Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Instructor
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Leigh Stricklin
Instructor
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Leigh Stricklin
Instructor
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Leigh Stricklin
Instructor
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Resident Artist/Curator/Studio Director
Christopher A Tice was born in Mt Carmel, IL. He earned his MFA and MS from Illinois State University in 2008. Professional work includes new media, sculpture, photography and drawings. In addition to commission work he has been active as a digital consultant and freelance artist for 24 years. After serving as adjunct faculty at several colleges and working freelance jobs he entered the corporate education industry and worked there until 2018.
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Christopher A Tice was born in Mt Carmel, IL. He earned his MFA and MS from Illinois State University in 2008. Professional work includes new media, sculpture, photography and drawings. In addition to commission work he has been active as a digital consultant and freelance artist for 24 years. After serving as adjunct faculty at several colleges and working freelance jobs he entered the corporate education industry and worked there until 2018.
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Christopher A Tice was born in Mt Carmel, IL. He earned his MFA and MS from Illinois State University in 2008. Professional work includes new media, sculpture, photography and drawings. In addition to commission work he has been active as a digital consultant and freelance artist for 24 years. After serving as adjunct faculty at several colleges and working freelance jobs he entered the corporate education industry and worked there until 2018.
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Christopher A Tice was born in Mt Carmel, IL. He earned his MFA and MS from Illinois State University in 2008. Professional work includes new media, sculpture, photography and drawings. In addition to commission work he has been active as a digital consultant and freelance artist for 24 years. After serving as adjunct faculty at several colleges and working freelance jobs he entered the corporate education industry and worked there until 2018.
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Marcia brings the healing arts to the Lincoln Arts Institute as the founder of the Moksha Center. The Center is part of the LAI and will offer holistic classes and workshops. Marcia has a passion for empowering others to find their journey home to wholeness and wellbeing. The healing arts are creative processes that promote healing, coping and personal change. Marcia is a holistic nurse and combines multiple healing modalities together to support others to thrive and live with passion and purpose.
Christopher A Tice was born in Mt Carmel, IL. He earned his MFA and MS from Illinois State University in 2008. Professional work includes new media, sculpture, photography and drawings. In addition to commission work he has been active as a digital consultant and freelance artist for 24 years. After serving as adjunct faculty at several colleges and working freelance jobs he entered the corporate education industry and worked there until 2018.
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Owner/Artist/Curator
Jason Hoffman was born in 1978 in a rural community in Central Illinois. Hoffman was raised in a heritage of farming, carpentry, and traditional woodworking. Hoffman’s early skill in drawing was transformed during his college years by his introduction to sculpture by Jeff Boshart at Eastern Illinois University. He transferred to Illinois State University to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While working toward his BFA, Hoffman studied under professors Dennis French and Randy Reid. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2005 with Magna Cum Laude honors. Jason is also the owner and operator of Jason Hoffman Studios, which is an artist-run work room specializing in- sculpture, unique tables/furnishings, woodturning, and commission work. The Studios have been in operation for over 15 years, realizing their full range of projects after completing his Fine Arts degree in 2005. In recent years Jason has also pursued his interest in curatorial activities, working as an art preparator for the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, IL; University Galleries, Normal, IL; and acting curator for exhibits integrating 2D and 3D works at the Lincoln Arts Institute, Lincoln, IL.
Marcia brings the healing arts to the Lincoln Arts Institute as the founder of the Moksha Center. The Center is part of the LAI and will offer holistic classes and workshops. Marcia has a passion for empowering others to find their journey home to wholeness and wellbeing. The healing arts are creative processes that promote healing, coping and personal change. Marcia is a holistic nurse and combines multiple healing modalities together to support others to thrive and live with passion and purpose.
Christopher A Tice was born in Mt Carmel, IL. He earned his MFA and MS from Illinois State University in 2008. Professional work includes new media, sculpture, photography and drawings. In addition to commission work he has been active as a digital consultant and freelance artist for 24 years. After serving as adjunct faculty at several colleges and working freelance jobs he entered the corporate education industry and worked there until 2018.
