NXT GEN

 AWITA X ALL ABOUT ART 

An inclusive network to support professionals
within the first five years of pursuing a career in the visual arts.

Membership is £12 per month or £120 per year

What is NXT GEN all about?

We’re here to pull back the curtain on the art world, making career paths and opportunities clearer than ever.

NXT GEN is for anyone in the first five years of their art career journey. Whether you’re eager to learn new skills, grow your network, or find the right role, this is the place to start.

It’s more than just events. You’ll gain access to AWITA’s vibrant professional network, invites to previews and art fairs, and —most importantly— a supportive community of like-minded professionals ready to swap advice and stories.

Images from our launch event at Institute of Contemporary Arts, London

Through online events, we’ll help you build early career skills, while our Career FAQs will demystify different roles and give you practical, real-world knowledge. In-person workshops and panels will take place quarterly.

Join for just £12 per month or £120 per year (2 months free!)

Membership fees are carefully calculated to cover operational costs and ensuring our contributors are paid fairly

Take a look at the next 3 events we have coming up

NXT GEN hosts a variety of events and opportunities every month, all available to members. Check out the full programme here.

Interested in joining? You can try out a taster event before signing up. Email nxtgen@awita.london to find out more.

NXT GEN is guided by an Advisory Board to ensure we remain valuable to our members, relevant to the sector, and committed to promoting diversity and equity for the next generation of arts professionals.

We asked them one simple question:

What Do You Wish You’d Known When Starting Your Arts Career?

“I wish I'd known that I could never please everyone. (And that if I did please everyone, I'd be doing it all wrong)."

Harriet Lloyd-Smith, Editor of Plaster Magazine

“I wish I’d known how important relationships, social presence, and community are to curatorial practice.

As an introvert who once preferred to hide away in rooms with paintings for company, I’ve learned that being a curator means being a friend, confidant, protector —serving not only artists but also a community that extends beyond the museum demographic.”

Aindrea Emelife, Curator, Modern and Contemporary at MOWAA

“My biggest mistake was not negotiating my salary when I moved into arts management. Now, I always tell people: know your worth. And if you don’t, ask a friend.”

Jessye Parke, Deputy Director of Development at the Royal College of Art

“The beauty and tragedy of a career in the arts is that there is no singular path. As you network with senior professionals, don't underestimate the power of your own vision and creativity to build your own brand. There's ample room for entrepreneurship and innovation. Just back yourself up, and you'll find the resources.”

Sneha Shah, Founder of Curaty

We hope that NXT GEN represents a significant step forward in fostering a more inclusive and informed community of art professionals.

We've got some exciting things lined up for NXT GEN members including more rapid-fire career FAQs and skills workshops.

FAQs

    • Online Events - Dive into the visual arts scene with our online events that offer a peek into industry professions and help you boost your skills.

    • Networking Opportunities - Connect with peers at our quarterly in-person panel talks and workshops.

    • Exclusive Invitations - Get special invites to exhibition previews and art fairs.

    • ⁠Community Access - Be close to AWITA’s vibrant network of professionals.

    • Forecast Series Access - Stay ahead with real-time insights from arts pros before art fairs.

  • A joint venture directed on a volunteer basis by the AWITA Co-Founders Sigrid Kirk and Katrina Aleksa and All About Art Founder Alexandra Steinacker-Clark.

    We are committed to being forward-thinking, with an Advisory Board that offers guidance to ensure NXT GEN stays valuable to its members, relevant to the sector, and focused on promoting diversity and equity for the next generation of arts professionals

    NXT GEN members will benefit from proximity to AWITA’s community of professionals.

  • Absolutely! There are no age limits. If you're interested in an arts career, you're welcome, regardless of your past industry experience. Students and recent grads are also encouraged to join.

  • This program is designed specifically for those pursuing careers in the arts sector, not for practising artists.

  • AWITA is a membership for woman- identifying professionals with over five years of experience in the arts.

    NXT GEN welcomes emerging professionals of all gender identities within the first five years of their arts career journey.

  • We would love to hear from you if you would like to volunteer your expertise or have a venue we could use.

    Please email nxtgen@awita.london

  • For questions or support, drop us an email at nxtgen@awita.london.