About Us

Our Vision: 

To create an inclusive community arts hub that brings together creatives of all ages, encouraging artistic exploration, collaboration, and growth.

Our Mission:

We are an all-ages, multi-media art studio, dedicated to making art accessible and affordable to your community through low-barrier-to-entry classes, events, and enrichment programs.

Services: Our studio is located in South Baltimore, MD - easily accessible via 295 and 95. We offer a safe space for artists of all kinds. This includes an array of instructor led classes, self-guided studio time, school break camps, and private events. We offer opportunities for small-scale gallery shows, local art sales, private events, classes, and camps! Arteasy differentiates itself by focusing on community first, designing services and programs based on community needs - and tirelessly working to provide services in a sustainable and cost-effective model.

Founders: Arteasy Studio was first established in September 2021 by Ann Marie Stringer and Briana Cooper in Prince Georges County, MD. We both grew up in the small town of Cheverly, moved away, and found our way back to the community that raised us.  

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Meet The Team

Ann Marie Hensel

Chief Executive Officer

Ann Marie founded Arteasy in 2021 in a residential basement in Cheverly, MD. She has a passion for providing an affordable, accessible, and inclusive art space for everyone, and she continues to work hard every day to make it happen! She holds a biomedical engineering degree from Georgia Tech as well as a Master’s degree in global health from Georgetown University. Ann Marie’s favorite medium is clay, particularly sculpting. Learn more about Ann Marie & the Arteasy origins story here!

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Ellie Flock

Chief of Operations & Programs Manager

Ellie Flock is a printmaker, book arts practitioner, and hot dog magnet creator. She believes art is a celebration of connection and community. Her role at Arteasy is to manage overall studio grants, events, and operations, working with member artists and across the community to design and deliver exciting and engaging programming across Baltimore!

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Maria Workman

Chief Marketing Officer

Maria Workman is a graphic designer, watercolor and photography enthusiast, former wildlife rehabber, and sourdough baker. Maria started her educational journey at Arizona State University studying graphic design but ended up completing a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry instead. Her role at Arteasy involves making creative graphics that promote our wonderful events and highlight our contributions to our South Baltimore community.