Power of Paint Art Academy — Local services in Philadelphia

It doesn't give me any pleasure to leave a negative review for an organization with this kind of mission, but I hope that this constructive criticism is good for them and helps them work on some things.

I have been searching for an arts program for my 5-year-old that is in close proximity to our home and her school in West Philly, and this organization seemed like a great fit. I noticed they were advertising their after-school program on Instagram, so I reached out via the provided contact methods (phone/text). Texting and messaging via IG didn't get me anywhere so I chose to call. I was able to finally hear from someone, but the first time I was hung up on (at least I felt I was; they stated we got disconnected). I called right back and someone did answer and asked me for a little info before letting me know they'd text me some forms. All of that said, there was no follow-through and I never received the forms.

I suspect that this is a smaller organization and is not run by a great deal of people. However, being a small org does not mean you can't strive for efficiency, excellence and professionalism. I felt like dealing with them before even enrolling my child in any program left a bad taste due to the lack of professionalism. Answering texts and being responsive to calls is the bare minimum.

I debated even writing this because I'm sure the organization does a great deal of good and the individuals involved care a lot for kids. However I was disappointed by my experience, and now I'm passing over them because I can't see how the lack of communication could bode well for me sending my...

For two years, our daughter has attended the Power of Paint Art Academy summer camp and we as a family have thoroughly appreciated the great work this organization does to provide a place for children of all backgrounds and economic levels to enjoy a place to belong during the summer months and even throughout the year. We cannot say enough about how important it is to have an affordable, safe, community-minded, activities-based camp for children to attend when school is not in session and in their various year-long activities and offerings.. We are huge supporters of this academy and only wish more cities provided options such as this to an urban clientele who need a place for their kids to be safe and to grow and learn. Thank you,...

What an amazing mixture of art and self love! Vanessa and Tiesha afford children opportunities that they may not be able to otherwise afford. With their gentle mannerisms and kind words they encourage the children to open up about life, school, religion, etc. Walking them step by step through art work and life circumstances Power of Paint has been an absolute blessing to my family and several other families that I have referred in the community. So selfless, they give of themselves for the betterment of each and every child that they encounter. Power of Paint is what the world needs more of. Ladies... you deserve all of the Greatness that the world has to offer. Keep inspiring, keep aspiring and...