"If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced". —Vincent van Gogh

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The Vision

Acenturi was founded on the belief that creativity deepens when given time, attention, and space. Located in the hills of Tuscany, this retreat is designed for people ready to reconnect with their voice, expand their craft, and reimagine what’s next.

Whether you’re a professional artist, a passionate learner, or someone reigniting a long-dormant creative practice, Acenturi offers something rare: the chance to grow in a setting that inspires reflection, courage, and breakthrough.

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A painting of a woman with pale skin and reddish-brown hair, holding a small dog. The woman wears a blue and red garment, a black beaded necklace, and a thin gold headband. The background is dark, and there is some text in the top left corner.

What Makes Us Different

We are not a school or a tour. We are not a vacation.
Acenturi is a creative program shaped by artistic intention and mutual respect. You’ll work daily with master instructors in your discipline, share meals with fellow creatives, and discover insight in conversations that stretch across disciplines.

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Our Purpose

We are a dedicated group of artists who believe that the key to an enriching life is creative work. As economies push forward with ever more powerful technologies to reduce reliance on human physical and intellectual labor, we are faced with the core question: what is our purpose?

We are all, essentially, alone, stuck inside our braincase. The only way to feel less alone is to share what we see, feel and believe with others. And the best way to connect and transcend the limits of our physical body is through artistic works that share our essence with others.

While much of the creative process is solitary, and requires intense practice to reach the highest levels of connection, a greater understanding of process and practice is best pursued together.

Acenturi Workshops are not just workshops in their separate media; they are conferences that bring together creators in different disciplines to explore interdisciplinary concepts and forms common to human expression.

Our goal is to extend the boundaries of human creative connection, forging a worldwide community of artists.

The Name

The name Acenturi (pronounced “ah-chent-oory”) signifies our ascent through art and evokes a timeless center — a still point in the turning world. It suggests the kind of focused, elevated experience that grounds you in your creative work while opening space for something new to emerge.