Founders The three Umaña sisters, Maureen Umaña Boatman, Carolina Umaña Monéi, and Stephanie Umaña Russell, have been trained in the Art of Music, specifically the piano. They have played extensively as church pianists, choir accompanist as well as performing in other community productions. As instructors, they have been teaching piano cumulatively for over 30 years in south Orange County and have directed and produced children's choirs and special events. Fluent in both Spanish and English, they continue to pass on the love of language to their children. In their desire to educate their own children in the arts, they found there was no one place where their children could develop in all aspects of Fine Art. Combining their talent, their love for the arts, and their love for teaching children, the Umaña sisters founded the Umaña Academy of Fine Arts. The Umaña Academy believes that children have a innate desire to express themselves in the arts. Imagine what this world would be like without music or works of art. Wouldn't it be wonderful if your child could reproduce a beautiful watercolor, play a musical instrument, and speak a second language? With proper instruction this natural love of art can flourish.