Meet the Visionaries Behind

Miano Academy of Art

Together we shape the future of creativty!

Founder | Director Master Artist

Charles Miano

Board Members

  • David Miano

    CHAIR

  • Mira Akins

    VICE CHAIR

  • Susie Covert

  • Janet Steckler

  • Amy Harding

  • David Kraft

Advisory Council

  • Andy Hord

  • Lee Gundersheimer

  • Debbie Lancaster

  • Dan Barzel

Faculty

Charles Miano
Founder | Director | Master Artist

Ava Ghayoumi
Assistant | Marketing

Office Administration

  • Lola Bondurant

  • Tristan Miano

Technology Specialist

Ashwini Sadekar
Digital Solutions | Web Design
Online Atelier Co-ordinator

Opportunities

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  • Our organization is a leader in the Atelier Movement and the re-awakening of Classical Realism on a global scale. The Board of Directors is in need of new members who see the importance of preserving this craft and making a historical impact in the art world. Board members focus on creating stability for the Academy and nurturing its growth locally, nationally and internationally by offering skills, services and resources to the organization. Board members may also choose to donate or fundraise in a team effort to develop programs and scholarships that benefit Classical Realism art education.

    We're looking for volunteers who:

    Care about:

    • Arts and Culture

    • Education

    • International

    Are a skilled:

    • Math Whiz

    • Wordsmith

    • Mentor

    • Social Savant

    • Techie

    • Talker

    • Professional

    Are interested in:

    • Reading & Writing

    • Food & Drink

    • Art & Design

    • Intellectual Pursuits

    We need volunteers to help with:

    Find a Permanent Location for the Academy

    Currently, the Academy is looking for or looking to build a permanent home, instead of renting warehouse space. We need someone to lead this mission.

    Nourish Community Connections

    We need to develop strong community connections that can nourish our vision and goals. This may include collaborative programing with other arts and education organizations or projects that help communicate our mission to the community.

    Maintaining Studio Look and Feel

    We need help developing the brand and style of the Academy's look and feel to create a studio authentic to the 19th century. The person in charge of this might be on the look out for antiques, contractors or designers that can help us fulfill this mission. This person might specialize in restoration or 19th century craftsmanship.

    Mentors and Advisors

    These members help point us in the right direction according to our vision by providing resources and nourishing advise to keep us going.

  • Miano Academy of Art is first and foremost a school and sanctuary for the preservation of Classical Realism. However, our work will make very little impact if only incapsulated in the school itself. We need leaders who will create gallery and exhibition opportunities for both our Apprentices and Master Artists.

    We're looking for volunteers who:

    Care about:

    • Arts and Culture

    • Education

    Are a skilled:

    • Math Whiz

    • Wordsmith

    • Tradesman

    • Social Savant

    • Techie

    • Artiste

    • Professional

    Are interested in:

    • Geeking Out

    • Art & Design

    • Intellectual Pursuits

    We need volunteers to help with:

    Inventory Artwork

    Create a system for labeling and keeping track of pieces in both the Apprenticeship and Miano Galleries. Creating an archive of names, styles, sizes and prices to be pulled at any given moment for reference with images.

    Gallery Research

    Find galleries or other venues to display and show work from Apprenticeship and Miano Galleries. Contact owners/directors and create connections and criteria.

    Installation Team

    When a show is secured, this team works on packing, shipping or installation of artwork to gallery or exhibition.

  • Community outreach, networking and connection are all very important to the Academy's growth as an organization. Because of our specialized niche position in the art industry, most people are unfamiliar with what makes ateliers different. Speaking engagements and events to create interest in atelier history is vital for building supportive awareness within those around us.

    We're looking for volunteers who:

    Care about:

    • Arts and Culture

    • Education

    Are a skilled:

    • Math Whiz

    • Grand Poobah

    • Social Savant

    • Techie

    • Talker

    • Professional

    Are interested in:

    • Music

    • Fun & Games

    • Food & Drink

    • Art & Design

    • Intellectual Pursuits

    We need volunteers to help with:

    Gala Organization Assistant

    Someone who can assistant and bounce ideas off of the Gala Organization Lead.

