Alina Uspenskaya set up ArtSocial to bring together like-minded people with a shared belief in the power of the arts. Since moving to the UK in 2009, Alina has played an active role in the London art scene, supporting London's cultural institutions and has been a member of the Tate's Russian and Eastern Europe Acquisition Committee. She holds degrees in Law and Art History and is currently studying for an MSc degree in Charity Organisation Management at Cass Business School.
Read MoreAnna Siakotos is a corporate lawyer with over 15 years of experience at international law firms and multinational corporations in Moscow, New York and London. She holds degrees in law from Moscow University and New York University, and a diploma in art history from Christie’s Education. Anna joined us as part of her aim to inspire children and enhance their lives through art.
Read MoreAreta Hryschuk is Head of Art at a London prep school and has taught visual arts and art history for 10 years - during which she has written three primary school curriculums. Areta holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta in Canada. She is passionate about ArtSocial's mission of making creative therapies and experiences accessible to children.
Read MoreAlina Davey is a Senior Director at Sotheby’s and an international art market specialist. Since 2004, she has worked as a key member of Sotheby’s Russian desk, advising Russian and CIS clients on their art acquisitions. Alina believes in the power of art therapy and education to create life-lasting effects.
Read MoreJackie Hall is an experienced art therapist who works with children and young people. Additionally, Jackie has 30 years experience working in policy and programme development for vulnerable children. Jackie joined ArtSocial to help expand art therapy into areas where it is needed, but where there often isn’t the funding.
Read MoreLali Margania is an independent contemporary art dealer working with emerging, as well as established artists. Previously, she ran a contemporary art gallery, promoting a creative dialogue between East and West. She holds degrees in finance and economics, art history, and cultural studies. Lali joined us, as she believes in the transformative power of the arts in the lives of individuals, communities, and society at large.
Read MoreLiza Oliver is an international marketing, communications and PR specialist with a decade of experience. Since 2014, she has worked in the UK’s non-profit sector and recently completed a MSc in Grantmaking, Philanthropy and Social Investment at Cass Business School. Liza joined us in 2016 to further her lifelong interest in the arts and help transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.
Read MoreRoberta Hollis transitioned into the non-profit sector after five years of working for fashion publications including ELLE, I-D and Refinery29. She holds a degree in Journalism and is currently studying a Masters in Anthropology and Politics at Goldsmiths, University of London.
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