How do we engage with AI without sleepwalking into a future we don’t understand? Led by Martina Batovic, this event taught us how AI can help reduce administrative burden and support data-informed decision-making.

Jessye Parke teaches us how money actually flows and where opportunities come from. By understanding what funders really want, you can create stronger proposals and pitches.

Artist Lottie Stoddart and Co-Founder of The Tagli Bella Blake revealed the aspects of their professional relationship that are still rarely spelled out. 

Speech coach Susie Ashfield and author of Just F**king Say It shared tools to reframe self-doubt and interrupt the inner critic.

Callum Hale-Thomson is the Founder of First Thursday, a collector intelligence platform for the art world. He shared his insights on navigating industry challenges, especially as a startup in a traditionally tech-averse space, and his vision for the future of First Thursday.

Our final session in our Job Hunt toolkit hosted by SML focusing on CAREER MOVES (AND WHEN TO NOT MAKE THEM).

Author Verity Babbs shared the journey behind her book The History Of Art In One Sentence, sharing insights on how to develop your writing voice, find a niche and communicate complex ideas with clarity and creativity.

In an industry that feels like an events factory Anna-Maja Spiess and Max Mallows shared their top tips for getting people in the room for an event.

Our second session in our Job Hunt toolkit hosted by SML focusing on “GETTING PAID RIGHT”

Our second session in our Job Hunt toolkit hosted by SML focusing on “HOW TO ASK AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT MATTER”

Our first session in our Job Hunt toolkit hosted by SML focusing on “What You Should Know Before Starting Your First Job”

Zara Doshi, Account Director at Pelham Communications, shared tips on how to use this quieter summer season to your advantage. From smart reading recommendations to early planning for Frieze.

Jess Foyle shared how she carved out her career as Head of Audience Development at leading international cultural communications agency Pelham.

Handling and installing art is much more complicated than meets the eye. Studio Manager Gregory Baker shared the techniques and thought-process behind safe, secure movement of artwork.

What does it take to become an Art Fair Director? Sophie Parker, Fair Director of Photo London, shared how she rose from Gallery Development Manager to Director in just six years. She shared the key skills behind her success and what her typical day looks like.

Journalist Nancy Durrant has read hundreds of press releases and Rosanna Hawkins, Director at Rees & Co, a leading cultural communications agency, has written even more. Together, they shared their insights on crafting a headline-worthy press release.

Nancy Durrant and Alexandra Steinacker are two dynamic voices in the cultural sector, each hosting their own unique podcasts: The London Theatre Review and All About Art Podcast. In this session, they shared their top tips on everything from essential gear and storytelling techniques to making your podcast stand out from the crowd.

Sarah Kravitz began selling prints in a market stall in Brick Lane. Now, she is a leader in the screen print community running FAWW Gallery and was best placed to introduce us to the world of print and editions in the commercial art market. Here are our key takeaways:

NXT GEN Members have access to the recording of AWITA’s recent panel discussion that addressed systemic challenges, and explored actionable opportunities to gender equity in the arts.

Charlotte Leseberg Smith's Career Takeaways as the Associate Gallery Director of Soho Revue