TEACHING ARTISTS
Nate Pope
Originally from Worcester, Massachusetts, I grew up surrounded by art and music. I have been working in early childhood education since settling in Philadelphia three years ago. I love to bring music into the classroom, and always try to foster creative collaboration with kids. In other words, I love loud, messy projects and giving kids the freedom to run with their ideas. I'm fascinated with the way the city and nature interact, and am excited to utilize our neighborhood's outdoor spaces for play, performance, and artistic inspiration.
Frankie Reyes
Frankie Reyes is a Philadelphia based painter with a passion for art and teaching. She received her BFA from Tyler School of Art, Temple University and is currently a second-grade teacher at Friends Select School. Frankie worked at NLArts Summer Camp in 2015 and is thrilled to be back on the NLArts team! This summer Frankie will also lead the 2019 Summer Community Art Project: In the Garden, at Woodmere Art Museum.
Pat Aulisio
Camp Director
Pat Aulisio is an artist and educator based out of philadelphia. his primary medium is comic books, his work has been published all over the world and he has graphic novels released from hic and hoc publications and retrofit comics. He has been teaching comic, drawing, photoshop, and general art classes for ages 5 to 85 for the past 8+ years in philadelphia.
Anna Grant
Hi! I'm Anna and I'm super excited to join the NL Arts Camp team! During the school year I am an after school teacher at Friend's Select School. I have a background in environmental science which complements my love of the arts nicely. My favorite things to do are take walks with my dog, foster stray kittens, and go to museums. I also enjoy watercoloring, drawing, and hand building with clays and ceramics.
Amy Kelly
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Art is one of the most important parts of my life. I purposely include it in my day everyday. Being creative and creating helps keep my mind active. It allows me to be present I draw. I paint. I make jewelry. I crochete. I sew. I learn through making art and I’ve learned to teach through it also.
I have a degree in Drawing from Kutztown University. I taught kindergarten through fifth grade at Portside Arts Center. I was also the art teacher at By My Side in Fishtown. . Currently, I’m working at the Performing Arts Charter school in South Philly.
Rae Burns
Rae Burns has a BFA from Tyler School of Art. She has worked at NLArts for 7 years and has played the important role of Camp Director as well as a wonderful teaching artist
Hannah Feinberg
Hannah works in the After School Program at Friends Select School and lives in South Philly. They love to write, paint, and read, and they try to spend as much time as possible in canine company. Looking forward to their first summer at NL Arts!
Mike Storm
Mike Storm has been teaching and making art in Philadelphia since 2001. Besides working full time for the Spring Garden CDC as an art instructor for students at Laura Wheeler Waring Elementary, he has also been a lead instructor for the Mural Arts Big Picture Program. He currently leads Saturday classes at Fleisher Art Memorial for 5 and 6 year olds. This summer will be his 3rd summer at NL Arts and he looks forward to seeing familiar faces as well as meeting new friends.
Lindo Jones
Lindo Jones, is a spoken word artist and teacher. He has been teaching performance, poetry, heathly play and peer mentorship over five years. When Lindo is not performing or teaching he is enjoying a good comic book or watching anime.
Luisa Levine
Luisa is an artist with a passion for games, toys, puppets and animation! She’s a recent Philly transplant and lives with her roommate and two beautiful cats.