Observer's Arts Power 50 is an extensive survey of the art world’s most influential industry leaders. Spanning activists, gallerists, artists, and non-profit and commercial professionals, this list is an unparalleled guide to the decision-makers at the heart of the culture sector.

Through this Zoom webinar series, we are bringing together a curated selection of individuals from this year’s list to speak on some of the most crucial topics being discussed today. What is the responsibility of those in power for equity in the arts, and what do we need from leaders in 2020? How are leaders strengthening the art world and how will this moment in history change how we present and consume art?

INVIGORATING THE ARTS INDUSTRY : 2020 AND BEYOND

A group of esteemed panelists from Observer's Arts Power 50 will discuss how arts organizations are moving forward with reopening plans, next steps, and what this will mean for arts institutions in the future.

PANELISTS: 

Anne Ellegood, Executive Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

Karen Jenkins-Johnson, Principal, Jenkins-Johnson Gallery

Alex Paik, Founder and Director of Tiger Strikes Asteroid

Susanne Vielmetter, Owner and Director of Vielmetter Los Angeles

EQUITY IN THE ARTS: A RECKONING

Join us as an esteemed group of panelists from the Arts Power List 50 discuss what the responsibility is of those in power for equity in the arts, and what we need from leaders in 2020.

MODERATED BY: Mary von Aue, Editorial Director at Observer 

PANELISTS: 

Kemi Ilesanmi, Executive Director of The Laundromat Project

Kibum Kim, Partner at Commonwealth and Council

Nicola Vassell, Founder of Concept NV