Mariah Collaborative Art School

Specialties

Currently enrolling preschool, pre-​kindergarten and both before and after school care for kindergarten and elementary school aged students. Ages 3 to 12. COMING SOON! We will soon be offering Saturday classes specializing in Sci-​Fi related subject matter! Please call to schedule a tour.

History

Established in 1985.

In 1975, about 25 years ago, I came to the following premise: Teaching children through all of the Arts may possibly be the best way for children to learn. I developed a Collaborative Arts Curriculum for Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Students. When students learn through creating and performing they actualize their knowledge and build intellectual confidence. Creativity, experimentation of ideas, organization skills, respect for tools and materials and understanding of process and executing and finishing a plan are evident in the students artwork and performances. Our Early Learners receive lessons in letter readiness, reading, math, science, geography, and art and culture through Collaborative Arts.- Diane Gaile, Director

Meet the Business Owner

Diane G.

Business Owner

Diane Gaile is the founder and owner of Mariah Collaborative Arts Center. Diane holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Western Oregon College, Monmouth, Oregon. She is certified in Art Education Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. Mariah Art is celebrating its 26^th year in business. Diane has taught well over 25,000 students in Olympia and surrounding areas. Diane has a passion teaching children through all the arts. «I find the children who have learned through the arts at an early age are confident, well organized, and ready for new experiences.»