    Gala Organization Lead

    Develop an annual gala event that builds our Apprentice Scholarship Fund. Works with vendors and sponsors to create a luxury style event that also includes educational aspects about the Atelier Movement.

    Open House Event Coordinator

    Creates small, compact, yet exciting events that can be created inside of the Academy space. These events may be VIP, or exclusive to certain donor groups.

  • The world of social media and the online press has created a rapid-changing environment that is time consuming to keep up with. Our team is small and concentrated on the dedication to the day-to-day tasks of preserving Classical Realism education. We need help creating and submitting updated information and announcements to the public to drive traffic and keep our voice strong in our community both locally and nationally.

    We're looking for volunteers who:

    Care about:

    • Arts and Culture

    • International

    Are a skilled:

    • Wordsmith

    • Social Savant

    • Talker

    • Professional

    Are interested in:

    • Geeking Out

    • Reading & Writing

    • Food & Drink

    • Art & Design

    • Intellectual Pursuits

    We need volunteers to help with:

    Press Release Lead

    We need someone to help us keep fresh announcements in the press as well as develop a strong new press kit with our new brand story.

    Community Engagement Liaison

    This experienced person will help us get in front of the "right" people, meaning people that are relevant to our mission. They might be seeking out events for us to attend, vendor engagement options and speaking engagements.

    Media VIP

    We need someone working behind the scenes to get us into local and national media appearances that are streamed or broadcasted, including but not limited to guest appearances and interviews.

    Event Listing Organizer

    With our ever changing class schedule, we need someone to develop and update a system that will get all of our events and classes into public listings locally and nationally through both internet and print.

  • With a small full time and part time staff, Miano Academy of Art needs help pushing forward our big goals and visions. We need fundraisers who are collaborative and take ownership in the vision of our organizations future. We need volunteers who see the potential and goals of our organization as pieces of a bigger historical puzzle in the great landscape of the evolution of the art world.

    We're looking for volunteers who:

    Care about:

    • Racial Equity

    • Arts and Culture

    • Ethnic/Immigrant Services

    • Poverty and Hunger

    • Education

    • International Migration, Refugee Issues

    • Women's Issues

    • Social Justice

    • International

    Are a skilled:

    • Math Whiz

    • Wordsmith

    • Grand Poobah

    • Social Savant

    • Techie

    • Talker

    • Professional

    Are interested in:

    • Geeking Out

    • Reading & Writing

    • Food & Drink

    • Art & Design

    • Intellectual Pursuits

    We need volunteers to help with:

    Grant Writer

    Works with Associate Director to go after grants and goals. Researches best avenues for financial growth and stability in alignment with the Academy vision.

    Financial Advisor

    Helps steer the Academy in the right direction toward vision goals and looks for unexpected pitfalls.

    Sponsorship Leader

    Creates connections with corporate companies, small business and other non-profits to create beneficial B2B partnerships.

  • Community outreach, networking, and connection are all crucial to the Academy's growth as an organization. With our specialized niche in the art industry, many people may not fully understand the significance of our work. Engaging video content that showcases our programs, events, and the Atelier Movement is essential for building supportive awareness and interest in our mission.

    We’re looking for volunteers who:

    Care about:

    • Arts and Culture

    • Education

    Are a skilled:

    • Visual Storyteller

    • Creative Innovator

    • Technical Wizard

    • Detail-Oriented Editor

    Are interested in:

    • Art & Design

    • Documentary Filmmaking

    • Creative Expression

    • Digital Media

    We need volunteers to help with:

    Content Creation:

    • Collaborate with team members to produce engaging videos that highlight Academy events, workshops, and artist showcases.

    Video Editing:

    • Edit raw footage into polished, compelling narratives that resonate with our audience, emphasizing the unique aspects of the Atelier Movement.

    Social Media Content:

    • Create short, shareable clips for our social media platforms to generate excitement and interest in the Academy.

    Event Documentation:

    • Capture and edit video content during Academy events, ensuring that the essence of our gatherings is beautifully represented.

    If you’re passionate about the arts and have the skills to bring our stories to life through video, we would love to hear from you!

Art Modelling

Miano Academy seeks figure and portrait models. Live models support teaching in drawing, painting. We welcome diversity. Applications are reviewed ongoing basis.

Submit the form below to apply.