The LuppArt artists’ colony was founded in 2015 by a small group of people united by their fascination with Luppa Island’s beauty and potential to become an inspirational creative enterprise. Founders Larisza Farmosi, Gábor Farmosi, Zoltán Papp and Zoltán Galambos together with Barcsay Prize-winning painter László Külüs set up the colony on Luppa Island with the aim of providing an inspirational and welcoming setting for young artists. They gradually built up a place that not only exploited the island’s natural beauty but catered for all needs resident artists may have: from accommodation through tools and materials all the way to an inclusive, motivating atmosphere for all those who came to work at Luppa Island. Thus, the island came to represent the ideal environment for a prosperous artists’ colony. In addition, the Foundation started to manage the works created during the summer months, organising auctions and exhibitions with great success.