Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Artist Biography
Out of the Box Arts is a unique art and music program led by Melinda Martinez. Melinda integrates therapeutic approaches into teaching which aim to empower students to create in a way that is most true to themselves. This approach encourages personal exploration while providing an outlet and guidance through mentorship. The results are beautiful, one of a kind songs written by students or visual art masterpieces that were mindfully painted.
Teaching Philosophy
Melinda believes that children have a deep and profound knowledge of the world around us. They see the magic in the small and everyday things. Their innate curiosity is a powerful key to creating and exploring the arts. Melinda encourages students to use this superpower when painting, writing, singing, strumming and creating in all forms. Students are encouraged to search within themselves to then bring those emotions outward through songs or onto canvas.
Testimonial
Melinda is more than a teacher, she could be considered a therapist. My daughter has a lot of anxiety and spending time with Melinda doing whatever art she chooses, always resets her anxious mind. - Emily S. -Students Mom
