TEEN STUDIO PROGRAM (ages 13+)

Manuel Adolfo Villalobos is a Fine Artist, Musician and Art Educator from New York. He has achieved a bachelors in Art Education from Long Island University Post and is also a co-founding member of the alternative hip-hop group A SideOf Darkness (A.S.O.D), were he goes under the stage name OG Manny G. Through his music and art he expresses socially and politically driven awareness which is showcased in his artwork and rhythmic lyrics.

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Lenore Hanson brings more than 30 years of experience as Director of Studio Practices at Huntington Fine Arts, where she mentored students in the renowned College Preparatory Portfolio Program. She has guided countless young artists through every stage of the art school application process—from building strong portfolios and photographing artwork to refining essays and preparing slide descriptions. Her students have been accepted into highly competitive college art programs nationwide, many earning merit scholarships.

Lenore combines rigorous training in observational drawing with opportunities to experiment across materials, scale, and process. With expertise in casting, installation, and construction, she helps students develop technically strong, conceptually thoughtful portfolios that showcase their unique artistic voice.

Sarah Ely is a long-time lover of everything art. She enjoys exploring her emotions through her abstract paintings and drawings, while occasionally diving into digital art. Sarah has taught for the past 4 years at Woodward Children’s Center in Freeport for students with special needs. Her teaching philosophy is to make sure all students feel welcomed by demonstrating how art is accessible to all.