Jo Brooks is a leading arts publicist and agent, representing an international roster of artists and cultural projects. As the dedicated publicist for the Women in Art Prize, she combines strategic communication expertise with an intimate knowledge of the contemporary art landscape to support and elevate women practitioners.
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. —