Welcome to ACAC
“My philosophy is simple: I teach individuals not only the tools for success in the way they express art, but also tools for success in how they express life.”
Marolyn ZOEY Upshaw
- ACAC founder and instructor
“Hi Ms. Upshaw, I don't know if you remember me, but I was your advisee in 6th grade and your art student in 8th grade. I just wanted to let you know about the impact you had on my life from introducing me to art. In 8th grade you once told me that I had a lot of artistic potential and convinced me to pursue art in the upper school.
I'm now an aspiring architecture student and art is a major part of my life, all thanks to your influence. I'm also the president of the art club in the upper school and I'm assembling portfolios for college and scholastics and looking at colleges that have strong artistic influences in architecture. Thank you so much for all the help and support in middle school and for introducing me to art.”
— Adam S., Former Student
Austin Creative Art Center
ACAC is a one-of-a-kind experience. We integrate line, color, value, texture, shape, form, space and fun into one course of study. Through art you’ll discover who you really are: beyond boundaries, beyond limitations and beyond definitions.
We offer the highest quality art tools and techniques to expand the student’s mind, enhance their critical thinking and provide greater perception of life’s possibilities.
Regardless of an individual’s background, age or skill level, our classes take them to new heights.
Live Art!
Instructor Experience
BFA in Art Education, Certified Teacher K-12, Texas Tech University, Dean’s List.
Founder of YWCA After School Program for Underprivileged Children, Oak Cliff, Dallas, 4 years.
Art teacher, Cy-Fair High School, Houston photography, ceramics, Art I, grades 9-12, 3 years.
Advertising art director, Dallas and Austin, 12 years, with agencies such as Bozell & Jacobs, Woody Pirtle Design, Upshaw Sicola, Sibley/Peteet, Fellers Lacy & Gaddis, and GSD&M Idea City (detailed résumé available upon request).
Art teacher, Eanes ISD Austin K-5, 8 years. Awarded the “You Make a Difference Award” Eanes ISD.
Art teacher, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, grades 6-12 and community art for adults as well as children, 7 years.
Founder & artist of TINTA, custom Faux finishing and murals (portfolio available upon request, website under construction). 2006-present.
Founder, director & teacher, Austin Creative Art Center (references available upon request). 1993-present.
Mom for 25 years and always.