Inspiration Studios

It’s time for a Wellness Feature! 💪🌿

This week, we’re focusing on physical fitness and cooking. Let’s hear what Philip has to share about the Inclusive Wellness program!

“I am looking forward to going swimming at the Y. I haven’t gotten the chance to swim yet since I am new to the program, but I am excited for it. Through Inclusive Wellness, I would like to learn how to cook different recipes. I really like the staff here; they are nice. Through this program, I have met a lot of new people, and I like that.”

✨ We are so excited to be supporting Philip—and all of our Inclusive Wellness clients—as they continue to grow, prioritize their health and wellness, and work toward meaningful goals in 2026! 💛

We’re back with some new artwork of the week – featuring Keyontae Holbrooks and Evan Pohlman 😊

🎨 Keyontae
Keyontae finds inspiration in the beauty of nature, especially the colors and peaceful scenes found near the water. His artwork often features beaches, sunsets, and outdoor landscapes. In his piece Boat By The Beach, an acrylic painting on canvas, Keyontae brought his love for sunsets and the ocean to life with a sailboat as the focal point. Keyontae chose his sunset colors by looking at different examples and experimenting with blending techniques he learned at InsideOut Studio. He especially loves how the pink tones turned out. Through Inspiration Studios, Keyontae has been able to grow his artistic skills while exploring new experiences through both InsideOut Studio and Inclusive Wellness. He enjoys creating art, learning new things, and using his talents to make a difference. One of his favorite experiences has been participating in the Booker T. Washington project, where he gets to teach and help them create their own projects.

🎨 Evan
Evan’s artwork is filled with creativity and fun. He enjoys using lots of different colors in his work and always puts his best effort into each piece he creates. In his acrylic painting, Season’s Light, Evan was inspired by an owl and a spooky tree he discovered while looking for ideas on an iPad. Inspiration Studios has given Evan the opportunity to continue growing as an artist while learning new skills. He enjoys painting, creating fused glass artwork, and making commissioned pieces that allow him to share his creativity with others while earning income from his art. His favorite projects at InsideOut Studio have been painting a variety of subjects, including colorful bugs, Cincinnati Reds-inspired artwork, and ocean scenes.

✨ You can shop artwork created by these artists in-store or online by searching their name in the search bar of our online store.

🛍️ Shop online: https://insideoutstudio.company.site

We are happy to announce that we have received a grant award from the Greater Oxford Community Foundation for a Food Access Initiative for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. 💛

Stay tuned for upcoming updates on the impact of this initiative! 😊

Thank you, Greater Oxford Community Foundation!

As part of our Art Classes at Booker T Washington Community Center, this week the kiddos are learning the art of mosaic making and discovering how individual pieces can be transformed into something beautiful. 🎨❤️✨

We are so grateful for the support that makes opportunities like this possible. This project is proudly funded through the HIGHER Fund and Youth Philanthropy Committee at the Hamilton Community Foundation (OH). Thank you for helping us provide meaningful, creative experiences for the next generation of artists!

We can’t wait to see the amazing mosaics they create throughout the week! 🌟

Today in observance of Juneteenth, Inspiration Studios is closed. 😊

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States and serves as a time to reflect on the importance of freedom, equality, and justice for all.

We look forward to seeing everyone when we reopen Monday. ❤️🖤💚

🎨: Mike Meehan, Alphonso Rowe, David Campbell & Saul Ray