Contact Us
All classes are In-Person.
Address: 604 Celestial Ln., Foster City, CA 94404
1. Phone: 650-759-4745
2. Email: classes@artacademia.com
Please call or email to Art Academia for any questions
Our Goal
"Our goal is to help students appreciate beauty and create art from the world that surrounds us. Together with your creativity and imagination, academic knowledge can take you on a long and fulfilling journey of personal and professional exploration."
- Inna Polnar (Founder & Instructor)
Inna Polnar - Founder & Art Instructor
In 2004, Inna founded Art Academia to share her passion and knowledge of art with others.
Her work is on exhibit at several US galleries including Downey, New Masters, and others.
Born in the former Soviet Union, Inna graduated with a BFA from the prestigious Moscow Art University in Moscow, Russia.
Studying under the renowned American colorist Ovanes Berbarian in the United States.
Inna has become known for her ability to infuse still-life with emotion and movement, and her landscapes with airiness and serenity.
Alexandra Munoz - Instructor
Alexandra recently earned her Master’s degree from UCLA, bringing fresh insight and advanced training to her teaching practice. She is passionate about nurturing young artists and will be working with students in our Saturday program. Alexandra’s connection to Art Academia runs deep—she began her artistic journey here as a child, studying under Inna, and has spent the past eight summers as a beloved art camp instructor. Her blend of academic achievement and long-standing dedication to our community makes her a valued part of the teaching team.
Our Achievements
Art Academia has developed an amiable reputation for providing individual attention and disciplined academic knowledge that serve as solid foundations for future careers in art, or personal self expression. Art Academia students regularly win gold, silver, and bronze awards at Bay Area art competitions. And several alumni have built impressive portfolios that have earned them admission in top art programs throughout the country. Art Academia has also won the Best Art School in San Mateo Award three consecutive years. See what our students have to say on Yelp and Facebook.
Founded in 2004, Art Academia is dedicated to providing inspiration and guidance to all of the aspiring artists in the Bay Area. Founder Inna Polnar studied at the Moscow University of Art in Russia, exhibited her works across Russia and the US, and taught a variety of classes throughout the Bay Area. Today, Art Academia is home to resident instructors, guest lecturers, workshop leaders, and some of the most creative students under the sun.
