Surrounded by the academic and the institutional, Bloomsbury has become a hub for contemporary spaces. Join us to explore seven galleries in our last event of the year.

Author Verity Babbs will discuss 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. Whether you're writing catalogue essays, criticism, or dreaming of your own book, this session is for anyone passionate about writing on art.

Bibi Zavieh is the Founder of newcube.art - an artist platform and art advisory that’s working to create a fairer marketplace for both artists and collectors. Bibi talks us through what it takes to develop your “eye” for art, how to gain art market expertise as a new collector, and why the traditional gallery model isn’t the only path forward.

We'll cover how to research salaries, decide what works for your life and finances and navigate conversations about salary expectations with clarity and ease. 

Join us at the ICA for an evening to practice your networking skills, meet industry professionals and explore the work of Tanoa Sasraku, a rising, boundary-pushing contemporary artist.

Callum Hale-Thomson is the Founder of First Thursdays, a collector intelligence platform for the art world. He shares 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.

We'll cover how to research salaries, decide what works for your life and finances and navigate conversations about salary expectations with clarity and ease. 

Come with us to Minor Attractions, a culture-driven art fair blending contemporary art, performance and nightlife. On a private tour, we'll learn all about what goes into curating an immersive selling event, followed by networking drinks on the VIP opening night.  

NXT GEN and Creative Freedoms are teaming up for a peer-to-peer mentoring walk and talk at this year’s Frieze Sculpture, curated by Fatoş Üstek. This informal gathering is designed for emerging and self-employed art professionals to connect and exchange experiences all while enjoying fresh air and a must-see public art display. 

How is the UAE leveraging its ambition to be a cultural leader in the Global South? What benefits arise from the UAE’s position as a freeport and tax-friendly jurisdiction? Ahead of Abu Dhabi Art, join us as industry experts take the cultural pulse of the city.

What’s it like to run a gallery at 20 years old? Eleanor Getting and Amelia Stallworthy speak to Alexandra about the ins and outs of running Norman Rea, the only student-run gallery in the UK. They talk about the positive impact it had on their careers, and what it means to gain professional experience early on.

What is a genesis exhibition? How do you put on an institutional show? Amandine Couot, Studio & Content Coordinatorfor Do Ho Suh Studio, will walk the house with us, sharing the practical steps from Do Ho’s initial vision to the completed installation.

We’ll learn what makes an arts CV stand out, how to decode job descriptions and art world buzzwords, and how to spot whether a role fits your values and skillset 

Is Mumbai booming in the age of bust?  Ahead of the city’s major art fair, Art Mumbai, join us as we unpack the characteristics of this economic and infrastructural efflorescence - and ask: if the market is expanding, then who are all the new collectors?

 Join us to hear from industry experts as they share insights into Mumbai's art landscape.

August is usually a quieter month in the art world, making it a golden opportunity to regroup and prepare for the autumn season. Zara Doshi, Account Director at Pelham Communications, is best placed to share her tips on using this downtime strategically. 

Join us for an afternoon of good art, music and drinks at Palmer Gallery - a former factory turned gallery. Hear a live Founder’s Story chat and meet with fellow emerging art professionals.

Is Istanbul’s art scene set for growth, or facing an uphill battle? What’s the mood on the ground and how are galleries adapting? Join AWITA members to hear from industry experts who will take the pulse of Istanbul’s art landscape ahead of Contemporary Istanbul.

Join this Career Hub session to hear how Jess Foyle carved out her career as Head of Audience Development at leading international cultural communications agency Pelham.

A no-jargon legal advice night for emerging art professionals hosted by Wedlake Bell. This is a rare opportunity to sit down and receive basically free legal advice — this kind of access and insight doesn't come along often.

Join us for a gallery hop of East London spaces over London Gallery Weekend,

AWITA EVENT - We are bringing together leading female voices in the Northwest of England to explore the dynamics between public and private sectors, innovative approaches to income generation, and the role of community in shaping sustainable cultural futures.

Gregory Baker will share the techniques and thought-process behind safe, secure movement of artwork — from selecting the right tools to ensuring every piece is treated with respect and care.

We’ll meet and walk together along the river, exchanging stories and advice, ending up Somerset House for Photo London

What does it take to become an Art Fair Director? Join Sophie Parker, Fair Director of Photo London, as she shares how she rose from Gallery Development Manager in just six years.

Antonia Grosse will share the ins and outs of her as Global Head of Council and Patrons at Serpentine Galleries and what it takes to build meaningful relationships.

A morning walk getting your 10,000 steps and making meaningful professional connections. We’ll meet in a park and walk together in small groups, exchanging stories and advice.

This is the last of a four-part beginner's guide to essential media skills that every arts professional should master as they begin their career

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