Our Team
MiA Board
Robby Takac
Founder & President
Goo Goo Dolls
Erin Gormley
Board Chair
Kloss, Stenger & Gormley
Liz Colosimo
Vice Chair
Herb'n Garden Farms/
Delaware North
Adrianne Salmon
Secretary
Marketing Director
Tom Varco
Treasurer
Fisher Price /Mattel/Musician
Trish Ambrose
Board Member
TT Enidine / Buffalo Bills/
WeRNuts
Mike Audet
Board Member
Musician/
First Look Buffalo Theatre Co
Jill Casullo
Board Member
Buffalo Public Schools
Eric Crittenden
Board Member
Buffalo Public Schools/Musician
Michael Farrow
Board Member
Musician
Stephanie Genco Gasiecki
Board Member
WNY Catholic Schools
Marc Hunt
Board Member
Erie 1 BOCES/GCR Audio/
Musician
Jeff Miers
Board Member
Jeff Miers Music
Bob Silvestri
Board Member
Best of WNY
Advisory Board & Founders Circle
Bob Takac, Sr.
Phil Aguglia
Bob Mussell
Donny Raiser
Kim Ferullo
Robert Zielinski
Gitti Barrell
Rod Bonner
Elijah Hooks
Carol Fillip
RiShon Odel
R Jeffrey Proctor
MiA Staff
Rememberance
We wouldn't be the organization we are today if it wasn't for these people:
Robert Takac, Sr.
Kathleen Takac
Ryan Casullo
FAQs
Q: How do I get more involved with Music is Art?
A: We are always looking for volunteers for our annual Festival and open a link to apply on our website to choose a task and shift for that day. If you have a specific skill and would like to join one of our committees, you can email info@musicisart.org with a resume or bio and someone will be in touch with you.
Q: What committees can I get involved with?
A: We have Marketing, Development and Program Committees. If you are interested in joining a committee send a resume or bio to info@musicisart.org and we’ll be in touch as spots open up.
Q: What does the marketing committee do?
A: Our marketing committee focuses on storytelling to the community at large. From our website, to social media, to promoting all of our programs and events.
Q: What does the development committee do?
A: Our development committee focuses on all things revenue generating for the organization. From individual donations, to sponsorships, grants, and fundraisers and everything in between.
Q: What does the program committee do?
A: Our program committee focuses on all of the programming that Music is Art provides to our community. From ensuring our existing programs remain relevant and successful to new and innovative ideas for new programs.