Founder Shannon Kenny was inspired to create Arte al Sole from a desire to share her love of art and history with her two young daughters. She could see the benefits of introducing kids to culture through their eyes and nurturing their natural creative spirits. Shannon received her Master’s Degree in Medieval & Renaissance History, and has worked as a writer, editor, and educator in the fields of history, social sciences, French & Italian languages, and travel for over 20 years. She operated an editorial services firm focusing on history, art, and social change, and authored Gold: A Cultural Encyclopedia (2011). Shannon then created Italiakids.com, an online resource for families traveling to or in Italy.
