He’s half courageous and half crazy. Is what I say but, don’t let that coy, humbled exterior fool you. He’s as tough in business as in life. When he sets out to do something, there isn’t a man on earth that could stop him. His spirit never waivers and his tenacity is as ferocious as a lion. Miguel Alvarez’s experiences in community outreach has made his heart soft however, something he doesn’t mind as it’s an ideal condition to
have when dealing with the public.
Miguel started his artistic career at the early age of 16. Working in the magazine industry as an art assistant in national and local magazines like POZ, Mamm Magazine, HX and Next It won him a Proclamation from the Bronx Borough President’s office and subsequently a B’nai B’rith Award for excellence in leadership and, not to mention over a hundred more citations from different organizations throughout the city in the early 90’s, for his role in public service and community outreach. He attended Franklin College, SVA and is now studying at the preeminent Art Students League of New York capping over 25 years of experience. Although Miguel is a self taught artist, It is there that Miguel nurtures his talents
and gifts. (You can view his works on Artblr.com)
He doesn’t hold back when it comes to expressing himself through art though. As with most artist, Miguel see’s the world through a different set of eyes. It’s apparent in his artistic work and in his own personal life. Empathy is another driving quality that makes him an ideal candidate for this mission. His uncanny ability to connect with people on all levels, seems almost uncanny. Miguel has been through the gamut to get to where he is. That is what I find crazy. His resilience and bravery to overcome life’s obstacles has really hardened him, propelling his passion into work that’s “visual and urgent”. But, that would be another story for another time. All we know is that we need a tenacious person to spearhead a campaign as large as this and the empathy to know what it feels like to struggle in today’s world.
John Lewis comes from the New York Stock Exchange with over 25 years of experience and has held GSR (General Service Rep.) and treasurer positions in various NA (Narcotics Anonymous) groups in New York City for the last 36 years. John knows a great deal about finances and public service and could budget books like no one else's business. When he isn't working, he dedicates his life to his 2 sons and beautiful dog Max. We are in good hands and could count on him to get things done. Free Art classes.
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