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Facilitating business & collaborations between women art dealers, gallerists and consultants

The Association of Women Art Dealers (AWAD) facilitates business and collaborations between art dealers, gallerists and art consultants. Our vision is to be the premier international network for women art dealers. We provide a platform for meeting fellow collaboratively-minded art dealers, gallerists and consultants. Based in London and NYC, AWAD meets on a monthly basis at both locations and also

welcomes membership applications from art dealers, art advisors and gallerists based worldwide. Members work together in many ways, including art deals, gallery and pop-up exhibitions, art fairs, sharing of shipping costs to art fairs – and the list goes on. The organisation also offers masterclasses, networking events and online platforms. We believe that by working together as a whole, we benefit on an individual basis, by enjoying increasingly successful art businesses.

15/06/2026

AWAD is heading to Switzerland this week for VOLTA 2026, open to the public from 17 - 21 June at Hall 4.U, Congress Center, Basel.

VOLTA 2026 is set to be a vibrant celebration of diversity, discovery and connection, with over 70 galleries from 26 countries showcasing a dynamic mix of established and emerging talent.

Highlighting experimental curatorial practices from emerging galleries in new section Frische!; encouraging cross-cultural dialogue through a dedication Pavilion Everywhen: Contemporary Aboriginal Art; and celebrating the presence of 18 Swiss galleries, VOLTA presents collectors with the opportunity to discover and connect with international artists and their stories.

AWAD is pleased to offer Members, Friends, and Partners complimentary VIP passes, including early access to the VIP Collectors Preview from 10am on Wednesday, 17 June. Please get in touch with the team if you would like to attend.

Images: Courtesy VOLTA

09/06/2026

Our next , Gen Z and Millennial Collector Trends with Georgina Adam, is today! We were excited to see that tickets sold out last night, so we have released more tickets this morning. Make sure to register to receive the Zoom link for today's talk (general admission tickets by donation).

We are also very pleased to be able to offer a discount to attendees on Georgina's new book 'NextGen Collectors and the Art Market', kindly provided by Lund Humphries. The discount code will be provided during the talk. We look forward to seeing you there for this important expert-led discussion on young collector trends!

Last chance to register here: https://bit.ly/AWADJune2026

04/06/2026

Spotlighting our moderator for next Tuesday's online panel: Susan J Mumford, AWAD's own founder & CEO

Susan is a sector-supporting entrepreneur for the art market. Arriving in the UK from the USA, Susan ran a London gallery from 2006-2011. When the art world entered a new dynamic following the 2008 credit crunch she founded AWAD in 2009. This was followed Be Smart About Art, an online professional develoment platform. In 2018, she co-founded ArtAML, a leading technology platform supporting the art market with compliance obligations.

To join Susan and our guest Georgina Adam for this discussion, please register here: https://bit.ly/AWADJune2026

03/06/2026

Introducing our guest for next Tuesday's online panel: Georgina Adam, Journalist and Author

Georgina is a London-based journalist and author.

She has written about the art market and the arts in general for well over 30 years, starting in Paris where she studied Islamic art at the Ecole du Louvre. After that she lived in London before spending five years in Japan, where she wrote on a freelance basis for a number of arts publications – The Art Newspaper, The Asian Art Newspaper, Art and Auction and Artnews - as well as Nikkei publishing.

She was art market editor at The Art Newspaper in London on her return from Tokyo, and remains art market editor-at-large for that publication. She wrote the art market column for the Financial Times for eight years, before concentrating more on books.

Her books include Big Bucks, the explosion of the art market in the 21st century (2014), Dark Side of the Boom, the excesses of the art market in the 21st century (2018), The Rise and Rise of the Private Art Museum (2021), and NextGen Collectors and the Art Market (2026).

To join Georgina and AWAD for this discussion, please register here: bit.ly/AWADJune2026

28/05/2026

We loved attending the Sotheby's Institute of Art careers fair last Thursday and meeting students from SIA and the University of Manchester, including many aspiring women art dealers! We enjoyed the fair's talks programme, especially a discussion with journalist Georgina Adam who we will also be hosting for an online talk on 9 June about Gen Z and Millennial collector trends (link in bio!). Big thanks to Sotheby's Institute of Art for inviting us.

