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SUMMARY:Art Connects Women Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference in the Art Connects Women programme has the title From Finance to Sustainable Impact: Advancing Women’s Role in the Creative Economy; it aims “to bridge the gap between finance and sustainable impact\, empowering women in the creative economy with the resources\, opportunities\, and strategies to thrive ad create lasting change … Women have long played a pivotal role in this sector\, yet their contributions remain undervalued\, facing barriers in funding\, leadership\, and policy support. Structural inequities\, financial constraints\, and cultural stereotypes continue to limit their full participation”. \nPanel 1 Financial Literacy: Understanding the market and sustainable investments \nThe discussion will explore the intersection of art\, finance\, and sustainability\, “empowering female artists with the knowledge needed to navigate the market confidently”. Moderator: Hafidh Thani\, Managing Partner at M&CO Legal. Speakers include Meagan Kelly Horsman\, MD at Christie’s Middle East; and Dana Auslander\, CEO/founder of LUXUS. \nPanel 2 Art and Social Impact \nPanellists will share insights into how art serves as a catalyst for cultural awareness\, empowerment\, and sustainable development\, fostering inclusivity and global dialogue at the intersection of art and activism. Moderator: Dr Dena Assaf\, independent consultant and researcher in international development and sustainability. Speakers include René de Wit\, MD of Elephant Parade; and Wajd Shihab Al Hashmi\, Head of Policies and Frameworks at the Majra National CSR Fund. \nPanel 3 Accelerate Action \nThe panel will explore actionable steps to promote gender equality and empower women within the creative economy\, withe insights on overcoming gender disparities\, advocating for fair representation\, and using creative platforms to drive systemic change.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/art-connects-women-conference/
LOCATION:DIFC Gate Avenue 4\, DIFC\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Conference
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SUMMARY:Art Connects Women
DESCRIPTION:Launched in 2017\, this annual initiative dedicated to empowering female artists and fostering gender parity in the creative industry includes a short-run exhibition which promises “an extensive array of art works by women artists from across the world” (we don’t know who’s showing). This year’s theme is ‘Leave a Legacy’\, inviting the artists to explore how their work can create a lasting\, meaningful impact on the world and their future generation. So no pressure then … \nThe ACQ programme also includes a guided cultural tour of Abu Dhabi on 9 April\, a celebratory dinner on 11 April (both invite only\, we understand) and a one-day conference on 10 April with the title 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/art-connects-women/
LOCATION:DIFC Gate Avenue 4\, DIFC\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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