Quarantine Art experiment run by top-notch artists on a real quarantine island in Menorca, Spain. We’re a group of artists, art lovers, and open-minded individuals. Our events include Art labs, private mentoring, masterclasses, talks and networking opportunities.

Quarantine was born with the commitment to offer what an academic education, due to its very nature and purpose, cannot: progress as an artist, not as an art student.

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What is a boot camp for artists?

Legend has it that every artist must confront their own shadow on their path to perfection.

FEAR is your silent adversary: apprehension to risk, vulnerability, loss, rejection, and exposure; understanding that fear is not an obstacle, but instead part of the journey. Even successful artists face panic and feel vulnerable, just like you. Shadow work is an integral part of artistic growth.

Face your fears through creative challenges in our Art Lab, rediscovering inspiration within a fortifying community of fellow artists. Our program serves as a guide to identify and negotiate with your internal demons, fostering compassion and allowing your creativity and authenticity to thrive.

By liberating yourself from restrictive norms, your style and freedom will express a more pure and honest identity. Indeed, engaging in this inner exploration, you will find that embracing your shadows ultimately hones your Art.

Art Lab isn’t your conventional workshop or school. It’s 6 hours per day for seven days of intensive boot camp on a real Quarantine island. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Experience over rules: Art, like life, must be experienced to be understood. It’s personal, raw, and sometimes chaotic. Forget thinking “outside the box.” What box?
• Challenges to grow: Our challenges are kept secret to preserve their effectiveness. No right or wrong, only your ability to convey emotion. No mistakes, just decisions.
• Foster courage: The Art Lab fosters a courageous approach, challenging academic habits and encouraging artistic expression. We help you unlearn limiting beliefs and make more authentic decisions in your art.

Is it for you?

• Are you fed up with conventional methods that limit your creativity?
• Craving a deep connection with your art, to feel it, live it, breathe it?
• Ready for a tingle of adventure, novelty, and pure artistic exploration?

If you answered YES, Art Lab might be your place. It’s not for everyone. It’s for the bold, the passionate, the adventurers.

Don’t just take my word for it; check out the testimonials. See what others who’ve walked this path have to say. Let’s explore together.

If you don’t know what is a Boot Camp, read this article.

Private mentorships are INTENSE 40-minute sessions that concentrate on each individual’s artistic challenges and difficulties. You will have three mentorships over the week with three different mentors.

Enhance your intuition with the help of legendary artists who will refine your creative process.

What is mentoring?

• It’s like an exorcism (finding and dissolving inner demons).
• It’s about asking the right questions.
• It’s advice and guidance.

Picking the right mentors

Ideally, choose mentors who can shed light upon your darkness, not necessarily those you admire artistically. Mentors won’t teach you to paint like them, but instead how to unearth your unique painting style.

If you’re unsure about choosing mentors, we can provide helpful guidance. We know the landscape.

Join INTERZONE if…

✨ You crave a deeper creative connection and genuine emotional expression.

🔥 You aim to ditch fears, and find your true voice.

🌀 You’re eager to shake things up and dive into fresh artistic avenues.

INTERZONE isn’t your jam if…

🌴 You’re after a casual art holiday.

🫣 You’re closed off to new artistic conversations.

💔 You just want the usual step-by-step, mimic-the-master type workshop.

Warning: Quarantine requires a high level of personal commitment and is not recommended for everyone. The program is intense and exhausting, requiring a deeper questioning of beliefs and academic principles.

Meet the dream team behind Quarantine—a diverse collective of boundary-pushers from every corner of the arts and business worlds. We’re a cocktail of vibrant skills and transformative ideas. Artists, entrepreneurs, educators, performers, communicators, and whatnot—we believe in the serendipity of mixing disciplines to birth something extraordinary.

Pere Navarro

Valencia, Spain.

Artist and Educator.

Expert in portraiture and oil painting, Pere trained with masters like Sean Cheetham, Jeremy Mann, Nadezda, and Hollis Dunlap. He currently balances teaching with conducting international portrait workshops at renowned institutions like the MEAM, Barcelona Academy of Art, and Barcelona Art Experience.

Pau Marinel·lo

Barcelona, Spain.

Artist and Educator.

