Lisa Hicks, director and founder
Lisa Hicks is a dancer and choreographer. Lisa has been a guest artist in many elementary, middle and high schools throughout Maine as well as an adjunct lecturer at USM, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges. Lisa enjoys teaching dance to dancers of all ages, exploring creative movement, dance improvisation, storytelling and modern dance techniques. Along with directing Art Camp, she has been the dance instructor at Portland Arts and Technology High School for 27 years, a professional high school dance program and part of Portland Public Schools.
Reg Kennie, Instructor
Reg is going into his 17th year with Art Camp. Reg earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Maine College of Art in 1984 and completed one year of extended studies at the University of Southern Maine. Over the last 21 years, was actively involved as a site coordinator and teacher for 21st Century Learning Programs. Reg retired in 2024 and was a K - 12 Certified Art Teacher and Paraeducator for 38 years with Portland Public Schools. Reg loves teaching art and explores many different mediums including papier-mâché, painting, drawing, print-making, clay, and textile art. Reg is known for his creative theme projects including aliens, monsters, superheroes, wizards, and many more. Reg believes that art supports individualism within his students and is inspired daily by his student's dedication to the projects.