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Dedicated to Helping Children Become Lifelong Creative Learners

Illustration of Lauren Dennis-Perelmuter, The Art Box Academy

Lauren Dennis-Perelmuter

FOUNDER & CEO
Meet Lauren
illustration of Sandy Willens, Director of Operations at The Art Box Academy

Sandy Willens

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
"Being around artists reminds me that creativity comes in many forms."
Illustration of Lara Bruce, Direcytor of Curriculum at The Art Box Academy

Lara Bruce

DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
"You can use art to make people feel seen, loved, connected, and full of hope."
Illustration f Christina Laybon Studio Manager at The Art Box Academy

Christina Laybon

STUDIO DIRECTOR
"Creativity Takes Courage." - Henri Matisse
Illustration of Haru Hui, Lead teacher for Campus Programs at The Art Box Academy

Haru Hui

DIRECTOR OF TEACHER TRAINING / DESIGN SPECIALIST
"I am an art teacher. Of course I keep every artwork that my students make me!"
Illustration of Joseph Brown of The Art Box Academy

Joseph Brown

LEAD TEACHER
"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel."
Illustration of Sarah Pucci, Studio Assistant at The Art Box Academy

Sarah Pucci

LEAD TEACHER
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." - Pablo Picasso
Illustration of Yvanna

YaVanna Cole

LEAD TEACHER
"Every artist was first an amateur" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Illustration of Kristin Sung of The Art Box Academy

Kristin Sung

LEAD TEACHER
"I believe that every artist succeeds, the moment they try."
Illustration of Rachel Berkowitz, Lead Teacher for Campus Programs

Rachel Berkowitz

LEAD TEACHER
"Art is the key that unlocks everyday magic."
Illustration of Amy Baum of The Art Box Academy

Amy Baum

FULFILLMENT LEADER Take your time while doing art. There's no brush. (It's a pun!)"
Lisa Willins

Lisa Willens

STUDIO ASSISTANT "Artists keep the world spinning!"
Jordan Walker

Jordan Walker

STUDIO ASSISTANT The act of creating something is always more important than the result!
Bodie, the studio pup at The Art Box Academy

Bodie

THE ART BOX ACADEMY MASCOT
"Woof Woof!"
Illustration of Lauren Dennis-Perelmuter, The Art Box Academy

Lauren Dennis-Perelmuter

FOUNDER & CEO

Lauren has been immersed in the arts for as long as she can remember, earning her B.A. in Fine Art from the University of California, Santa Barbara, her degree in Textile Design from Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design and attended the University of Paris, France for immersive Art History Programs held at the renowned Musee D’Orsay Museum.

Lauren is forever grateful to so many who have supported her along the way, encouraging her to create her vision.

Having been given creative platforms and opportunities not only as a young child, but as a professional, Lauren has gained tremendous insight, knowledge and education that developing the creative mind is essential to thrive in today’s ever changing world. 

Lauren knows that every child has magic and talent within. Her mission, along with her extraordinary team, is to create platforms for children to find their own creative amazing selves.