01/27/2026
Calling all kids near Rogers and Elk River 👋🏼 ❤️ 🎨 Check out the Thumbs Up art content and some great opportunities to get assistance with your art projects 💕
🎨 FREE YOUTH ART CONTEST ASSISTANCE! 🎉
Get your pencils and paints ready! Ashley Messer will be visiting our After School Programs to help students with their art projects for the Youth Art Contest!
Whether you want help with brainstorming an idea, perfecting your art techniques, or trying different mediums, Ashley's got you covered! She will be offering students elite guidance as they work to bring their art pieces to life. 😏
Collaborate with Ashley at Thumbs Up After School Program in Rogers on 1/27, 2/3, and 2/10. Or visit Ashley at the Elk River After School Program on 2/5!
Want to learn more about Ashley? Check out her bio below:
Ashley Messer is a passionate artist, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to making the visual arts accessible and meaningful for learners of all ages. Her creative practice centers on painting with watercolor and acrylics, while also embracing mixed media and sculptural approaches. Her work reflects a deep appreciation for traditional art processes paired with contemporary educational values.
Ashley is the owner of Creative Studio 23, a mobile art studio designed to bring high-quality art instruction directly into communities. Through this venture, she teaches students of all ages using traditional visual art mediums such as drawing, watercolor, acrylic painting, mixed media, and sculpture. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes creativity, skill-building, and confidence, empowering students to explore their artistic voices in supportive and engaging environments.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2014 and recently completed her Master’s degree in Art Education at Augsburg University. With this advanced training, Ashley is committed to serving students in public school settings and broader arts communities, advocating for equitable access to arts education. Her goal is to inspire, educate, and nurture the next generation of artists while strengthening the role of the arts within schools and communities.
