Our Story
We live in a crazy, complicated, and often stressful world – yet at the same time when we pause and truly look around…we can find beauty and creativity surrounding us….in a sunrise, a flower, the fall leaves, a smile from a stranger…. My Mom had the amazing gift of seeing creativity all around her…she was a creative at heart and an artist by God-given talent. While I did not see any creativity in myself – my Mom did. She enrolled me in an art class on Saturday mornings as a young teen and guess what….I found my creativity! I was introduced to new art forms, friendships, and creative gifts that I didn’t know I had.
As the effects of COVID-19 touched communities worldwide, I am again reminded of my childhood art escape, and have been inspired to give young girls a similar opportunity. After enlisting the help of long-time friend, client, and creative Jody Flanigan, the duo formed ArtXscapes with the goal of creating a safe environment for young girls to gather and learn from art experts as they explore their God-given talents.
We believe that creativity is a powerful tool and valuable escape for girls as they navigate their youth and grow into adulthood. ArtXscapes nurtures a creative mindset and introduces constructive life paths founded on artistic principles. Each week will bring new lessons, new skills, & new opportunities. Each 5-week program highlights a new Guest Speaker.
ArtXscapes is for girls to express themselves in a comfortable, stress-free space.
We hope you’ll join us and experience your own ArtXscape!
Love,
Lori & Jody
Our Team
Lori has a passion for working with clients to help bring their vision to life. She is recognized as an industry innovator for her creative ways of driving attendee traffic whether that is in a physical or digital environment, creating memorable and dynamic customer engagement experiences, and developing ways to effectively track results.
While, she is a numbers person (her major is Accounting) she feels that everyone has a spark of creativity and it is through relationships and inspiration that this creativity can be brought to life. Lori’s greatest joy and achievement is her family and children.
She has served on various boards including: Board Chair for New Albany Chamber; Ohio Alzheimer’s Association; Paint the Night Purple committee and June Cashmere Advisory Board. She supports Kali’s Cure for Paralysis, Worthington Christian Schools and Water for Good and is a member of Grace Polaris Church.
Marketing & Brand Development
flaniganjody@gmail.com
Jody has been working as a creative sales and marketing professional with 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has served in leadership roles with strategic initiatives, marketing, creating engaging customer and sales events, and healthcare education for individuals with chronic conditions.
Outside of her day job, colleagues and friends know her as a home chef and inspired baker. Cooking and baking for others is her outlet, and a way of showing love and appreciation. A hobby born out of the cherished recipes of her grandma, Jody’s passion and creativity are most often expressed through her baking, known for bringing sweet treats to meetings and events.
She has volunteered for the American Heart & Stroke Association (AHA) both as a fundraiser and spokesperson, served on the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) as the Columbus Mentoring Chair and been an Association Board member of The Lakes at Polaris since 2011.
Our Teacher
