Michael Ajero

Michael Ajero received a B.A. specializing in Radio/TV/Film 1991 from Rowan University. He worked freelance in the film industry as a grip and production assistant. Michael began his fine art studies at Fleisher Art Memorial. In 2005, he received a certificate in painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has served as a life drawing monitor, still life painting monitor and substitute at Fleisher since 2005. Some of his instructors included David Graeme Baker, Christine Lafuente, Al Gury, Scott Noel, Sidney Goodman, Anthony Visco, John Horn, and Sabin Howard. In 2013, he was commissioned by Philly Boxing History/John DiSanto to created the Bennie Briscoe Medal for the Briscoe Awards given to the top Philadelphia area boxing professionals and amateurs each year.

OVER THE PAST 125 YEARS, FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL HAS SERVED OUR COMMUNITY AS A CREATIVE HUB AND A SECOND HOME.

Wherever you are in your artistic journey, Fleisher will meet you where you are, push you forward, and support your creative practice. We can do this because of supporters like you who prioritize community-driven arts programming.

Whatever part of your life Fleisher touches, let’s create the path forward together.
Make a gift today and be part of Fleisher’s exciting next chapter.

Michael Ajero

OVER THE PAST 125 YEARS, FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL HAS SERVED OUR COMMUNITY AS A CREATIVE HUB AND A SECOND HOME.

SINCE 1898, FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL HAS BEEN MAKING ART ACCESSIBLE IN PHILADELPHIA. Registration for the winter term is open! Explore the full list of current offerings here.