WMAI Artist in Residence
For active, retired, or veteran service members interested in pursuing a career in the arts while giving back to the military community
WMAI Artist in Residence Program
The WMAI Artist in Residence is an active or retired service members in any branch of the military. Artists in Residence receive discounted studio rent in return for acting as an ambassador to the program and performing additional duties, such as teaching WMAI classes or curating WMAI-related exhibits. The WMAI Artist in Residence also can create original works of art in their Workhouse studio, exhibit in individual building galleries or campus-wide shows and events, and has the opportunity to share and sell their artwork to the nearly 100,000 guests who visit the Workhouse each year.
For more information about the WMAI program contact us at registrar@workhousearts.org
Meet the WMAI Artist in Residence
Mia Klavon is a native of Michigan and a graduate of the Kendall College of Art and Design and Eastern Michigan University. After serving roughly 6 years in the Army, she worked several metal and woodworking jobs before pursuing art as a full time career in 2018. As a child, Mia loved mermaids and competitive swimming, but fell in love with the ocean after living on the coast as an adult. She has dedicated her artwork to bringing the beauty of the sea to everyone and sharing her passion for better marine life conservation. Mia currently lives in Lorton, VA with her partner and 3 cats.
Mia’s style is deeply rooted in pop surrealism and fantasy. Her whimsical pieces range from loose lines to a more detailed, resolved look. Mia draws upon her wood finishing background to create most of her paintings using those techniques.
