Who we are
Let your kids roll up their sleeves and unleash their inner artist at The Art Place Studio! Our studio offers a supportive environment for kids to express themselves creatively and explore their curiosity through the art making process.
We are strong believers in the importance of art in a child’s development. Art fosters skills in creativity, communication, and cognitive abilities while also promoting emotional expression, self-empowerment, and social interaction.
Here at The Art Place Studio we value diversity, inclusion, and self expression.
Sign your child up today to start a beautiful journey of inspiration and creativity!
Jesse Kincade
Owner/Founder and Lead Arts Facilitator
Jesse has spent her life immersed in the arts. Raised in a family of artists, she was encouraged and inspired to follow her own creative journey. Jesse moved from San Francisco to Nevada County in 2020 where she is now raising two budding artists.
She earned her degree in psychology, focusing on behavioral research, and spent most of her career supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities through the arts, advocacy and community inclusion. Jesse spent 3 years as the co-founder and program director of an after school Art Therapy program before venturing out on her own to bring The Art Place Studio to the community that she is so grateful to be a part of.
When she is not creating art projects for the program, she is still making art! Jesse is a painter, jewelry maker, mixed media sculptor, and is continuously exploring new modes of creative expression for herself and the children at the studio.
Trenton Heath
Arts Facilitator
Trenton has spent his career working in art studios and school programs, with a keen focus on supporting folks with special needs. He is dedicated to promoting inclusion, individuality, and creativity.
Trenton is an active artist with a passion for clay work and ceramics. He enjoys exploring other artistic outlets as well, such as jade carving, painting, mixed media art, and drawing. He grew up in Santa Cruz and has recently landed here in Nevada City and found a community that he loves.
Trenton worked as a paraprofessional at The Nevada City School of the Arts, where he thrived in providing 1:1 support to neurodivergent kids. While there, he formed lasting bonds as a mentor and friend. The children and staff alike are thrilled to have him back on campus, guiding and encouraging youth through creativity here at the studio. He finds the most joy in seeing people light up with sparks of artistic expression!
Taya Burke
Arts Facilitator
Taya Burke is a credentialed Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and has taught in multiple settings throughout California and Nevada County.
She uses concepts like Universal Designs for Learning, Positive Reinforcement, and imaginative play to support students in their art.
She is a local artist and published poet and even has some poems that made it all the way to the moon in the Lunar Codex project!
We are grateful to have Taya as part of the Art Place Studio team. Supporting aspiring artists is a huge passion of hers and she delights in the uniqueness of each student that participates in the program.
Katie Kincade-Kind
Arts and Media
Our resident “Poster Girl”! Katie is an accomplished artist known for her incredible poster art and branding for bands and festivals including the High Sierra Music Festival and Hangtown Music Festival among many others. She is also known to be the friend that all the children gravitate toward due to her playful nature and open heart.
She recently moved to Nevada County from Petaluma and with over a decade of childcare and art instruction experience, she is thrilled to share her creativity and knowledge!
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