All Arts in One Creative Place
About All Children's Art Center
WHAT DO WE DO?
The All Children’s Art Center of New Jersey (ACACNJ) is a nonprofit organization committed to nurturing creativity, confidence, and community in children through the arts. Our programs go far beyond the stage—from theatre productions and engaging weekly events to tailored birthday parties, art workshops, summer camps, and our popular Kids’ Night Out evenings. At ACACNJ, every child is given the chance to express themselves, explore new passions, and make lifelong memories in a fun, inclusive environment.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Georgine La Serna
Georgine La Serna is the visionary founder of the All Children’s Art Center of New Jersey. A certified teacher along with a Master’s in Business, she brings a rare blend of educational insight and entrepreneurial drive. Georgine has led ACACNJ since 2018, creating dynamic arts programs that empower children through creativity, confidence, and community. Her background spans arts education, business leadership, and public service—making her a passionate advocate for accessible, engaging, and joyful experiences for every child.
Meet the Creative Minds
Kim Blacknall
Mackenzie Cavagnaro
Kim Blacknall
Kim Blacknall is thrilled to be making her theatre directorial debut at All Children’s Art Center of New Jersey. Having worked over 10 years in film and theatre she has found a love working with kids and helping them flourish and hopes you can see that growth. She opens you are changing “I’m ready! I’m ready!” To see the show!
Janny Messina
Mackenzie Cavagnaro
Kim Blacknall
Hi, I'm Janny Messina. I am a part-time Art Teacher for ACACNJ. Born in NYC, I've graduated with a Bachelors in Studio Arts and am certified to teach Art K-12.
Full time, I am a 3rd year T.A. at Bound Brook High School. I work in core subject SpEd classrooms as well as an art classroom. In my spare time, I enjoy going to the Brook Art Center.
Mackenzie Cavagnaro
Mackenzie Cavagnaro
Mackenzie Cavagnaro
Mackenzie Cavagnaro is a recent graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where she earned her BFA in Drama at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the Experimental Theatre Wing. She spent this past Summer teaching Improv and serving as the Assistant Director for the Comedy Ensemble at Traveling Players Ensemble in Tyson
Mackenzie Cavagnaro is a recent graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where she earned her BFA in Drama at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the Experimental Theatre Wing. She spent this past Summer teaching Improv and serving as the Assistant Director for the Comedy Ensemble at Traveling Players Ensemble in Tysons, Virginia. With a passion for bringing theatre education to kids of all ages and backgrounds, she has also worked as an assistant drama teacher at the High School of Economics and Finance in New York City, as well as a Music Theatre Teacher at the Summer Onstage Camp at Ady Art Center in Livingston, New Jersey. When she’s not teaching, you can find her performing comedy at Gotham Comedy Club, or doing some good ole’ arts and crafts! She is very excited to be working with All Children’s Art Center to share her love of theatre with all of you!
Sammi Fishkin
Mackenzie Cavagnaro
Mackenzie Cavagnaro
Samara (Sammi) Fishkin graduated Drew University, Magna Cum Laude with Specialized Honors in Theater Arts. Samara has been acting since she was four years old, all over Morris County. She has been directing and choreographing at All Children’s Art Center since December of 2023, enjoying every second of it! Prior to that she had been a th
Samara (Sammi) Fishkin graduated Drew University, Magna Cum Laude with Specialized Honors in Theater Arts. Samara has been acting since she was four years old, all over Morris County. She has been directing and choreographing at All Children’s Art Center since December of 2023, enjoying every second of it! Prior to that she had been a theater Camp Director for six years, directing theater for both the younger set as well as teens. During these years, she has written, directed and choreographed multiple shows and has even found time to be in productions herself to keep her knowledge of the “other side”, fresh. Samara recently performed In a local production of The Little Mermaid and prior to that, a lead in a staged reading of an Oxnam Award winning play, with actors and a Director from New York’s Ensemble Studio Theater. Samara’s energetic personality will fill the theater with enthusiasm, kindness and a loving passion for theater. Samara’s motto is to have fun while learning!