March 8, 2024
Dear Art Families,
For 28 years, the Art Studio on the Boulevard has had the privilege of working with dozens of accomplished artists and teachers, hundreds of dedicated counselors, and literally thousands of incredibly talented and creative children and adults in our community. Their art work continues to amaze us daily!
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In recent years, our little studio has confronted many challenges including the pandemic, the passing of Naomi, changes in property ownership, decreased space in which to learn and create, an increase in new local art programs, and dramatically increasing supply costs.
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Unfortunately, the combination of these challenges has significantly affected the program's viability, so after much thought, the decision has been made that now is the right time to close our doors. This will also mean cancellation of our Mad Hatter Arts Camp summer program. The last class of our Spring semester will be on Thursday, April 25.
Thank you for sharing your families and your time with us over these years.
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Gratefully,
Jonathan Smulian, Owner
(713) 863-8988
Meet Naomi
Naomi Smulian Mendel, the founder of Art Studio on the Boulevard, spent more than 40 years inspiring children to make magical art. She encouraged spontaneity while providing a solid basis in the fundamentals of art.
Naomi was a painter, children’s author and the creator of Love For Learning, a series of curricula for schools and daycare centers. Originally from Israel, she received her degree in Fine Arts and completed graduate courses at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and Grand Chaumier of Paris, France. She also earned a teaching certificate. Naomi taught and exhibited in South America, Israel, England, France, Trinidad, and of course, the United States.
She and her husband Jonathan called the Houston Heights home for over 30 years. Naomi passed away in February 2022.
NAOMI'S GALLERIES
NAOMI –WOMEN WORKS
NAOMI – RED
NAOMI – WHITE
