Our story…

My kids and I were talking one day about their favorite things to do in school. With no hesitation, they both said, “definitely P.E. and art!” Thinking back on my childhood, I always felt the same. In fact, I feel the same way now. As a former athlete and a Pilates Instructor, health and fitness are a huge part of my life, and art is my creative outlet. The combination of these two activities has allowed me to cope with stress, and anxiety, and to have so much fun while doing so! I want to teach my children to be able to do the same.

As we kept talking, my daughter came up with the idea to combine athletics and art and the name “Artletes” was born. The name stuck, the kids created this logo, and we never looked back.

-Mona Wilcox, Founder

Meet the Team

  • Siena Wilcox - Creator

    Siena is 9 years old and wants to be a professional soccer player. She enjoys pizza, reading, and art. She loves Artletes because she gets to spend time with other kids playing sports and creating art!

  • Mona Wilcox - Creator

    Mona is the mom of Siena and Bodhi, a Pilates Instructor, and an attorney in Arlington, VA. She grew up playing every sport and was an All-American Tennis Player in College. She loves working with kids, arts and crafts, and enjoys taking iPads away from children. :)

  • Bodhi Wilcox - Creator

    Bodhi is 7 years old. When he grows up, he wants to be a professional soccer player, a scientist, and an archaeologist. He loves math and serves as Artlete’s treasurer.

  • Sunil & Lisa Iyer - Medical Advisors

    Sunil and Lisa both work in the medical field and serve as advisors for Artletes programming. Sunil is a Cardiologist and former Division I College Tennis Player, and Lisa is a nurse and a mom of two kids under four, so she has her hands full at all times!

  • Michael Moxley - Teacher Advisor

    Mike is a teacher in Montgomery County, Maryland and is a former track and field athlete. He is passionate about fitness and empowering children to take charge of their health. Mike serves as an advisor for Artletes programming and as an instructor.

  • Bella & Willow

    Bella and Willow are Artlete’s cuddle buddies and smile producers. They love warm laundry and snuggling.

JOIN US. DONATE.

Whether you need community service hours, are a fitness guru, an artist, or just love working with kids and want to give back to your community, we are always looking for volunteers (of all ages) to serve as class instructors and for donations. We accept lightly used sports equipment and arts and crafts supplies. Please get in touch with us and join our mission!