EMPOWER HER NOW
CHANGE THE FUTURE
MEANINGFUL
IMPACT
THROUGH
SPORTS + ART
Art Arena was born from a simple truth: art and sport move people. They challenge. They inspire. They create new ways of seeing—and new ways of being.
The Platform
We bring women artists and athletes together with purpose to transform spaces and conversations and connect communities.
The Showcase
Art Arena™ is shaping a new cultural space where art and sport come together—celebrating the creativity, power, and collaboration of women across both worlds.
Our Team
Collaborators
Mickalene Thomas
Founding Creative Director and Visual Artist
Lindsay Kawaga Colas
Founding Sports Talent Advisor
Cari Champion
CNN Broadcast Journalist
sonia louise davis
Visual Artist, Writer, and Performer
Kennedy Yanko
Sculptor and Installation Artist
Napheesa Collier
Player and Founder of Unrivaled Basketball League
Breanna Stewart
New York Liberty
WOAH
Michi Jigarjian
CEO & Founder
Isolde Brielmaier, PhD
Chief Strategy Officer
Kirby Kane
Manager, Art & Cultural Programming
We build cultural collaborations from the ground up—connecting artists, athletes, and brands to create experiences that are both impactful and unforgettable.