About Us

Executive Staff

Executive Director - Vera Mostovoy, theatre critic and meditation teacher, founder and director of “Green Tara” personal development center in NY Metropolitan Area

Artistic Director - Andrey Tamarchenko – artist and art teacher, founder and director of Nandi School of Art in NY Metropolitan Area, creative director of River Springs Art Institute and Art Farm in Catskills, NY

US Marketing Director - Laura Klimenchenko - artist, teacher  and enterpreneur, specializing in developing arts organizations and events. 

Teachers

Andrey Tamarchenko, Vistanuova’s artist-in-residence will serve as your guide and facilitator. He has a wealth of experience teaching and leading groups on creative journeys and collaborative explorations. As the director of Nandi School of Art - a successful private art school in the New York Metropolitan Area - Andrey brought hundreds of people young and old in touch with their own creative potential. As the owner of the Art Farm in upstate New York he hosted numerous workshops and collaborations bringing together artists and musicians, dancers and filmmakers in exploratory celebrations of the creative spirit. A prolific painter, poet and seeker, Andrey has traveled and exhibited all over the world.

Anka Galkin, a motivating force for young artists who has been guiding children to uncover their natural creativity. A favorite among kids and parents she brings out the best in everyone through her innovative assignments.

Alex Galkin, a watercolorist, musician, designer, an eco-performance artist, wine aficionado and a Renaissance man with a funny streak will be adding spice to many of our adventures.

Cinzia Gilbert, artist, writer and an internationally recognized chef and restaurateur. We are pleased to have her sharing her talents and love of Piemontese cuisine and culture.

Noemi Barisone, a Piemontese gem and performer, born and raised in Rocca Grimalda is Vistanuova's link to the authentic local cultural heritage.