This acclaimed artist has showcased work in museums and received international recognition. Expertly blending the figurative and abstract, the art captures the raw expressiveness of the human form. While steeped in classical traditions, there’s a contemporary freshness to the work. Additionally, expertise is shared through teaching roles at Barcelona Art Academy and the online platform Doméstika.

Sére Skuld

Madrid, Spain.

Performer, Podcaster and Writer.

Directing shows like “Misterios y Cubatas” and “Onironautas,” contributing to “La Escòbula de la Brújula” and “Mi Año Favorito,” Sére is also the author of the book “Hildegard von Bingen.” She has gained both national and international acclaim on stages and is an outstanding event organizer and executive coach.

Alberto Martínez

Brussels, Belgium.

Storyteller, Cultural Agent and Educator.

Scriptwriter, narrator, and producer of the award-winning show “Noviembre Nocturno,” Alberto is also a prolific collaborator in radio and podcasts, leading various cultural and social projects like the standout literary event, “El Día del Tentáculo.”

Carles Rubio

Menorca, Spain.

Audiovisual Producer and Event Organizer.

Studied film direction and production in Barcelona. Currently, he melds audiovisual production with organizing international retreats and tourist routes.

Carles Gomila

Menorca, Spain.

Founder & Director of Quarantine.

Artist & Creative Enterpreneur.

With over 25 years in the international art scene, Carles has led and participated in numerous events worldwide. Since 2016, he’s been pioneering innovative art retreats, solidifying himself as a global icon in artistic education.

Carles Gomila

Joan Taltavull

Menorca, Spain

Co-founder of Quarantine.

Dancer, Choreographer, Stage Artist and Cultural Entrepreneur.

Having worked with esteemed companies like Fura dels Baus, Joan has diversified his portfolio by collaborating across various art forms. Since 2012, he’s been steering the award-winning Pedra Viva festival and has earned acclaim in choreography, short films, and advertising.

Joan Taltavull

Itziar Lecea

Menorca, Spain.

Co-founder of Quarantine.

Strategic Communicator and coach.

Armed with a degree in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Navarra, Itziar is an expert in strategic communication, copywriting, digital marketing, and event planning, spanning both public and private sectors.

Itziar Lecea

Darren Green

Menorca, Spain.

Co-founder of Quarantine.

Entrepreneur, Translator and Educator.

Darren, a graduate in Economics from the University of California, is a versatile entrepreneur with strong footing in translation, market analysis, and English teaching. He’s trilingual and shines in communication and leadership.

Darren Green

What’s the buzz?

Forget about rumors and whispers. Here's what those who've experienced Quarantine really have to say.

Our Quarantines are generating quite a stir, but they’re not for everyone. They are highly intense experiences and require an open mind. And we know from experience that not everyone is ready.

We select the most committed artists, not the most polished. We don’t care how good you are, how much success you’ve had, or even how many followers you have. What matters is what lights you up from the inside, and that you’re eager to learn and meet other lovers of Art. In short, why you do what you do.

Selection criteria

Commitment level

Open mind

Variety

We aim to put together a heterogeneous group. We love mixing applicants from different creative fields.

Expect not what you hope for

…Instead, we’ll give you what you need.

Looking for a traditional artist workshop? Oops, wrong spot! We spice things up here.

Quarantine is an experimental program with objectives that differ from those of art academies, art retreats, and traditional workshops.

At Quarantine, our focus is on the creative process and challenging what you’ve learned through traditional schooling. Here, you won’t be treated as a student.

If you still dream of a traditional workshop with your favorite artist, that’s okay. There are plenty of other places offering a more predictable and comfortable blue pill.

Brave enough for a mystery thrill? Stick with us, come and see what the island can do for you.

YES! Deal with it.

All these moments will be lost like cadmium tears in solvent…

Seriously, no exceptions. What happens on the island stays on the island. If you don’t feel ready for this, you best not enroll in this experience.

You will be working hard here. Unleash your attention. Really unplug and connect with what is here and now using your brain, not your phone. You may not think so now, but you’ll thank us for it.

NOPE

If you’re looking to learn techniques from your favorite artists, this program is not suitable for you.

NAH

If your main motivation is to be in a workshop with your mentors because you’re a big fan and want to watch them paint.

YUP

You’re committed to cultivating your unique artistic voice, ready to overcome fears and toxic influences, and eager to challenge conventions for a fresh creative approach.

Lost in thoughts? Geez, choose ADVENTURE!