Curriculum Vitae
Emma Altafulla
Classically Trained Artist
Classical artist trained in Italy by the last living masters, with a base in Nordic-method pedagogy from one of the top universities in Europe. Currently visiting San Diego, California.
Education
- 2019
- Konstfack — Master's in Design & PedagogyUniversity of Arts, Crafts and Design, Stockholm. Graduated June 2019.
- 2026
- Florence Classical Arts Academy — BFABachelor's in academic painting and drawing. Graduating June 2026.
Experience
- 2014 — present
- ArtistIndependent studio practice
- Artistic practice grounded in classical methodology.
- Years of experience curating solo and group art shows.
- Professional portrait services on commission.
- 2025
- Magma Cultura — BarcelonaMuseum content & visitor mediation
- Produced and quality-controlled English written materials for museums.
- Led multilingual mediation of information for museum visitors.
- 2020 — 2023
- Art & Woodworking Teacher — SwedenK–12 and High School
- Art teacher through High School and woodworking instructor for Special Education.
- Led conferences and family relations with parents at home.
- Contributed to Sweden's third best ranked K–12 school.
- Collaborated closely with specialists across fields for a well-rounded education.
Skills
- Nordic Model Pedagogy (K–12 through Higher Education)
- Proficient in LAA techniques
- Experience in Special Education
- Classical training in the arts
- Constructive drawing
- Polyglot
Languages
- Spanish
- ★★★★★
- Catalan
- ★★★★★
- English
- ★★★★★
- Swedish
- ★★★★
- Italian
- ★★★★
Contact
Studio — San Diego, CA (visits by appointment)
1 (858) 201 9265
emma@altafulla.art
@emma_altafulla
References
Available upon request.