Amplifying Women's Voices: Leadership, Mentorship, and Global-Majority Perspectives in Contemporary Art
Talk: esea contemporary & Manchester Contemporary on Nov 16th 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm
A panel discussion celebrating the vital contributions of women in the contemporary art world at this year's Manchester Contemporary Art Fair.
AWITA Member Xiaowen Zhu, Director of esea contemporary, shares a panel she is hosting this weekend at Manchester Contemporary,
This event will explore the opportunities and challenges faced by women across various roles in the art world, including institutional leadership, artistic practice, cultural strategy, and business development. The discussion will highlight the critical importance of mentorship and community building among female leaders, while also addressing the diverse experiences of women from global-majority backgrounds navigating the international art scene.
Speakers include many familar AWITA friends and members:
Petra van den Houten, Director of Development, Marketing, and Communications at Liverpool Biennial
Helena Lee, Acting Deputy Editor of Harper’s Bazaar
Sinta Tantra, Artist
Rehana Mughal, Director of Creative Economy at the British Council
Thanh Sinden, Director and Head Coach at Hoa Lotus
Timings & Location:
15:30 to 16:15
Manchester Central Convention Complex
Windmill St, Manchester M2 3GX