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Owner/Artist/Curator
Jason Hoffman was born in 1978 in a rural community in Central Illinois. Hoffman was raised in a heritage of farming, carpentry, and traditional woodworking. Hoffman’s early skill in drawing was transformed during his college years by his introduction to sculpture by Jeff Boshart at Eastern Illinois University. He transferred to Illinois State University to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While working toward his BFA, Hoffman studied under professors Dennis French and Randy Reid. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2005 with Magna Cum Laude honors. Jason is also the owner and operator of Jason Hoffman Studios, which is an artist-run work room specializing in- sculpture, unique tables/furnishings, woodturning, and commission work. The Studios have been in operation for over 15 years, realizing their full range of projects after completing his Fine Arts degree in 2005. In recent years Jason has also pursued his interest in curatorial activities, working as an art preparator for the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, IL; University Galleries, Normal, IL; and acting curator for exhibits integrating 2D and 3D works at the Lincoln Arts Institute, Lincoln, IL.
Marcia brings the healing arts to the Lincoln Arts Institute as the founder of the Moksha Center. The Center is part of the LAI and will offer holistic classes and workshops. Marcia has a passion for empowering others to find their journey home to wholeness and wellbeing. The healing arts are creative processes that promote healing, coping and personal change. Marcia is a holistic nurse and combines multiple healing modalities together to support others to thrive and live with passion and purpose.
Christopher A Tice was born in Mt Carmel, IL. He earned his MFA and MS from Illinois State University in 2008. Professional work includes new media, sculpture, photography and drawings. In addition to commission work he has been active as a digital consultant and freelance artist for 24 years. After serving as adjunct faculty at several colleges and working freelance jobs he entered the corporate education industry and worked there until 2018.
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Owner/Artist/Curator
Jason Hoffman was born in 1978 in a rural community in Central Illinois. Hoffman was raised in a heritage of farming, carpentry, and traditional woodworking. Hoffman’s early skill in drawing was transformed during his college years by his introduction to sculpture by Jeff Boshart at Eastern Illinois University. He transferred to Illinois State University to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While working toward his BFA, Hoffman studied under professors Dennis French and Randy Reid. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2005 with Magna Cum Laude honors. Jason is also the owner and operator of Jason Hoffman Studios, which is an artist-run work room specializing in- sculpture, unique tables/furnishings, woodturning, and commission work. The Studios have been in operation for over 15 years, realizing their full range of projects after completing his Fine Arts degree in 2005. In recent years Jason has also pursued his interest in curatorial activities, working as an art preparator for the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, IL; University Galleries, Normal, IL; and acting curator for exhibits integrating 2D and 3D works at the Lincoln Arts Institute, Lincoln, IL.
Marcia brings the healing arts to the Lincoln Arts Institute as the founder of the Moksha Center. The Center is part of the LAI and will offer holistic classes and workshops. Marcia has a passion for empowering others to find their journey home to wholeness and wellbeing. The healing arts are creative processes that promote healing, coping and personal change. Marcia is a holistic nurse and combines multiple healing modalities together to support others to thrive and live with passion and purpose.
Christopher A Tice was born in Mt Carmel, IL. He earned his MFA and MS from Illinois State University in 2008. Professional work includes new media, sculpture, photography and drawings. In addition to commission work he has been active as a digital consultant and freelance artist for 24 years. After serving as adjunct faculty at several colleges and working freelance jobs he entered the corporate education industry and worked there until 2018.
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Owner/Artist/Curator
Jason Hoffman was born in 1978 in a rural community in Central Illinois. Hoffman was raised in a heritage of farming, carpentry, and traditional woodworking. Hoffman’s early skill in drawing was transformed during his college years by his introduction to sculpture by Jeff Boshart at Eastern Illinois University. He transferred to Illinois State University to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While working toward his BFA, Hoffman studied under professors Dennis French and Randy Reid. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2005 with Magna Cum Laude honors. Jason is also the owner and operator of Jason Hoffman Studios, which is an artist-run work room specializing in- sculpture, unique tables/furnishings, woodturning, and commission work. The Studios have been in operation for over 15 years, realizing their full range of projects after completing his Fine Arts degree in 2005. In recent years Jason has also pursued his interest in curatorial activities, working as an art preparator for the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, IL; University Galleries, Normal, IL; and acting curator for exhibits integrating 2D and 3D works at the Lincoln Arts Institute, Lincoln, IL.
Marcia brings the healing arts to the Lincoln Arts Institute as the founder of the Moksha Center. The Center is part of the LAI and will offer holistic classes and workshops. Marcia has a passion for empowering others to find their journey home to wholeness and wellbeing. The healing arts are creative processes that promote healing, coping and personal change. Marcia is a holistic nurse and combines multiple healing modalities together to support others to thrive and live with passion and purpose.
