Becky Johnson MPS, ATR
Co-Founder of Art Space, Director of Art Therapy
As an Art Therapist, I dedicate my work to helping individuals of all ages harness the transformative power of art for healing, growth, and enjoyment. I firmly believe in the creative process's ability to guide us through the liminal spaces that exist between the known and unknown, skill and instinct, fluidity, and control. In this journey of creation, we cannot hide from ourselves; the choices we make while engaging with art reflect how we navigate our lives. I trust my clients to be the authorities on their own interpretations and meanings, as I take on the role of a supportive guide.
With over 18 years of experience, I began my journey as a teaching artist in schools, eventually working my way in various community and clinical settings as a professional Artist and Art Therapist. My educational path includes an undergraduate degree in Art Studio from UCDavis, followed by a Master's degree in Art Therapy and Creativity Development from Pratt Institute in New York, which I completed in 2011.
Since returning to the Sierra Nevada foothills in 2014 with my husband, I have embraced the roles of mother to three, Art Therapist in private practice, and Director of Art Therapy at Art Space . My commitment to making therapeutic art accessible to all has only deepened, fueling my passion to connect with and uplift those I serve through the healing power of creativity.
Jesse Kincade
Co-Founder of Art Space, Program Director
I am a devoted mother to two amazing boys, an artist and an advocate with a passion for helping my community. After receiving my degree in psychology, focusing on behavioral research from San Francisco State University, I found my purpose and inspiration working with kids and adults with developmental disabilities. I have experience in all aspects of community focused work from working one on one with people with a high level of support needs, starting and overseeing art, life and job skills programs, coordinating and directing day programs and providing case management. My all-encompassing roles have given me the knowledge and drive to partner up and start this new program to provide therapeutic services and bring more art to this beautiful community I feel so privileged to be a part of.
Janelle Marcione
Teaching Artist/ Art Space Helper
Janelle is a dedicated and passionate teacher and artist with over 10 years of experience inspiring young minds. With a background as a nanny, art teacher, preschool teacher, and student worker at Sierra college art dept, Janelle has honed her skills in nurturing creativity and talent in children and young adults. Currently, she serves as a teaching artist for Art Space and a teacher's assistant for the Pleasant Ridge School District, and helps multiple families in our community with occasional babysitting and childcare needs!
As an accomplished artist herself, Janelle excels in painting and sculpture, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Studio Arts from Sacramento State University (2021). Her expertise and enthusiasm make her an exceptional mentor for students of all ages.
Janelle resides in Alta Sierra, CA, with her husband, and is committed to empowering the next generation of artists and creative thinkers.
