Co-Founders

Mike Barrett

Josh Rynolds

About us

For OVER 26 years,

we have been partnering with schools to beautify them.

We value and cherish our school partners - many of whom have been with us from day 1!

We go the extra mile, always! We are driven by the outcomes and we strive to enhance everyone's experience when walking into and working in the building.

We love seeing you succeed!!

Carlos Restrepo

Over 15 years serving and supporting schools!

Living the mission of affecting millions of people one school at a time!

Eric Cooper

Trusted advocate in building the future of encouraging arts and enhancing every school and school leader relationship with focused guidance.

Throughout our own lives, ever since we became friends at the age of 6, we were fortunate to have the backing and support of our parents, teachers, coaches, and other mentors.

Our experience of visiting schools showed us that not everyone has that same level of encouragement. So we decided to provide it in the best way we knew how — to improve the appearance of schools and make them places kids want to spend time in.

Mike Barrett & Josh Rynolds

Elevate and amplify Climate and Culture

We founded Encouraging Arts based on a single question:

What can we do to encourage others?

Check out our Testimonials Here

Most of our products are our own inventions and tailored to fit each school’s unique space.

Our projects have encompassed a wide range of school-driven goals, from improving school logos to increasing school attendance through interactive boards to reducing bullying.

We’ve designed inspirational messages on staircases so that students receive positive daily affirmations, everyday.

We’ve beautified schools from the ceiling to the floor and everywhere in between in every room of the building.

Get in touch with us today, and let's discuss how we can help bring your vision to life!