Myriam F. Nader Biography
Myriam F. Nader was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 1964 and is the daughter of the notorious Haitian art dealer and art promoter Georges S. Nader, founder of the internationally renowned Galeries d’Art Nader (Nader’s art Galleries) and Musée d’art Nader (Nader’s Art Museum) in Haiti since 1966.
Myriam F. Nader made her primary studies up to her Baccalaureate II at the Congregationalist school Sainte Rose de Lima in Port-au-Prince. In 1984 she left Haiti for college in New York City. She graduated from New York University with a Bachelor degree in Information Systems in 1988. She lived in Miami Florida for two years before going back to Haiti in 1990. There she assisted her father in managing both art galleries downtown and in Desprez and also worked closely with Mr. Gérald Alexis who was at that time the museologist and art critic for Musée d’art Nader. In 1998 she left the art gallery to open a refrigeration parts store, Cooltec with her husband in Pétion-Ville, Haiti.
In 1999 when she returned to live in Miami for her children’s sake, she started a home based-business: Myriam F. Nader Fine Haitian Art dealing with Fine Haitian art as before. In 2001, she was awarded as an honored member of the International Executive Guild for her excellence in her occupation. She also became a member of both NAFE (National Association for Female Executives) and the Haitian-American League Against Cancer.
In March 28th. 2003, she opened in Coral Gables, Miami the select Galerie d’Art Nader with two of her six siblings John and Georges Jr. who is also the owner of Galerie Nader in Pétion-Ville, Haiti. Since its grand opening the art gallery has been acclaimed many times in local newspapers namely in the Miami Herald.
The Mayor Alex Penelas of Miami-Dade County and the Board of County Commissioners proclaimed March 28th, 2003 Galerie d’Art Nader Day.
In May 2003 Galerie d’Art Nader was honored by the County of Miami-Dade for exhibiting the renowned Haitian artist TIGA for the 3rd Annual Haitian Cultural Month with Emeline Alexis and Dr. Rosy Toussaint, the president of the Haitian American Society.
In December 28th ,2003, The Herald came out with an article on Myriam F. Nader : Art Transplanted to Gables: Succeeding against the Odds.
In May 2004, the Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners presented to both Myriam F. Nader and Galerie D’art Nader respectively a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of their valuable contributions to the community for their participation in 4th Annual Haitian Cultural Month Art Exhibit: Heza Barjon.
Since 1999 Myriam F. Nader has been participating in many cultural activities nationally to promote the Haitian art. She is a strong believer in the rich culture of Haiti and has always valued the uniqueness and beauty of the Haitian art.
Myriam F. Nader
9260 SW. 59th St
Miami Fl 33173(Appointements seulement)
Tel: 305.412.9618
Fax: 786-513-5852
Appointements: 305-409-7059
www.galeriedartnader.com
Email: [email protected]
www.galeriedartnader.com
Education
Saint Rose De Lima, Port-au Prince, Haiti
Elementary and Secondary Studies.
New York University, New York, New York
Bachelor of Science, January 1988
Computer Information Systems
Professional Experience
Mar. 2003-present Galerie D’Art Nader, Coral Gables, FL
President/Co-Owner
Manages and directs the day-to-day operations,
Including marketing, sales and art coordination.
Directs the educational program aimed at improving
The public’s knowledge and appreciation of
Haitian Art and Culture.
1999-2003 Myriam F. Nader Fine Haitian Art, Miami, FL
Owner, President
Operated all facets of business that eventually became an extension of family’s internationally known Haitian Art business in Miami.
1997-present COOLTEC, Petion-Ville, Haiti
Co-Owner of Refrigeration Parts Store.
1990-1997 Georges S. Nader Art Galleries, Haiti and Miami
General Manager
Responsible for all operations, including
Sales and Marketing, arranging exhibitions, and securing new acquisitions.
Languages
Fluent in French, Spanish, Creole and understands Italian and Portuguese