MEET THE TEAM

Hi, I'm Ani Abuashvili. I'm from Georgia and currently studying Architecture. 

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Hi, I'm Sanja from Vinica, Macedonia.  I’ll share how I got here, my first impressions, and my plans.

Moving to Madeira was huge for my art journey. With its stunning views, I had my first art show and felt my creativity soar to new heights.

Think invites Madeirans to reflect on their bond with nature, urging mindfulness and inspiring awareness of our impact on the environment.

I chose the Art Center Caravel gallery because, as a visual art student, it offers a rich learning experience about how the art world truly works.

For those interning at the gallery: it’s the right choice! Stay open-minded, take no prejudice, and embrace learning from everyone you work with.

Future interns: use this time to grow and create. ARTE.M and Art Center Caravel welcome ideas 

it's a great start in the professional art world.

Thanks to ARTE.M, I met unique people worldwide. Talking with them opened my mind and showed me how culture shapes so many diverse lifestyles.

The best memory? Coffee by the Eiffel Tower. But nothing compares to Madeira’s beauty—its green landscapes and warm vibes are unmatched.

Working at the Art Caravel Gallery and ARTE.M association was unique—it deepened my love for art and sparked even more interest in creativity.

Milena, 26, from Macedonia, joined the "Art in the Heart" project, bringing her passion and creativity to this inspiring initiative.

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Alecia Guseva, a talented young artist from Ukraine, practices and preserves the rich traditions of Ukrainian folk art with passion and skill.

Arriving in Madeira for an internship at the Caravel art center has been amazing. Like Guyana, people here are warm and cheerful perfect vibes before heading home.

This project is amazing because it’s dynamic, and I get to learn many new skills. My days are full, meeting artists, volunteers, and new people, attending meetings.

I think it can help inspiring me about my future choices, since I believe that you need to be calm to make a good choice and this place helps a lot towards that. 

My name is Eliza, and I'm from Latvia. I'm 22 years old, and for the past three months, I've been in Madeira for my internship at the ARTE.M Association.

Hi, I am Sigruna, and I am from Latvia. I have been here (in Madeira) for four months. It is Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs. Iy is a program I applied to, where I had to sign up with a business idea and a business plan.

Hey, I’m Stefan, originally from Macedonia. I’m 26 years old, with a background in IT and a strong passion for photography, hiking, and flying drones. I love exploring new places, capturing unique moments, and finding ways to merge technology with creativity.

It has been very helpful to understand some dynamics in the management of a gallery and an art association.

I realized how much time and effort need to be dedicated to planning, and how important it is to create a community of people to collaborate with. But I also understood how wonderful it is to work on something you are truly passionate about.