Image courtesy Jennifer Moyes Photography

26/05/2026

AWAD is delighted to welcome new member Thandeka Tlou of 3152 Gallery to its UK chapter.

Based in Birmingham, Thandeka came to the gallery world after receiving her MBA and working as a social worker. She launched 3152 Gallery in 2025 as a virtual space with pop up exhibitions and art fair participation, specialising in artists from southern Africa and its diaspora. As a gallerist, Thandeka supports emerging artists and maintains a commitment to justice and social change.

Find out more about Thandeka's art world journey on the AWAD blog on our website.

https://womenartdealers.org/welcome-thadenka-tlou-of-3152-gallery-to-awad/

20/05/2026

Young collectors are increasingly dominating the art market, and are poised to do so even more as the Great Wealth Transfer proceeds in the coming years. According to the 2025 Art Basel & UBS Global Collecting survey, nearly three-quarters of respondents were Gen Z or Millennial, as these generations, now in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, become the most active buyers across international markets.

But what does an art dealer need to know about what how these young collectors are approaching their acquisitions? Join journalist, author and art market expert Georgina Adam, who has just published the book on this very subject, in an online conversation with Susan J Mumford, founder of the Association of Women Art Dealers (AWAD) on Tuesday 9 June to find out more.

As a not-for-profit organisation, AWAD is pleased to open this discussion to the general public by donation. Register here: https://bit.ly/AWADJune2026

19/05/2026

Red Hill Art Gallery in Brisbane is proud to present Pause, a new solo exhibition by acclaimed Australian artist Katherine Wood, opening Friday 22 May from 6–8pm as part of the gallery’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

In a world increasingly defined by constant movement and distraction, Pause invites viewers into a quieter, more reflective space — one of stillness, balance, and presence. Through atmospheric landscapes, subtle shifts of light, and deeply intuitive compositions, Katherine Wood explores the emotional and spiritual spaces that exist between action and intention.

Known for her expressive and meditative works, Wood has exhibited with Red Hill Gallery for many years, building a long standing relationship with the gallery well before she officially made Australia her home. Originally from South Africa and now exhibiting internationally, her work continues to resonate with collectors for its emotional depth, serenity, and contemplative energy.

Gallery Director and AWAD Member Margaret Campbell-Ryder said the exhibition is especially meaningful within the gallery’s milestone anniversary year.

“Over the years, Katherine’s work has offered audiences a sense of calm, reflection, and emotional connection. Pause feels particularly relevant today — it encourages us to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves through art.”

Images: Katherine Wood, The Pause Between Notes, He Played As The Sky Burned © Katherine Wood. Courtesy Red Hill Gallery. Katherine Wood, Finally In This Moment With You © Katherine Wood. Courtesy Red Hill Gallery.

14/05/2026

AWAD is pleased to provide VIP access to Frieze New York for the first time!

Frieze New York 2026, the fair’s 15th edition, returns to The Shed from May 13 to 17, 2026. Now marking its sixth consecutive year at the renowned cultural center, the fair continues to anchor the city’s arts calendar, bringing together a world-class community of artists, galleries and collectors. From the heart of New York, the city that continues to define contemporary art, this year’s edition builds on the momentum of recent years, championing creativity and offering a window into today’s most energetic art conversations. Bringing together leading galleries, artists, institutions and audiences, Frieze New York remains a vital platform connecting the global art community and shaping contemporary culture.

Images: Immortal Coil, Frieze New York 2025. Photo by Casey Kelbaugh. Courtesy of Frieze and CKA; Frieze New York 2025. Photo by Casey Kelbaugh. Courtesy of Frieze and CKA.

13/05/2026

AWAD is excited for the upcoming Sotheby's Institute of Art career fair. If you're attending whether as a student or professional, please do come by and say hi!

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