Christopher A Tice was born in Mt Carmel, IL. He earned his MFA and MS from Illinois State University in 2008. Professional work includes new media, sculpture, photography and drawings. In addition to commission work he has been active as a digital consultant and freelance artist for 24 years. After serving as adjunct faculty at several colleges and working freelance jobs he entered the corporate education industry and worked there until 2018.
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Jason Hoffman was born in 1978 in a rural community in Central Illinois. Hoffman was raised in a heritage of farming, carpentry, and traditional woodworking. Hoffman’s early skill in drawing was transformed during his college years by his introduction to sculpture by Jeff Boshart at Eastern Illinois University. He transferred to Illinois State University to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While working toward his BFA, Hoffman studied under professors Dennis French and Randy Reid. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2005 with Magna Cum Laude honors. Jason is also the owner and operator of Jason Hoffman Studios, which is an artist-run work room specializing in- sculpture, unique tables/furnishings, woodturning, and commission work. The Studios have been in operation for over 15 years, realizing their full range of projects after completing his Fine Arts degree in 2005. In recent years Jason has also pursued his interest in curatorial activities, working as an art preparator for the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, IL; University Galleries, Normal, IL; and acting curator for exhibits integrating 2D and 3D works at the Lincoln Arts Institute, Lincoln, IL.
Marcia brings the healing arts to the Lincoln Arts Institute as the founder of the Moksha Center. The Center is part of the LAI and will offer holistic classes and workshops. Marcia has a passion for empowering others to find their journey home to wholeness and wellbeing. The healing arts are creative processes that promote healing, coping and personal change. Marcia is a holistic nurse and combines multiple healing modalities together to support others to thrive and live with passion and purpose.
Christopher A Tice was born in Mt Carmel, IL. He earned his MFA and MS from Illinois State University in 2008. Professional work includes new media, sculpture, photography and drawings. In addition to commission work he has been active as a digital consultant and freelance artist for 24 years. After serving as adjunct faculty at several colleges and working freelance jobs he entered the corporate education industry and worked there until 2018.
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
Jason Hoffman was born in 1978 in a rural community in Central Illinois. Hoffman was raised in a heritage of farming, carpentry, and traditional woodworking. Hoffman’s early skill in drawing was transformed during his college years by his introduction to sculpture by Jeff Boshart at Eastern Illinois University. He transferred to Illinois State University to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. While working toward his BFA, Hoffman studied under professors Dennis French and Randy Reid. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2005 with Magna Cum Laude honors. Jason is also the owner and operator of Jason Hoffman Studios, which is an artist-run work room specializing in- sculpture, unique tables/furnishings, woodturning, and commission work. The Studios have been in operation for over 15 years, realizing their full range of projects after completing his Fine Arts degree in 2005. In recent years Jason has also pursued his interest in curatorial activities, working as an art preparator for the Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria, IL; University Galleries, Normal, IL; and acting curator for exhibits integrating 2D and 3D works at the Lincoln Arts Institute, Lincoln, IL.
Marcia brings the healing arts to the Lincoln Arts Institute as the founder of the Moksha Center. The Center is part of the LAI and will offer holistic classes and workshops. Marcia has a passion for empowering others to find their journey home to wholeness and wellbeing. The healing arts are creative processes that promote healing, coping and personal change. Marcia is a holistic nurse and combines multiple healing modalities together to support others to thrive and live with passion and purpose.
Christopher A Tice was born in Mt Carmel, IL. He earned his MFA and MS from Illinois State University in 2008. Professional work includes new media, sculpture, photography and drawings. In addition to commission work he has been active as a digital consultant and freelance artist for 24 years. After serving as adjunct faculty at several colleges and working freelance jobs he entered the corporate education industry and worked there until 2018.
Leigh Stricklin moved to Lincoln when she started her Master’s Degree in Human Services at the University of Illinois Springfield in 2015, and decided to stay after graduating when she became the Community Relations Coordinator at Castle Manor in 2017. Though she still enjoys working with seniors at nonprofits like The Oasis, most of her personal and professional life was spent taking care of children and engaging in artistic endeavors. Leigh is grateful to have the opportunity to continue progressing in her passions by being an art instructor to children with the LAI. Leigh strives to show how accessible art is to all by using found materials, both recycled and natural. She wishes to encourage young people in her classes to find an outlet of expression through creativity and craftiness.
