ARTistLOVE is a non-profit organization that was registered in the 'Generalitat de Catalunya' as well as the city council of Barcelona in 2014. ARTistLOVE trusts the vocational self-realization to become autonomous and to make the most of the capacity that all individuals and art have, in order to succed.
ARTistLOVE develops and carries out social initiatives and art events all around the world. It promotes art workshops with many different social groups, some of which include: kids, teenagers, neighbors and communities of different nature. It also organizes these 'artistic experiences' where a mix of both emerging and established artists can show their work in many different ways. These creative environments are the perfect place to expose alternative ideas and promote the 'artistic democracy' that stands for the cultural multiformality.
We believe in the enormous power of collaboration and teamwork. Everyone, both individuals and organizations, can be part of a project, no matter their passions, abilities and goals. ARTistLOVE is a platform that is open to new ideas, alternatives and social projects.
"When people in society start to act from the heart,
the true revolution will take place"
ABOUT
FERRAN TORT
ARTistLOVE CO-FOUNDER
Co-Founder and creator of the ARTisLOVE project. Born in Barcelona, a true nomad who spends his life travelling around the world.
He graduated in psychology from the University of Barelona, and is an artist, dreamer, graphic designer, illustrator and manufacturer of ideas and inspiration.
GUILLEM RUIZ
Graphic Designer & Lettering
A product designer who studied at the Escuela Superior de Arte y Diseño Llotja (School of Art and Design, Llotja).
“I have endless imagination and a powerful personality, and working as part of a team and learning and growing as a person is an essential part of my world.Designing, sharing experiences, setting up projects and working for a good cause through ARTisLOVE is priceless for me.”
LEIRE ARANEGI
Art Therapist
Transdisciplinary art therapist (Institut IATBA of Barcelona), graduated in psychology at the Universidad del País Vasco and with studies of PNL and coaching for the professional development.
‘I believe in art as a powerful tool of social and personal transformation. My passion is to travel and approach new cultures and realities; in each human encounter, I find myself; and it’s a privilege to share this passion, a human approach and a dreamy attitude together with the whole team of ARTISTLOVE!’
JORGE MANDEIRO
Marketing
From Portugal, Jorge Mandeiro is a versatile marketer that arrived to Spain after living in Holland and Germany. He’s international background is due to his desire for traveling and living different experiences.
He graduated in Marketing and Publicity at IADE, in Portugal, nowadays he works as a marketing manager in an educational application while the helps ARTISTLOVE, where he gets to live his passion for people and art.
IRANTZU CASAJÚS
ARTistLOVE CO-FOUNDER
Co-founder of ARTisLOVE, audiovisual communicator, visual anthropologist and cultural director.
She is highly involved with the sociocultural field and currently provides management and administration services for non-profits.
ANDREU CARREÑO
Business developer & Economist
Graduated in Economics at the University of Barcelona and the University of Hertfordshire in England.
Creative and innovative economist, He joined ARTistLOVE to grow with the team and join their efforts to expand this great project about solidarity, cooperation and passion.
RODRIGO SANTANA CB
ARTistLOVE Manager BRAZIL
Manager of ARTisLOVE in Brazil. An artist from Petrópolis in Rio de Janeiro who is dedicated to the creation and implementation of spray-painting and wall-painting workshops.
ALL VOLUNTEERS
Management, Economics, Communication and Marketing
The projects and activities of ARTistLOVE are only possible thanks to the many volunteers that helped us with administration, project production, economy, communication and marketing.
Great thanks to everyone of them!