Meet our Instructors
Meet our instructors!
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Stacy Hunter is a painter who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Akron and a Master’s in the History of Decorative Art from the Bard Graduate Center in New York City. She held various positions while living in the city, enjoying years as a decorative painter before turning to graphic design, then later working at an auction house as a catalog photographer. After returning to Northeast Ohio, she began many rewarding years teaching gymnastics to children. She is thrilled to bring together her background in the arts with her enthusiasm for working with kids — including the young at heart, of all ages. |
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De’Janae (DeJiiva) Oliver is a multidisciplinary artist based in Youngstown, Ohio. Working across painting, sculpture, photography, textile, and fashion, she explores themes of identity, nostalgia, and storytelling. Her work is rooted in personal and collective memory—creating vibrant, layered pieces that reflect the past while imagining new futures. |
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Michael Hornyak is an artist, art educator and recent transplant to the Youngstown area. He received his BFA from West Virginia State University, MFA from Illinois State University, and his teaching credential from University of California, North Ridge. He has worked in various art related occupations including, the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, several art galleries in Los Angeles, Art Preparator for Museum of Contemporary Art, art teacher for Los Angeles Unified School District, and is currently teaching at Austintown Fitch Highschool. “I enjoy being involved in all creative endeavors; I’m looking forward to working with a community rich in artistic spirit.” In his free time, Michael likes to explore the wonderful bike trails in Northeast Ohio, as well as working on his own art. |
