Victoria’s training in oil painting began under owner Heather Cadalzo’s wing about 19 years ago at Riverview Art School in Island Heights, NJ. Eventually, she the
Victoria is currently instructs for Inspired Minds Lincroft, leading art classes at various Assisted Living Facilities to bring the therapeutic power of art to senior residents.
Victoria’s training in oil painting began under owner Heather Cadalzo’s wing about 19 years ago at Riverview Art School in Island Heights, NJ. Eventually, she then went on to graduate school and received several degrees/licenses in order to work as a therapist and art therapist with adults, children, and teens. When she is not teaching or in session, Victoria is often painting murals or creating for her own enjoyment.
Victoria’s ultimate passion is to share the gift of creativity with individuals of all ages whether that’s in the mental health field or at Inspired Minds.
Alena is an alumni of Inspired Minds where she studied as a teen. She then went on to receive her BFA from the School of Visuals Arts in NYC.
Her love of people and passion for helping others steered her into the filed of Occupational Therapy.
She is currently providing private lessons for special needs students. She can combine her love
Alena is an alumni of Inspired Minds where she studied as a teen. She then went on to receive her BFA from the School of Visuals Arts in NYC.
Her love of people and passion for helping others steered her into the filed of Occupational Therapy.
She is currently providing private lessons for special needs students. She can combine her love of art with her skills to accommodate any artist and facilitate creativity in a calm nurturing environment.
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