I am Maral Taheritari, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands. I combine painting, illustration, film direction, and classroom teaching, working with schools and international residencies to inspire creativity in learners and audiences alike. Over the years I have exhibited broadly in Europe and the USA, restored historical ceiling paintings, and produced cartoons, photography, and design work for diverse clients. I enjoy cross-cultural collaboration and continuing to grow as an artist and educator.

Maral Taheritari

I am Maral Taheritari, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands. I combine painting, illustration, film direction, and classroom teaching, working with schools and international residencies to inspire creativity in learners and audiences alike. Over the years I have exhibited broadly in Europe and the USA, restored historical ceiling paintings, and produced cartoons, photography, and design work for diverse clients. I enjoy cross-cultural collaboration and continuing to grow as an artist and educator.

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I am Maral Taheritari, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands. I combine painting, illustration, film direction, and classroom teaching, working with schools and international residencies to inspire creativity in learners and audiences alike.

Over the years I have exhibited broadly in Europe and the USA, restored historical ceiling paintings, and produced cartoons, photography, and design work for diverse clients. I enjoy cross-cultural collaboration and continuing to grow as an artist and educator.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Fluent
Hungarian
Beginner
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Art Teacher at Gifted Minds International School
January 1, 2022 - Present
Art education for preschool to primary students, curriculum development and creative project facilitation.
French Teacher at Gifted Minds International School
January 1, 2023 - Present
French language instruction for early learners, classroom activities and assessment.
Freelance Art Teacher at AZC (Heerhugowaard/Assen)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Delivered art education programs to refugees and asylum seekers; developed age-appropriate curricula.
Freelance International Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2000 - Present
Independent artist creating and exhibiting works internationally; commissions and residencies.
Director at Independent (Hungary)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Directed two short films based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
Cartoonist at Euroexam / British International School
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Illustrated English learning books and cartoons for children's materials.
Cartoonist at Docharkheh / Hamshahri Newspaper
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Illustrated cartoons for children’s section and designed business cards.
Freelance Photo Model at Various (Italy, Hungary, Iran)
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2014
Freelance modelling for editorials and campaigns.
Actress / Stuntwoman at Independent (Tehran, Iran)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Performed stunts for films and television productions.
Art Seller and Customer Agent at Book City
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Sales and customer service for art and books.

Education

IB Certificate in Teaching at Netherlands
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Dutch Language School: A2 at Dutch Language School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
BA in Philology of English Studies at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
French Language School: C1 at Tehran, Iran
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Act and Stunt Diploma for Cinema/Television at Peyman Abadi Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
BA in Fine Arts, Traditional Painting at National University of Applied Sciences
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2009

Qualifications

Act and Stunt Diploma for Cinema & Television
January 1, 2011 - May 8, 2026
BA in Fine Arts, Traditional Painting
January 1, 2009 - June 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other