ArteNativa is a cultural association based in Malaga that deals with the teaching of Italian as a foreign language in an alternative way, through the arts and socio-cultural issues. Artenativa is then an alternative to traditional didactics and combines language courses with activities such as music, cooking or archeology. Among its objectives, the main ones are to spread the presence of Italian culture in Malaga, to increase mutual understanding between Spanish and Italian culture and to encourage creativity and critical thinking.