
THE FOUNDER

Talita Swarts is an award-winning South African artist, art advisor, and educator based in Cape Town. A graduate of the University of Pretoria with both a BA and MA in Fine Arts, she gained national recognition as the 2003 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition winner. Talita has exhibited locally and internationally, with her work held in significant collections.
As the founder and CEO of ARTROUTE, she curates specialist art tours, offering exclusive access to galleries, studios, and private collections. In 2023, she expanded her expertise by launching CME Art Advising, which provides art consulting, curatorial services, and collection management for high-profile clients.
A dedicated homeschooling mom, Talita nurtures her neurodiverse children while documenting her journey on Art Regulates, a blog where she applies her artistic background and psychology studies to creative problem-solving. She continues to practice as an artist, using her craft as a tool for stress relief and self-expression.