I Have now come to think of myself as ‘Yvonne before Patty,’ and ‘Yvonne after Patty’. I am not even kidding because something inside me has changed. there has been a shift in my brain...
— Yvonne McNulty- Ontario secondary school teacher

bev foster . MA, BEd, BMus, ARCT, AMus

Founder/executive director . Room 217 Foundation

“Whatever her medium, Patty Kingsley innovates, programs, events, and artistic processes. I have never seen anyone able to cross mediums, social settings, and generations quite like her.”


sandra timmims

Parent - Private Student

“One hour with Patty like a week in a regular art class for my son.”


Anne Harley

founder - A gift of art

“Patty is a force of art for the joy it gives to living. Patty embodies creative energy. She gives of herself and her talents. She is a team player and yet can step into leadership roles as needed. Like an ocean wave, a visit with Patty leaves you with glorious seashells of inspiration and energy as she moves on.”