May 29–30, 2025

The Rockaway Hotel | Queens, NY

Art Arena™, powered by WOAH™, launched at The Rockaway Hotel. This new cultural platform connects women artists and athletes to foster creativity, connection, and leadership. Over two days, leaders in art, sport, and business gathered at The Rockaway Hotel to discuss the current landscape of athletics and creativity, exchange ideas, and kick off the summer. Through engaging conversations and immersive experiences, we highlighted the work of those shaping our cultural world and celebrated the power of collaboration.

Highlighted events on Thursday included an unveiling of Mickalene Thomas' new limited edition Championship Banners, a live podcast recording with two-time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Megan Rapinoe, hosted by CNN broadcaster Cari Champion, and a panel discussion with Midge Purce (Gotham FC Forward) and Sarah Arison (Founder of Arison Arts Foundation), moderated by Sarah Harrelson (Founder and Editor in Chief of CULTURED Magazine).

On Friday, there was a special panel discussion in partnership with Glossier, featuring Marilyn Minter (visual artist), Ashley Weatherford (Editor in Chief of Into The Gloss), and Hannah Traore (Gallerist and Founder), moderated by Lindsey Peoples (Editor in Chief of The Cut). The panel was followed by a Glossier pool party and a mural unveiling designed by artist Sonia Louise Davis and WNBA athlete Breanna Stewart.