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Women Dominate Art Industry, Yet Face Significant Barriers: Study Reveals
“Personal narratives can be transformative but are hard to measure. We all know what feels right and fair, but with this initiative we wanted to move beyond anecdotal evidence and to try and put some numbers to what we experience.” - Sigrid Kirk AWITA Co-Founder
The results from our Hardwiring Change for Women in the Arts Workplace survey with Artnet will be live shortly. It unveils critical insights into the structural barriers and opportunities for women in the fine arts sector.
Enter your details below to download the short report.
Programme 2025
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WEATHER FORECASTS
An online series capturing the cultural pulse of key locations ahead of major art fairs or world events.
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ONLINE TOOLKITS
Whether its a session on coping with burnout or how to write a press release, these 30-minute online sessions act as a reminder to prioritise your wellbeing and develop your professional toolkit.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
We’ve always looked outside the art world for inspiration and resources so that members have the building blocks to bring in other skill sets and points of views. In an ever-changing landscape, this adaptability is more valuable than ever.
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ARTIST EVENTS
We host 1 event per year in partnership with a-n (The Artists Information Company), bringing together women artists and arts professionals to foster dialogue and collaboration.
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WALK & TALKS
Offer opportunities for active listening and peer-to-peer mentoring with professionals working across the sector. Members walk together to significant art venues before/after hours.
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AWITA CONFERENCE
A roll call of international cultural agents and pioneers join us for a day to inspire and empower 200+ working professionals.
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NXT GEN
An initiative dedicated to nurturing the next generation of women in the arts.
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GALLERY HOP
An opportunity for members to connect and network while exploring 5-10 galleries along a thoughtfully curated route in different locations in London.
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FIRESIDE CHATS
So much of our learning comes from being inspired and learning from other people's experiences. In these intimate, salon-style events leaders, patrons and entrepreneurs share stories of personal growth and musings on future projects.
AWITA NETWORK AND LATEST CONVERSATIONS
Read more about what our members are working on right now. Please contact membership@awita.london for feature requests.
