Renata Plaga, Founder

Renata Plaga, polish artist and art curator with worldwide recognition. Her poetry collections have been published since 2007.

Her trace was visible in polish and American galleries, urban spaces, breaking stereotypes of thoughts and conventions.

She graduated Sociology and Journalism from the University of Warsaw. For several years she has been an expert in communication strategy and has worked with commercial brand and clients, also she has taken a substantial part in several social campaigns. In 2014 she initiated ART MEETS PEOPLE – a multi-dimentional platform which works with art in social fields and business.

Her art management was enrich by experience from New York City where she used to work as Deputy Director of Polish Cultural Institute.

Monica Hirano, Worldwide Coordinator of #artmeetsearth

Over the past ten years, Monica has lived and worked across Egypt, India, Malaysia, Europe, and Brazil. She collaborates with several Institutions worldwide and participates in many prominent art projects. She can build a workable network of micro organizations to increase the capacity of #artmeetsearth and build a wider perspective of social impact driven by art. She earned an MA in Arts Management from the Istituto Europeo di Design, Rome. She has exhibited widely, with highlights including PF2119 in Brazil (2024), the IAPAR Festival in India (2023), BorderLand Residencies in Belgium (2023), Something Else III in Egypt (2023), and the BeFantastic Festival in India (2022–23).
 
For any inquiry please contact Monica directly WhatsApp: +39 375 556 2750 or send the message to: foundation@artmeetspeople.com

Weronika Sobecka, Communications & Development Manager

She is an artist, photographer and painter, based in Warsaw, Poland. Her professional experience in art has been developed by education and work in New York, Shanghai and Warsaw (NYU, NYU Shanghai, University of Warsaw, SGH, Akademia Fotografii).

She is capable of combining her art vision with a significant background in business, earning a MA in Marketing and Management from Warsaw School of Economics in 2020. In the meantime she used to work for Boston Scientific and Equinix in Warsaw.

We need her skill to develop a better future for talented students, She is in charge of #FLOW_NYU project in collaboration with OFF Foundation off.org.pl and she also creates our Social Media Content.

Please, do not hesitate to contact Weronika directly: media@artmeetspeople.com

Patrycja Choinka, Project & Partnership Manager

Project & Partnership Manager, with a background in special education, she devoted her thesis to art therapy – an experience that continues to shape her deep sensitivity to both people and art. At Art Meets People, she supports the foundation’s mission by developing projects, nurturing partnerships, and leading strategic communications. She is responsible for expanding collaborations with companies and institutions, as well as enhancing brand visibility – particularly on LinkedIn. She combines strategic thinking with empathy and wholehearted dedication, creating space for meaningful, win-win relationships built on cooperation.

She holds a degree in Management with a specialization in psychology in management, from the Jagiellonian University.

A true dog lover with a soft spot for all animals. Enthusiast of the slow life, yoga, and painting. She believes in the power of everyday mindfulness and the beauty found in creative acts.

For programs and business communication, please contact: patrycja@artmeetspeople.com