Susan Fraser-Hughes is a contemporary charcoal artist and fine arts researcher creating detailed charcoal drawings exploring light, memory, nature and human connection. Based in Vancouver, her internationally exhibited work blends realism, emotion and philosophical inquiry.

Award-winning contemporary artist Boguslawa Bryska creates expressive landscape and abstract paintings inspired by light, emotion, memory, and atmosphere. Based in Swindon, UK, her calming fine art is gaining international recognition across Europe.

Morten Klementsen is a Norwegian digital artist ranked in Lürzer’s Archive Top 10, creating 15K ultra-high-resolution artworks exploring identity, psychology, and human resilience, while hosting global art conversations on TopArt.

Ingela Johansson is an international contemporary artist creating expressive mixed-media artworks and leading creative workshops. Her work combines colour, texture, and mindfulness to promote emotional wellbeing, creativity, and artistic flow.

Mélodie Xu Yang is a cultural mediator specialising in international exhibitions, creative programming and cross-cultural collaboration, connecting artists and audiences through accessible and engaging cultural projects. Writing the stories of the arts.

Ilaria Albano is an art curator and cultural project manager specialising in exhibition coordination, event production and international cultural projects across Europe, the UK and US.

Rachel Shelmerdine is a coach and founder of Alchemy Inside, helping individuals and teams navigate identity, purpose and change through practical coaching, workshops and facilitation focused on clarity, confidence and meaningful transformation.

Parisa Golchoubian is an independent creative director and founder of her own design studio, specialising in branding, visual identity and art direction, working directly with clients to create clear, thoughtful and visually distinctive brand experiences.

In May 2026, artist Cosimo Cavallaro invites a global audience into that conversation with The Passion of the Crust — a one-time livestream performance that blends sculpture, music, symbolism, and debate into a striking contemporary artwork.

Alex Harper is founder of Women of Culture, a global platform supporting women in the arts, as well as a Freelance Graphic Designer and Art Director at Artfull Design and founding member of Dreamers // Doers, a female-focused entrepreneurial network.

Delile Ndumo is a writer and mental health advocate creating honest content about bipolar disorder, creativity, and lived experience through poetry, storytelling, and social media platforms.

Adam Nassor is a digital marketing strategist helping creators and businesses grow online through content strategy, audience development, and scalable systems designed to increase visibility and long-term engagement.

Anna Hill is a public historian and creative producer working at the intersection of culture, technology, and storytelling. Based in Philadelphia, she specialises in translating complex historical research into compelling, accessible narratives for contemporary audiences.

I host a free 30-minute speed networking session on ZOOM every Tuesday at 6pm UK time. Meet the guests who attended our recent weekly arts and culture intro session. Video and chat file included. You'll find the future schedule here: https://www.artsandculturenetwork.com/ourevents

Philip Horn is a US arts leader and lifelong advocate for widening access to culture — a former actor turned public servant who spent 25 years as Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), the Commonwealth’s state arts agency.

On Thursday 19th February 2026 Dr Oudi Abouchacra gave us his 4Cs of effective networking in a speed webinar. Watch his talk below and the speed introductions by our members and guests. Video and chat file included. You'll find the future schedule here: https://www.artsandculturenetwork.com/ourevents

John Deery is an award-winning British film director, producer and screenwriter, and founder of The Public Speaking Course. He leads Joejack Entertainment and delivers 5-Star rated public speaking training for global businesses and professionals.

I host a free 30-minute speed networking session on ZOOM every Tuesday at 6pm UK time. Meet the guests who attended our recent weekly arts and culture intro session. Video and chat file included. You'll find the future schedule here: https://www.artsandculturenetwork.com/ourevents

Alvin Svanekiaer is a contemporary Ghana‑based fine artist of Danish heritage blending portraiture, abstraction and sociocultural themes. He explores African emotional and cultural identity using acrylic, blue and gold leaf. Watch our interview here and discovery Alvin's fantasy cultural year. Would you like to be featured this way? Let me know.

I host a free 30-minute speed networking session on ZOOM every Tuesday at 6pm UK time. Meet the guests who attended our recent weekly arts and culture intro session. Video and chat file included. You'll find the future schedule here: https://www.artsandculturenetwork.com/ourevents