Shelley Fluke on 31 Years of MyArtStarz and Art Education in San Antonio
Shelley Fluke, the visionary behind MyArtStarz, is marking 30 years of providing art education in San Antonio. She transitioned from the University of Central Oklahoma to the city in 1992 and began offering art classes for homeschoolers in 1995. Her organization has since grown to include after-school programs, summer camps, birthday celebrations, and workshops for adults. Currently, MyArtStarz collaborates with five local school districts. Fluke, with assistance from her son Michael, emphasizes creativity using engaging materials and video tutorials. She hopes to expand her outreach to meet more students' needs and continue providing scholarships for underserved communities.
Key facts
- Shelley Fluke founded MyArtStarz in 1995.
- Fluke moved to San Antonio in 1992.
- She previously taught college art at the University of Central Oklahoma.
- MyArtStarz serves five school districts: Northeast ISD, Northside ISD, Schertz-Cibolo ISD, Judson ISD, and Comal ISD.
- The program offers adult classes, after-school programs, birthday parties, and summer camps.
- Fluke's son Michael creates lesson plans incorporating Minecraft and Mario Kart.
- MyArtStarz provides scholarships for Title I schools.
- Fluke aims to expand into San Antonio ISD.
Entities
Artists
- Shelley Fluke
- Michael Fluke
- Claude Monet
Institutions
- MyArtStarz
- University of Texas at San Antonio
- University of Central Oklahoma
- University of Oklahoma
- Northeast ISD
- Northside ISD
- Schertz-Cibolo ISD
- Judson ISD
- Comal ISD
- San Antonio ISD
- Encino Park Elementary
- Hobby Lobby
- Glasstire
Locations
- San Antonio
- Texas
- United States
- Universal City
- Oklahoma