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Miah Artola is an interdisciplinary artist working across painting, film, interactivity, and trans-media production to explore personal narratives within systems of power.

Her work has been presented at MoMA PS1, Queens Museum, Harvestworks, Maysles Documentary Center, Wild Project, Experimental Intermedia, Museum of Natural History, Pioneer Works among other venues.

Grants Include New York Foundation for the Arts, City Artist Corps, NYC Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) Project Grant, and residencies include Governors Island, Sanctuary City.

Long-term projects include. …and also with you which amplifies the personal stories of asylum seekers through multiple platforms; The Man from Eritrea (supported by a City Corps Artist Grant) traces one individual’s journey from Africa to Texas; Far Away investigates Nicaraguan poetry and political legacy, featuring conversations with Vice President Sergio Ramirez. I am of Nicaraguan descent and have created numerous works on Nicaragua.

Beyond her studio practice, Miah originates, produces, and curates public programs that foster interdisciplinary dialogue. Mixed Poetics (2023-present) showcases how text can catalyze across artistic forms; ab uno pluribus (2014–2019) presented monthly audiovisual collaborations; her showcase NOICE (NoICE) was fully funded by New York City.

Since 2005, Miah Artola has operated Artola Digital, a post-production company serving cultural institutions and artists including the DIA Chelsea, United Nations, American Opera Project, Pat Oleszko, Phil Niblock, and Naeem Mohaiemen. She is also a faculty member at the School of Visual Art, teaching in three departments: Film, Photo & Video, and Visual Critical Studies.