Build Your Own Art World

Wednesday 5th June, Christie’s London

AWITA’s annual conference brings together 200 women working in the professional arts. The objective is to support the talent pipeline through a day of personal and professional development.

This year, attendees will hear from voices working across different sectors. We believe the artworld can learn from the competencies, challenges, successes and differences of aligned creatives and industries.

The day is designed in a fresh and dynamic format that delivers practical insights. We aim to create a toolkit rich in practical takeaways, case studies, honest conversations, and hands-on workshops. There will be time for reflection, self-awareness, and connecting with peers throughout the day

Arguably Africa’s most influential female in shaping perceptions of contemporary art Koyo Kouoh will kick start the day, followed by a roll call of inspiring changemakers:

Leading in Business: 3 powerhouses Tiina Lee, Anna Jones, and Jane Boardman on leadership and recognition.
Our Emotional Life Concierge author and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup will respond to delegate’s career issues.
Curator and writer Gemma Rolls Bentley will discuss with two artists how to find the magic.
A Creative Business Tech Lab with technology experts Suhair Khan and Sophie Muir with Sandrine Deveaux representing female-founded business Docent.
Akhera Williams is our poet-in-residence.

Practical workshops run across the afternoon at sites in and around St James. Sessions include:

Smartphone Content Creation
Finding your Signature Style
Somatic Breathwork
Spider Women: Learn how to Create and Deploy a Web of Connections
Understanding Your Audience: How To Identify, Target & Grow Your Digital Reach

A closing talk and celebratory drinks sponsored by MarGin will take place back at Christie’s

Roche Bobois is populating Christie's with luxury furniture including pieces for the stage and a lounge area for break out conversation and networking.

Programme

First Speakers Announced

Akhera Williams Poet
Alyson Lowe Digital Strategist and Consultant
Anna Jones CEO of Telegraph Media Group
Francesca Gavin Artistic Director of viennacontemporary and Editor-in-Chief at EPOCH
Gemma Rolls Bentley Curator, Writer, Consultant
Jane Boardman Strategic Communications Advisor, Former CEO of M&C Saatchi Talk
Koyo Kouoh Executive Director and Chief Curator of Zeitz MOCAA
Madeleine Haddon Curator of V&A East
Mariella Frostrup Broadcaster, Journalist and Campaigner
Nancy Durrant Culture Writer, Broadcaster, Commentator, Consultant
Nina Pustilnik Digital Media Executive and Co-Founder and CEO Vividly
Rachel Wang Company Director and Founder of Chocolate Films
Rachel Wingfield Artist and Founder of Soma H0me
Salma Tuqan Director at Nottingham Contemporary
Sandrine Deveaux Consumer Tech & Retail Executive
Suhair Khan Technology Entrepreneur and Creative Leader
Tiina Lee Chief Executive Officer, Citi UK
Tiffanie Darke Editor and Communication & Brand Specialist

We are sold out! Please email office@awita.london with any enquiries.

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FAQs

The conference and membership is not designed for artists in mind. We maintain a partnership with a-n The Artist Information Company the UK's largest visual arts membership organisation hosting an annual event.
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