​Zabeljanes Gallery is a community art center focused on raising awareness for the importance of art through education and events.
photo credit Lillian Reed Photography

ARTIST/TEACHER
​Andrea Stitt

The Lord has blessed me in many ways. He has a plan for me and I feel that is why I am here. I am a transplant from near Topeka, Kansas and was brought to Pratt to teach Middle School art. I have actually lived in what feels like three corners of the state. I went to college at Kansas State University to gain my B.F.A in Ceramics and B.A. in Art History. I lived in Pittsburg, KS for one year while my husband was finishing up his degree. We have two daughters, Evelyn and Emma, who are our light and laughter everyday. They teach me so much about being not only a mom but a human being. 

I know parts of my inspirations come from each of my life's experiences. I am a licensed PreK-12 Art teacher for the state of Kansas. Just this summer I started working as an associate at Vernon Filley Art Museum. This experience has brought me more into the community that I love and I get to experience it with amazing people.

​Not only am I an artist, by I am a photographer as well and use my photographs as inspiration for my work. I spent four years teaching Art; one year Middle School, two years PreK-12, one year 8-12. Two of those years I taught photography, and one year CTE Graphic Design Pathway. Teaching was very fulfilling to me and now I pursue it through my events. What I love and have a passion for are a major part of my artwork.



​View my personal ceramic and painting portfolio.
SHOP DOG

​ALABAMA AKA "BAMA"

Our boxer Bama is with us for all events and classes. Bama is seven years old and enjoys sleeping, eating, playing and getting all the attention he can. He has a very sweet disposition and is well loved by everyone he meets. Most of the time he is super lazy and will lay anywhere. However don't feel alarmed if when you get up he follows you to investigate. He will greet you at the door wiggling his butt like all boxers do. Bama definitely loves the ladies but is a friend of his male counterparts. Stop by and enjoy some Bama time while you create!

SUPPORT SYSTEM

MINI ARTISTS EMMA (2) AND EVELYN (6) STITT
FRAMEMAKER JEREMY STITT
Grace Evelyn Zabel (Pierson)
​1929
Arleta Jane (Cook)
FAMILY OWNED

Why the name ZabelJanes?

I had told myself years ago that if I had a business I would name it ZabelJanes. Now at the time, this business is not what I had in mind, though I am faithful to what it has become. ​I strongly believe that God has plans for me, if I am patient I will understand his plan.

Family is important to me and that means family memories as well. Paying homage to loved ones so that they can be apart of our daily lives is something I wanted to do. My maternal grandmother's maiden name was Zabel. Her married name was Grace Evelyn Pierson. Jane came from Jeremy's maternal grandmother Arleta, it was her middle name. You may wonder why I used Janes instead of Jane then. Well, my youngest daughter's middle name is Jane as well.  That explains the plural, but to me Janes just sounded better. 
LOCAL OPTIONS

We offer more

Besides our Art classes, events and gallery we have a photography side-business. Andrea Stitt Photography has been around since 2013 and focuses on family and lifestyle photography. Our future sister business, ZabelJanes Events is a potential local event venue hall. Be on the lookout for our venue space perfect for any type of celebration or reception.