ABOUT ART ESCAPE ITALY
We created Art Escape Italy back in 2016 as a way of combining great art with a unique travel experience, since then we have welcomed thousands of wonderful artists on our retreats. Our main goal has always been to offer high-quality art instruction in a beautiful and inspiring environment, allowing you to express and push yourself creatively.
We believe that you should come away from our retreats feeling refreshed and inspired, having gained valuable knowledge to push you further on your artistic journey, as well as having made meaningful connections with other artists from around the world.
Meet the Art Escape Italy Team
Dorian Plaka
Co-Owner
Tana Maxted
Co-founder & Co-Owner
I was born in Albania and moved to Italy as a child. Growing up in Italy, whilst regularly returning home gave me a love of different languages, cultures and travel. One of the best things about Art Escape Italy is having the opportunity to meet and make friends with people from all over the world. Tana and I organise and host every one of our retreats, and put so much effort and energy into making sure that everyone leaves having had the best possible experience with us.
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I grew up near London and always wanted to be an artist. When I was 23 I went to Italy to join a workshop in Florence, and that's when the idea of Art Escape Italy came about. In creating these retreats it's important to me that we provide an environment where artists can come together without judgement, in a warm and welcoming space. Giving artists the opportunity to grow creatively. And at the same time not taking life too seriously - reconnecting with the beauty, spark, and magic in life.
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Art Escape Italy Co-Founders
Back in 2016 Art Escape Italy was initially set up by Tana, Sarah and Monika, who all met on an art workshop in Florence, it was here that they decided to set up this venture together. At the end of 2017 Sarah and Monika decided to return home to their respective countries of Australia and the USA. Take a look below and see what they're up to now.
Sarah White
Co-founder
Monika Christensen
Co-founder
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Sarah’s professional background is in medical research, and she currently works as a lecturer at the University of Sydney. Whilst running art workshops, Sarah developed a passion for photography along with a desire to pursue her love of painting and drawing.
Monika's first career was as a theater director and actor. Her love of art and Italy was the personal inspiration and motivation for co-founding Art Escape Italy. She now focuses her attention on her USA-based business, Housekeeping Maid Easy.
