Julie Miyoshi is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Art History department. Throughout her last 25 years in the field, she has been integrally connected with the Los Angeles museum community, serving on various council boards of the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (MOCA); the executive board of LACMA’s Modern and Contemporary Art Council; Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND); and founding the Curator’s Council for LAXART. She is also one of the founders of the Hammer Museum Kid’s Art Museum Project, as well a Hammer Museum patron, a donor to The MOCA Fund for Exhibitions and a member of the Contemporary @ LACMA acquisitions committee.
An art patron, collector and philanthropist for over 30 years, Nathalie Marciano took her passion and discriminating eye for contemporary art and co-founded Art Firm Advisor, LLC with Julie Miyoshi. Nathalie brings her years of experience in the fashion and entertainment businesses and leads the business development and marketing strategy for the firm. As Creative Director of Charles David, she won Women's Wear Daily Designer of the Year. In 2003, she founded the film production company 26 Films which develops projects with social impact. In addition to her work in the art and entertainment industries, Nathalie is also a trustee of The Institute, a think tank based in San Francisco that explores implementing solutions to complex issues of our times.
Alex Rojas has over a decade of experience working in galleries and institutions, gaining a wealth of expertise in contemporary art. She holds a degree in Art History and Arts Management from the University of San Francisco and a Master's degree in Contemporary Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. Alex is a passionate advocate for the arts and is committed to promoting and supporting the work of emerging and established artists. She has worked in various galleries and institutions, including David Kordansky Gallery, Various Small Fires, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Alex is a member of LACMA's Future Arts Collective and a supporter of Artadia.
