Art+Academy, which offers year-round drawing and painting classes for adults, teens and children, celebrated its first anniversary in South Austin in September. Located at 5424 W. Hwy 290, Ste. 110, Austin, owner Monica Araoz said the company’s mission is to “influence our students' [lives] in a positive and meaningful way by helping them develop and improve their drawing and painting skills while fostering exploration, sense of achievement and self-esteem.” Art+Academy has operated a Northwest Austin location for the last nine years as well. 512-701-1193. www.artplusacademy.com