Introducing Jo Brooks Head of Public Relations

We are so very excited to welcome Jo Brooks as the Head of Public Relations (Honorary). Jo Brooks will provide strategic communications guidance, media relations expertise, and publicity support to elevate the visibility and impact of Women in Art Prize. Her extensive network and deep understanding of the contemporary art landscape help connect female artists with wider audiences and opportunities.

Jo Brooks is one of the UK’s most respected arts publicists, known for her sharp strategic instinct, high-impact campaigns and long-standing relationships across the contemporary art world. Over the past two decades, she has shaped the public presence of leading British and international artists, from boundary-pushing photographers and installation artists to some of the most recognisable creative voices working today.

Renowned for her ability to translate complex artistic ideas into headlines, Jo has delivered major exhibitions, global press moments and culturally defining launches across London, Europe and beyond. Her portfolio includes immersive public art activations, museum-scale pop-ups, brand collaborations and the ongoing career development of established and emerging artists.

Operating at the intersection of culture, storytelling and strategy, Jo is increasingly sought not just as a publicist but as an agent and creative advisor, working closely with artists to navigate career growth, audience engagement and cross-disciplinary opportunities. Her work is defined by integrity, warmth and a deep commitment to the artists she champions.

Based between the UK and Europe, Jo Brooks continues to shape conversations in the contemporary art world with clarity, imagination and unmistakable flair.